MAC Makeup Artist Gina Bettelli says there are a few ingredients you should look for in your mascara if you want dramatic lashes:
Soy protein: helps build volume and strengthen lashes. (Try Wet 'n' Wild Mega Protein Mascara, $2.29.)
Acrylates Copolymer: is a film former that enhances lash length. (Try Blinc Kiss Me Mascara
, $24.)
Panthenol, Pantethine, and Pro Vitamin B-5: These conditioners (also found in most hair conditioners) are the best ingredients for making lashes stronger and longer. (Try MAC Mascara X, $12.50.)


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Eyeshadow fiends will love this new palette from Urban Decay. It's called Book of Shadows (how adorable is that?), and it's now available on the website. Here's what UD says.

It’s the largest (and most unique) palette we’ve ever offered, full of SIXTEEN

Eyeshadows: eight best-sellers, and eight exclusive NEW shades found only in this palette.


How exciting is that? We can't wait to get our hands on it and start experimenting.

Urban Decay Book of Shadows $45


Find deals on Urban Decay cosmetics


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There's nothing like the expertise of a professional makeup artist. Today we came across this great advice at Faces by Farah.

I have been in 2 weddings since I graduated and seen a few other artists apply makeup and almost all of them used the mascara wand from the used tube on their clients and then placed it back in the tube only to use it on another client.

I don't care how great of an artist you are this is NEVER acceptable!
Disposable wands should always be used and never double dipped as to not contaminate the entire tube.


Hygiene should always be a priority. Too bad it often gets discarded for convenience.


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Kinara Eye Cream, $60



Age is just a number right? But for those of us who don’t care to disclose that info, as fabulousness has no age, the best thing we can do for our faces is to wear eye cream. Reason? Because your eyes are the first tell-tale signs of age, (the skin underneath and around your eyes has no pores) and it is very easy to get crows feet and wrinkles if you don’t properly care for it. Eye creams are formulated to be gentle enough to penetrate this thin layer of skin without causing irritation but effective enough to fight age. The Kinara Eye Cream Firming & Hydrating formula is great. This cream has cucumber and green tea for soothing properties and powerful antioxidants like oat, soybean, and evening primrose for hydrating, and firming properties. This cream is dense, so a little dab on a cotton swab is sufficient for both eyes. It’s also great to use before applying under-eye concealer, for smooth, bright eyes

Yeah, $60 is a lot, but your face worth even more.


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Getting a beautiful eye look is simple when you know a few secrets that makeup artists use to create a gorgeous look. To get started, consider choosing eye shadows that work with your skin tone and eye color. Have fun playing with different colors to find your favorites. And then learn the application tips that best enhance your eye shape. Now, get ready to start mastering the art of makeup!

The Keys to Color




Because the tone of your skin impacts a color after application, it is important to consider skin tone as much as eye color when choosing an eye shadow.

Ivory complexions work well with a range of neutrals, cool purples, reddish browns and blue-greens. For a more dramatic look, deep greens and taupes or warm purples can also be used.

Beige skin tones can be complemented with taupes, tawnies, greens, warm browns and deep plums. Charcoal gray, navy or deep purple are perfect for a striking evening look.

Bronze skin tones use deep or dark browns, deep greens such as forest green or charcoal grays. Dramatic looks are best created with dark purple, dark brown or charcoal.

When choosing eye shadows that bring out the color of your eyes, pick shades that either complement or contrast your irises.

Blue eyes radiate with warm browns, bronze, copper and other shades with similar orange undertones.

Green eyes look great in purples, plums and taupes.

Hazel eyes stand out in shades of deep greens and lavenders and shades with soft yellow undertones.

Brown eyes look gorgeous in any color, especially purples, pinks, grays or blues.
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Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, Eyeshadow Base



This miracle Eyeshadow Primer Potion from Urban Decay is the perfect pre-eyeshadow product. Apply it before your eyeshadow to ensure vibrant, lasting colour with absolutely NO creasing!
Packed with silicone, Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion smoothes on for a silky application that’s completely invisible. This miracle potion will give you longer lasting eyeshadow – guaranteed! Use the magic wand for a precise application that dries in an instant!

Directions for Use:

Using the wand, apply a thin coat and allow to dry
Apply eyeshadow as normal
10ml


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