#Becca Cosmetics

[thefashionforwardfiles]

Euphoria|season 1 episode 2|Stuntin like my Daddy

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Hunter Schafer as Jules Vaughn wears Becca Cosmetics Pearl shimmering skin perfector as the base

[thesmilingfish]

So you wanna watch some of Joe Flanigan's non-Stargate work?

I've compiled a list of everything that I could find that's available to stream for free (at least in the US). Just a heads up, a lot of the stuff uploaded to YT is varying quality because it was taped off TV at the time but it's good to be able to see them at all so...

If there are mistakes, links don't work or something is missing, please let me know.

Oh, and I didn't write the blurbs, some of which are pretty awful but as with a lot of you I've not seen everything on the list so I can't vouch for their veracity. No commentary from me this time as I got feedback that it was distracting.

Sites include: YouTube, Tubi, PlutoTV, The Roku Channel, and Plex.

YouTube:

Deadline for Murder: From the Case Files of Edna Buchanan (1995) - Inspired by the the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning, Miami-based journalist, Edna Buchanan, who investigates the murder of a man with ties to the Miami mafia. Stars Elizabeth Montgomery and Dean Stockwell.

A Reason to Believe (1995) - American drama film about a college girl who is raped and struggles to be believed. The film explores the impact of the incident on her friends, family, and community. (Check out this gif set as to why you might want to watch this one.)

Tell Me No Secrets (1997) - Jess Koster (Lori Laughlin) is a young attorney in LA who is being stalked by the serial killer she is prosecuting.

Cupid (1998) - Trevor Hale is attractive, witty, and uncommonly intelligent - and he may be Cupid, the Greco-Roman god of erotic love. Joe is in four episodes (6-9) but the link is to the series playlist.

Man Made (1998) - From gaffsie's YT page: "Another unaired pilot episode. In this one, Joe's character Tom Palmer finds himself recruited by an insanely secret organization." Gaffsie has uploaded this in 5 parts - part one, part two, part three, part four, part five.

Providence (1999) - A cosmetic surgeon returns to her hometown to look after her father and siblings. Joe is in four episodes in the first season (4-8) but the link is to the series playlist.

Profiler (2000) - Dr. Sam Waters is a detective with the Violent Crimes Task Force, a federal agency which often works with the FBI, ATF, and other crime-solving agencies. The series starred Ally Walker and Robert (KOLYA!) Davi. Joe is in four episodes in the fourth season (12-15) but the link is to the series playlist.

Sherman's March (2000) - Pete Sherman (JF) is a city man who gets relocated to the small North Carolina city Durham to help build up a new firm. On the way he struggles to adjust to the new location but hope hits when he meets Becca. Gaffsie has uploaded this in 7 parts - part one, part two, part three, part four, part five, part six, part seven.

First Monday (2002) - Each Supreme Court term begins on the first Monday in October. Currently, the Court's evenly divided between conservatives and liberals. Moderate Justice Joseph Novelli has just joined them. The show follows their cases and lives. Joe was a series regular; the link is to a playlist for all 13 episodes of the show.

Judging Amy - S4 E7 Damage Control (2002) - Amy hears the case of a young boy charged with obstruction of justice for not revealing the name of the man who took pornographic pictures of him.

Tru Calling - S1 E3 Brother's Keeper (2002) - Harrison is accused of killing Andrew (JF), the husband of his new girlfriend, Sarah. Andrew asks Tru for help when he's in the morgue, and the day starts once again. Tru has to prevent Andrew from being killed while she asks herself if her brother was capable of shooting him.

Thoughtcrimes (2003) - Freya McAllister (Navi Rawat), an ordinary teenage girl finds her life is never the same after her prom night when she starts to hear voices. After eight years in soiltary at Brookridge Mental Hospital, diagnosed as a schizophrenic, a Dr Michael Welles (Peter Horton) arrives and explains that she isn't crazy. The voices are not her imagination, she is telepathic. Dr Welles teaches her to control her ability and she is able to regain a somewhat normal life. However Dr Welles works for the National Security Agency and they want Freya to help them in the fight against the danger's to the country's security. Teaming up with agent Brendan Dean (Joe Flanigan) they attempt to foil an assassination plot, however she's been ordered not to reveal her powers to her new partner.

