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Category Archives: Makeup

Makeup for Glasses: Tips, Tricks and Tutorials on how to choose how much makeup to wear and what you need to consider depending on your prescription

Makeup For Glasses: Tips, Tricks and a Tutorial

Accessories, Beauty, Makeup, Videos, Week 3By Imogen LamportOctober 4, 20211 Comment

My question is about make-up, if I wear glasses, do I need to wear more make-up? Makeup and Glasses? Do You Need More or Less? This is an interesting question and there is no one right answer! It may depend on your prescription and what you can see, such as if you are long or…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 15

Beauty, Makeup, Reader Questions, VideosBy Imogen LamportJune 12, 2020Leave a comment

Your Questions Answered in this Video 0.11 I’ve put on weight and my bust is large and low and I’m having trouble finding anything that is flattering – any tips? 4.57 I have deep warm colouring – what neutrals are best for my conservative work environment? 7.15 Why are there so few reds in my…

What makeup brush is that

What Makeup Brush is That?

Beauty, MakeupBy Imogen LamportJuly 25, 2019Leave a comment

Using a makeup brush when applying makeup can help you get a much better finish and application, but there are so many to choose from and it can be overwhelming to figure out what kind of brushes you need. Many brush kits include lots of brushes that you’re just not sure how to use and…

How to Choose the Right Style of Foundation For You

How to Choose the Right Style of Foundation For You

Beauty, Makeup, VideosBy Imogen LamportApril 26, 2019Leave a comment

What’s the Right Style of Foundation for You? There are lots of different kinds of makeup foundations to choose from these days.  Liquids, creams, powder, to name three.   Each has its own advantages and when deciding what to wear, you may want to consider what kind of coverage you’re after.  Watch the video below for…

How to Choose an Eyeshadow Colour to Enhance Your Eyes

Beauty, Makeup, VideosBy Imogen LamportApril 18, 201913 Comments

How to choose the right eyeshadow colour to enhance your eyes – the ideal colours make your eyes pop and look brighter, and their colour more intense. In this video, you’ll discover my tips on finding the most flattering eyeshadow colours for your eyes and see my warm and cool eyeshadow palettes that I use…

Tips on Choosing the Right Eyebrow Make-up Product

Tips on Choosing the Right Eyebrow Make-up Product

Beauty, Makeup, VideosBy Imogen LamportApril 13, 20198 Comments

Pencil, crayon, powder, felt tip liner?  What kind of product do you use to enhance your eyebrows? Why You May Need Eyebrow Makeup Eyebrows are such an important part of your ability to express emotion and convey expression.  A raised eyebrow A frown A look of surprise All these are conveyed with your brows.  Look…

Imogen's everyday Makeup Essentials

My Everyday Makeup Essentials You Might Want to Try

Beauty, Makeup, VideosBy Imogen LamportApril 4, 2019Leave a comment

What makeup do you regularly apply and use? For some women the answer is none! For others, it spans the gamut of available makeup products. I was asked to share my makeup essentials. I wear makeup every day, a foundation (either a liquid or a mineral powder, depending on how “made up” I want to…

Choosing the Right Makeup Colours Using Your Colour Palette

Beauty, MakeupBy Imogen LamportMarch 28, 2019Leave a comment

I’ve been asked to talk about choosing makeup, and selecting the right colours is such an important part of this. So I’ve made a video to show you some tips on selecting the right colours for you so that the makeup enhances your natural beauty. Choosing The Right Makeup Colours What you’ll find if you’re…

5 Tips You Need to Know to Choose a Flattering Lipstick Colour

Beauty, Colour, Makeup, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportNovember 21, 20182 Comments

I’m asked quite frequently on how to find a flattering lipstick colour.  This can be tricky as so often buying lipstick is not a “try before you buy” experience, in fact, you don’t try til you get home and then you are sadly disappointed with the result. Try Before You Buy Take a tissue and…

Your Skin is a Public Experience - it's part of your appearance and people react to it

Your Skin is a Public Experience

Beauty, Body Image, Makeup, VideosBy Imogen LamportNovember 13, 20186 Comments

Your skin covers your body, it’s always visible even in small parts when you cover up with clothing. The human eye cannot help but look at skin, our eyes are naturally drawn to where the skin is (skin can be exciting – that’s why there is such a thing as strippers, and why most work…

How to Choose Flattering Lipstick Colours

Beauty, Colour, Makeup, Videos, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportMarch 1, 20184 Comments

