AC’s Artist Tip: Apply LORAC 3D Liquid Lustre to the center of the lips for hollywood glam lips. You can also apply this to the inner corner of your eyes for a touch of brightness which contrasts tired looking eyes!

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Runway to real life, a day at work to a night on the town. Inspired by lush peonies & the playful, feminine chic of cult label Tibi, Bobbi introduces the NEW, Limited Edition Peony & Python Palette. Soft pink lilacs play off cool grays to create a distinctive eye that’s equal parts lovely and edgy.

AC Artist Tip: In true Bobbi Fashion, this palette is great for the woman on the go. With an array of subtle to intense pigments you can go from day to night with the blend of a brush! Add your favorite Bobbi Brown cream shadow for 12+hours of wear which will be essential for spring showers into May’s humidity!

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Get the Look: LORAC Baked Matte Satin Eye Shadow in Insider ($22) at Sephora.com.

Those with smaller eyes like Eva Marcille know every little trick there is to appear more ‘awake’. One tried-and-true tip is to line the lower lid on the inside with white eyeliner. Get the Look: Benefit Mr. Frosty ($20) available at Sephora.com.

Also, if your eyes are on the small side like Rihanna, make them pop by rimming them with an electric blue liquid liner. It screams rebel, but still errs on the side of incredibly chic. Get the Look: Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner in Navy Blue ($22) at Beauty.com. SOURCE

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Even if you feel you have something to hide, caking on the concealer is not the solution. “Creating your most beautiful self doesn’t require a lot of makeup,” says celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes in his new tome About Face. A loving soul, self-confidence and comfort in your skin are the most essential elements to achieving a tasteful and alluring you. And because most wOwers have step No. 1 covered, we’re skipping to step No. 2: the right balance of makeup and tools.

1. Blushes (2)

You should have one cream and one powder blush. Make sure at least one of them is a natural-looking color (soft rose or peach tones usually work best). The other color can be something bolder, more dramatic. You can always expand from there.

2. Brushes (5)

These are my tools of choice for makeup application.

3. Cigarette lighter

Have this on hand for warming your Maybelline eyeliner pencil.

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4. Eye drops

An eye solution such as Naphcon-A is great for removing redness from your eyes, as well as for masking red spots such as pimples.

5. Eye shadows (6 colors)

Brown, black, smoky gray, beige, mustardy yellow, and burgundy are great colors that work on everybody’s skin and are best for achieving a more natural look. Like blush, you can always expand your color palette.

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There are countless beauty products available for sale, all claiming to be the best at what they do. For this reason, when I come across a product that is actually worth my time, effort and money, I am willing to shout it from the rooftops! Enter Urban Decay, a beauty brand dedicated entirely to the enormous task of creating quality makeup that caters to the edgier, experimenting woman.

I recently sampled some of Urban Decay’s new products: the Stardust Eyeshadow, the Eyeshadow Primer Potion and the 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil. Let me start by saying that I was indeed intimidated. Eyeshadow primer? I thought to myself, “am I even qualified to use this stuff? Do I need some kind of training course and certificate?” I took a deep breath and followed the (excessively simple) directions. One wave of the brush later, and there was a thin, non-intimidating layer of primer on my eyelid. I then went on with the application of the actual shadow, again intimidated. Luckily, Urban Decay has taken all of the fuss out of eye-shadow. Stardust does not even come with a brush, so there is one less thing to worry about. With my finger I applied the beautiful shimmering powder to my eyelid, on top of the primer and was immediately surprised by the  result. I had bright shimmer that was not too heavy or thick. There were no giant sparkles falling into my eye, and the powder did not fall and stain my cheeks. The finely ground shadow went on smooth and even, providing a look that was bold but not tacky.

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My experience with the liner was equally gratifying. Unlike most other liners, Urban Decay goes on easily, and no second application is necessary. The pencil makes a smooth clearly visible line, and stays in place.

Urban Decay cosmetics are definitely good quality, but beware! They are definitely made for the bold and brave! The colors are fantastically bright and alternative. If you seek neutral hues, mauve and pales then perhaps this is not the product line for you. If, however, you love bright fun color then Urban Decay Cosmetics are just the thing to fulfill your makeup needs and wants.

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Who doesn’t want to look more awake in the morning? After eight solid hours of sleep, even the world’s most rested Sleeping Beauty may have trouble looking awake and fresh in the morning.

Not to mention the mornings where you arise after having five cocktails, half your clothes on, smeared mascara, and three hours of sleep with not a drop of coffee to be found. That’s when these tips REALLY come in handy. Because really, who wants to hear from yet another obnoxious co-worker, “You look tired.” (Which by the way, who made that okay to ask???)

