Makeup Tips & Tricks

• Can I use my facial moisturizer around my eyes?

  We do NOT recommend doing so. The skin around your eyes is much thinner and more delicate than the skin on the rest of your face. Facial moisturizer is designed for the skin on your face (which is thicker than the skin around the eyes) and will not absorb the same way around the eyes as it does ...

• Can the Gel Eyeliners be used on the waterline? What colors are best for the waterline and what colors are not?

  The best Stay Put Waterproof Gel Eyeliner shades for the waterline are the matte shades (without shimmer or flecks). Specifically: Black Beauty, Chocolate Kiss, Blue Angel, and Hunter.

• Do I need to use makeup primer with Mommy Makeup?

  No, our products do not REQUIRE you to use a makeup primer... BUT some customers like to use our Velvet Veil Smoothing Soothing Primer to increase wearability. Also some clients like to use Velvet Veil Smoothing Soothing Primer to adapt our Mommy's Little Helper Concealer into an all over found...

• Does the eyebrow gel work and look fairly natural in the sparse brow areas?

  Our Brow Tint works on the sparse areas too! Use the tips of the comb and dab the Brow Tint on lightly. This will permit you to build the amount of color you desire. Then once the Brow Tint dries, brush thru your brows lightly with a spool brush or a small brow brush.

• Do I have to use eye cream?

  You don’t HAVE to do anything. But we find you will achieve the best makeup application when you apply eye cream (not gel) under your eyes (not on the lids) and a light weight facial moisturizer on your face.

• Do I need a special gloss to wear over the Stay Put Matte Lipstick?

  You do not need a special gloss over our Stay Put Matte Lip Cream - Kiss-Proof Matte Lipstick. You can put any lipgloss over it if you CHOOSE to, but that is completely up to you.If you need help selecting a shade, we will gladly help you. If you wish to email us a photo, so we can better assis...

• Do I need to use a setting spray when I'm done applying the Mineral Dual Powder Foundation?

  Setting spray is not needed with the Mineral Dual Powder. Some clients like to use our Velvet Veil Smoothing Soothing Primer before applying the Mineral Dual Powder.

• Do I need to use makeup primer with the Mineral Dual Powder?

  No, our products do not REQUIRE you to use a makeup primer... BUT some customers (especially those with oily skin) like to apply a primer as they find it increases the makeup’s wearability. Other customers do NOT use a primer and find that our products are still very long-wearing.

• Do you have a lower under eye liner that's kind of smudgy?

  You can use our Stay Put Waterproof Gel Eyeliner on your lower lash line and smudge it out before it dries. Please watch our Stay Put Gel Eyeliner video. In the beginning of the video you will see me smudge the Stay Put Gel Eyeliner before it dries. You can do this for a smudgy effect on your l...

• How does the Mineral Dual Powder work with covering large pores and redness?

  Our Mineral Dual Powder has adjustable coverage and a soft focus finish. You can achieve sheer or full coverage based on how you apply it. Mineral Dual Powder works best when used in combination with our Mommy's Little Helper Concealer.

• How does the Mineral Dual Powder work with people with dry skin?

  We find that people with dry skin have no issue with these products. Our Mineral Dual Powder is TALC-FREE :-) Most people who have dry skin do not like powders because most powders contain talc. Talc is often found to be drying. Our Mineral Dual Powder have no talc so dryer skins do not have an i...

• How do I choose the right concealer shade?

  To help you select the correct shade of Mommy’s Little Helper Concealer please see this video: Don't forget: Light does NOT cover dark! Choose concealer shade within your own depth of skin tone Before applying concealer, always apply eye cream. For best results apply with Camouflage/Concealer...

• How do I choose which shade is best for me?

  Most of our makeup kits contain our Mineral Dual Powder SPF15. To choose which shade is best for you, focus on choosing the Mineral Dual Powder SPF15 that you feel best suits your skin tone. If you are still uncertain which shade of Mineral Dual Powder SPF15 or Mommy's Little Helper Concealer i...

• What is the best way remove the Stay Put Gel Eyeliner?

  It is best to remove our Stay Put Waterproof Gel Eyeliner with oil-free eye makeup remover. There are two that we like: 1. Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover 2. Almay Hypo-Allergenic Eye Makeup Remover Pads, Non Oily We like the Neutrogena for home and the Almay pads for travel. Please rememb...

• What is the best way to remove the Stay Put Matte Lip Cream?