111 Gramercy Park (2003) - Unsold series pilot about wealthy New Yorkers who live in an upscale apartment building, and the various maids, nannies and maintenance people who work for them. Gaffsie has uploaded this in four parts - part one, part two, part three, part four.

Women's Murder Club (2007-2008) - Longtime friends gather off-the-clock to solve cases, despite personal issues. DA Jill has troubled past, ME Claire is dealing with a husband newly in a wheelchair, and tough Detective Lindsay finds herself working under her ex-husband. Joe appears in two episodes - To Drag & To Hold and FBI Guy.

Change of Plans (2011) - Sally and Jason (JF) Danville's life are turned upside down when a tragic accident suddenly names them the caretakers of four young children.

6 Bullets (2012) - An ex-mercenary (Jean-Claude Van Damme) known for finding missing children is hired by a mixed martial arts fighter (JF) whose daughter has been kidnapped.

Metal Hurlant Chronicles - S1 E6 Master of Destiny (2012) - A hero (JF) travels to the end of the galaxy in search of a secret race.

The Bandit Hound (2016) - A lovable dog named Bandit starts stealing cash to help his adopted family, he unwittingly sets them on a collision course with his dangerous ex-partner.

Let Us In (2021) - Emily and her best friend Christopher start investigating the sudden disappearances of several missing teens in their small town. Realizing there might be something deeper happening, the duo come up against forces they can't even imagine.

Tubi:

Tell Me No Secrets (1997)

The Bandit Hound (2016)

Plex:

Sisters (1995-1996) - Follows the lives and loves of four close, but very different, sisters of the Reed family living in Winnetka, Illinois. Joe's in 15 episodes of the last season of the show.

PlutoTV:

CSI Miami S2 E14 Slow Burn (2004) - A slow burn in the Everglades that turns on itself yields a body different than the one Eric and Alex were brought out for, and endangers their lives; Horatio thinks he's found a sexual predator, but now he must prove it.

Stargate Atlantis (2004-2009) - An international team of scientists and military personnel discover a Stargate network in the Pegasus Galaxy and come face-to-face with a new, powerful enemy: The Wraith.

The Roku Channel:

Profiler (2000)

[raatart]

a complete boycott list in alphabetical order

a complete list of companies / brands / franchises to boycott in support of palestine that i have been working on putting together for a while now.

remember to support your local businesses

stand with palestine against genocide

(Food & Beverages)

A

Activia

Acqua Panna

Akmina

Absolute Vodka

Algida

A&W

Aquafina

Alpro

Actimel

B

Burger King

Baskin Robbins

Ben & Jerry's

Bugles

Betty Crocker

Badoit

Becel

C

Coca Cola

Costa Coffee

Cadbury

Cheerios

Cheetos

Campbells

Calve

Cappy

Chiquita

D

Dominos

Dasani

Dunkin' Donuts

Doritos

Dr Pepper

Danone

Dolcela

Damla

Dogadan

E

Evian

Eden

F

Fanta

Frito-lay

Fruit by the Foot Roll Ups

Falim

Fresca

G

Gatorade

Greggs

H

Hardees

Haagen Dazs

Heinz Ketchup

Hershey's

Hard Rock Cafe

Heinz

I

Innocent

Israeli Fruits & Vegetables

J

Jacob's

Jaffa

K

KitKat

KFC

Kbueno

Kraft Mac & Cheese

Kellogg's

Kraft

L

Lipton

Lays

M

McDonald's

Mars

Marks & Spencers

Maggi

Marila

Monster

Mountain Dew

Mehadrin

Minute Maid

Milk Bar

M&M's

Magnum Ice Cream

Milka Chocolates

N

Nestle

Nestle Cereals

Nescafe

Nesquik

Nespresso

Nido

Nutella

Nature Valley

Nestle Milo

Nestle Carnation

Nestle Coffee Mate

Nestle Nestum

Nimbooz

Nestea

O

Orea

Original Shredded Wheat

P

Papa John's

Pepsi

Pringles

Pizza Hut

Perrier

Pillsbury

Popeyes

Pretty a Manager

Pure Life

Powerade

Popup Bagels

Q

Quality Street

Quaker

R

Redbull

Ruffles

S

Starbucks

Subway

Smartwater

Sweetgreen

Snickers

Sprite

Sabra

Sunkist

Strauss

Smarties

S.pellegrino

Schweppes

Sana

Sirma

Sara Lee

T

Toblerone

Tang

Twix

Tesco

Tropicana

U

V

Vittle

Volvic

W

Wall's

Walmart

Walkers

Wrigley's

X

Y

Z

7Up

(Clothing)

