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The Modernized ’60s Holiday Glam Look Defining the Season

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60s glam is officially the holiday must-try. Sergio gave Becky G a full throwback moment—blurred matte skin, a soft yet defined cut crease, and pillowy lips that feel modern and effortless. Styled with faux-fur coats or sequined minis, this is the kind of festive look that turns heads. And don’t worry—recreating it at home is easier than it looks. We’ve got the step-by-step breakdown right here.

Base
Start with a pore-smoothing primer, such as Iconic London Velvet Smooth, for a soft, airbrushed canvas effect. Blend a mattifying foundation from the center outward, then brighten and conceal under the eyes and on any spots. Lightly set the T-zone with powder, and add warmth with bronzer along the edges of your face. For a true ’60s flush, layer a liquid blush and top it with a matching powder—rosy, lifted, and totally photo-ready.

Eyes
Start by shaping and softly filling in your brows—they should look defined but effortless. Prime your lids with concealer, using any leftover to tidy up the brow edges. Sweep a neutral shade all over the lid, then blend a deeper brown into the crease for gentle dimension. Lighten just below the crease with a soft shade, and deepen the outer corner with smoky gray. For that iconic ’60s cut crease, use a small brush and concealer to define the inner half of the lid—take your time, it’s worth it. Set everything with a touch of white shadow, draw a subtle wing with black shadow, then layer on liquid liner for extra impact. Finish with a waterproof liner on the lower waterline and generous mascara on top and bottom lashes for a polished, show-stopping look.

Lips

Line your lips with a brown-pink liner, slightly overlining for a plumping look. Fill in the center with a warm neutral pink lipstick to create a soft gradient, and top everything off with a setting spray to keep everything in place.

This ’60s glam moment is retro sophistication at its finest!

Your Step-By-Step to Fresh, Glowy, Skin-First Makeup

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There’s just something about fresh, glowy, skin-first makeup that never goes out of style. It’s the kind of look that makes people ask what skincare you’re using rather than what foundation you’re wearing. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with routines that let the skin breathe — soft coverage, juicy hydration, and that healthy, natural radiance that catches the light in all the right places. This step-by-step routine is all about enhancing what you already have, not masking it. If you love a barely-there glow that looks effortless IRL and on camera, this one’s for you. Let’s get into it.

Step One — Hydrate, Then Hydrate Some More

A skin-first routine always starts with intentional hydration. Before reaching for any makeup, give your skin a drink. Think brightening serums with hyaluronic acid or other moisture-binding ingredients that leave your complexion plump, dewy, and alive. The more hydrated the skin, the smoother your makeup melts in — which means you can rely on lighter, skin-like formulas instead of heavy coverage. Hydration does the heavy lifting so your glow looks natural, not forced.

Step Two — Build Your Glow in Layers

Once your skin is fully hydrated, it’s time to add that subtle, lit-from-within radiance. Go in with a lightweight highlighting serum to give your complexion a natural sheen — nothing sparkly, just pure glow. After that, even things out with a skin tint or light liquid base that lets your real skin show through. The goal isn’t to cover anything up, but to enhance your tone and keep your texture looking like… well, skin. This is where that healthy, effortless glow really comes alive.

Step Three — Spot-Perfect, Not Full-Cover

Instead of reaching for more coverage, get strategic. Use a creamy concealer or foundation stick only where you need a little extra perfecting — think around the nose, under the eyes, or over any blemishes that peek through. Lightly tap and blend so it melts into your skin rather than sitting on top. This step is all about keeping the complexion fresh and believable while softly smoothing the areas that need it. Precision over perfection, always.

Step Four — Set Only Where It Matters

To keep that fresh glow intact, set with intention. Instead of mattifying your whole face, take a translucent powder and press it only where you tend to crease or get shiny — usually the T-zone and under the eyes. A light touch is all you need. This keeps your makeup in place while letting the rest of your skin stay silky, radiant, and naturally luminous.

