How to Go Nude (on Your Lips)

  Bella Breakdown A nude lip is the perfect neutral for any look, whether paired with a smoky eye, natural palette, or metallic trend it complements almost every style. But creating a great lip nude lip for your complexion can be harder than you think. The first step for getting a perfect nude lip is lip balm, after creating your canvas, apply the nude shade straight from the tube to the middle of the lip and work your way outward. To define the shape of your lips, gently feather a nude lip pencil along the edges. This is such...

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5 Ways to Make Your Makeup Last All Day

Bella Breakdown We’re so happy spring’s weather is starting to make an appearance, but sometimes the change of weather can start to affect the appearance of our makeup after a long day. Follow these easy steps when you apply your makeup and throughout the day for spring beauty perfection. SKIN Start by washing your face to get rid of excess oils, moisturize and prime before applying foundation, and be careful not to mix water printer with oil foundation as it can cause pilling. LIPS Prep with a lip scrub to exfoliate then moisturize your lips with your favorite chapstick...

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I Want Her Look: Rihanna’s Smokey Eye

Bella Breakdown A smokey eye is perfect for day or night, and Rihanna’s light smokey version is the most versatile one we’ve seen. Her flawless look always has that little touch of mystery we’re always looking for and now we can do it ourselves! Start by brushing a light vanilla colored eyeshadow over the entire lid then brush a mid-town brown shadow under your bottom lash line, into your creases and all over your eyelid. Add some depth by brushing a darker colored brown shadow into the outer corners of the eye. Use short strokes to apply a gel...

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The Best Way to Fill in Your Brows

Bella Breakdown The eyebrow is like the frame of an amazing painting, no one really thinks about it, but it’s crucial for a true masterpiece. For some of us ladies, eyebrows aren’t even a part of our makeup routine, and filling them in can seem a bit daunting at first, so follow this expert advice and reach the next level of beauty nirvana. Start by brushing the eyebrow up and down with a clean mascara wand before you do anything else. Then, it’s time to think about brow pencils. Always use two colors to add dimension and create a...

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How to Do Wedding Makeup

Bella Breakdown For a stunning and natural look on your wedding day that still let’s you feel like yourself, do it yourself! If you’re nervous about doing your own makeup for the big day here’s a step-by-step how-to, be sure to practice it a few times so that you’re confident when the time comes. Start by applying moisturizer and allow it to soak in for five minutes before continuing to foundation. Then, apply concealer to hide under-eye circles and any spots. Just dot it on and blend it in with your fingers or a brush. Now add highlights, it’s...

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