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Our Favorite Youtube Tutorials for a Soft Glam Look

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If you’re determined to up your everyday makeup game this year, a soft glam routine is a way to go. Whether you’re just joining video calls or hanging out with roommates, a soft- neutral smoky eye, highlighted skin, and long lashes will have you looking chic and pulled together without being too over the top. Not sure where to start? We’re rounding up a few of our favorite soft glam Youtube tutorials below. 

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Wing it Out 

This tutorial from The Queen Hadassah is great for darker skin tones and walks you through, step by step, how to create the ultimate sultry glam. She keeps the skin and her lips fairly neutral, while placing an emphasis on her eyes with a thick wing.

Light-Handed 

If you have fair skin, eyeshadow can feel heavy pretty quickly. To keep your glam looking soft and subtle, follow this video from Sacheu. She focuses on warm neutrals and blending to keep the look light and fresh. 

All About the Eyes

The shimmery rosy pink look ahead is perfect for any occasion — especially Valentine’s Day. And thanks to Ashley, recreating the glam is doable in under 15 minutes. If pinks aren’t for you, feel free to use her technique while swapping out the shades for burnt oranges or browns.

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Selfie-Ready

This look by Jordyn Woods and Kally are quick, easy and glamorous. It features a sultry brown eye and a neutral matte gloss lip. Their go-to lippie happens to be one of our personal favorites, the MUA Lip Liner in Obsession NYX Lingerie Push up in Seduction NYX Filler Instinct Lipgloss.

Also, checkout K E M M I E for a Soft Glam below! She is an amazing MUA and her looks never misses. And that’s on what…. PERIOD. LOL

Golden Goddess

For a tutorial that gives golden hour glam, check out this video by Linasha. She applies bold yet natural lashes, a neutral eye and ultra-glossy lips. It’s a face beat that you can rock all year round. 

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Brighten Things Up

A natural glam look with a pop of color, this style by Sydney Lilian is a go-to for days when you want to take it up a notch. The orange undertones of the eye makeup will definitely make your eyes pop — especially when you’re wearing a face mask. 

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6 Tips to Stop Makeup From Transferring onto Your Clothes and Protective Masks

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Getting makeup on your clean white t-shirt or face mask is frustrating. Not only will it add to your laundry load, but it also leaves you with streaky or patchy looking makeup. And while it might seem easier to skip foundation and face makeup and stick to just eye makeup instead, there are tricks to preventing makeup transfer. Here, we’re sharing some of the best tips to keep makeup in place.

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Spray Your Mask With Setting Spray

Once you’ve finished setting your makeup, make sure you spritz the inside of your protective face mask with some setting spray as an extra layer of insurance. The OFRA Makeup Fixer Setting Spray and Tarte Cosmetic maracuja miracle mist setting spray are perfect for this. 

Try a Waterproof Formula 

To ensure maximum protection, make sure you’re opting for a waterproof formula. It may seem straightforward, but trust us when we say that these formulas are long-lasting and stay in place. We recommend the SELENA GOMEZ’S RARE BEAUTY Concealer.

Set Everything

You probably know that setting your makeup is necessary for long-lasting results, but as vlogger Manny MUA shows in this video, there’s a technique to achieving a truly transfer-proof finish. First, he applies his moisturizer and then sets it with a translucent powder and the Urban Decay All Nighter Spray. Then, he primes his face with a tacky primer to help keep the foundation in place. After he applies his foundation and concealer, he sets his face again with a translucent powder, except this time he lets the products sit on his face for about five minutes. Once the five minutes are up, he sets his face again using a spray before finishing the rest of his face with bronzer, highlighter and blush. Finally, he goes in with one last round of translucent powder all over his face.

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Use Your Hair as a Shield 

In this video, fashion blogger Naomi Boyer shows us how to safely put on a clean shirt after applying makeup. The trick is to comb your hair in front of your face. Then, while looking down, pull the opening of the shirt as far apart as you can and quickly pull it over your head. 

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♬ original sound – Naomi Boyer
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Press and Roll 

Using a very light touch and a soft facial tissue, use vlogger Crystal’s press and roll method to absorb excess makeup that could potentially get onto your clothing or mask.

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Be Gentle with Your Mask

After completing and setting a full face using long-lasting formulas, Marie Jay says that the key to avoiding transfer onto a protective face mask is to apply the mask strategically. Instead of hooking the mask on one ear and sliding it across her face to the hook the other ear, which can cause transfer, she opens the mask, gently holds it in the center of her face without applying too much pressure and then hooks each ear in place. It’s a small step, but it’s one more thing that can help to ensure your makeup stays in place.