Step Five — Bring Back Soft Shape + a Healthy Flush

Once your base is glowing and set, it’s time to add life back into the skin. Use a creamy contour or bronzing stick to create gentle definition — nothing harsh, just a touch of warmth and shadow where the sun would naturally hit. Then, melt a cream blush onto the cheeks for that fresh, just-pinched color. The goal is soft dimension and a natural flush that blends seamlessly into your complexion. Nothing powdery, nothing flat — just skin that looks alive and beautifully lit.

Hailey Bieber’s Makeup Routine Is Refreshingly Quick and Effortless

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Hailey Bieber’s makeup is the definition of effortless glow. With Rhode now under e.l.f. and finally on Sephora shelves, it’s the perfect time to peek inside her routine. True to her skin-first philosophy, every step is about that fresh, glazed finish we all crave. And because Hailey shares her exact favorites on TikTok, recreating her look is easier than ever. Below, the quick, high-quality staples that keep her signature “clean girl” vibe flawless—no hours in front of the mirror required.

Skincare & Base
Hailey’s glow begins with serious skin prep. She mists on Rhode’s Glazing Mist, then layers the Glazing Milk to hydrate and plump—her go-to move for that smooth, glassy canvas. Once it sinks in, she warms up her complexion with a creamy Tom Ford bronzer, buffed in with a fluffy Hourglass brush. A dab of Kosas Revealer Concealer brightens the under-eye area, blended out effortlessly with her fingertips. For the final flush, a swipe of Rhode Pocket Blush delivers that fresh, Hailey-approved pop of color.

Eyes & Lips
Hailey keeps it simple and seamless. She taps the same Rhode Pocket Blush onto her lids for a soft, monochromatic wash, then brushes her brows into place with Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel. For lips, she outlines with Rhode’s Lip Sculpt—focusing on the cupid’s bow—then blurs the edges with her fingertip. A swipe of Rhode Peptide Lip Tint seals it with that signature glazed finish.

Run (or scroll) to Sephora and grab these essentials—Hailey’s effortless, glowy makeup look is officially yours to recreate.

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✨ Statement Blush Goals: How to Achieve the Beautiful Look Inspired by Painted by Esther 🎨💖

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If you’re on beauty TikTok or Insta lately, you know the name Painted by Esther. 🎨✨ Esther Edeme is the celebrity makeup artist behind the glowing cheeks of Chloe Bailey, Saweetie, Nara Smith, and so many more. Her signature? That bold, fluorescent blush look that somehow feels soft, radiant, and unapologetic all at once. Fans even call her the “final boss of blush blindness” 💖—and she’s turned what used to be a risky color choice into a confidence move, especially for darker skin tones. Ready to try it for yourself? Let’s break down exactly how to recreate Esther’s viral blush technique step by step.

Prep
Before we dive into blush, let’s set the stage. ✨ Start with a little self-care moment — pop on a pair of hydrating eye patches (the Peter Thomas Roth Instant Firmx ones are a fave) to wake up and plump your under-eye area. This step matters because Esther’s blush sits a bit higher on the cheeks, and you don’t want any creasing. While those patches are working their magic (about 10–15 minutes), go ahead and shape your brows and finish your eye look. Once you peel them off, lock in hydration with a primer like Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip, then smooth on a light layer of foundation. Brighten with concealer only where you need it — we’re going for fresh and seamless, not cakey. 💖

Blush
Here’s where the magic happens 💖 — Esther’s signature blush moment. Start with a bold liquid blush (think Rare Beauty Soft Pinch in Lucky 🌸) and place it high on the cheekbones, closer to the hairline than you’d normally go. Tap, tap, tap to blend upward — this keeps the color lifted and sculpted instead of sinking the face.

Next, for that multi-dimensional glow, layer a slightly cooler-toned blush right at the apples of the cheeks and blend it seamlessly into the first shade. Lock it in with a pink-toned setting powder dusted lightly over the same areas for that soft-focus, dreamy flush.

Pro tip: Set your under-eyes with a puff + loose powder so the blush really pops without any creasing. To finish, sweep on a mix of hot pink + cool-toned powder blushes right over top. This layering trick is so Painted by Esther — vibrant, dimensional, and unapologetically blush-forward. 🎨✨

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