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8 Outdated Makeup Trends That Make You Look Older Than You Are

The update: The key to doing bronzer right is picking a powder that’s just one or two shades darker than your skin tone, so it'll look natural instead of radioactive. And apply it lightly, says Christina Flach, CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. Using a big brush, swipe a "3" on both sides of your face—starting at the corners of your temples, curving in towards your cheekbone, and ending at the corners of your chin.

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The Surprising Lip Liner Mistake You Should Avoid Over 40 Because It Makes You Look 10 Years Older

Celebrity makeup artist Christina Flach says that anyone over 40 “should not use a darker lip liner” than the lipstick or lip gloss they are using. “Using a lip pencil that is a shade lighter is a good rule of thumb,” Flach says.

She also notes that keeping the lip liner “close to the actual lip line” and not making the lips look “unnaturally larger” than their actual lips will give a more youthful appearance overall.

Ultimately, using too much product, over-lining your natural lip lines and using the incorrect shade can draw more attention to fine lines near your mouth. Read on for more quick tips and easy fixes to avoid this, and to highlight the features you do want to show off!

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A Guide On How To Look Best For Your Wedding Photos

Weddings are exciting and fun. But believe it or not, most couples leading up to the photo session are a bit anxious. They’re anxious because they don’t know what to expect and most of the time haven’t experienced being in front of the camera of a professional photographer before. Luckily, we have made this small guide to help you look your best for your wedding photoshoot.

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Money-Saving Ways to Prepare for Your First Big-Time Tip

Are you about to set out on your first trip overseas? There’s no question that traveling out of the country can prove an invaluable experience. Whether you’re traveling alone or with others, however, there are some important things to keep in mind — before and during your trip — that will save you money and ensure you have the time of your life.

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Here's 5 Tips On How To Easily Do Your Own Makeup This Holiday Season

Founder of Pretty Girl Make Up, Christina Flach is this weeks guests and we are talking all things make up (as well as getting very real on subjects such as grief and self care too). Christina is full of inspirational tips and advice and in this episode we discuss:

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The Beauty in Us Radio

I had a very interesting conversation with Nelson E Brown and Christen Johnson on the podcast “The Beauty in Us Radio: Passions for Fashion “ episode. We discussed different aspects of the fashion industry from my perspective as a makeup artist and Christen’s perspective as a stylist.

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