A

America Eagle

Adidas

Alo

Adina Eden Jewelry

B

C

Converse

Calvin Klein

Cat

Castro

D

Drew

Diesel

E

F

G

Good American

GAP

H

H&M

I

J

K

Kamili

L

Levi's

Lumberjack

M

Mango

N

Nike

O

Oasis

P

Puma

Q

R

River Island

S

Skims

Skinny Dip

St. Mark

Style Nadia

T

Timberland

U

V

Victoria's Secret

Vakko

W

We Wore That

Wyeth

X

Y

Z

Zara

(Beauty)

A

Aveda

Amika

Avon

Aussie

Aveeno

Always

Aesop

Ahava

B

Bobbi Brown

Blistex

Bath & Body Works

Britney Spears Fragrance

Becca

Biotherm

Beauty Blender

C

Clinique

Covergirl

Colgate

Calgon

Camay

CeraVe

Christina Aguilera Perfumes

Clean & Clear

Crest

CND

Cacharel

D

Dr. Jart+

Dove

Dettol

Darphin Paris

Dark & Lovely

E

Essie

Elidor

F

Fenty Beauty

Fair & Lovely

G

Garnier

Gillette

Glam Glow

H

Honest Beauty

Haci Sakir

Herbal Essences

Head & Shoulders

Hugo Boss

I

J

Jo Malone

Johnson & Johnsom

K

Kerastase

Kiehl's

Kylie Cosmetics

Kylie Skin

Kotex

L

L'Oreal

Lacome

La Roche-Posey

Lifebuoy

Lux

Lubiderm

M

Maybelline

MAC

Moroccan Oil

Maui

Matrix

Max Factor

N

Nyx

Neutrogena

Nivea

Nature's Beauty

Niely

O

Olay

Origins

Orkid

Oral-B

Oax

P

Pepsodent

Pantene

Q

R

Revlon

Rimmel

Rexona

Rhode

S

Summer Fridays

Schick

Smashbox

Sephora

Sensodyne

Skinceuticals

Skin Better Science

T

The Body Shop

Too Faced Cosmetics

The Ordinary

Tom Ford Beauty

Tampax

Takami

U

Urban Decay

Ulta Beauty

V

Vichy

Vaseline

Veet

W

X

Y

Yes to

Yuesai

Z

(Luxury)

A

B

C

Chanel

D

E

Estee Lauder

F

G

Georgio Armani

H

I

J

K

L

LVMH

Louis Vuitton

La Mer

Lavs

Le Labo

M

Mugler

Maison Margiela

N

O

P

Prada

Q

R

Raplh Lauren

S

T

Tiffany & Co.

Tom Ford

Tommy Hilfiger

U

V

Valentino

W

X

Y

Yves Saint Laurent

Z

(Tech & Entertainment)

A

Aol

Amazon

AirBnB

Apple

B

BBC

Buxton

Barbie

Booking.com

C

CNN

D

Disney+

Dell

E

Energizer

F

Ford

Fiverr

G

Galaxy

H

HP

Hyundai

Hulu

I

IBM

Intel

J

K

L

Lego

M

Motorola

Movenpick

Mattel

Microsoft

N

National Geographic

Nokia

Netflix

O

Oracle

Oxi

P

Philips

Q

R

Rolls Royce

S

Siemens

Sodastream

T

Toys R Us

U

V

Volvo

Valvoline

W

Wix

X

Y

Z

(Other)

