Did you know the position of your eyes plays a pretty big role in how you’ll apply your makeup? Having upturned eyes can make some makeup looks tricky due to the lower curve being round on the outer edge. The most common problem with upturned eyes is when applying eyeliner because it can make the […]
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Sep
Sep
Deep-set eyes have nothing to do with the shape of your eye. What we’re talking about here is where they’re positioned. To explain, almond, round or monolid eyes describe the shape of the eye, usually by looking at your crease and the distance between your eyebrow arch and the lashes. With deep-set eyes, however, we’re […]
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Aug
Aug
What’s the secret to applying perfect eye makeup? Well, it’s not much of a secret but a good place to start is knowing your eye shape. That’s because not all makeup looks and techniques are universally flattering. What looks great on a pair of wide-set eyes is definitely not going to have the same effect […]
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Aug
Aug
Protruding eyes are when you have big, round eyes — like doe eyes! Lovely eyes! But as you’ve probably realized through experimentation, the wrong eye makeup look can be unflattering. The goal for protruding eyes is to make them appear softer and more beckoning instead of exaggerating their size. If you too want to enhance […]
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Aug
Aug
Hooded eyes are Hollywood eyes! Yes, they’re celebrity eyes and model eyes. Okay, yes, they are still hooded. But they are incredibly common which is why you’ll see hooded eyes on some of the world’s most gorgeous celebs. Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence, Blake Lively, to name a few. View this post on Instagram […]
09
Aug
Aug
Ever wonder why an eyeshadow look that appears incredible on your friend might not look as good on you? Eye makeup is often considered to be a ‘one-size-fits-all’ application. But shape matters. And knowing your eye shape will help you get out of a rut and help guide you towards new eyeshadow looks. Just like […]
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Jul
Jul
These days, more and more Asian girls are opting to keep their signature monolid looks, instead of undergoing surgery to create double lids–a procedure that’s losing some of its popularity. Monolids have so many eye technique options when it comes to applying makeup. They have a flatter surface which leaves so much room to be […]
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Jul
Jul
Before you go ahead and book yourself an appointment at the nail salon, there’s actually a much healthier way to go about this. Because let’s be real, those gel, acrylic and press-on nails definitely aren’t doing much for your real nails in the long-run. A lot of people truly have a tough time growing out their […]
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Jul
Jul
Many of our beauty editors swear by glycolic acid (GA) for exfoliating and illuminating our dry skin. This star ingredient is known to be one of the safest and most effective alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) for exfoliating away dead skin cells. It’s even used in peels for treating acne and pigmentation, sometimes even in microdermabrasion. Unfortunately, […]
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Jul
Jul
“I’m worried about trying new skincare products. My skin is so sensitive, it can’t tolerate anything right now!” “I don’t understand why my skin always feels tight after washing!” When we’re not gentle with our skin’s acid mantle (skin barrier), we weaken it, potentially leaving skin sensitive, dry, red, flaky and prone to infection. We […]