If your lips have a deeper tone or uneven pigmentation, you might not be a “lip blush first” candidate. Here’s how to tell whether you need dark lip neutralization first—so you get soft, even color (not gray, purple, or ashy results).

If your permanent makeup fades faster than expected, it may be your skincare routine—not your skin type or your artist. In this guide, I’ll share the 7 most common mistakes (like retinol, exfoliating acids, and sun exposure) and simple fixes to help your brows, lips, or eyeliner stay beautiful longer.