chapter 1
“The past seems like three lifetimes ago— I don’t even recognize myself. Now I get to laugh about it, because I’m finally at peace. I really like me today. Because it’s really ME.”
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product. The most prominent bone under your brows.
Sometimes called the “inner corner” of the eyes.
Also known as winged liner, aka my favorite eyeliner shape in the world!
Applying eyeliner very closely to your lash line by filling in the gaps between your
The part that folds when
lashes, aka the “invisible eyeliner” trick.
you open your eyes. It’s also where you apply the darkest eye shadow.
The thin, sensitive skin below your eyes where dark circles and eye bags form.
A base you pat onto your eyelids to color-correct them and keep your eye shadow on longer. Can be worn alone!
Where your eyelashes are and where you apply your eyeliner and falsies!
A must-have makeup brush that looks like a mascara wand. Use it to tame unruly arches and blend in your brow 14
The thin, wet rim of skin between your lashes and eyeball. “Waterlining” means applying 15
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1 too faced Brow Envy Brow Shaping & Defining Kit 2 NATURACTOR Cover Face Concealer Foundation 3 MAC Haute & Naughty Lash in Deep Brown 4 NYX The Curve 5 BOBBI BROWN Smokey Nudes Eye Palette 6 K-PALETTE 1Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyebrow Liner 7 L’ORÉAL Superliner Blackbuster Liquid Eyeliner 8 SHU UEMURA Eyelash Curler 9 STILA Smudge Pots in Black 10 INGLOT AMC Pure Pigment Eye Shadow in 40
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If I only had five minutes to do my makeup, I’d definitely do my eyebrows first. Shaping and filling in your brows can really pull your look together.
Types of Brow Products Quick! Grab a pencil or brush—here’s a trick to find the perfect arch for your face:
Finding the right BROW shape for your face OVAL
Soft angled brows will work best for oval-faced women.
ROUND
Stay away from rounded brows, because you risk making your face appear rounder.
HEART Liquid Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Brow Color
Hold a brush against the side of your nose, with the bottom part touching the corner of your lip. See the top part? That should be where your brow begins.
Lengthen your forehead and balance out your chin with a softcurved brow.
“My mom says if you keep pulling hair from the root, you tug at your skin and cause damage. That’s why I shave my brows instead of plucking them!”
SQUARE
Compliment your strong jawline with equally strong and high-arched brows.
DIAMOND
Soften your strong features by going for soft-curved brows.
Pencil ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS Brow Wiz
Brow Mascara MAC Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Set
Go back to the first position, with the brush touching the corner of your lip. Move it to touch the outer corner of your eye—this marks where your brow should end.
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Go one to two shades LONG
Straight, Koreanstyle brows will flatter a long face shape.
Where’s your arch? Tilt the pencil diagonally, making sure it rests on the side of your nose. The highest point of your brow should be where the top part of the brush touches it.
RULE: Dark hair? lighter for your arches. For light hair, opt for one to two shades darker.
Powder BENEFIT Brow Zings Shaping Kit
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chapter 2
“I think if you’re comfortable with yourself and you love what you’re doing, the cameras will just keep capturing your moments.”
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The process of removing excess product from your lips by pressing a tissue (oil control paper works, too!) against your mouth. The top edge of your lip, which is shaped like a
Comes in pencil form and used to define and fill in your lips. A lip base that makes lipstick last longer and prevents products from “bleeding” (going beyond the lip line). Looks like
double-curved bow. A moisturizing product infused with oils to cure chapped lips. Adds sheen and dimension to your pout. Can be worn alone or on
gloss, but is highly pigmented and dries with a matte finish. Non-glossy lip color known for its long-wearing quality. These don’t
top of lipstick. These look like the chubby crayons from your preschool
offer much color, only shine. Leaves your
days. Use the tip to outline your lips
lips with a subtle wash of color. You can
before filling them in. Super convenient!
also use them on your cheeks!
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When your lips are still wet after brushing your teeth, gently run the bristles over them to slough off dead skin cells.