A

Axa

Ariel

Aero

Ambi Pur

Airwick

Aroma

AVC

Amway

Ace Hardware

Andrex

American Express

B

Bounty

Black & Decker

Bonux

Bref

Braun

Benadryl

Band-aid

Barclays

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Better Help

C

Caltex

Chevron

Culligan

Citi Bank

Chicco

Cravola

Clearblue

Capital One

D

Dash

Drynites

Dosmestos

Doona

E

Expedia

F

Finish

Febreeze

Fixodent

Fairy

G

Goop

Gerber

Gys

H

HSBC

Huggies

Hayat

I

Imodium

J

JCB

K

Kimberly-Clark

Kleenex

L

Lion

Little Swimmers

Lenor

M

Mr Muscle

Minidou

Monsanto

N

Nicorette

O

Omo

P

Pampers

Purina Felix

Payoneer

Palmolive

Protex

Pull-ups

P&G

Prima

Pril

Paramount Pictures

Q

R

Rejoice

Rinso

Rogaine

S

Signal

Sensus

Sudafed

T

Tide

U

Unilever

Us Cellular

V

Vim

Vanish

Vicks

W

X

Y

Yumus

Z

(Places)

A

B

C

D

Disney

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

(People)

A

Ashley Tisdale

Amy Schumer

Andy Beshear

B

Bono

Ben Savage

Bella Thorne

Beyonce

C

Chris Evans

Claire Holt

Ciara

Chris Rock

Chris Pine

D

Demi Lovato

Dwayne Johnson

DJ Khaled

E

Eva Longoria

F

G

Gal Gadot

H

I

Ian Somerhalder

J

Jamie Lee Curtis

James Maslow

Justin Bieber

Jennifer Aniston

Jaclyn Hill

Jack Harlow

Jordan Peele

Joseph Quinn

Jack Black

K

Kylie Jenner

Kim Kardashian

Kris Jenner

Kerry Washington

Katie Perry

Karlie Kloss

Khloe Kardashian

Kat Graham

Kendall Jenner

Kourtney Kardashian

L

Lebron James

Lana Condor

Lana Del Rey

M

Millie Bobby Brown

Malala

Mindy Kaling

Mark Hamill

Madonna

N

NFL

Nina Dobrev

Natalie Portman

Nabela

Nicole Richie

Noah Schnapp

O

Octovia Spencer

P

Perez Hilton

Paul Wesley

Phoebe Tonkin

Pia Mia

P!nk

Q

R

Ronaldinho

Rihanna

S

Sofia Richie

Shaquir O'neal

Selena Gomez

T

Tara Strong

Taika Waititi

Taylor Swift

Tyler Perry

U

Usher

U2

V

Vanessa Hudgens

Viola Davis

W

X

Y

Z

[dreamwritesimagines]

Friends with benefits, enemies with benefits, whatever. Give me those two in the most infamous on and off situationship (purely at her behest, everyone knows Bucky would rather make this permanent)

like there's a shooting and Bucky protects her faster than her own bodyguards.

Becca and her end up in Bucky's apartment and Charm already has a drawer of clothes and cosmetics there.

Someone almost kills her father in a public setting and Bucky is seen kissing her forehead and putting his jacket over her, ordering her men around to keep her safe like he's her husband.

One of Sam's men flirts with her and Sam, the mob boss, shakes his head at him like he's the one that's already dead.

Alternatively, a girl makes a comment about how hot Bucky is to Becca and Charm and all Becca can do is mutter "Jesus Christ," into her drink while Charm tells the girl to go for it and basically sends her to flirt with her not-boyfriend with the fakest smile you've ever seen. Bucky rejects her and tells her he's taken.

GALAXY BRAINNNNNN, OH MY GOD THIS IS GENIUS MY LOVE! 😍❤️

Them being in an on and off situationship while being in love and in denial at the same time? Yes, please yes! ❤️ Thank you so so much for this! 😍

like there's a shooting and Bucky protects her faster than her own bodyguards. Oooh protective Bucky would be so romantic! 😍 And deadly 😈

Charm's stuff being in Bucky's apartment omg this is such an amazing idea! 😍 Like, even Becca would be shocked while Bucky is like "Oh it's just that she stays over a lot and she has a key and also the top drawer is for her knives and guns-"😁

Bucky is seen kissing her forehead and putting his jacket over her, ordering her men around to keep her safe like he's her husband. This would be such a sweet sceneeee😍 Like, he would stay behind with her father and stuff, and then go straight to her 🥰 And the gossip that would createeee😈

Lolll oh Sam would give that guy a loooong speech 😂 Meanwhile Steve would be trying to make Bucky see sense 😁

Charm sending the girl to Bucky and Bucky telling her he's taken, I NEED THIS SCENEEEE! 😍❤️

Their whole dynamic would basically be "in a relationship while vehemently denying it" 😂 Like, she would literally turn to Bucky and go like,

"Why did you send her away?"