  We have found the best way to remove Stay Put Matte Lip Cream is to put some Neutrogena Oil‑Free Eye Makeup Remover on a tissue, and wipe your lips. How To Remove Stay Put Matte Lip Cream

• How do I pick which color concealer I need?

  We offer a FREE color consultation! Send us your selfie!

• What is the best way to apply mineral makeup?

  The best way to apply our Mineral Dual Powder SPF15 is with our Kabuki Brush and follow Step #2 of our “Paint by Number” Instructions and Face Chart. You can also watch Debra apply our Mineral Dual Powder SPF15 in this video:

• How do you remove the waterproof eyeliner?

  It is best to remove our Stay Put Gel Eyeliner with eye makeup remover. There are two that I like: Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Almay Hypo-Allergenic Eye Makeup Remover Pads, Non-Oily I like the Neutrogena for when I’m home or when I work on clients and the Almay pads for travel. Both ...

• How should I remove the Lash Shield Waterproofing Top Coat?

  We suggest using a quality oil-free eye makeup remover, such as Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover. It is carried in most drugstores for about $6.00

• I have had no luck with gel eyeliners due to my sensitive eyes.

  Due to your sensitivity, we would suggest you look at the shades that are matte rather than the ones that have shimmer. The matte shades to consider would be Black Beauty, Chocolate Kiss, Blue Angel, and Hunter.

• I like to line my lower lashes. Will this smudge?

  You can definitely use Stay Put Waterproof Gel Eyeliner on your lower lash line. Just be certain that it dries completely and that you clean your brush properly. For application tips please look at this video:

• I live in the desert where we wind up "glowing" a lot. Does the primer help the Velvet Veil Smoothing Soothing Primer last through sweating?

  The Mineral Dual Powder is talc -free so it is not drying to more mature skins and to has a soft focus finish so it give the skin a smoother appearance.

• I'm stuck between Cashmere and Brighten Up are they A LOT alike? Which one is better for a light skin and light eyes complexion?

  Cashmere is a matte pale bisque. Brighten Up (not warm up) is a warm matte cream. To clarify, Cashmere is a little darker than Brighten Up. Also Cashmere has of a pinkish tone to it, where Brighten Up is more golden than pink in tone.

• I would like to try the Mineral Dual Powder but would like to know what undertone Cuddle and Due Date are. When I buy liquid foundation I always have to buy one with a pink undertone. Are the colors on your site pretty accurate?

  Mineral Dual Powder has a neutral undertone. Unlike liquid foundation, mineral powder foundation does not oxidize on the skin. What you see is what you get. Our image colors are very accurate! Feel free to email us your photo if you need input from our artists.

• What is the best way to wear Stay Put Gel Eyeliner on my bottom lashline?

  If you want to wear liner on your lower lash line, try using the remnants left over on the brush after applying it on the top lash line. Do not re-dip the brush and apply to the lower lashes... just use the amount left over on the brush after applying it to the top lash line. Also be certain tha...

• What is the best way to prepare my face and skin for applying makeup?

  Makeup goes on best when your skin is clean and hydrated. Wash your face, towel dry then apply eye cream to your under eye area (NOT the lid) and a light weight facial moisturizer to your face. Let these product soak into your skin for a minute then apply your makeup.

• What shade brow liner should a truly white silver haired women use?

  The best shade would be a slate grey to match your coloring (which we don’t make) but you may like our FAWN shade. You can even send us pictures for a consult! Please contact us.

• Looking for a good matte lipstick that lasts long and doesn’t make my lips feel sticky together.

  Our Stay Put Matte Lip Cream - Kiss-Proof Matte Lipstick is long-wearing with a matte finish! It does not feel sticky either.To remove it, we suggest using Neutrogena oil-free eye makeup remover on a tissue and wipe across your lips.

• Since Any Wear Creme is waterproof, what is the best way to remove it?

  It is best to remove Any Wear Creme with oil-free eye makeup remover. However, waterproof Any Wear Creme contains unique emulsion technology that can be easily removed with cleanser and water making it a washable waterproof product as well.

• What color mineral dual powder foundation goes best with bright eyed concealer?

  Typically, if your complexion is light enough to wear Mommy's Little Helper Concealer in Bright Eyed as your concealer shade, you would wear either Lullaby or Baby’s Breath as your Mineral Dual Powder shade. But to be certain it would be best to send us your selfie!

• What is the best way to apply concealer?

  The best way to apply our Mommy’s Little Helper Concealer is with our Camouflage / Concealer Brush and follow Step #1 of our “Paint by Number” Instructions and Face Chart. Or watch this video!