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Let me introduce you to your new best friend — the smudger brush. Thanks to its tightly-packed, dome-shaped bristles, you can easily blend out cream, pencil, or powder liners to softly diffuse harsh lines on the crease and lash lines. You can also use it to create a dramatic and sultry smoky eye. Try dipping your smudger brush into a similarly-hued powder shadow to set after applying a creamy Read more
I recently had the luck to meet MAC makeup artist Victor Cembellin. I say "luck" because he's a real sweetheart who clearly loves his work. I asked him to share his thoughts on fall's biggest trends, and he dished on the new looks. If you've ever wanted to know how to apply a good cat-eye with eyeliner, watch this video. Victor was so convincing that I went out and bought the 266 brush he Read more
Welcome back to FabSugar's detailed look at make-up brushes. Today's installment: excellent eye liner brushes. (To read the other installments, click here.) Eye liner brushes are necessary when you are using powder or cream liners. These guys definitely look a little funny. They tend to be square and made of white super firm, synthetic bristles because they maintain their shape better and they Read more
You have heard all about the benefits of face contouring, but do you know the makeup artist's secret for chiseled eyes? Find out how to contour eyes with these tips from Make Up For Ever Academy's Lead Educator in New York, Floriane David. 1. Start with a highlighter in a shimmering shade. Using a medium-sized makeup brush, concentrate a dot of this bright shade on the center of your eye. Read more
Emily Blunt always wears polished makeup looks, but her gorgeous cat-eye liner from the Salmon Fishing in the Yemen premiere has to be one of her prettiest. Makeup artist Jenn Streicher was inspired to play off the '50s silhouette of Emily's Naeem Khan dress, using Dior Style Liner's fine-point brush to create a retro cat eye. Liquid liner is the best formula for creating winged shapes, but it's Read more
YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan always has a new beauty tip for making life a little easier. This week, Michelle's got a brilliant way to make your lashes look fuller without mascara: Hi, everyone, Tightlining your eyes is an easy way to give the illusion of fuller, darker lashes. The idea may scare some people, but it's really quite easy. Here's how: When it comes to tightlining, Read more
If you've always loved Calvin Klein fragrances, you may be interested to know that ck one is debuting a makeup collection. The 130-piece line will have everything from mascara with an adjustable brush to liquid foundation, lipstick, and glossy eyeliner pencils. Look for a limited rollout in late April, before it's available coast to coast in September. The campaign is the epitome of grungy Read more
Clear mascara is one of those makeup products you might not use all that often, but it offers a little bit of something for everyone. At its basic level, clear mascara defines and separates the lashes, adding volume, the illusion of length, and a touch of brightening sparkle to the eyes. It also works to moisturize and condition eyelashes. But did you know that there are other ways you can Read more
Paula Patton is stunning no matter what she's wearing, but at yesterday's Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol premiere in London, she had an extra sparkle in her eye — literally. The actress looked festive as can be wearing glittery blue shadow that perfectly enhanced her brown eyes. To re-create the look, waterline the entire eyes with a waterproof eyeliner in black. Then, create the Read more
With so many shapes and sizes from which to choose, buying makeup brushes can be a daunting experience. But have no fear, it's celebrity makeup artist (and CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics) Bobbi Brown to the rescue. She recommends the following brushes for anyone's basic kit: concealer, foundation, face blender, eye shadow, eyeliner, and eyebrow. While practically every beauty brand has all of these Read more
