3 Ebooks Every Aspiring Makeup Artist Should Read

The booming beauty industry brings high demand for skilled makeup artists, though it can be daunting to break into. eBooks by icons like Laura Mercier, François Nars, and Kevyn Aucoin offer accessible guidance, sharing expert techniques and inspiration. Platforms like Everand make it easy to learn from the best and fuel your passion for beauty.
November 06, 2024 — Leslie Munsell

Reclaiming Beauty and Confidence After Menopause: You Are More Than Enough

Today, let’s redefine femininity. Not the kind linked to societal norms, but the kind that makes you feel strong. Femininity is complex and personal, shaped by your beliefs and culture. True beauty and confidence come from embracing your own definition.

Menopause is often seen as the end of femininity, but it's just a new chapter. It brings challenges, yes, but also liberation—freedom from societal expectations. Embrace this phase as a time to focus on self-care and rediscover your beauty on your own terms.

September 26, 2024 — Leslie Munsell

MAKEUP TIPS FOR PEOPLE THAT WEAR CONTACTS

Avoid reactions to makeup with these tips for contact wearers.

 

Embracing Aging with Grace: A Woman’s Perspective

In a world that glorifies youth and dismisses the beauty of aging, it's essential to recognize the power and wisdom that come with growing older.
December 07, 2023 — Leslie Munsell

Finding the RIGHT products is EVERYTHING

Now I find myself in a new phase of life. I am in my mid-50’s, a widow with one child in college and another one there soon. Being in between jobs, I have a lot of time on my hands.
October 12, 2023 — leslie munsell

Why Getting Fit Might Be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Skin

The skin is our first layer of protection and can indicate whether there's something wrong with the rest of our body. 
October 04, 2023 — Tomas Marin

Beauty, Aging & September Issue Of Vogue

You may not be old enough to remember, but there was a time, not so long ago, when magazines were everything. Before the internet, they were the source for current information, it’s where you went for the latest...
August 29, 2023 — leslie munsell

Do better Makeup Brushes make a difference?

Do better brushes make a difference in your makeup application? Absolutely! First, it’s how the product is picked up and held, then it’s that you can achieve correct ...
August 07, 2023 — leslie munsell

Top 10 Silver Eyeliner Looks and Ideas

If you haven’t gotten on board with the gold eyeliner trend then you should really give it a try. If you have, you know it looks brilliant on literally everyone ...
June 19, 2023 — leslie munsell

Why Supporting Female Owned Small Business Is Crucial

Recently, I was really fortunate to meet and spend an evening with a great group of successful female entrepreneurs. We talked about business, (of course, we had to go there!) family and friendship.
May 12, 2023 — leslie munsell

Beauty Unedited

The reason I’m sharing this with you is because Beauty For Real has started a campaign we are calling Beauty Unedited. 
April 22, 2023 — leslie munsell

A Letter From Leslie

In 2010, we launched Beauty For Real with our beloved lip gloss and a mission to simplify beauty for women at every age...
January 07, 2023 — leslie munsell