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ROSE GOLD MAKEUP LOOK OF LOVE

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ROMANCE TAKES OVER WITH THE ROSE GOLD MAKEUP LOOK The soft glow of rose gold creates a modern, romantic and unexpected touch – for an unforgettably luminous, super feminine look. WHIMSICAL EYE Using the shimmery shades of The City Kits™ All-In-One Eye & Cheek Palette in Pink Edge, create a luminous rose gold eyeshadow look by applying color from the eyelid to the brow bone. Shade in lid with a softer color and contour at the crease and line with a darker shade. THE CITY KITS™ ALL-IN-ONE EYE & CHEEK PALETTE SHOP NOW BRIGHTEN UP Create eye-opening impact with the illuminating pigments of the Lasting Drama® light Eyeliner pencil in Starlight Gold. Apply the liner along the upper lash line and along the bottom eye line. For extra eye-brightening effect, line the pencil along the inner corners of the eye. LASTING DRAMA® LIGHT EYELINER PENCIL SHOP NOW HIGHLIGHT AND REFLECT Illuminate your lo

HOW TO MAKE YOUR EYELASH EXTENSIONS LAST LONGER

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For those of you who have had  eyelash extensions , you know how tough it can be to properly follow all of the post-care instructions. Some eyelash specialists warn against  getting facials , using oils (cleansers included!), hitting the steam room, or sleeping on your face—in other words, everything we  love  to do. By now we have been told so many dos and don’ts that we’re confused as hell. This confusion led us to reach out to Gloria Ting, owner of  Beverly Hills Lashes , and celebrity lash artist Yris Palmer (he counts Kylie Jenner as a client), owner of  Star Lashes . The two of them gave us some guidance on how to properly care for lash extensions, what products to avoid, and best practices for cleansing. Thank ’em later for keeping your lashes looking top-notch. THE ONE TIME OILS AND MASCARA AREN’T YOUR FRIENDS: “You should avoid all oil-based products. Don’t let moisture-rich products get onto your lashes—heavy creams or anything oil-based will loosen the adhesive.

Lash Out Loud Beauty Bar

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I’m the first to admit that I have an unhealthy obsession with beauty blogs. You would think as a beauty editor I would have other interests like macrame or hiking, but no — I live, breathe and read beauty all day, everyday. Whether I’m reading the Into the Gloss beauty awards or getting lost in the Makeup Addiction subreddit, I’m surrounded by beauty blogs in one way or another and loving every minute of it. With that said, I’ve read the good, the bad and the truly confusing, and come up with a highly curated list of blogs that are worth the read. My picks, ahead: The File I like my beauty with a side of aesthetics, and The File delivers. Founded by Carlie Fowler (whose Instagram is an aesthetic on its own), The File is a beauty blog for the “style conscious and time poor.” There’s a refreshing honesty to their articles, and they don’t overwhelm you with 150 different mascaras to try for the best lashes of your life. Their “best-of” lists are ultra-curated, and the beauty