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Oh, eyeliner — you never really forget the first time you pick up this miracle pencil. Since then, some of you have become masters — flicking coloured cat eyes and double-decking like pros — while others haven’t graduated much further since that first fateful attempt (no judgment). To help you up your eyeliner game and turn your squiggles to smooth, sleek lines, we turned to Lancôme national makeup artist Ricardo Costales for his no-fail secret to that perfect line.   1. Dot It: Costales says to use the pointed side of the eyeliner brush and a cream or gel eyeliner...

We love hearing from our panel of beauty pros about the latest and greatest beauty tricks. Today, we're lucky enough to hear from New York-based makeup artist Ashley Rebecca, who fills us in on how to contour for your face shape. Take it away Ashley! It’s safe to say that contouring has literally taken over the entire universe, right? Despite all the extreme tutorials and techniques out there (clown contouring, anyone?), at the end of the day, it’s best to contour your face according to its specific needs (and shape) and keep it looking natural. Here are some simple tricks...

A flawless face is a base for every great makeup look, and while a great skincare regimen, foundation and concealer work wonders, makeup artists have another trick up their sleeves for stunning skin: the primer. Primer preps your skin for the perfect foundation application by filling in fine lines and smoothing pores, and it also keeps your makeup looking fresh all day. Consider it the key to making your skin makeup-ready. Here are our tips on how to apply your primer like a pro.   Moisturise:  Always apply moisturiser before priming, as it makes your primer application even. Wait a few...

Remember when you discovered the staying power of hairspray? It probably went a little something like this: After you carefully curled your hair, you tried a tentative blast of spray. Then you gave in to temptation and sprayed on a full, generous dose. And your curl lasted so long! Since then, you’ve never looked back. Ah, memories. Ready to recapture that magical moment? All the joy of hairspray is now available for your face. That's right: It's called setting spray, and we are totally in love with it. Like hairspray for hair, or a clear coat for nail polish, a setting spray sets your...

If you don’t like loose glitter powder, but you still want to sparkle with these glamorous makeup ideas for New Year’s Eve, opt for a glitter gel rather than a powder. Alternatively, mix some eyelash glue (the tiniest bit) with some glitter, and you’ll have the same kind of effect.   Credit: http://stayglam.com/beauty/glamorous-makeup-ideas-for-new-years-eve/2/