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Elizabeth Phillips

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Currently Craving: Highlighter on Everything 🥣

This year I fell hard into the highlighter rabbit hole, and honestly? Zero regrets. 💗 Clio Cat Highlighter – My absolute fave. The subtle pink sheen + ultra-fine texture = literal water-light skin. It’s giving hydrated, not disco-ball. If you see it—buy it. You’ll thank me later 🐾 🍑 Ameli 432 – Pretty in pan, but… over ¥200 for this chalky texture? Nah. Save your coin and grab 2aN or fwee 08 instead—peachy, glowy, and actually smooth. 🩰 Ameli 431 – Cool lilac-pink. Super sparkly, definitely for the bold or very cool-toned girlies. I haven’t been brave enough to wear it out yet 🙃 💡 Ofra – Gave in to the hype. Mine’s a soft silver, very “LED on your cheekbone.” It’s not as chalky as people say, but it’s bright—think spotlight, not candlelight. 🌙 Jung Saem Mool & Lenect – Both silky smooth and zero glitter grit. The Lenect champagne shade is like moonlight melted on your nose tip—obsessed. 🎨 2aN – The ultimate drugstore hero. Affordable, pigmented, and cheerful. What’s not to love? Still taste-testing the glow buffet. More highlights, more happiness. 🌟 #beauty #makeup #highlighterfix

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Rachel Martin

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Contouring for Square Faces—No Panic Needed

Contouring used to scare me—especially with my wide jawline. But once I cracked the basics, it became so satisfying. Here’s my go-to routine for square faces (a.k.a. mine): ✨ First, balance is key. It’s not just about shadows—you need highlight too. I use a cool-toned powder contour (easier to control) and a light-reflecting concealer. 👀 For brightening: focus under the eyes, down the nose bridge, and center of the forehead. If your under-eyes crease easily, dab product and press it in with fingers. 🪞For contour: grab a small angled brush. Start below the cheekbones and blend upward. Skip the temples—it can hollow them out too much. Focus on softening the jawline. 🎨 The final step: blend like your life depends on it. Add blush to tie it all together. The result? Still a square face—just way cuter. #beauty #makeup #ContourForBeginners

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Elizabeth Phillips

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My Water-Glow Highlighter Revival

The year is 2025 and water-glow skin is trending again, so I finally dusted off my old highlighters. Let’s just say: the glow aged well. ✨ 3CE Triple Highlighter This one’s underrated. All three shades are usable—like moonlight on a lake. The middle one? Killer for inner corners and nose tip. The pink shade? Layer over blush for that glazed-apple-cheek look. 💡 Rare Beauty ‘Enlighten’ Tried buying this two years ago—always sold out or shattered. Now it’s everywhere, and I get the hype: this is what “phone-camera-glow” looks like IRL. Dab it gently with a fluffy brush and you get soft radiance, not just a hot spot. 🌸 Into You Duo Highlighter Discontinued, sadly. The pink side gives a glassy dew on the nose or under-eye. Mix both shades—chef’s kiss. 🍋 Holika Lemony (Single Shadow) Technically an eyeshadow, but this cool champagne-lemony sheen is so fresh. Great for temples and cheekbones. 🧈 Physician’s Formula ‘Pearl’ Least loved, but I still like its buttery pink finish—like your face is sunlit and soft. #beauty #makeup #WaterGlowSkin

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Elizabeth Phillips

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Soft-Edge Thai-Inspired Glam

I’ve been into this low-saturation, Thai-inspired look lately—the kind that whispers elegance but still makes a statement. Think: defined lashes, velvet skin, and a clean bone structure. 👁 Eyes: I use a cool brown shadow to sculpt the socket, then let the lashes and liner take center stage. No shimmer—just depth. 🪶 Brows: I brush them up with clear gel for a wild but airy feel. No powder—gaps between hairs keep it breathable and soft. 🌶 Blush: A muted cinnamon shade, swept right between the cheekbone and the apple of the cheek to add dimension—not just color. 🧊 Contour & Highlight: I keep it angular. Straight lines along the nose bridge, and a slick of ginger-toned highlighter on the cheekbone curve for a soft, metallic skin finish. 💄 Lips: A matte cinnamon nude. I blur the edges outward just slightly for a plush, full look. #beauty #makeup #ThaiInspiredLook

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Rachel Martin

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I Don’t Own a Lot of Contour—but Here’s What I Think

I’m not a contour hoarder. I skip the hype and stick to what I’ll actually use. Here’s my honest take on what I’ve tried: 🟫 Kevyn Aucoin Medium – A cult classic for a reason… just not for my face. Way too deep for my pale skin. 🟫 Kevyn Aucoin Light – The tone confuses me every time. Not warm, not cool—just weird. 🟡 Dior 100 – More yellow than I expected. Darker too. Surprisingly wearable, but I don’t reach for it much. 🌸 Lunasol Dual Blush 03 – Not really contour. One side has a reddish-purple shimmer. Pretty, but it’s more highlighter than shadow. ✨ RMK Holiday 2021 – Shade 02 – Stunning. Subtle sheen, dreamy color. Sad it’s limited edition. 🤎 &be Seamless Beige – So easy to apply. Soft, natural, and my current go-to. #beauty #makeup #ContourReview

