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Is your makeup aging you?
Don’t walk this thin line Never wear dark eyeliner only on the lower lash line. This one is a classic no-no and has been around for quite some time, as it was probably introduced sometime in the ‘60s. Rock-n-roll imagery was in its infancy and black-eye-pencil-rimmed eyes became all the rage with teenage girls. Even…
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3 Easy ways to have more fun with makeup in 2013
Switchit up! Are you suffering from post-holiday guilt because of the excess food intake and lack of exercise? You’re not alone. What is done is done and more guilt only brings bad feelings. There’s no day like today to start making healthier choices, and living in the now is the best way you can impact…
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Top 6 beauty items for contact wearers
Benefit BADgal Waterproof Mascara, $19 The worst part about wearing contacts? Getting makeup in your eyes that stings and having to take your contacts out, no matter where you are! This mascara is perfect for contact lens wearers because it keeps your eyes sting-free without sacrificing lash length and volume! It’s waterproof, so it won’t…
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Skin care tips from a professional makeup artist
CreateA Clean canvas Need some tips on skin care for your skin type? How about tips for skin care that helps your makeup go on easily and look its best? Here are some of my top suggestions for you! When you’ve been in the beauty industry for five years as a makeup artist, you naturally…
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Make up your mind: Does your makeup make you look older?
Throughout my life as a celebrity makeup artist, I have never met anyone purposely trying to appear older than they actually are. Aging makeup blunders Dermatologists and plastic surgeons have never been busier trying to turn back the clock for their patients. That’s why I am dumbfounded to see so many women unknowingly sporting makeup…
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Born lippy: Glosses, stains and lipsticks for fall
lip picks Fall’s bestlip colors Show your lips some seasonal love this fall with our picks for some of the best glosses, stains and lipsticks in our favorite fall-ready hues. Get glossy Glosses are great for those days when you just want to leave makeup to a minimum, but still brighten up your complexion and…
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Beauty Beat: How to get Nicole Richie’s Fashion Star cat eye makeup
SheKnows Beauty Beat The makeup artist behind the Fashion Star faces of Elle Macpherson, Nicole Richie and Jessica Simpson sat down with SheKnows to share her secrets and show off her skills in three eye makeup tutorials. Eye makeup fit for a fashion star After watching NBC’s Fashion Star to admire the fabulous designs, we…
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The perfect red lip: Tips from a makeup artist
When something is new to you it can be intimidating, but a red lip is attractive, confident and fun. So, would you believe me if I said there’s nothing to pulling off the look? The only thing you need is confidence. That’s it! I promise that any of you can rock lots of different shades…
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Makeup tips for plus-size women
Plus size makeup tips Throw the “Rules” out the window There are a lot of style rules out there, especially ones that apply specifically to plus-size women. Who made them, and why do we follow them? It’s time to throw the style rulebook out the window. Plus size makeup myths I find myself very lucky…
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Beyond the blush brush: 6 Other makeup tools you need
1 Eyelash curler Mascara will only take you so far, and if you really want to add curl and volume to your lashes, we suggest investing in a good quality curler that will really make your eyes stand out. By taking the time to lightly curl your lashes before applying mascara, you’ll see much more…