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What’s HOT This Spring in Makeup?

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Some makeup trends seem to transcend time while others just fade away into the night. As we near closer to the halfway mark of 2019, what trends have you tried so far this year? Whether you’re into making a statement with brightly-colored eyes or stunning pink lips, or are embracing a vegan, cruelty-free line of cosmetics, here are a few of the latest on-trend products and looks making the rounds this season. Bold, Colorful Eyeliners It can be tough for minimalist types to switch up their makeup colors, but as spring leads into summer it’s a good time to temporarily shelf the go-to black or brown eyeliner and embrace a splash of color. From electric blue to neon orange, famous and non-famous women alike can be seen on Instagram or pages of magazines playing with all sorts of bright colors on their lids and lashes. While the bold colors do seem to make a statement, they aren’t necessarily for everyone or every occasion. Opt for a happy medium with a navy matte or plu
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The Outdoor Woman’s Guide to Makeup

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Even outdoorsy girls want to look cute during their all-day hikes, mountain bike rides, and paddle boarding sessions. And there’s nothing wrong with wearing makeup on your adventures if that’s how you roll—the right products can even protect and hydrate your skin while you’re on your next adventure. That said, do what works best for you and what makes you feel the most comfortable w hile getting after it in the great outdoors. The main goal is to carry out your activity without your makeup sweating off, so choosing lightweight summer makeup is probably your best bet. If you really love the outdoors and the creatures in it, you’ll go with a cruelty free makeup line that does not test their products on animals. It only makes sense. Here are a few other tips for the makeup-wearing outdoorswoman to keep in mind before her next outing. The Night Before: Prep Your Skin for Adventure You can wake up with radiant skin on the morning of your big outing with a little bit of
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Easy Makeup Tips and Products for a Weekend Getaway

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So, you’re whisking yourself away on a weekend getaway. Good for you! Since it’s a short, impromptu trip, toss just a few beauty essentials, including a handful of makeup items, into your bag and get on your way. You can keep it low-key but pretty with a few simple tips. Beyond the beauty routine basics, here are four makeup items to put in your overnight bag. Multitasking CC Cream The beauty of a color-correcting cream is how versatile it is. You don’t need to bring along foundation, tinted moisturizer, primer, concealer, or facial sunscreen as long as you have your trusty tube of CC cream with a broad spectrum SPF 35. The best CC cream will be completely apt at diffusing skin imperfections, fine lines, and pores while also protecting your face from harmful UVA/UVB rays and blue light damage from computer screen and phones. Seek out a CC cream made by a makeup brand that uses high-performance ingredients and doesn’t test on animals. You’ll want to make sure you’re
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5 Vegan Makeup Suggestions for Mature Skin

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Many women—including women with mature skin—are switching to makeup that doesn’t contain harmful ingredients like parabens and sulfates. They are instead choosing cruelty-free, vegan cosmetics because they care about the quality of the products they are putting on their faces.  You’re never too old to feel beautiful and look fabulous while wearing makeup. You certainly don’t need to accumulate tons of products, either. As long as you have at least a handful of high-quality makeup items, you can create an age-defying look if that’s what you desire. Here are a few items every mature, empowered woman needs in her vegan makeup bag. Buildable CC Cream Minimize and blur the look of skin imperfections with a color-correcting cream. The perfect buildable CC cream has the ability to act as a primer, tinted moisturizer, and foundation all in one tube. Look for a formula with vitamin C to even and brighten skin tone while providing anti-aging, antioxidant benefits. A high-qua
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Attending an Outdoor Wedding? Some Makeup Tips to Help You Look Your Best

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Is there anything better than an outdoor wedding during the spring and early summer months? It doesn't matter if the wedding is in the mountains, on the beach, or at a local botanical garden, being surrounded by nature while watching your friends or family tie the knot is as good as it gets. One thing that you need to consider is how your makeup will hold up to the elements. With hot temperatures, bright sunlight, and the chance for rain, you need to be ready for everything. Here are a few tips and tricks to make sure that you look your best (without overshadowing the bride) and keep your look in place from the ceremony to the after party. Choose a Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF First things first, you need broad spectrum SPF protection from the start of your makeup routine. While you could slather sunblock on yourself, if you’re going to be in any photos, the metals inside your sunscreen could cause an unphotogenic glare. You don't want to forgo SPF
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3 Tips to Help You Master Liquid Lipstick

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Liquid lipstick isn't anything new, and after blowing up in the online beauty blogosphere a few years ago, it's clear that it's here to stay. The thing is, some of us are still a little hesitant to give it a try. Just like liquid eyeliner, the thought of applying lipstick with a brush or wand rather than the traditional applicator can seem a little daunting. With that in mind, there are tons of reasons to choose liquid lipstick from one of the leading vegan makeup brands — most notably its staying power. You can also seek out one with a sophisticated matte finish that fits in for a variety of occasions. So, to help you take the plunge, here are a few tips to mastering liquid lipstick. Prep First Achieving the perfect matte lip look starts with prepping your lips for the product. First, you want to make sure that your lips are soft, moisturized, and hydrated. Especially if your liquid lipstick of choice has a matte finish, the last thing you want is to
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Headed to the Pool? Don’t Forget These Makeup Essentials

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With spring in full swing it's finally time for one of the best pastimes: lounging in or around the neighborhood, hotel, or apartment pool. Or, if you're lucky enough, you might have plenty of beach trips lined up. While you likely have the essentials packed and ready to go—like sunscreen, towels, and cold drinks—you also want to make sure that your makeup looks on point too. Although water and makeup are notorious enemies, with the right products, you can rock a splash-proof makeup look that will keep its cool no matter how hot it is outside. Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner Eyeliner is notorious for smudging and smearing seemingly as soon as a drop of water hits it, but if you want to rock a luxurious look as you lounge by the pool, it's a must for many of us. Choosing a waterproof liquid eyeliner is a must to make sure that your bold, defined eye look stays in place no matter what. If you’re going for an understated look, just apply a quick swipe with the
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