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Guest post from my friends over at College Candy!

Neutral Daytime Smokey Eye

I personally don’t like wearing a lot of eye makeup to class, but now I’m a working gal so I like to look a little more put together during the day. However, I’d never walk into work looking like I’m about to go to the bars.

I’ve been using a lot of neutral colors lately and making a smokey eye that is perfect for daytime and can easily transition to nighttime as well.

Watch this video to create a neutral daytime smokey eye!

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10 Worst Eyeliners You’ll Want to Avoid

Eyeliners that flake, smudge, and don’t leave a good color aren’t worthy of a place in your makeup bag. Make sure to avoid the worst of them by reading this list

 

10 Worst Eyeliners You'll Want to Avoid

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Smudgy liners that leave you looking like you got into a fight with a raccoon — and lost — have got to go. That’s why we’ve rounded up the worst eyeliners ever. This way you can make sure you never spend another dime on an awful liner again. See the reviews now.

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NO. 10: TOO FACED LAVA GLOSS SUPER GLOSSY EYELINER, $16.50

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.5

 

“After a few hours it looks like you’ve been punched in the eyes.”

NO. 9: PHYSICIANS FORMULA EYE DEFINER FELT-TIP EYE MARKER, $6.95

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.5

 

It “[dries] out before I even get to finish lining my eyes” and it “flakes off, leaving little black dots all over my face.”

NO. 8: E.L.F. ESSENTIAL BRIGHTENING EYE LINER, $1

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.4

 

“After multiple uses, the pencil is still too hard. It hurts having to scrub over delicate eyelids just to get color that lasts 30 minutes.”

Want to see what was the worst? Click here!

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An eyeliner that doubles as a lash enhancer? Why did it take so long to think up this simple-yet-genius idea? Physician’s Formula 2-in-1 Eyeliner and Lash-Boosting Serum serves as an everyday liquid liner for easy eye-defining (easy, that is, if you’re not a total klutz with liquid liner!), meanwhile targeting lashes right at the base and providing nutrients to boost thickness and growth! Unlike pricey professional lash serums, this one will only make a dent in your wallet as big as your eyeliner budget, and doesn’t come with any unsightly side effects or risks. Simply wear it like you would your normal liner — in either black, brown, plum, or clear (for those who just want the boosting properties, or just don’t have the steady hand for liquid liner) and watch your lashes grow over time as you line and define. Plus, aside from serving double-duty, it’s the perfect summer liner, as its high-tech formula also happens to be water-resistant to avoid budges or smudges through the sweat and splashes!

- Alex Gambardella

Guest post from my friends over at The Find!

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I’ll admit it, as much of a nuisance as they can be to put on (especially after a glass or two of wine), and the sticky, glue-in-your-lashes aftermath upon removal, I’m addicted to false lashes. Something as simple as elongated, thicker fringe can do wonders for adding a feminine boost to your face, even when wearing minimal makeup on the rest of your face! And as long as they’re kept under control (no Vegas-length lashes for a simple night on the town!), they’re a fun beauty tool to experiment with. But mascara that can get me the dramatic look without the falsies and glue? I’m skeptical, but I won’t knock it till I try it! MAC Cosmetics False Lashes Mascara hit the shelves for a limited-edition stint at the beauty counters during last holiday season and now it’s back in full force to jazz up our summer nights out. After trying it out myself, I have to say I do love the ultra-dark tint and the way it didn’t clump like other thickening formulas, but I have to face it — it’s not a miracle worker, of course. It may be the most lush my lashes will get without a little extra help from falsies, but I won’t be giving up my fake lash habit anytime soon!

- Alex Gambardella

Guest post from my friends at The Find!

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I’ve been glitter obsessed since my preteen years. I had everything from lipglosses, eyeshadows, nail polishes, and tons more! After seeing the glitter eye makeup at the Vena Cava Fall 2011 fashion show, I was excited because now I have a reason to dabble in glitter again. It’s a great look to wear at night when you’re hitting the clubs or if you just want to party the night away with your girlfriends!

If you’re lovin the glitter eyes look, check out these beauty products below:

  1. Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liners- Macys.com, $18
  2. Glitter Crayon in Lazy Days- Topshop.com, $10
  3. MAKE UP FOR EVER Diamond Powder White Mauve 3- Sephora.com, $24
  4. Pixi Fairy Dust No. 3- Sephora.com, $18
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5 Best Eyeshadow Palettes for Spring

by Diana Ajih on April 7, 2011

in eye makeup

As much as I love collecting eyeshadows, it’s so much easier to buy an eyeshadow palette filled with colors. For the spring season, I looked at 5 eyeshadow palettes that truly are a gem and can be worn day or night. Honestly, you can wear these eyeshadow hues for every season so whatya know…  an added bonus!

Here are my top 5 picks for spring!

  1. Urban Decay Urban Ammo Eye Palette, $38, Sephora.com
  2. Lorac Time to Shine Palette, $28 Ulta.com
  3. Bobby Brown Peony & Python Eye Palette, $50 Nordstrom.com
  4. Laura Mercier Silk Road Eye and Cheek Palette, $48 Sephora.com
  5. Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Bronze Palette Eyeshadow, $38, Sephora.com
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