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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
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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
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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
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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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8 Red Lip Glosses That Might Make You Ditch Lipstick for Good
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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
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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
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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
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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
True Skin Serum Foundation
This Foundation That Doubles as Skincare Is My New Go-To
Merit Signature Lip Lightweight Lipstick
This Lightweight Lipstick Made Me Fall in Love With Wearing Lipstick Again
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The Difference Between Waterproof, Water-Resistant, and Sweatproof Makeup—and When to Use Them
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Real Simple Beauty Awards 2022
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Ask a Beauty Editor: Should You Apply Concealer or Foundation First?
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How to Create an Easy Holiday Hair and Makeup Look
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10 Essential Makeup Brushes and How to Use Them
Shade Slick Tout
This Hydrating Lip Oil That Doubles as a Tinted Gloss Has 'Changed the Game'
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I'm a Beauty Writer, and These Are the 10 Items I'm Gifting My Loved Ones This Holiday Season
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Blue Beauty Is the Next Generation of Green Beauty—Here's What the Movement Is All About
Amazon Beauty Deals 2021
Amazon's First-Ever Beauty Sale Is Here—and the Discounts Are Huge
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Eyebrow Mapping Is The Secret to Perfectly Shaped Brows
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How to Get a Full, Fluffy Brow Look
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Ask a Beauty Editor: What Is the Best Way to Remove Makeup Without Aging Your Skin?
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5 Ways to Ease Back Into Your Beauty Routine
Nordstrom Beauty Bundles
I'm a Beauty Writer, and These Are the 23 Last-Minute Deals I'm Adding to My Cart From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
MILK MAKEUP Cooling Water Eye Patches
How to Banish Tired Skin—Including Telltale Puffy Eyes
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The 11 Best Foundations for Dry Skin That Give You a Dewy Glow