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Who said the pros should be the only ones to know top makeup tips?! Forget that! We’re spilling the beans and sharing 5 easy tricks that will drastically improve your makeup game. Let’s get started! PROTIP #1: USE LIP PENCILS INSTEAD OF LIPSTICK FOR LONG-LASTING COLOR. Tired of continually having to re-apply your lipstick throughout the day? Consider using a lip liner instead! Lip pencils are fairly dry, and therefore, tend to last much longer than traditional lipsticks. Start by simply lining your lips and then turn the pencil on its side to continue filling in the rest of your lips. Voila—your lip color will last for hours without having to reapply! Super serious about your lipstick’s longevity? Go one step further by applying a coat of lipstick on top of your filled in lips to increase staying power and color intensity. PROTIP #2: BRIGHTEN THE EYES WITH A LIGHT CONCEALER AND SOFT DOME BRUSH. Sleep? What’s that? After a long day of work or school, you’re bound to be rockin

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