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e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter TOUT
I Tried The Best-Selling, TikTok-Viral e.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter, and It Totally Lives Up to the Hype
Live Tinted Huestick Multistick Tout
Hurry! The Best-Selling Huestick Will Streamline Your Beauty Routine, and It's 50% for a Limited Time
The Minimalist PERFECTING COMPLEXION STICK Tout
This Complexion Stick Is So Light and Easy That I Actually Wear Makeup on Hot Days
Daybird Tinted Skincare
This Serum, Moisturizer, Foundation, and SPF Hybrid Is the One-and-Done Base My Makeup Bag Has Been Missing
Tower 28 Sculptino Soft Cream Contour Tout
I Didn’t Think I Could Pull Off Everyday Contour Until I Tried This Subtle, Summer-Friendly Version
Best Drugstore Mascaras
The 9 Best Drugstore Mascaras of 2023
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
We Can’t Get Enough of Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blush—and Neither Can TikTok
Alleyoop Second Skin concealer
Alleyoop’s New Second Skin Concealer Helped Me Cut Down My Makeup Routine, and It Doubles as Skincare
Make Up For Ever new HD blurring foundation Tout
Make Up For Ever's New Blurring Powder Foundation Camouflaged My Large Pores and Blemishes With One Swipe
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Dae’s Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream Is My Favorite Formula for Air-Dried, Frizz-Free Curls
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Underpainting Is TikTok's Viral Technique for More Natural-Looking Makeup
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Are Expensive Makeup Brushes Worth the Money? We Asked the Pros
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Matte Skin Is Back—Here's Everything to Know About the Cloud Skin Trend
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Selena Gomez's Mascara Is the Best I've Ever Tried—and It's Only $20
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These Are the Best (And Worst) Eyeshadow Colors for Every Skin Tone
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3 Ways to Remove Waterproof Mascara Without Losing Lashes
JuiceBalm Tinted Lip Balm
Tower 28's Just-Dropped, Vegan Tinted Lip Balm Will Make You Ditch Your Winter Lipsticks
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12 Unique Ways to Wear a French Manicure
LYS Beauty lipstick and liner review
This Just-Launched, Lightweight Lipstick and Liner Helped Conceal My Dry, Chapped Lips in Seconds
THE BRONZER
This New Minimalist Powder Bronzer Gives My Pale Winter Complexion the Perfect Dose of Warmth
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Mascara Burgundy tout
My Ultimate Beauty Secret Is This $9 Colored Mascara That Makes My Eyes Pop
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11 Top-Quality Press-On Nails That Show How Far They’ve Come
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Here’s Why TikTok Is Manifesting Using Nail Polish Colors (and What Each Color Means)
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10 Valentine's Day Nail Ideas That You’ll Fall In Love With
jones road beauty THE NEW YEAR, SAME YOU SET
It's Back! Jones Road's 'New Year, Same You' Set Includes Everything You Need for a Minimalist Routine
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What Is the 'Cold Girl' Makeup Trend—and How to Get the Look
Color-Changing Lipsticks Are Trending Now—Here’s How They Work
Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder, Translucent
This Versatile, Smoothing Setting Powder Is the Key to All-Day Makeup—and It's Only $6
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This Is How Lip-Plumping Products Actually Work
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10 Best TikTok Beauty Trends of 2022
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6 New Beauty Products Our Beauty Director Loves
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8 Red Lip Glosses That Might Make You Ditch Lipstick for Good
Ulta Lash Sale Tout
Shoppers Are Ditching Their False Lashes for These Mascaras, Serums, and Primers—and They’re on Sale at Ulta
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Cartoon Nails Is The Coolest Trend Taking Over Your Feed—and It’s Easier Than It Looks
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6 Christmas Nail Designs That You Can Easily Do at Home
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Velvet Nails Is the Next Nail Illusion Trend You Have to Try
Charlotte Tilbury Mini Iconic Matte Revolution Lip Trio Set
Sephora’s Holiday Savings Event Is Offering Insider-Exclusive Deals on the Best Beauty Gift Sets
Natural Matte Eye Shadow Palette
This Ultra-Giftable Eyeshadow Palette Has Been My Go-To for Years—and It’s on Sale
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We Reviewed Urban Decay’s New Space-Inspired Naked Palette
Beauty Outlet Early Amazon Holiday Beauty Haul Deals Tout
Skincare and Makeup from Revlon, Olay, L’Oreal, and More Are Up to 52% Off in This Secret Amazon Outlet
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9 Trending Nail Colors for Fall, According to Nail Experts
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What Is the Viral 'Passport Makeup' Trend?—and How to Get the Look
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Apply Fake Lashes Like a Pro
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9 Nail Polishes That Will Give You Glazed Donut Nails
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How to (Correctly) Overline Your Lips to Make Them Look Fuller
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9 Trending Dark Nail Colors to Inspire Your Cold-Weather Manicures
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Best Eyeshadow Palettes for Beginners
Merit Bronze Balm in Clay Tout
Merit Beauty's New Bronze Balm Gave Me Instant Cheekbones in One Swipe
9 Best Mascaras to Enhance the Look of Your Lashes
The 9 Best Mascaras of 2023
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Best Drugstore Primers Under $20
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Why Powdered Beauty Products Are Better for Your Skin—and the Environment
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I Put Sweatproof Makeup to the Test—These Were the Ones That Actually Worked
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Why You Should Stop Using Makeup Remover Wipes ASAP
Shape Tape Full Coverage Concealer
The 10 Best Concealers for Dark Circles of 2023
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The 14 Best Makeup Bags to Keep All Your Products Organized
Ilia friends and family sale
This Editor-Loved Beauty Brand Is Full of Makeup That Doubles as Skincare—and It's Finally on Sale
tinted moisturizer
I Threw Away My Foundation After Trying This Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer That Doubles as Serum and SPF
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Ask a Beauty Editor: How to Flawlessly Conceal Under-Eye Bags and Circles
Saie concealer
I Tried the Concealer Shoppers Call Their 'New Summer Staple'—and It Blew Past My Expectations
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What's the Difference Between BB Cream, CC Cream, Tinted Moisturizer, and Foundation?
Clear Cosmetic Storage Organizer - Easily Organize Your Cosmetics
12 Best Makeup Organizers That Will Seriously Declutter Your Makeup Collection
Ilia Beauty Tout
I'm in Love With This Multi-Stick That Works as Blush, Lip Color, and Even Eyeshadow
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How to Use an Eyelash Curler the Right Way