For those who dreamed of the day when an era of beauty ruled by serious gloss, pop stars, and an abundance of hair accessories would return, your time has come. Nydia Figueroa, makeup artist and VaultBeauty member, credits the celebs and looks of the time.
Read MoreWearing black eyeshadow may feel about as difficult to navigate as a perfect winged eyeliner. Applying the bold pigment can result in full-on raccoon eyes or it can coat your entire face with eyeshadow fall-out — so it isn't exactly a breeze.
Another great option? The classic cat eye. "I love to add a touch of black eyeshadow in the outer corners of the eyes to create some depth and definition to any look," Nydia Figueroa, professional makeup artist and VaultBeauty ambassador, tells Bustle.
Read MoreDo you remember the first time you attempted eyeliner? Was it in middle school, when you traced your mom’s blue pencil in a shaky line several inches above your actual lash line? (Hear, hear.) Was it last week, when you took a deep breath, heeded your favorite beauty website’s advice (hi!), and finally took the plunge? Whenever your first foray into eyeliner was, there’s one thing for certain: It’s a fickle beast that can throw even the most skilled, stable-handed individuals for a loop, but it will improve your life.
Read MoreRead on to learn some of the best ways to store your Beautyblender sponge, featuring Vault Artist Nydia Figueroa.
Read MoreReady for a hair reset? If your strands are looking limp, dull, or don’t have the bounce they normally do—or you just can’t get that “clean feeling” no matter how many times you shampoo, a scalp scrub may be exactly what your mane needs.
That said, scrubs are not right for everyone, cautions Marcela Silveira, a hair stylist and VaultBeauty member.
Read MoreIf you're planning on wearing makeup for your nuptials, it's best to select your look beforehand. But where do you even begin your search? We tapped pros to find out how to choose the perfect wedding makeup look (plus the biggest mistakes they see when it comes to selecting your wedding day glam).
Read MoreA double chin be a real buzzkill to any selfie, Zoom call or glance in the mirror. Regardless of our weight, our lower face begins to lose elasticity as we age, leaving a lax under-chin area to become more and more noticeable.
While facial massages and potent skin-care products can definitely be helpful in tightening up the area, sometimes time—and drastic results—is of the essence, and that’s where the magic of makeup comes in. Here, top tips from the professionals on how to master a chiseled-looking profile in minutes.
Read MoreWe like glitter on our fingers and eyes (and maybe, if we’re feeling some kind of way, on our lips). We don’t like glitter on our cheekbones, or down the bridge of our nose—and definitely not on our forehead. Thus, we’re always disappointed when a highlighter—something that supposedly promises to give us a healthy radiance—ends up leaving flecks of sparkle behind and leaves us disco ball-esque. With that in mind, we’ve gathered our all-time favorite products that highlight and bring light—not glitter or sparkle—to the high points of our face. And with the help of pro makeup artists Kelsey Deenihan and Melissa Mangrum, rest assured you'll find your Holy Grail.
Read MoreYou’ve mastered applying bronzer. Styling your brows is a no-brainer. And overlining your lips? Even that’s a piece of cake. But somehow you feel like you missed the course on expertly applying false lashes. No matter what you do, you end up with falsies that look crooked or totally fake—or worst of all, that fly away at the first sign of a breeze.
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