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How To Prevent Makeup SMUDGING! Mask Friendly Makeup

Before you start bashing me in the comments section or on Twitter, hear me out first, okay? I know some of you are thinking, what’s the point of wearing makeup when half your face is covered, or it’s not the time to worry about makeup. Well, those are valid opinions but for some, applying makeup gives them a sense…

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Fenty’s New Bronzer Just Stepped Up The Game (And Our Makeup)

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Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty | Dark Skin Honest Review

When Selena Gomez announced she was launching a beauty brand back in February, no doubt everyone had the same collective thought, do we need another celeb beauty brand? Although TBH, we’ve seen some pretty fire formulas come through from celebs, so we had high hopes for Selena’s offering! So, six months later she’s finally launching…

How to Use and Clean Reusable Makeup Remover Pads

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If you use micellar water, toner or any kind of makeup remover in your routine, you probably go through a lot of makeup-removing pads. While these cotton rounds might seem better for the environment than makeup wipes (which are often made of non-biodegradable materials such as polyester), filling your trash with so many single-use pads can have a negative environmental impact, too. This is why we love using reusable makeup pads. Not only are they eco-friendly, but also they help you save money in the long run. 

Garnier has made reusable rounds even more accessible with its launch of the Micellar Cleansing Eco Pads. The rounds, which come in packs of three and cost less than $10, are made of soft microfiber. Each pad can last up to 1,000 washes and help effectively and gently remove makeup and impurities without leaving any residue behind. We’re obsessed! Here’s how to use one in your routine. 

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STEP 1: Saturate the Pad 

Apply your makeup remover or toner of choice directly onto the pad. Our current go-to makeup remover and morning cleanser are the Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C. 

STEP 2: Swipe on Skin

Gently sweep the pad over your skin (it’s safe to use the pads over your eyes) until all makeup is removed or you’ve saturated your skin with your toner. 

STEP 3: Clean Your Pad

After each use, hand wash the pad with soap and water until clean. You can give it a deeper clean once a week by tossing it into the laundry. Lay the pad flat to dry. We like to store them in a soap dish or a small mesh laundry bag to keep them dry and hygienic. 

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A Love Letter to Matte Red Lips

Discover the art of matte red lips — soft edges, velvety finish, and layered depth create a modern, intimate statement. From gentle prep to sculpted application, this love letter to red lipstick shows how to wear it with confidence, elegance, and quiet power.

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The Right Way to Apply Bronzer for Your Face Shape

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Bronzer can give your complexion warmth and a sculpted appearance. Apply too much or apply it incorrectly, however, and it can look unnatural and severe. “Depending on your face shape, strategic placement of bronzer is key to creating the perfect glow and enhancing your complexion,” says makeup artist Rachel Halsey. “The basic rule I follow when applying bronzer is to focus on the areas of the face that the sun would naturally touch: the forehead, bridge of the nose and cheekbones,” says Halsey. 

Because the right placement can differ by face shape, we asked Halsey to share the best way to apply bronzer, whether your face is oval, round, heart or square. Read on for her tips. 

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Where to Apply Bronzer on Oval Face Shapes

With a light hand, apply your bronzer to the top of the forehead along the hairline, as well as on the cheeks. For a more contoured look, apply it in the hollows of cheeks. You can also lightly dust it along the bridge of the nose.

Where to Apply Bronzer on Heart Face Shapes

Similar to that of an oval face shape, bronzer application should hit the top of the forehead and cheeks. For heart face shapes, however, you’ll want to use more product along the hairline and temple area. Finally, add a touch of bronzer on the bottom of the chin — you want to accentuate your natural angles.

Where to Apply Bronzer on Round Face Shapes

To sculpt a round face, apply the bronzer along the cheekbones in a downward motion toward the jaw so it creates a soft shadow. It might be best to use a powder formula like the FENTY BEAUTY SUN STALK’R INSTANT WARMTH BRONZER for this. Blend well for a natural finish. 

Where to Apply Bronzer on Square Face Shapes

If you have a square face shape, sweep your bronzer in a curved line along the middle of the forehead and along the middle of the cheeks (right between the hollows and the top of the cheekbones) to help soften the corners of your face. 

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H&M x e.l.f.: When Makeup Meets Scent

H&M and e.l.f. Cosmetics team up for a limited-edition fragrance and accessories collection. Featuring three makeup-inspired scents—Power Grip, Halo Glow, and Camo—plus grip socks, charms, and a bowling bag, the collection launches January 29 online and in select H&M stores worldwide.

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The Beauty Report: Laneige Taps KATSEYE for the Juice Pop Box

Laneige launches its Juice Pop Box Lip Tint with global pop group KATSEYE, pairing six playful shades with music-driven storytelling. Discover how each tint reflects a member’s personality, blending juicy color, hydrating formula, and pop culture energy for a fresh, vibrant lip experience.

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