Anyways, below is a list of tips on how to look more awake in the morning. It may take a little makeup, but it should also take very little time.

Cold Water – You’re going to want to do two things with the cold water, first splash some on your face. If you’re brave enough, you can take this one step further by jumping in a cold shower as well. Cold water gets that blood flowing, which is going to make you less zombie like. The next thing you want to do with cold water is drink it. Your body is dehydrated after sleep, especially if you were consuming beverages of the alcoholic variety the previous night. The fact is nobody looks good while dehydrated or of course, hung-over.

Eye Drops – Yep, Visene gets the red out. And after sleepless nights your eyes may begin to take on a somewhat satanic shade of crimson. A few drops in the eyes to clear them up is definitely going to help you look more awake.

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Even Skin – You will need a clean palette for your face to look more awake, therefore concealer is a must. Make sure it is close to your skin tone as you want this look to be natural. Cover up any flaws, including pimples, under-eye circles, and splotchy patches. Don’t forget the inside corners of your eyes alongside the bridge of your nose. This area is naturally dark since it is usually shadowed. The best way to apply is by patting the concealer on trouble spots using your finger. Don’t rub; it will have the opposite effect.

Pearly Eye Shadow – It cannot be stressed enough how refreshed you can look by dabbing a bit of pearly eye shadow on the inside corners of your eyes, as well as under your eyebrow arch. This is probably the single most important step of looking more awake. Choose a shadow in a tone that is pearl or bone colored and has a little bit of sparkle to it. Don’t go too blingy, but just enough to give the color an added layer.

Groomed Eyebrows – Having clean and groomed eyebrows can make a world of difference on a girl’s face. Having a nice arch free of strays can give your face a fresh look. When you wake up, try plucking any hairs that have gone awry and filling in the rest with a brow pencil to give a uniform and clean look.

Winged Eyes - To avoid stealing Cleopatra’s thunder, go easy on this step. Winged eyes look awesome at night, but can be tricky during the day. To look more awake and not go overboard, start a very thin line from above your pupil to the edge of your eye. At the end of your eye, pull the line slightly up and away. This should only be a slight feathered line, but it will also open up your eyes, which is really the key of looking more awake. FYI Liquid liner works best.

Pull Your Hair Up – Pony tail face lifts really work. They can also cause headaches. But by the time it starts to hurt you should have already been up for a couple hours and had a cup of coffee. At which point, you can loosen it up a bit. Anyways, your initial reaction in the morning may be to cover your face with your hair, but when it’s hanging straggly over your eyes it can end up making you look more tired. To look more awake, brush it off of your face and out of your eyes and pull it back tightly into a ponytail or even a messy bun. You’ll be forced to show your beautiful and fresh face.

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Oily eyelids are a problem for many people, no matter their skin type. There are two simple steps that you might not be doing that can help, as well as a great product that will work wonders.

First, if you apply eye cream, don’t apply it to your eye lids. Eye creams work to plump up fine lines and wrinkles. If you apply it to your eye lids, you can be left with puffy eyelids on top of adding to your oily lid problem. Simply apply it underneath and on the sides of your eyes.

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Second, cover your entire eye lid, top to bottom with your face powder. This will give you a dry base to work with, and you’ll find your eye shadow blends in much easier as well.

Finally, if you’ve tried these steps and you’re still having creasing issues, try an eye shadow primer. Eyeshadow primers work wonders when it comes to keeping your eye makeup in place for an entire day. The one that consistently gets top reviews is Urban Decay’s Eyeshadow Primer Potion ($17). Simply put a dab on your eyelid and blend it in gently with your finger. Wait for a few seconds for it to dry, and then you are ready for your eyeshadow.

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Your eyes are your face’s most prominent feature. Eye shadow contours, eyeliner defines and mascara adds length and drama to your lashes.

Here are some tips on how to choose eye shadows for every skin tone:

1) If you have darker skin, accentuate your eyes with shadows and liners whose colors are richer and deeper in intensity.

2) Enhance a warm complexion with shadows that range between soft orange and rust, from honey to cinnamon. Choose liners that are soft to rich brown, and opt for brown or brown- black mascara.

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3) Complement cooler complexions with shadows in varying shades of blue, purple and pink. Go with liners that are slate gray to soft purple, and wear black or dark gray mascara. Green flatters skin that has both warm and cool undertones. Blue-greens complement cooler complexions, and brownish, earthy greens enhance warmer ones.

4) Add glamour to a warm complexion with coppery or golden shadow. Pearly purple or silvery blue shadows will glamorize a cooler skin tone.

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