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With summer just around the corner, it's time to update your beauty bag for all the trending looks heading your way. From sunny-disposition bronzer to crystal-inspired eye shadows, here’s your roundup of three trends coming into your warm-weather rotation. Romantic Shades of Red Romance called, and your beauty bag picked up with cherub cheeks, soft and subtle eye shadow, and rose-petal pouty lips. From matching monochromatic moments to shades that say it all, this trend is all about embracing a love-struck affair with your favorite makeup must-haves. Shop long lasting lipstick in swipes of red, paired with a barely-there look. Dote on your cheeks with a lit-from-within glow from divinely dewy blush. Or keep the ethereal effect going by matching your lip, eye, and blush shades for a cohesive canvas. Crystal-Like Shimmers Shiny, shimmery, and shifting, the crystalline makeup look is defined by shades that move with you. Imagine a glossed-out ruby-red lip, colorful eye...

The internet has spoken: The “it” spring beauty trend is all about halos, wings, and cherubs for what’s dubbed the “angelic aesthetic.” Half dreamy, half lived-in, this seasonal shift is defined by heavenly features, a light hand, and a soft-focus finish that perfectly encapsulates whimsical wonder. Luckily, this look isn’t all-or-nothing. Play around with a few touches, some of your favorite makeup staples, or a couple of new techniques with these four angel-inspired looks. Lit-From-Within Skin Keeping your canvas simple? Float away with a complexion that gives delicate dewiness. Start with skincare prep staples like a hydrating cream or essence (or both!), enriched with vitamins that nourish and visibly boost your skin’s radiance. You can stop there for a natural glow or add divine dimension with a peel-off mask applied after your makeup masterpiece. Monochrome Makeup All-over color is one way to adorn your canvas. This style focuses on a unified front: a single shad...

  Sometimes, a simple, glowing look is all you need to feel radiant. Think lit-from-within skin, neutral shades, and makeup that practically melts onto your skin. Whether you want a put-together vibe perfect for low-key days or an effortlessly buildable base ready to dial up the drama, a few techniques and beauty staples, like colorful eye palettes , longwear lipsticks, and highlighters, can help you enhance your natural beauty. Here are three steps to achieve a touch of glow.  A Hint of Eye-Conic Sparkle Need a break from intense, smokey eyes? Illuminate your lids with bright, ultra-blendable bases. Using your favorite eye shadow palette or liquid eye shadow, sweep a soft, neutral tone across your lids, followed by a multidimensional accent shade. Next, soften your eyeliner look with a waterproof eye pencil in a warm shade, such as brown. Create a thin line directly on the lash line for a soft, subtle enhancement that makes your lashes appear fuller. If you apply mascara, ...

Whether you’re in a pinch or waiting to shop lipstick must-haves, sometimes you need to maximize your beauty bag. From using eye shadow as a highlighter to subbing lip liner for lipstick, here are four makeup tricks to avoid a beauty emergency with clever substitutes that can save the day. No Lipstick? Grab Lip Liner. Who says a lip look can only be achieved with lipstick? For full coverage that won’t budge through appetizers and drinks, apply a high-performance lip liner directly on the lips. Whether you’re going for a bold red for after-work events or an everyday neutral lip ready for the office, use this trick to line and fill until you reach your ideal coverage. Blend outward and upward for a soft and supple diffused lip, or follow the natural contours of the lips for a defined, smooth silhouette. No Highlighter? Eye Shadow Comes to the Rescue. Is your go-to highlighter panning? You can still achieve a luminous, fresh-faced look by reaching for your favorite colorfu...