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Picture a world without beauty tools.
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Straight hair condemned to be eternally so, a lifetime of stick-straight lashes, wobbly hand-executed cut creases everywhere… Thankfully, that’s an alternative beauty universe.
And the greatest of the really, really,reallygood ones get anAllureBest of Beauty Award.
The soft bristles work wonderfully with liquid, cream, andpowder foundationsfor an even, thorough software.
Associate manager of special projects Talia Gutierrez applies her cream bronzer with the Patricka Ta Major Sculpt Dual-Ended Sculpting Brush.
“It blends outcomplexionproducts evenly with its curved shape and makes applyingfoundationsomething I actually look forward to doing.”
And with its domed, triangular shape made to hug every contour, you’ll never miss a spot.
Tester Feedback:“The perfect concealer brush,” says content directorKara McGrath.
Am I doing contouring right?
Who knows, but at least this brush helps me do it quickly and easily."
It really does it all with impeccable app."
Associate manager of special projects Talia Gutierrez applies her cream bronzer with the Patricka Ta Major Sculpt Dual-Ended Sculpting Brush.
Tester Feedback:“This is a blush no-brainer for me,” says contributing editorMarci Robin.
“It can pluck the most stubborn of hairs or grab the finest.
I won’t use any other brand.”
This curler has been a makeup artist and celebrity go-to for years and years.
“I get the ultimate shine that looks like I got a professional blowout.”
“I love how easy it is to use: justbrush.”
Associate manager of special projects Talia Gutierrez applies her cream bronzer with the Patricka Ta Major Sculpt Dual-Ended Sculpting Brush.
Tester Feedback:“I love the interchangeable parts,” says associate manager of special projectsTalia Gutierrez.
I never feel like I’m singeing my hair."
“It adds a ton of volume and makes adding loose waves a breeze.”
Tester Feedback:“I didn’t realize that a rat tail comb could be innovative.
“But when I saw the Pattern comb has a sliding tail, I was impressed.
It’s not the tool, it’s the technician.
Associate director of special projects Hunter Lacey blends their foundation with the Beautyblender.
“The Baby Tress Edge Styler is so functional it makes doing my edges a breeze.
It truly does it all.”
Tester Feedback:“These are the only scrunchies I use,” says Calaor.
I love how they don’t leave a crease but are strong enough to hold up a high ponytail.
Tester Feedback:“Epic indeed!
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Associate director of special projects Hunter Lacey blends their foundation with the Beautyblender.
Senior beauty editor Paige Stables curls her lashes using the Shu Uemura Iconic Eyelash Curler.
Shopping director Shanna Shipin blows out her hair using the Shark Beauty Shark SpeedStyle.
Editor in chief Jessica Cruel sections her hair using the Pattern Retractable Comb.
Editor in chief Jessica Cruel sections her hair using the Pattern Retractable Comb.
Content diretor Kara McGrath wraps up and secures her hair with The Hair Edit Epic Clip.
Content diretor Kara McGrath wraps up and secures her hair with The Hair Edit Epic Clip.
