Face & Eyes

Warm, cool, neutral or olive? Daylight checks to find your undertone, what to do when the results clash, and how to read Golden Rose shades before you order.

In UAE heat, choose an eyeliner labelled waterproof or smudge-proof, apply it to clean, oil-free lids and let it set before you open your eyes fully. From the Golden Rose range, Liner Matic Waterproof 24H Stay is the pencil to pick, including for the waterline, and Tattoo Styler is the waterproof liquid liner for a sharp wing. Which Golden Rose eyeliners are waterproof? Prices below were checked on 29 October 2026. Where an eyeliner is in the current 10% sale, the regular pri

Cakey makeup usually comes down to amount, skin prep, powder, technique or finish. Find your cause, try the free fix first, then build a lighter base.

Start with less than you think. For most liquid foundations, a small dot (roughly pea-sized, or less than one full pump) is enough to begin with for the whole face. Blend it, look in the mirror, and only then add a second thin layer where you want more coverage. The right amount isn't a fixed number. It depends on the coverage you want, how pigmented your foundation is, and the tool you use. This guide helps you choose a starting amount and recognise when to stop. Decide your

Build coverage in spots, not all over. Apply one thin layer to your whole face, then add a second thin layer only where you still see something you want to cover, and press it in rather than wiping it on. If one area still needs more after two thin layers, switch to concealer for that spot instead of adding a third layer of foundation everywhere. That way, most of your face wears one light layer and only small areas carry more. That is what keeps the finish looking like skin.

Use a brush if you want speed and a little more coverage from less product. Use a sponge if you want a softer, more skin-like finish and easy blending around the nose and eyes. Neither is "correct". The right tool is the one that gives your foundation the finish you like, and you can test that today with what you already own. How a brush and a sponge change the result A brush moves foundation across the skin. A flat brush lays down an even layer quickly, and pressing (stippli

To make makeup last all day, use a primer under it and a fixing (setting) spray over it. The primer helps eyeshadow hold on to the lid, and the spray sets the finished look in place. What does an eyeshadow primer do? An eyeshadow primer is a base you apply on bare eyelids before eyeshadow, so the colour lasts longer, looks more vibrant and stays crease-free. The GR Eyeshadow Primer is sheer and lightweight, glides on smoothly and dries invisibly. How to use it: apply a thin l