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Allure's best makeup tips

by Kristen Seymour (Subscribe to Kristen Seymour's posts)
Posted Aug 18th 2008 at 12:02PM  
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There are so many bits of makeup advice flying around out there that it can be hard to absorb it all. Not all of it applies to all skin types, and what works for one person's look might not work for yours. But still, we collect these little nuggets of wisdom like the tooth fairy collects teeth because when the right tip comes along, it can rock our world.

Allure's Makeup Tips - Our fave 5

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  • Waterproof mascara locks lash curl best
  • Make lip gloss last by starting with dry lips.
  • Dot on your eyeliner.
  • Be gentle (and smart).
  • Tweeze with ease.


Allure came out with 59 tips from makeup and beauty experts in its August issue -- real tips, giving real solutions to real problems that regular women face. Out of nearly 60 pieces of advice, we've gotta believe one or two will be at least somewhat life-changing.

We picked out our favorite five and put them in the gallery, but we want to know what your best makeup tips are. Leave us a comment and fill us in!
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Samantha, 9-16-2008, 5:28PM

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I just got an early copy of Oct. Allure Best of Beauty. Some great tips there. Last year they gave the Best Anti-Aging Eye Treatment to Relastin Eye Silk and this year it won, too! I bought it last year and it totally helps with fine lines BUT it also really helps with makeup application. I put a little on my lids and it makes liner and shadow much smoother...also easier to take off.
Just two cents!

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Dawn DelCastillo, 9-16-2008, 6:16PM

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Samantha:

wow great write up, I have been battling eye bags for years and have just recently discovered that I am sensitive to salt. Each morning I wake up with two full suitcases ready to go and packed full of water. Now that I have made this discovery and have the left over leather hanging on my face I figured it was time to do something about it. I have tried all kinds of snake oil solutions and while some made a small difference nothing really dealt with the issues until now. Allure has just announced their Best Of Beauty winners and one of them is Relastin Eye Silk. Relastin Eye Silk has won the award 2 years in a row, which is quite an accomplishment. I started using Relastin Eye Silk about 2 months ago and I am already seeing improvement. I highly recommend everyone try this product. Here is the link to Relastin's Eye Silk, go ahead and read for yourselves. http://www.relastin.com/products/2-Relastin-Eye-Silk?

Let me know your thoughts everyone

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Maria, 9-19-2008, 5:29AM

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Maria

Great thoughts, thanks for sharing valuable makeup tips. I just came across a makeup school site and found similar useful makeup tips and also they are providing the training in image consultant, fashion stylist, make artist courses through correspondence. I hope this information would be useful.

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