Let’s take a break from the kitchen oven and head to the makeup vanity. Here, we’ll apply the so-called “baking” technique that sets and blends concealer like a slice of pie. Originally used by drag queens who performed under hot stage lights, “baking” had a recent Instagram appearance à la Kim Kardashian and her makeup …

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One of the first lessons in any makeup artistry class is color. So today, let’s talk about how we can play with colors to perfect your skin and brighten your complexion. The basic idea is that opposite colors cancel out. So pull out your color wheel ladies, we’re going to have an amazing ride: What …

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Remember when Red Bull promised to “give you wings”? Well in the beauty world, wings on eye makeup are just as easy to achieve, if not more. You don’t have to be a make up artist to know how to apply makeup. Read below to find out how to apply eyeliner for that perfect winged …

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Just when we thought we’d see the end of contouring with the explosion of strobing, we’ve seen a new contour trend that’s more than skin deep. YouTube beauty vlogger BellaDeLune, or Esther Isabel Amado Romo, started a new beauty trend and took a stand in her makeup tutorial: The technique uses exaggerated cream contouring, highlighting, …

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With the return of Pumpkin Spice Latte’s and Oprah Cinnamon Chai’s, we finally give a big *hooray* for the arrival of fall. Time to bring out those fall eyeshadow palettes and bold lipstick shades! Here are the fall eye makeup looks the #luxiegirls are wearing this season: 1. Winged liner: If there’s one …

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Since we haven’t been living under a rock these past few years, we know that brows are *the* most important feature of the face. If the eyes are the window to your soul, the brows are the window frame. And that, ladies, is why we’re sharing with you today how to achieve eyebrows like a …

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When you’re wiping makeup brushes along your face day in and day out, you’d have to wonder if it’s sanitary. I mean sure, Luxie’s synthetic bristles aren’t porous like animal hairs so they absorb less makeup. But what about all the bacteria, skin oils, dirt and just general gunk that get collected into your brushes …

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A pretty pout isn’t just about the lip color. Though if we’re being honest, a gorgeous fall hue from the Anastasia Beverly Hills Fall Collection won’t do any harm (we’re totally obsessed with Candy Apple, Paint and Sugar Plum). Don’t let your lip color go to waste with these methods: Conceal (or tone down) your …

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With every great art form comes a backlash movement. And for a moment there, we saw contouring makeup dominate the beauty scene like Haussmann apartments on the streets of Paris. But every hero has a downfall, and Kim Kardashian contouring just seemed too complicated and time-consuming. Welcome to the new era of beauty, strobing. Strobing …

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A makeup enthusiast or artist is only as good as her tools. It goes without saying that great makeup application highly depends on the makeup brushes being used. Sure, you may apply makeup using sponges, cotton balls and even your fingers but you know the mess it can make! Having a set of reliable, multi-tasking …

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