"Who?"

"The hot chick."

"Why are you sending girls my way?"

"She said you were hot. You always complain about me being mean, see, I'm being nice and thoughtful!"

"You're being ridiculous, that's what you're being."

"Bucky, are you alright? Do you have fever?"

"No."

"Let me feel your forehead."

"The only way I'm letting that happen is if you're in a sexy nurse costume."

"I already have one of those."

"...Come again?"

"As far as tonight goes, I haven't got the chance to do that even once so you know, let's keep our expectations reasonable here."

"Funny. Finish your drink."

"Why?"

"Because I'll raise your expectations in the car."

[omegaremix]

Omega Radio on July 4, 2022; #314.

Widowspeak: “Wicked Game”

Linda Tullgren: “Bad At Parties”

Reptailiens: “Echo Park”

Heavenly Beat: “Faithless”

EZTV: “Daytime”

Beach Fossils: “Shallow”

Minks: “Araby”

Becca Mancari: “Tear Us Apart”

Craft Spells: “After The Moment” + “You Should Close The Door”

Medicine: “It’s All About You”

Mouth Congress: “Tactile”

Juan Wauters feat. Mac DeMarco: “Real”

Mac Demarco: “Me & Mine”

Look Blue Go Purple: “Circumspect Penelope” + “Safety In Crosswords”

Cleaners From Venus: “The Jangling Man”

Martin Newell: “Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others”

Dinner: “Girl”

Anders Rhedin feat. Charlie Hilton: “Like You Said”

Charlie Hilton: “Something For Us All”

Locate S,1: “Even The Good Boys Are Bad”

Molly Burch feat. Wild Nothing: “Emotion”

Wild Nothing: “Foyer” + “Dizziness”

Dum Dum Girls: “Yours Alone” + “Hey Sis”

Axxa/Abraxas: “All That’s Passed”

Blank Dogs: “Slow Room”

Holograms: “Hidden Structures”

B Boys: “Can’t Stand It” + “I Want”

Joanna Gruesome: “Psykick Espionage”

Chastity: “Innocence”

Naomi Punk: “Carniceria”

DIIV: “The Spark” + “Sometime”

Mourn: “Gather, Really” + “This Feeling Is Disgusting”

Thee Oh Sees: “Voice In The Mirror”

Wax Chattels: “In My Mouth”

Perfect Pussy: “A Leash Called Love”

Girls At Dawn: “It’s Never Enough”

Shiny Two Shiny: “Boy From Ipanema”

Saada Bonaire: “Woman”

Soft Metals: “Psychic Driving”

Cosmetics: “Sleepwalking”

Soft Moon: “Deeper”

Led Er Est: “Plants”

Bonus Omega; label tribute. First of two broadcasts on the same day.

[alexandrarosess122]

Loreal, NYX, Maybelline, MAC, The Body Shop, Lancome, 1 Garnier, Urban Decay, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Neutrogena, Becca Cosmetics, Victoria's Secret, Aveda, Covergirl, Olay, Clinique, Estée Lauder, Too Faced Cosmetics, Revlon, NARS, Dove

ALL SUPPORT ISRAEL

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Glowing Skin & Makeup: The Best Highlighter Shades for Your Undertone

A highlighter is the secret weapon to achieving a radiant, youthful glow. But with so many shades available, choosing the right one for your skin tone and undertone is essential to enhance your features naturally.

In this guide, we’ll help you discover the best highlighter shades based on your undertone, ensuring your glow looks seamless and flattering. Plus, check out Nav Emporium for top-quality makeup products to keep your skin glowing!

