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How Bachelorettes Can Be Sexy Without The Sexism:

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To many brides, having a great  bachelorette party  is an important part of getting married. It’s a time to bond with your closest friends and mark a significant moment in your life. Plus, it’s a chance to really cut loose without your great aunt Nancy and  future mother-in-law  keeping a watchful eye over the proceedings. But let’s face it, a lot of what happens at a bachelorette is pretty sexist. Maybe it’s just because we were late to the game:  Bachelor parties  have been happening  since the 5th century BCE —really—whereas bachelorette parties didn’t make it to the scene until over 2,000 years later, with the women’s revolution of the 1960s. But why should a night meant to give us the same opportunity to celebrate as men—that has its roots in a revolution of female independence—reduce us all to penis straws and male strippers? We’re better than that, ladies. There’s no problem with getting wild and having a great time—you deserve it, especial...

8 Genius Beauty Tips We Learned From Bloggers:

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It may sound counterintuitive, but learning about makeup has done wonders for my confidence. In the formative years of my beauty education, I turned to bloggers (and YouTubers) for nearly all of my makeup- and skin care-related qualms. They helped me appreciate what makeup could do for me more than any celebrity or brand ever could. I felt like they were my virtual friends (maybe a little strange?) — so much more tangible and relatable than a glamorized model on the pages of a glossy magazine. Through a little screen, they taught me the two-color smoky eye, the perfect cat-eye flick, and how to embrace my imperfections and put my best face forward every day. I'm not the only one who has turned to these Internet stars. You'd be hard-pressed to find a beauty novice (or expert) who can't thank a blogger for teaching her a thing or two about makeup. Our very own beauty writer Maria Del Russo...

How to Choose the Right Makeup for Your Skin Type:

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Making makeup mistake is easy. You probably know that exaggerated eye shadow or mismatched foundation is unflattering. There is no worse nightmare for makeup fans than realizing their lip liner or under-eye concealer is showing. It turns out that choosing the right makeup for your skin can help you avoid troubles on how your makeup looks. It also helps you avoid damaging your skin when it comes into close contact with the wrong ingredients and formulas. Based on products like your foundation, blush, eye shadow or concealer, it’s better to match them with your skin needs. How do you determine the best product for your skin type? First, determine your skin type Whether you’re looking for an overhaul skin care regimen or just the foundation, it’s very important to understand your skin type. The basic skin types are normal, dry, oily or combination. Though this is the basic there are nine different skin types that may sound the same, but behave differently depending on the makeup ...

MY CONCEALER HACKS!:

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BEAUTY ,  BLOGGER ,  BRIDAL MAKEUP ,  CELEBRITY LOOKS ,  CELEBRITY MAKEUP , COSMETICS ,  FLAWLESS MAKEUP ,  GET THE LOOK ,  GLAMOUR ,  HOW TO MAKEUP , MAKEUP ,  MAKEUP ARTIST ,  MAKEUP BLOG ,  MAKEUP IDEAS ,  MAKEUP INSPIRATIONS ,  MAKEUP PRODUCTS ,  MAKEUP TIPS MY CONCEALER HACKS! AUGUST 17, 2015   TTSOTP LEAVE A COMMENT When concealing a pimple, first use a green concealer, then cover the area with a concealer that matches your skin tone perfectly. Cancel out a pimple’s redness by applying green concealer with a clean brush to only the pimple (not the skin around it) to avoid spreading the bacteria. Then, use a cotton swab to dab on a high-coverage liquid concealer that matches your skin tone to camouflage the pimple. Blend it into the surrounding skin and finish with setting powder. If you find yourself without concealer, place a small dot of liquid foundation on the area, wait a few minutes for...

FOUNDATION FOR COMBINATION OILY SKIN:

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My biggest issue with foundation that can endure oily skin is that most of them look like So. Much. Makeup. In all of my product trial and error I would find foundations that would stay looking more matte, but then I looked like a floating head of foundation. Not my fave. I am still on the hunt for the perfect foundation, but til then, this ones pretty good Double Wear Light   -medium coverage -Best for t-zone oily, or oily OR if you want a long-ish wear -What I like about it—it dries and sets -After several hours I get a little bit “radiant” but it’s tolerable. Not super flat matte, but not greaseball. THINGS TO NOTE: -Limited color options so I often have to mix them to get a match (I’m a 3 mixed with a 3.5 sometimes 4) -I have to wash my foundation brush more often because the foundation stiffens in it.   -For the first few hrs I feel a tiny bit makeup-ey. Not over the top, but like I’m wearing foundation. After about 3-4 hrs it looks more...

Beauty Note: Simple and Sophisticated Ways to Add Sparkle to Your Makeup:

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Every year when Fashion Week rolls around, you can bet that our editors here at Team LC are taking frivolous notes. Not only are we keeping track of clothing and accessories, but we also love to see which makeup trends are on point for the upcoming months. If I’ve learned anything from scouring the Spring 2017 runways it’s that glitter is totally  in.  I’m not talking about the roll on glitter sticks of the past though. Some of my favorite glittery trends include shimmery cheeks, glitzy lips, and eyes that sparkle from across the room. Like most things, I prefer my beauty regimen to stay subtle yet sophisticated—because sometimes less really is more. Since I’ve been inspired to add a little shimmer to my own makeup routine, I thought I’d do a roundup of products that will leave you sparkling in all the right places too. From the prettiest pearlescent highlighters to eyeliner that shines like diamonds, the glitter gang is really all here. Keep scrolling to get the look...