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4 Lipstick and Nail Polish Pairings for a Kissably Colorful Spring

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Neutral or pink, soft or bold; you’re fairly particular about the shades in your makeup bag. You choose mineral makeup that will complement your skin tone or make a statement. From your lipstick to your eye shadow, there must be a balance between the beauty products—and that goes for your nail polish as well. If you want harmony between your lipstick shade and nail polish, the following ideas will ensure your mineral makeup and nail products are cohesive from your head to your toes. With rich plums, berries, and soft pinks, you can make complementary nail lacquers pop under a glossy gel top coat that ensures lasting nail color. These color pairings will carry your makeup bag from spring to fall with ease. Say Hello to Sangria Season Sangrias are a beautiful spring and summer beverage with chilled wine and citrus fruits. To embody sangria season in your beauty routine, find a nourishing lipstick with a deep ruby shade and pair it with a lively nail color like an orangey-red shade or

3 Beauty Tips to Prepare for Your Dream Vacation

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You did it—you finally planned that trip you’ve always talked about. Does your perfect vacation involve basking in a tropical ocean breeze? Or, are you a history buff who has always dreamed of visiting iconic museums and landmarks? Wherever your dream getaway takes you, be sure to bring an easy mineral makeup look that saves time and makes you feel confident. Mineral Makeup Try these three travel-friendly beauty tips for a fresh-faced look and swoon-worthy vacation photos. Craft a Flawless Complexion While enjoying a vacation, the last thing you want to worry about is skin irritation or breakouts. To avoid a cluster of blemishes arriving the day before your departure or developing during your trip, find clean mineral makeup products that enhance your complexion and leave it looking better than before. Products infused with powerful botanicals and antioxidants are the way to go. Try a lightweight, full-coverage mineral liquid foundation or an age-defying powder foundation for a rad

4 Beauty Tips for a Spring-Kissed Appearance

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There’s still time to enjoy the beauty of the season by creating a spring-kissed look with your favorite beauty products. With clean mineral makeup, you can help your skin look nourished and healthy while enhancing your naturally radiant features—and you don’t even need a whole makeup bag of products to do it. Volumizing Mascara The following four beauty tips can simplify your makeup routine for spring, helping you get a pretty, spring-kissed look without spending half the morning in front of a mirror. You’ll be out the door and ready to enjoy the beautiful weather while your complexion, favorite features, and nails look and feel better than they have all year. Start with Liquid Foundation for Luxe, Matte Color Start your routine with a mineral-based foundation for a smooth, matte color that blends easily into your skin. A high-quality foundation can help create a more even-looking canvas, and you don’t have to apply a thick layer to enjoy the benefits of the product. Seek out an ant

The Perfect Nail Colors for a Rainy Day in Spring

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Setting aside time for an at-home manicure might lead you to search for the perfect shade to paint your nails. After all, you can make it feel special when you plan and choose a unique lacquer for your manicure. The colors below are perfect for those spring days when you can expect a drizzle or a bit of rain. Your nails will look like the most perfect shiny raindrops with a high-quality gel top coat or like a flower with water drip-dropping off the tip of a petal. It’s ideal for the season and your nail care routine. Gel Top Coat A Stormy Denim Blue Choose a stormier hue instead of going with a light blue like a robin’s egg or a clear sky blue. After all, we’re going for a rainy-day vibe—spring showers and all that. Choose a stormy denim shade that makes you want to curl up with a book and hot chocolate on a rainy day. Ensure you have a high-quality acetone-free fingernail polish remover to remove any bright red or light-colored lacquers you might have had on your nails from a previ

Use These Beauty Tips to Make It Through a Busy Morning

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Sometimes, it feels like spring mornings are extra busy. As it gets lighter earlier in the morning, you might try adding some workouts to your morning routine or getting to work a little earlier so you can head to a happy hour with friends or coworkers. Regardless of your agenda, it’s nice to breeze through a morning without feeling rushed or cutting corners on your hair, skin, and beauty routines. You might like a few beauty tips using mineral makeup to ensure everything goes smoothly so you can enhance your features without skipping a crucial step. Luckily, you can find those here today. Volumizing Mascara Use Build-Your-Own Palettes Build-your-own palettes completely change your morning routine in the best way—they make things really simple. You don’t have to open multiple products to get the shades you need for your look. Whether you stayed up a little later than usual or want a bronzer complexion for summer, build-your-own palettes ensure you’re not rifling through a makeup bag

Date Night Beauty Tips for Spring

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Spring into a fresh start this season with a beauty routine that is just plain pretty. When it’s time to get ready for a date night with a significant other or even a group of friends, you don’t need heavy makeup to make an impact (unless you like that). Whether you start with a flawless canvas of foundation and concealer or just a straightforward SPF product, you can use simple techniques to take your look from “nice” to “really pretty.” Remove Old Nail Polish Ahead of Time The day (or at least a few hours) before you have a date, remove any old nail polish you might have on your fingers. A clean manicure will instantly elevate your overall look. Even if you keep things simple, the aesthetic will be “pretty.” Using an acetone-free fingernail polish remover ahead of time will ensure you can make the most of cuticle oils and other treatments to strengthen and moisturize your fingernails. You can proceed with a new manicure when your nails feel healthy and strong. Apply a Gel Top Coa

Brunch Beauty Essentials for Springtime Outings

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Spring is on the horizon, and so are all of those patio brunches, bubbly mimosas, and stylish spring clothes. Before the highly anticipated seasonal brunches on your calendar get too close, make sure you have all the beauty essentials to complete your brunchtime look. Mineral makeup will cover a lot of the bases, but don’t forget to pick up some vegan nail care products to create a cohesive beauty routine you can show off at the cute cafĂ©, swanky brunch lounge, or casual coffee shop. Healthy Moisturized Lips Before you start eating, you will probably wear a lip product, like a gloss, lipstick, or tint. Choose a product that doesn’t just sit on your lips and add color but also moisturizes and nourishes, in addition to adding a pretty hue. A sheer, tinted lip product with shea butter and peptides can help your lips feel healthy and luscious, even after you’ve indulged in a beignet or croque madame. Stunning Well-Framed Eyes Your eyes are a standout feature, so frame them well for an