Margina Dennis

When applying makeup as a glasses-wearer, you'll want to invest in a good magnifying mirror.
Remember that different makeup rules apply for nearsighted and farsighted glasses.
To prevent foundation and concealer from sticking to your frames, be strategic about application and be sure to use setting spray to keep the makeup in place.
Opt for a lengthening mascara rather than false eyelashes.
Balance the look with a bold lip.
In recent years, eyeglasses have really come into their own as a chic...

When you wear glasses, there are different techniques to use for eye makeup application. Margina Dennis, the NYC-makeup artist, states, "If you're wearing glasses that make your eyes appear smaller, I like to use eyeshadows with a sheen. A satin or shimmer finish will help draw attentions to the eyes." Anyone who wear glasses that make their eyes bigger should use matte eyeshadows, because it's better to downplay the eyes.
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From putting toothpaste on a zit to snoozing with a face full of foundation and thinking a placid expression would keep us young, we’ve all done good and bad things to our skin, thinking it didn’t matter in the long run.
Well, the long run is here! Below, women in their 50s and older share their skin and beauty wisdom.
Take your makeup off before bed
“I’m a trained aesthetician. My advice has alw...

Gorgeous nail art by Nailz by Honey in the latest beauty spread for Fault Magazine, shot by photographer Wendy Hope, starring model Wu Ting Ting in black,fluorescent and metallic shades of yellow,blue and green. Makeup by Margina Dennis. Take a look at the complete series below.
Magazine: Fault Magazine
Title: Tao of Wu
Photography: Wendy Hope |Maxine Tall Management|
Model: Wu Ting Ting |Wilhelmina Models|
Nails: Nailz by Honey
Make up: Margina Dennis
Photography Assistant: Colleen Lidz

Whether you subscribe to the "new year, new you" notion or are just curious to know more about the makeup trends you'll be seeing in 2019, you've come to the right place. But before we embrace the new, let's first reminisce about the "old." Some wild and wonderful trends — many of which you may have tried — filled the year. As The List reported, edgy looks were a prominent feature of 2018. Heavy winged eyeliner called "Cleopatra liner" and bright orange and deep blue eyeshadows were fun to ex...

Red lips are a look that anyone can pull off. Yes, this is a fact. It can make your teeth look whiter and pull an entire look together. It can be worn on a full face of makeup or alone with nothing else on the face. As a makeup artist, I cannot tell you how many times clients have told me that they love the look of red lips, but they cannot, for one reason or another, pull it off. Whether it be the application, the maintenance or simply finding the right color or formula, it seems a daunting ...

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As we age, we lose the vibrant colors in our skin. This is why using blush is a great way to add that natural glow back and giving us the youthful look we once had.
If you’re a mature woman who is getting back into your makeup routine, you may want to experiment with different techniques to apply blush.
To provide you with the best tips and advice, I connected with a few beauty experts and makeup artists and asked them to provide me insight into this topic. Note that each beauty professional ...

Dennis is also a beauty OG, and you can find most of her work in a ton of colorful, out-of-the-box editorials.
Where to follow her on Instagram: @marginadennis

It's said that the eyes are the window to the soul. If you are a good observer you can easily guess a person's emotional state by looking at their eyes. That's why people pay a particular attention to the eyes. From ancient times, women used to contour their eyebrows to make their eyes seem brighter and more attractive. When it comes to makeup, any woman wants to have sexy lips and alluring eyes.
Still, for many women, it's quite a challenge to makeup their eyes. You have to use proper produc...

A growing number of my clients lately have been asking my advice on microblading eyebrows, a semi-permanent solution to barely-there brows that don’t have to be drawn on daily.
Now that thick brows are back in fashion, it makes sense that many women are considering the newest cosmetic procedure made famous by social media’s love for bold brows with dramatic before and afters photos of microblading eyebrows.
Since my perspective is limited to my experience as a professional makeup artist, I so...

Having a hard time deciding weather or not to go to the gym in makeup? Beauty expert Margina Dennis gives advice on sporting makeup during your next workout or gaming event.
Q: Is it okay to wear makeup to the gym or when playing a sport?
A: It’s important to protect the skin from the damaging effects of the sun when playing a sport. SHISEIDO Urban Environment Tinted UV Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 43 offers a tinted sunscreen that is water resistant, hydrating and oil controlling along with ...