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Pro Makeup Tips From Janelle Alexis

Humidity-proof glam, makeup for mature skin, shade matching and salon-pro techniques, new twice a week.

Humidity-Proof Glam

How Janelle keeps makeup locked in through Houston heat.

Makeup After 40

Skin-first techniques that flatter mature skin.

Shade Matching

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Picture Perfect Foundation by Janelle Alexis Cosmetics for a smooth winter base on dry skin

Winter Makeup for Dry Skin: A Pro's Routine for a Smooth, Glowing Base

Foundation clinging to dry patches once the weather cools? Houston makeup pro Janelle Alexis shares her winter base routine for smooth, glowing makeup that never looks cakey.

12-Well Eyeshadow Palette in Nude Ambition by Janelle Alexis Cosmetics for a soft holiday smoky eye

The Holiday Smoky Eye: A Pro's Step-by-Step for Soft, Long-Wear Drama

Party season calls for a smoky eye. Houston makeup pro Janelle Alexis shares her step-by-step for a soft, blended smoky eye that looks polished and lasts all night.

Liquid Velvet Lipstick by Janelle Alexis Cosmetics for long-wear fall lip looks

Your Fall Lip Color Guide: How to Wear Deep, Rich Lips That Last

Berry, brick, wine and warm brown lips are fall's easiest upgrade. Janelle Alexis shares her pro steps for choosing a deep shade, applying it cleanly and making it last.

Setting Spray by Janelle Alexis Cosmetics for humidity-proof makeup

How to Make Makeup Last in Houston Humidity: A Salon Pro's Routine

Houston beauty pro Janelle Alexis shares her step-by-step routine for makeup that holds up in heat and humidity: prep, thin layers, smart powder, and setting spray.

Picture Perfect Foundation by Janelle Alexis Cosmetics for mature skin

Makeup After 40: How to Choose a Foundation for Mature Skin

Skin changes in your 40s, 50s and beyond, especially through menopause. Janelle Alexis explains how to pick and apply foundation so it flatters instead of settling.

How to Choose Your Foundation Shade: A Pro's Guide to Undertone and Depth

How to Choose Your Foundation Shade: A Pro's Guide to Undertone and Depth

Gray, orange or a visible line at the jaw? Janelle Alexis explains how to find your undertone and depth so foundation, concealer and powder disappear into your skin.

Pro Bridal Glam: The Salon-Tested Routine for a Soft, Lasting Wedding Look

From trial to last dance, Houston salon owner Janelle Alexis shares the step-by-step soft-glam bridal routine she uses on brides and their mothers.

Menopause and Makeup: What MENO POSSE Taught Me About Midlife Glow

Hot flashes, new dryness and skin that suddenly behaves differently: Janelle Alexis, author of MENO POSSE, shares how she adapts makeup for midlife skin.

Sweat-Proof Glam: A Houston Salon Pro's Guide to Outdoor-Event Makeup

Sweat-Proof Glam: A Houston Salon Pro's Guide to Outdoor-Event Makeup

Rodeo season, patio weddings, tailgates: Janelle Alexis shares the layering routine she uses to keep glam looking fresh through Houston heat and humidity.