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Hannah Phillips

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What 8 Years of Makeup Taught My Wide Face

I’ve had a square-round face for as long as I can remember—and I spent years trying to contour it into submission. Spoiler: that didn’t work. What finally made a difference? Brightening the center line of my face—forehead, nose bridge, chin. It’s not just for glow—it redirects attention inward and softens the width. Here’s what I now swear by: • Highlight the vertical center (I call it “the spine of the face”). • Keep contour light and subtle near the jaw corners—they’re already strong. • Use a mix of matte and shimmer—matte to structure, shimmer to lift. • Avoid harsh horizontal contour lines—they add width. • Focus light on the inner cheekbone and tear trough area. I call this zone the “cheek-tear sweet spot.” Once I stopped fighting my face shape and started guiding the eye, everything changed. #beauty #makeup #FaceShapeFix

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Hannah Phillips

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Olive-Skin Approved: My Go-To Contours Ranked & Roasted 🪞🌿

If you’re olive-toned like me (still no idea if I’m warm or cool btw—just vibes), here’s a quick rundown of the gray-taupe contour shades I’ve tested, hit pan on, and maybe hoarded a little too hard: ✨ Sephora #35 – My forever love. Been through THREE pans of this one. The new version (01) picks up better and still works like a charm for nose contour. It does lean a tiny bit purple on my cheeks though. 🧊 Bbia #12 – First time trying K-beauty contour. Super fine powder, looks the most gray in the pan. Haven’t tested on face yet, but fingers crossed. 🪄 Shellwe – Instant fave! The trio palette is so well-balanced—cool-toned gray-browns that actually look sculpted, not muddy. Some say it’s “not gray enough”… Girl, it’s plenty gray on me. Long-wear too! 🤍 Perfect Diary – The neutral, everyday classic. Still love, still reliable. 💧 Sheglam Soft Tan – A cult-fave for olive skin, but tbh? A bit too light for side contour IMO. Gorgeous tone though. #beauty #makeup #contourreview

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kyleleon

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Fenty vs. Rare Beauty: Which Contour Wins?

Tried both Fenty Beauty (Amber) and Rare Beauty (Gentle-Fair) on my combo acne-prone skin—same tone, very different behavior. 🟤 Fenty’s cream contour runs a bit dry, which is why I save it for nose shading. It doesn’t mess with my base and blends out soft and natural with a small brush. No redness, no harsh edges. But for cheekbones? It drags a little and can lift product underneath. 🟠 Rare Beauty’s liquid contour is intensely pigmented. Like, one dot is all you need. Don’t even think about using it on your nose unless you’re ready to commit. But for side contour? Chef’s kiss. Melts into foundation like it belongs there, no patchiness at all. Verdict? ✨ Beginners: go with Fenty—foolproof and subtle. ✨ More confident? Rare will give you drama without wrecking your base. #beauty #makeup #ContourMatchTest

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kyleleon

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This Contour Trick Shaved 10 Pounds Off My Face

Tried this sculpting method I saw during a makeup swap and… why didn’t I learn this sooner? Instant cheekbones, defined jaw, and somehow I look like I drink herbal tea on mountaintops. It’s called the Earth Mother contour—focused on side profile and shape, not shine. Think soft power: defined cheekbones, a strong jaw, and sculpted center. Matte or soft satin finishes work best—skip the glazed donut look. Here’s what I do: 🟤 Use a cream contour stick and blend with a damp sponge—way more precise than powders. ⚪️ Highlighter isn’t just for glow—it helps “raise” the center of the face. Brow bones and the top of the cheeks get a soft lift. 💡 After all that, blot lightly with a soft-focus powder. Not too matte (chalky alert), but enough to keep your structure crisp and shine-free. #beauty #makeup #SculptedFaceHack

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My Go-To Trick for ID Photos That Don’t Suck

Someone asked me recently: which contour works best—powder, cream, or liquid? My answer? Depends on what you want. I mostly use powder because it’s quick. But for real skin-like definition? Liquid and cream contour win. If you’re aiming for a soft, clean finish—and you’re worried about going too hard—go for cream or liquid. They’re nearly foolproof. Now, I’ve got acne scars and dark circles, so concealer is my best friend. The issue? Liquid contour can disturb that hard-won coverage. That’s why I usually pick cream contour—it blends in without lifting product underneath. ⚠️ Reminder: always apply liquid or cream contour before setting powder, or you’ll get clumps. Work fast—tap it in with a clean puff right after foundation. It melts into your skin and creates that subtle, sculpted “I-woke-up-like-this” shadow. I even use this for ID photos. The result? Soft-focus bone structure that looks like no makeup—but better. #beauty #makeup #FlawlessIDTrick

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