Understanding Your Undertone

Before picking the perfect highlighter shade, you need to identify your undertone. Your undertone is the subtle hue beneath your skin’s surface and falls into three main categories:

✔ Warm Undertones – Skin has golden, yellow, or peachy hues. Veins appear greenish. Gold jewelry flatters your skin best. ✔ Cool Undertones – Skin has pink, red, or blue hues. Veins appear bluish or purple. Silver jewelry looks better on you. ✔ Neutral Undertones – A mix of warm and cool tones. Both gold and silver jewelry look good on your skin.

💡 Quick Test: Look at the veins on your wrist in natural light to determine your undertone.

Best Highlighter Shades for Warm Undertones

If you have warm undertones, opt for golden, peach, and champagne shades to complement your skin’s natural warmth. These shades create a sun-kissed, radiant look without appearing ashy or too stark.

1. Champagne Gold: Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Trophy Wife

✔ Perfect for medium to deep warm skin tones ✔ Intense golden shimmer for a bold glow ✔ Ideal for both daytime and evening looks

2. Peach Glow: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop

✔ Universal shade, but especially flattering on warm undertones ✔ Peachy-gold tones enhance a natural glow ✔ Ultra-fine pearls for a soft, smooth highlight

3. Golden Bronze: Maybelline Master Chrome Highlighter in Molten Gold

✔ Affordable yet high-impact glow ✔ Warm golden-bronze finish ✔ Suits medium to deep skin tones

💡 Application Tip: Apply highlighter to the high points of your face—cheekbones, nose bridge, brow bone, and cupid’s bow—to enhance your features.

Best Highlighter Shades for Cool Undertones

Cool undertones pair well with silvery, pearly, and pink-based highlighters. These shades enhance your skin’s natural coolness without looking too warm or orange.

1. Icy Silver: Anastasia Beverly Hills Iced Out Highlighter

✔ Perfect for fair to light skin tones ✔ Cool silvery-white sheen ✔ Lightweight and buildable formula

2. Soft Pink: MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Soft Frost

✔ Gorgeous pink-lavender glow ✔ Best for fair to medium skin tones ✔ Creates a holographic effect

3. Pearl Glow: Benefit Cosmetics Cookie Highlighter

✔ Champagne-pearl shimmer for a cool-toned glow ✔ Works on light to medium skin tones ✔ Smooth, buttery texture for seamless blending

💡 Pro Tip: If you have very fair skin, avoid golden highlighters, as they can appear unnatural on your complexion.

Best Highlighter Shades for Neutral Undertones

If you have a neutral undertone, you’re lucky! You can wear both cool and warm-toned highlighters. Champagne, soft gold, and peachy hues work best to enhance your natural glow.

1. Champagne Glow: Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette

✔ Includes champagne, gold, bronze, and pink hues ✔ Buildable formula for subtle to intense glow ✔ Works on all skin tones

2. Rose Gold: Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand in Pillow Talk

✔ Creamy rose-gold shimmer ✔ Easy to blend for a natural glow ✔ Ideal for light to medium skin tones

3. Soft Gold: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Luminous Light

✔ Subtle golden-champagne glow ✔ Finely milled for a soft-focus effect ✔ Works beautifully on fair to deep skin tones

💡 Makeup Hack: Use cream highlighters for a more natural, dewy finish and powder highlighters for a bold, intense glow.

Best Highlighters for Deep Skin Tones

Deep skin tones look stunning with warm golds, rich bronzes, and deep copper tones. Avoid icy or too-white highlighters, as they may look ashy.

1. Golden Bronze: Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Mo’ Hunny

✔ Rich golden-bronze glow ✔ Designed for deep skin tones ✔ Perfect for cheeks, eyes, and body glow

2. Copper Glow: Danessa Myricks Enlight Illuminator in Gocha Glow

✔ Deep copper shimmer for a radiant finish ✔ Creamy and easy to blend ✔ Works well on all deep undertones

3. Warm Rose Gold: Artist Couture Diamond Glow Powder in La Bronze

✔ Loose highlighter for a high-impact glow ✔ Warm rose-gold shimmer ✔ Long-lasting, blinding finish

💡 Pro Tip: For a lit-from-within glow, mix your highlighter with a liquid foundation or moisturizer.

