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5 Beauty Blogs We Can't Stop Reading:

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Our name is Team MDC, and we are blogaholics. Served straight up, with a twist, or on the rocks, we just cannot get enough of our beloved beauty blogs. While we always remain true to our favorites, we love that our list of inspiration sources is ever-changing thanks to fresh crops of bloggers popping up daily. And because we’re so good at sharing (passed Kindergarten with three gold stars), today we’re divulging the five beauty blogs we can’t stop reading right this minute.    A comprehensive collection of trends, tips, and product posts make up one of our favorite beauty destinations created by industry insider Sarah Howard. With a fresh, clean aesthetic and a sassy voice,  Beauty Banter  always adds extra products to our shopping list.  Great Reads: “ Beach Hair: 3 Ways ;” ” Under $10: BB Creams ”     A beautiful blog by Anabel Atkinson,  She’s in the Glow  offers an intoxicating mix of high-quality, original images, personal musings, tuto...

How to Apply Makeup for Your Face Shape:

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How to keep hair beautiful:

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Let’s be honest: beautiful hair isn’t always low maintenance. Most of us have spent years experimenting with heated styling tools, products, chemical treatments and colors, all in search of hair that looks ‘naturally’ gorgeous. Damage, then, is the new normal. The good news is that hair can be styled, cared for and look beautiful at the same time. Here’s how. 1 Get creative. Beautiful hair can boost your confidence, brighten your mood and make the difference between a so-so day and a brilliant one. That’s why we say styling your hair is key. It’s your chance to decide who you want to be today, so be creative… 2 Protect from damage. Knowing how to keep hair beautiful is one way to help you feel your best – so it’s worth looking for products that effectively address damage. The right conditioners and treatments can strengthen your hair. Try Dove Advanced Hair Series Regenerative Nourishment Shampoo  and  Dove Advan...

MARC JACOBS BEAUTY X BEAUTY IS BORING… VOLUMIZING GLOW:

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Here is another image from our  recent tutorial video collaboration with Marc Jacobs Beauty . This look features the Volumizing Glow using the new  Marc Jacobs Beauty Air Blush in Kink and Kisses .  It’s a simple draping technique that adds youthful volume and a pretty flush to the face.  If you haven’t already seen the tutorial videos, please  click here to view them . Note:   “Draping” is a term for contouring and adding dimension to the face using blush.  It was inspired by the godfather of modern makeup,  Way Bandy . HOW TO CREATE THE VOLUMIZING GLOW: 1.  Start by blending the two shades of the  Kink and Kisses Air Blush palette  together using an angled blush brush. 2.  Then apply the Air Blush to the apples of your cheeks, blending upward and back toward your hairline.  If you want a more dramatic look, after you have finished blending, tap a tiny bit more color right in the center of the app...