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Makeup Tools & Techniques

Find everything you need to know about the best makeup tools and helpful application techniques straight from the pros. Read on for tips and tricks no matter your skill level.

Actor Greta Lee with glowy, perfectly applied makeup
These Flawless Makeup Tips Will Take You From Base to Brows

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FYI: Nordstrom Has Hidden Beauty Deals on Luxe Makeup and Skincare for Up to 48% Off

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These Are the 10 Makeup Tools Everyone Needs, According to Pro MUAs

Kate Middleton wears a radiant makeup look, updo hairstyle, pearl drop earrings, black hat, and polka-dot dress
Love Kate Middleton's Makeup? MUAs Share How to Get Her Signature Look

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These Are the Best Makeup Products of 2023

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The Kiss "My Lash But Better" False Lashes Are the Easiest Way to Get Soft Glam

Merit X Byrdie Holiday Kit
We Created a Byrdie x Merit Holiday Collection—and You're Going to Want to Shop It Right Now

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How to Get Twiggy's Iconic Mod Eye Makeup From the '60s

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How to Create a Soft Glam Makeup Look, According to a Makeup Artist

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How to Remove Your Makeup Like a Dermatologist (And a Veteran Makeup Artist)

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How to Glue Down Your Eyebrows Like a Drag Queen

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How to Set Under-Eye Concealer For a Crease-Free Finish

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How to DIY Your Wedding Makeup, Straight From Celebrity Makeup Artists

Steps of Perfect Red Lip Tutorial
How to Apply Red Lipstick Flawlessly: A Step-by-Step Guide

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The Correct Makeup Application Order, According to Makeup Artists

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Eva Longoria Is Obsessed With This Makeup Brush, And It's 50% Off for Black Friday

Close up of actor Storm Reid with a soft glam makeup look
TikTok Says to Use Setting Spray Before Blending Your Makeup—Does It Work?

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Rihanna's Makeup Artist Says This Is the Key to Flawless Summer Skin

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Your Helpful Guide to a Gender-Affirming Beauty Routine

Selena Gomez wears a bronzed, contoured makeup look with dramatic eyeshadow
Bronzer vs. Contour: Makeup Artists Explain How to Apply Both

Dua Lipa wearing bright highlighter
Dua Lipa's Makeup Artist Just Shared Her Genius "Butterfly" Highlighter Technique

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How Often Should You Replace Your Makeup Brushes? Here's What the Experts Say

Nightlife It-Girl Story
We Asked 5 NYC It-Girls How They Get Ready to Go Out

Lori Harvey with makeup by Nadia Tayeh
Lori Harvey's MUA Nadia Tayeh Shared Her Secret to Photo-Ready Skin

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How to Apply Liquid Blush Like a Pro Makeup Artist

Sir John and Lori Harvey
Sir John Gave Us the Best Tip for a "Snatched" Sculpt on Mature Skin

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The Best Way to Wash Your Makeup Sponges, According to Makeup Artists

Kendall Jenner Met Gala 2023
This $10 Eyeliner Was the Secret to Kendall Jenner's Mod Met Gala Makeup

Gigi Hadid wearing red lipstick summer 2023 makeup trend
Cloud Skin, Bold Liner, and Cherry Lips—These Are Summer 2023's Biggest Makeup Trends

Hailey Bieber wearing yellow liner
Hailey Bieber's "Sunflower Eyes" Are the Festival Makeup Look We're Copying This Summer

woman using powder puff on her face
How to Use a Powder Puff to Set Your Makeup Flawlessly

Alexa Demi with makeup by Kali Kennedy
Alexa Demie's Makeup Artist Tells Us How to Nail Graphic Eyeliner

Pamela Anderson in the '90s
This Is Exactly How Pamela Anderson Did Her Makeup In the '90s

Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning on Vintage Fashion, Good Luck Charms, and Embracing Her Femininity

Elsa Hosk with contoured lips
Lip Contouring Is Back in a Big Way Thanks to TikTok

Jennifer Lopez wearing makeup
J.Lo Just Shared Her "Lightbulb" Contour Technique

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How to Apply Individual Lashes for Natural-Looking Glam

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How to Apply Foundation With a Sponge, Brush, or Your Fingers

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How to Apply Cream Blush Like a Pro

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How to Apply Face Powder for a Flawless Finish

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The 13 Best Makeup Organizers of 2024

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The 12 Best Blotting Papers to Soak Up Shine

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14 Best Makeup Bags to Keep Your Beauty Stash Organized

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How to Identify Your Skin Undertone, According to Makeup Artists

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How to Apply Makeup for Your Face Shape: A Guide

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The 7 Best Makeup Brushes for Seamless Makeup Application Every Time

Latina Woman with Creamy Moisturizer Swatch on her Cheekbone
What Is Primer? How to Use Makeup Primers Like a Pro

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The 9 Best Body Makeup Products of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

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How to Tightline Your Eyes With Eyeliner, Step-by-Step

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How to Fix Broken Makeup At Home, According to Makeup Artists

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How to Apply Concealer Correctly, According to Pro Makeup Artists

Woman with Red Hair wearing Vibrant Purple Eyeshadow and Drawn on Natural Looking Freckles
7 Ways to Create Fake Freckles That Look Natural and Cute

A woman with winged eyeliner on top and gems lining her lower lash line
How to Apply Eyeliner Like a Professional Based on Your Eye Shape

Woman Applying Foundation with a Makeup Brush Using the 'Bake' Method
How to Bake Your Face For a Budge-Proof Makeup Look

Joan Smalls wearing glowy, bronzed makeup
How to Apply Bronzer for a Sunkissed Glow All Year Round

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How to Get Perfectly Even Winged Liner For Hooded Eyes

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How to Keep Eyeliner from Smudging: 13 Tips From Makeup Artist

A boy with short hair
The Best Men's Haircut for Your Face Shape, According to Experts

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How to Use Coconut Oil as Makeup Remover, According to Derms

Model backstage with winged eyeliner ahead of the Luisa Spagnoli fashion show during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 on September 24, 2023 in Milan, Italy
How to Apply Eyeliner Pencil Like a Pro, Even If You're a Beginner

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11 Killer Skull Makeup Tutorials for Halloween

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How to Apply Makeup to Hooded Eyes, According to a Makeup Artist

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The 9 Best Lighted Makeup Mirrors for High-Definition GRWMs

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The 13 Best Contouring Brushes for Next-Level Sculpting and Shading, According to Makeup Artists