How to Apply Highlighter for a Natural Glow

No matter your undertone, proper application technique makes a huge difference. Follow these steps for a flawless, glowing finish:

✔ Apply highlighter after foundation & blush for a seamless blend. ✔ Use a fan brush or damp sponge to lightly sweep the highlighter on your cheekbones, brow bone, and nose bridge. ✔ For a dewy look, mix liquid highlighter with your moisturizer or foundation. ✔ Use a setting spray to lock in the glow and avoid a powdery finish. ✔ Avoid over-application—a little goes a long way!

💡 Bonus Tip: Highlight your collarbones and shoulders for an extra radiant glow at special events.

Final Thoughts

The right highlighter shade can take your makeup from dull to glowing effortlessly. Whether you have warm, cool, or neutral undertones, choosing the best highlighter for your skin will enhance your natural beauty without looking too stark or unnatural.

For a curated selection of the best highlighters and makeup products, visit Nav Emporium today!

What’s your favorite highlighter shade? Share your thoughts in the comments!

[neithriddle]

Mason groans. “You’re going to hook up with that new agent guy, aren’t you?”

“What? No! No way, he has a fiancée.”

Famous Last Words🫣🫣🫣 Another brilliant chapter from you!!!! I feel very very much in agreement with Aegon about the cosmetic surgery that Sunshine wants to do, and let's wink at the fact that he paid in cash and not with cards (is this a red flag signal of Becca????) and how sweet he is by taking her home after her shift 🥹🥹🥹 and how those sunglasses remind her of the words we read in the first chapter, I want the third one right away!!!! (and above all that, you get better soon 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻)

A Curse [Chapter 2: Harbor Gateway]

A/N: Thank you for the warm welcome you have given this series!!! I am sick with bronchitis currently so this has been a big bright spot in an otherwise miserable week 😅 I can't wait to show you where this story is going, I hope you're ready for it 🥰💜

Series summary: You are an aspiring actress. Aegon is a washed-up and disenchanted agent...at least until he sees something special in you. But within paradisical seaside Los Angeles you find terrible dangers and temptations, secrets and lies. Maybe Aegon's right; maybe the City of Angels really is a curse.

Chapter warnings: Language, a tiny bit of sexual content (18+ readers only), age-gap relationship, entertainment industry misogyny, some body dissatisfaction/dysmorphia, ice cream, judgmental parents, aggressive Akitas, we're literally in Minnesota!!!

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Afterwards, Mason pulls his clothes back on as you are absentmindedly drawing stars in the steam on the windows of his Chevy Silverado. On the other side of the glass is inky Minnesota night, a full moon dissolving away, glowing freckles of constellations. You’re staying with your parents and Mason has roommates, so the truck was the expedient choice. It was good, not that you finished; you didn’t say anything, he didn’t ask, but even if he had you would have told him not to worry about it. It can take forever, especially with an audience. You’d rather wait until you’re alone.

Mason glances down at the used condom on the floor of his Silverado, hastily discarded, viscerally slick in a way that becomes sickening in the letdown, as the endorphins and the adrenaline slip away and the blood pumps slow and unclouded. He smirks as he asks: “You sure you don’t want to get back on the pill?”

You sigh, drawing another star. You are still naked and sprawled across the back seat, glistening with sweat in the moonlight. “Well I tried three different prescriptions and had three miserable experiences, and I’m really not interested in playing side effect roulette again. And I can’t risk my skin going insane and random bleeding when I’m running around all over L.A. trying to get parts.”

“What about that little sperm assassin T-shaped thing?”

You look at him. “An IUD?”

“Yeah.”

You wince, engraving another star into the steam on the window. “I don’t think I like the idea of having a piece of metal shoved up inside me.”

He laughs. “But you’ll get silicone implants?”

You shrug; you can’t deny the irony. “I don’t need an IUD to be an actress.”

“Look, I’m not complaining about the tits thing,” Mason says, holding up his hands. “Obviously I’d enjoy them too. And you’d still have them when you move home, so it’s not a waste even if the acting thing doesn’t work out.”

You already know he feels this way, and yet still, it hurts. “When I move home?”

He smiles and crawls back on top of you, his Carleton College hoodie whispering against your belly and chest, soft royal blue cotton on damp skin. He had been a Political Science and International Relations major who took Theater Arts 195: Acting Shakespeare for an arts credit. He was beyond terrible and had no appreciation for the field whatsoever, but he was tall and strong and jolly, an earnest corn-fed Midwestern boy, and when one day after class he’d asked if he could take you to Culver’s for a burger and frozen custard, you’d said yes.

