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Allure's best makeup tips

Filed under: Cosmetics


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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