I recently posted swatches of MAC Art Supplies (featuring Greasepaint Sticks, Pearlglide Eyeliners, and new Pro Longwear Lipstain Markers). This week’s prize is a MAC Greasepaint Stick and a Pearlglide Eyeliner, in the winner’s choice of shades.
Here’s how it works:
- This giveaway starts today and ends Sunday, April 11, at midnight.
- You can enter once per day. (If you enter more than once per day, only the first entry will be counted.)
- This giveaway is open to readers anywhere in the world.
- A winner will be selected at random from the valid entries.
- To enter, leave a comment on this post, and tell me a makeup habit, trick, or technique you learned from your mother.
Winners will be contacted by email, so please use an email address you check (addresses will be hidden, and will not be used for any purpose other than contacting the winner).
Good luck!






Hey Karla!
My mom taught me that if I wanted to clear up my acne washing my makeup off before bed was absolutely necessary!
My mom taught me how to use black eyeliner.
Never wash your face with a harsh cleanser in the morning! Just use warm water.
she taught me how to moisturize!
I also learned the business card trick (for mascara) from my mother too!
My mother taught me how how to apply blush (trust me i was a MAJOR clown when i would apply it throughout my whole cheek area). She told me to put it on the apples of my cheeks and upward so that it blends. To this day forward ; i always remember that , even though its extremely simple , it helped!
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My mother taught me to put on blush, then use whatever is left on the brush by putting it on the tip of my nose to create a more natural looking flush. it’s very subtle!
A proper skincare routine!
My mother taught me to stay out of the sun and moisturize.
My mom taught me that a pretty lipstick and a swipe of mascara are perfect for a hurried day.
Always check yourself in the mirror before you leave the house.
My mother taught me how to wear blush, just a little bit of color on the cheeks gives you a healthy glow!
My mum taught me never to leave the house without sunscreen!
Mom’s mantra: Never sleep in your makeup! Stay out of the sun! Use a good (not greasy) moisturizer every day!
Giveaway entry: My mom told me always to moisturize, wash your face, tone, always wear sun and sun protection.
Thanks!
Mother taught me to use lipstick on the cheeks for instant color on the go!
** correction: always wear sunblock/sunscreen and sun protection
My mom showed me how to use tissue as a lipstick blotter.
using cotton swabs to clean up make up around the eyes
I learned to first use an oily makeup remover before washing my face clean.
My mother also told me which colors suit me best <3
how to apply bronzer (= !
Nothing!! My mother learned by me!!
My grandma taught me to always keeps your nails clipped and groomed!
My Mother taught me how to paint my nails when I was a young girl.
Not much! She never really wore makeup, until I’ve started making her recently.
my mother learned me how to weare blush
Nothing she’s learning from me!
To sleep a minimum of 8 hours per night!
healthy skin is reflection of beauty……
nice info..thank you
My mom taught me to take care of my skin every day, how to use eyeliner pencils and liquid eyeliners, and also how to contour lips.
my mum taught me to always breathe on my eye shadow before applying as it warms it up for a more intense color