Why is it so hard to find a flattering lipstick colour? There are a couple of reasons why which I discuss in this video. How to Choose a Flattering Lipstick Colour Test it on your lips – testing it on your hand will never tell you if it’s right – your lip chemistry may change…

6 Step easy eyeshadow application

6 Step Easy Eyeshadow Application Tutorial

Beauty, Makeup, VideosBy Imogen LamportOctober 12, 20176 Comments

I was recently asked to share my eyeshadow application technique so I’ve made a short video plus taken photos of each stage so you can get a close-up view of what I actually do.   6 Step Easy Eyeshadow Application See images below for step by step reference. Before you start, consider whether you want…

7 Beauty Tips I Wish I’d Known A Long Time Ago

Beauty, Grooming, Hair, MakeupBy Imogen LamportSeptember 15, 201713 Comments

1. Be Kinder to Your Hair Washing hair twice – saves on washing as frequently and so having to blow dry as often, saving your hair from drying out so much (plus that time factor too in the morning). I always wondered why there was that “rinse and repeat” instruction on the back of shampoo,…

How to choose a nude lipstick colour to suit your complexion and colouring

How to Choose a Nude Lipstick Colour

Beauty, MakeupBy Imogen LamportJune 8, 2017Leave a comment

A nude lipstick is a great weekend or casual lipstick colour to own and wear as it doesn’t make a big statement, and you won’t notice so much when you eat it off. A nude lipstick is also great to wear when you’re doing a more defined or smoky eyeshadow in a darker palette if…

Stylish gift ideas for women who are interested in fashion and style

Stylish Christmas Gift Ideas

Accessories, Beauty, MakeupBy Imogen LamportDecember 13, 2016Leave a comment

I can’t believe how close Christmas is to us right now. It’s seriously snuck up on me and I’m suddenly starting to panic about what to buy (and my kids keep asking me what I might like too). So I thought I’d put a little guide together with some bits and pieces that may inspire…

Look Good Feel Better Makeup brushes

Need Some New Oh So Soft Makeup Brushes?

Beauty, MakeupBy Imogen LamportJune 29, 2016Leave a comment

I’ve seen firsthand for around a decade of volunteering for the charity Look Good Feel Better which supports cancer patients deal with the side effects of their treatments, just what a positive impact a little makeup can do for their confidence and self esteem. In Australia more than 125,000 women, men and teens have participated…

why grooming matters so much

Why Grooming Matters So Much

Beauty, Grooming, Hair, Makeup, VideosBy Imogen LamportMay 14, 201612 Comments

Ah grooming. It’s one of those ‘chores’ that many people avoid a lot of the time. I mean who likes ironing? Who loves blowdrying their hair? And if I had a dollar for every woman who’d said to me she doesn’t have time to apply any makeup …. well I’d have at least $789. Yet,…

how to cover a tattoo with makeup

How to Cover a Tattoo with Makeup

Beauty, MakeupBy Imogen LamportFebruary 13, 2016Leave a comment

I discovered the video recently and wanted to share it with you. I know many of you have no tattoos, but I know some do, and sometimes you may need to cover them up.  I would think this technique would also work for port wine stains and birthmarks.

Favourite beauty and grooming products and tools

Favourite Beauty Products

Beauty, Grooming, Hair, MakeupBy Imogen LamportDecember 9, 20151 Comment

I frequently get asked about some of my every day beauty products and tools, so I thought I’d share a few of my favourites with you that get daily use. Starting from cleansing, I’ve been using Cetaphil for years (recommended by many dermatologists) and it’s a great face cleanser. I have sensitive eyes for many…

What is the bare minimum you should do each day for grooming to look stylish

Grooming – Is There a Bare Minimum?

Beauty, Grooming, Hair, Makeup, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 21, 201518 Comments

Hi Imogen, I’m a fan from the US and looking forward to building a spring capsule wardrobe (my first!). Love your style tips and ideas. Just read your post about dressing your age. Can you write a post about grooming, what is the bare minimum? I kind of hate wearing makeup. Don’t mind waxing eyebrows…

How to Apply the Perfect Red Lip and More Weekend Reading: 11 April 2015

MakeupBy Imogen LamportApril 11, 20154 Comments

The gorgeous scientist Mette from The Yogatastic Shopping Planner has shared her experiences doing Step 5 of my 7 Steps to Style program. For those of you who live in the USA or like to buy online here is a useful list of places to purchase quality clothing from Recovering Shopaholic. If you want some…

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