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27 Philadelphia-Area Wedding Hair and Makeup Pros You Need to Know

We all want to put our freshest faces (and most stylish locks) forward during our wedding festivities, right? These Philadelphia-area wedding hair and makeup pros […]

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Life & Style

10 Small-Batch, Philly-Made Lipsticks to Stock Up on ASAP

There’s a reason Rihanna and Kylie built empires around makeup: These days, beauty sells. But you don’t need to run to Sephora to find the […]

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Beyoncé’s Makeup Artist Has the Cardio-Proof Makeup Tips We’ve Been Missing

Today in news-we-didn’t-know-we-needed-but-are-so-glad-exists, we learned the secret behind Beyoncé’s flawless Coachella performance makeup. Refinery29 chatted with Beyoncé’s makeup artist, Sir John, about her glam looks. While we love the […]

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Sweat-Proof Makeup 101: Beat the Heat With These 8 Beauty Must-Haves

It’s hot here in Philadelphia — and yet, we drudge on, sweaty and sticky throughout our day. When it gets this toasty, we want to […]

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13 Local Beauty Instagram Accounts You Need to Follow ASAP

Instagram is a beauty lover’s best friend. Scrolling through the explore page, you’re bound to find countless artists showcasing their talents from glammed out bridal […]

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An (Actually) Honest Review of the Kylie Lip Kit and Gloss

Secret talent alert: I’m a low-key makeup artist, with years of experience glamming women up for weddings, proms and big events, and I’m always in […]

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Shop Talk: 12 Makeup Mistakes You’re Definitely Making

If you’re not soaking your beauty blender in warm water before using it to apply foundation, I hate to break it to you, but you’re using it […]

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Shop Talk: How to Make Your Lipstick Last All Day Long

If you don’t know, here it is: The easiest way to update your beauty from cold weather vibes to springtime sunniness is a bright, bold […]

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ICYMI: How to Use Those Untouched Colors in Your Eyeshadow Palette

When you purchase eyeshadow palettes, there’s always a shade or two (or seven if you own any of the Naked palettes) that goes untouched. Here’s […]

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5 Ways to Do Your Makeup in No Time at All

Between the low-key makeup-phobics and the fanatical makeup-queens lies a fairly large demographic that doesn’t get enough consideration: those who love makeup, yet have no time for […]

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If You Can Never Find Your Foundation Color, Sephora Is About to Solve All Your Problems

For women of color, finding the perfect foundation shade can be a nearly impossible task. True, there’s long-time drugstore brands like Black Radiance and Black Opal, […]

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The 5-Product Makeup Routine That’ll Get You Out the Door in 5 Minutes

In my constant quest to pare down the makeup kit I bring everywhere, I’ve gotten things down to a science – or as close to one […]

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Learn to Contour Like (Ugh, Fine) Kim Kardashian

  Love her or hate her, Kim Kardashian has taken contouring – you know, when you strategically paint your face with various splotches of brown/taupe/white/bronze […]

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What Happens When a Non-Makeup Wearer and a Makeup Diva Swap Routines

In our office, there are two sets of women: Those who wear makeup every single day, and those who don’t ever wear a stitch. I happen […]

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13 Killer (And Doable!) Halloween Looks from Philly Makeup Artists

We asked, and Philly makeup mavens responded in droves: We present the 13 most ghoulish, gory, and gorgeous Halloween looks that our city talent has to […]