25 Highlighters and Illuminators Beauty Insiders Swear By

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The best way to achieve gorgeous, glowing skin is by keeping a highlighter or illuminator handy in your makeup bag. Beauty editors and other insiders swear by them to give the skin a healthy sheen or shine that brightens up the face which can instantly make you look more awake. We've rounded up the best of the best below.

This Metallic Smoky Eye Look Makes Quite The Statement

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This metallic smoky eye look from backstage at a past Roberto Cavalli show makes quite the statement. We love the coppery and gold accents. Complete the look with glossy lips.

Get the look:
+ Buxom Eyeshadow Bar In Matte Black
+ Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadow In Synergy
+ Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner
+ Bobbi Brown Metallic Eyeshadow In Cognac
+ Sara Happ Clear Shine Lip Gloss

7 Products For Fuller Looking Lips

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There's no denying that fuller looking lips are all the rage at the moment. We've found some of the best products of the moment for getting the look sans surgery.

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Meet Your New Go-To Beauty Look For Winter

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Every winter, we come across a new beauty look that becomes our go-to for the rest of the season. This year, we are loving this warm, romantic look. It not only looks beautiful, but it is also super easy to pull off. To start, you'll need a good brow pencil to fill in your brows for a polished feel. For your eyes. try a neutral peach eyeshadow for a subtle swipe of color over the lids and then a swipe or two of mascara. To finish off the look, apply a rosy blush on the apples of your cheeks and complete with a semi-matte burgundy lipstick.

Get the look:

The Party Dress You Can Wear Year-Round

We were immediately smitten with this silky green dress the minute we laid eyes on it. It's the ultimate party dress that shows just the right amount of skin thanks to its flattering cut-out details. Plus, it's not just for the holidays. We can see ourselves wearing this year-round.

Get the look:
+ Sun & Stars Mini Dress

Get Alexa Chung's Holiday Party Beauty Look

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This holiday season we're super inspired by Alexa Chung's red-lipped beauty look. It's perfect for every party and is a breeze to pull off. Once you apply concealer and/or foundation, get your brows in place (the more feathered the better). Next, add a few coats of mascara and then accentuate your cheek bones with a light-handed swipe of bronzer. To top it off, apply a bright red matte lipstick and you're all set beauty-wise.

Get the look:
+ Glossier Boy Brow
+ Benefit Cosmetics They're Real Mascara
+ NARS Blush/Bronzer Duo
+ NARS Lipstick In Heat Wave
+ Free People Baguette Stone Choker

15 Acne-Fighting Products Beauty Editors Love

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Keep those unwanted blemishes at bay and even help heal past ones with these trusted acne-fighting beauty products. You'll feel better about your skin in no time.

This Glossy Shimmering Cat-Eye Is Perfect For A Holiday Party

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With holidays parties on the horizon, we've been on the hunt for the perfect statement beauty look. Our top contender is this glossy shimmering cat-eye which is guaranteed to turn heads. Get the look with the products below...

+ Estée Lauder Magic Smoky Powder Shadow Stick in Black
+ Milk Makeup Face Gloss
+ NARS Single Eye Shadow in Night Breed
+ Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real! Mascara

Add A Ruffled Collar To Any Look With This Genius Bib

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Add an interesting detail to any top with this genius ruffled collared bib. Since it layers right underneath without any sleeves involved, you can avoid getting overheated as most of us do when we double up on layers for the cold-weather months.

Get the look:
+ ASOS Ruffle Neck Knit Bib
+ Willow And Paige Relaxed Sweater

Under $50: The Metal Ring Choker

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Go edgy this fall with a simple, yet statement-making metal ring choker. This one in particular is wallet-friendly and goes great with a fresh-faced beauty look. Tuck your hair in for an edgier, fashion-forward feel.

Get the look:
+ Free People Harper Ring Choker
+ A Thousand Ways Dolman

Under $50: The Metal Ring Choker

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Go edgy this fall with a simple, yet statement-making metal ring choker. This one in particular is wallet-friendly and goes great with a fresh-faced beauty look. Tuck your hair in for an edgier, fashion-forward feel.

Get the look:
+ Free People Harper Ring Choker
+ A Thousand Ways Dolman

This Bold Purple Mascara Beauty Look Is Perfect For Halloween

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If you aren't really into costumes for Halloween but still want to head to the parties with a special detail in honor of the holiday, this bold beauty look with purple mascara is perfect. All you need to do is add winged liner to the top and bottom of your eyes, then swipe on a thick coat of the purple mascara for effect. Make sure to pair the look with a furry or feathery black coat for a more dramatic feel.

Get the look:
+ NARS Larger Than Life Eyeliner
+ Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
+ Only Faux Fur Jacket

15 Highlighters And Illuminators Beauty Insiders Swear By

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The best way to achieve gorgeous, glowing skin is by keeping a highlighter or illuminator handy in your makeup bag. Beauty editors and other insiders swear by them to give the skin a healthy sheen or shine that brightens up the face and can instantly make one look more awake. We've rounded up the best of the best down below...

Meet The Hairstyle You'll Want To Have All Weekend

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When it comes to weekend hair, a half-up top knot is the way to go. It keeps the hair out of your face, is super easy to pull off, and it looks really cool.

An Effortless Cat Eye Beauty Look To Try Now

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Let's be honest. There's nothing we love more than a classic cat eye, so it's no surprise that we are loving this effortless take on the look from backstage at a recent Prabal Gurung show. While the eye is bold with thick eyeliner along the bottom lashes as well, the rest of the face is kept effortless and fresh with just a touch of blush and a subtle lip color. Style your hair with no-fuss waves and you're good to go!

Get the look:
+ Ouai Wave Spray
+ Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
+ Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
+ Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eye Liner
+ Fresh Tinted Sugar Lip Treatment

Would You Wear A Metallic Lipstick?

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Lately, the metallic lip has been everywhere thanks to Pat McGrath and Kylie Jenner's new products. The high-impact look undeniably makes quite a statement, but would you ever wear it? We're thinking we would give it a try for a special occasion like a holiday party or a fun night out with friends. Check out some of the best metallic lipsticks and lip products below...

Hair Crush: The Long Asymmetrical Ombré Bob

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If you are looking to spice things up with the cut and color of your hair, this inspiration from Michelle may be just what you need. Her wavy, asymmetrical long bob makes quite the statement and the subtle ombré color masterfully brings the hairstyle to the next level.

Get the look:
+ Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray
+ Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
+ Ouai Wave Spray

This Piecey Top Knot Is Perfect For Date-Night

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British actress Janet Montgomery is serving up major date-night hair inspiration with this chic piecey top knot. Try it for your next night out along with a bit of mascara, a classic red lip and a top with plunging neckline that's balanced out with a pretty print like polka-dots.

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All The Essentials You Need For Bold Brows And Lashes

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We put together all the essentials you need to bring your brows and lashes to the next level. From brow gels to bold mascaras, there are plenty of key products. Shop below...

Beauty Crush: Fresh Face With Berry Lips

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Fall is rapidly approaching and what better way to start transitioning than with a berry lip? To keep it looking on-point for the hot days that remain, just pair the deep lip colors with a fresh face for a super easy look that can also beat the heat.

Get the look:

+ Boy Brow
+ Priming Moisturizer
+ Perfecting Skin Tint
+ Generation G Lipstick
+ Moisturizing Moon Mask