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Try: Elizabeth arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant and Clinique Superbalm Lip Treatment
Apply lip balm after to seal in moisture. Opt for one with SPF! Try: Supergoop! AcaiFusion Lip Balm SPF 30 and Burt’s Bees SunProtecting Lip Balm SPF 8
In the evening, make sure you exfoliate again with your toothbrush and apply petroleum jelly. You can also opt for lip treatments that you can leave overnight.
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If you’re wearing lipstick, blot the balm with tissue beforehand so the lip color will not slide off.
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Apply lip primer for longer-lasting color. Try: e.l.f. Studio Lip Primer & Plumper and MAC Prep + Prime Lip
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Layer these hues on your lips for an instant color change (without buying new lipstick!).
Apply SPF. Your lips are made made of the same thin material as your eye area, so it’s prone to burning and darkening faster than the rest of your skin! Have the four basic shades: nude, pink, red, and a hue that makes you feel like a rockstar!
BRIGHT RED
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Use a blue-red if you want your teeth to look whiter. The blue undertone will neutralize the yellow tones on your teeth.
Peel the dry skin off your lips. You might irritate your puckers. Use dark lipstick if your lips are flaky or chapped. It will look horrible!
BRICK
VIOLET
NUDE
MAUVE
BRIGHT PINK
NUDE
ROSE
RED
ORANGE
ORANGE
BROWN
TAUPE
NEON PINK
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Use a lipliner to outline and fill in your lips. It’s a game-changer, promise.
CORAL
Use lip products with plumping ingredients like peppermint or
cinnamon if you have sensitive skin. Read the ingredients label, always! Use light pinks if your teeth have a yellow undertone (This color will just emphasize those coffee stains!).
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chapter 4
“I’m really at peace. I’ve grown up, and I know myself more than ever. I value how I feel. I don’t have to put up a front. I think beauty also comes with experience.”
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Who needs to spend money on expensive face masks when you can make them with ingredients in your kitchen?
Use tissue or blotting sheets to keep your face shine-free. You don’t need to wash your face again—that will just dry out your skin even more!
Facing a midday beauty slump? Before you even reach for your makeup touch-up kit, here are some skincare rules you should follow to refresh your skin post-lunch.
Invest in a facial spray that you can easily spritz on to keep your face feeling refreshed. Bonus: Your facial mist can also help set your makeup, if you feel like it’s too cakey!
To soothe irritated skin: Slice half a cucumber and toss it in the blender. Mix the puréed vegetable with a cup of plain yogurt. Apply all over the face. Let it sit for 10 minutes before wiping off.
To manage breakouts: Combine 1/4 cup oatmeal, 1/4 cup water, and two teaspoons of honey. Mix everything together until you form a paste. Spread evenly on your face and wipe off after 10 to 15 minutes.
To brighten your complexion: Having dry under eyes will instantly make you look tired! Reapply eye cream as needed.
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Mix some brown sugar and honey in a bowl. Once a week, use it to gently exfoliate your skin.
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Exert the same amount of time and effort in removing your makeup as you do applying it. It may seem like such a chore, but it will save your skin!
A one-step makeup removal process is usually not enough to get rid of all the gunk on your face, especially if you’re into oil-based makeup. That’s why sometimes, when you apply toner in the morning, you still pick up traces of foundation.
Micellar Water Made of micelles, which are tiny molecules of oil suspended in water. It’s strong enough to get rid of oil, dirt, and waterproof makeup!
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Have You Tried Double Cleansing?
Makeup Removing Wipes COLD CREAM Massage onto your face then tissue off. Cleanse with your facial wash afterwards.
Wet tissues loaded with makeup-remover formula. Convenient and usually safe for the eye and lip area.
Begin with an oilbased cleanser. Melt away all your makeup and leftover skincare products with an oil-based cleanser. Massage your face, then use a tissue to wipe everything off.
Remove your makeup before you go to sleep. No shortcuts, no excuses!
Wash it all away with a foaming cleanser. Now that most of the impurities and products have been lifted from your skin, wash off any leftovers with a foaming cleanser. Your skin will feel refreshed immediately.
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