Here and now, in the back seat of his Chevy Silverado, Mason kisses your forehead. Then he ghosts his thumb over the ridge of your orbital socket and cheekbone, where your dark glittery eyeshadow has smudged like a spreading bruise: Galaxy by Anastasia Beverly Hills, Elysian by Natasha Denona. “I’m not saying you aren’t good. But how many people on this planet get to be movie stars? It’s just not realistic. And it’s about so much more than talent. It’s about who you know, and luck, and chemistry, and looks, and a bunch of other things that are mostly out of your control. You’re never going to be the type of girl who’s an influencer or winning Miss America, you’re just not. But that doesn’t mean you aren’t very, very pretty. And I loved you anyway.”

Loved, past tense. You and Mason stopped using that word a year ago; now the nostalgia is painting memories like the walls of an old house. His memories, anyway. You sit up and start yanking on your clothes: oversized yellow Santa Monica crewneck, black sweatpants with elastic cuffs at the ankles. “I think I’m going to get the gummy bear implants.”

Mason licks his lips. “Yum.”

“They’re a type of silicone, but they’re supposed to feel more natural and be less dangerous if they rupture.”

“Will you have scars?” he says as if the notion has just occurred to him, troubled, perhaps a little revolted.

“Well yeah, they have to end up under my skin somehow.”

Mason shudders, then he has another thought. “Who’s going to take care of you after surgery when you’re all sore and zonked out on opioids?”

“My roommate Baela said she would. She’s had friends who have gone through it already.”

“Okay, good. I wouldn’t want you to be alone out there.” Mason touches the back of your head, a quick fond gesture. He’s the only man you’ve ever been with, and even that took a while, months of trying to envision him undressing you before you were sure you could do it without flinching, without being afraid or shy or bewildered. But in the end it had been easy, always easy, which is why you keep coming back to him like a comet. Your elliptical orbit takes you far away and then close again, and such natural patterns are effortless to keep.

You say, the edges of your lips curling into a furtive smile: “I’m definitely not alone.”

Mason groans. “You’re going to hook up with that new agent guy, aren’t you?”

“What? No! No way, he has a fiancée.”

He rolls his eyes, but he’s more amused than annoyed. “Okay, whatever.”

“You know I don’t date anyone.” Which is why each time you’re home visiting, Mason gets a text: Want to get lunch at Culver’s? or Can you drive me to Target? or Pick me up around 9 p.m.?

Mason smirks and taunts: “I don’t know, with the way you talk about him you sound kind of obsessed.”

“I’m just grateful. Someone finally gave me a chance.” You look to the window; the steam and your hand-drawn stars have evaporated away. “And yeah, he’s interesting and he’s cute, and he’s kind of mean but then unexpectedly caring sometimes, and I think he’s one of those people who are really good at what they do but only when they’re inspired…but that doesn’t mean I’m into him romantically.” A pause. “And even if I was, there’s no harm in a super-secret, one-sided crush.”

“Okay. Have fun with all the adulterous sex.”

You chuckle. “Thanks, but that is not the plan.” You slip on your flip-flops, shimmy out of the back seat, and trot around the Silverado to the passenger’s door. Mason climbs into the driver’s seat and turns his key in the ignition. You ask: “What happened to that ballerina girl who was in your Instagram stories for a while?”

“Had to ghost her, she got super clingy and controlling. She was texting me at work all the time and got pissed off when I was putting a ton of hours into that election thing for CNN.” Mason is a political analyst. He turns to you. “You ever feel like people are the best versions of themselves before you really know them? Then you get too close and all the cracks start showing.”

“I think people are wonderful. You just have to find the ones you click with.”

“I should have figured you’d say something like that.” He steers his truck out of the otherwise empty parking lot in Lac Lavon Park. “I’m looking forward to you being home again.”

“I’m not.”

You both laugh, and then Mason drives you to your parents’ house.

At the dining room table, Mom and Clara are researching wedding venues, vast countryside estates and metropolitan historic hotels. Clara got engaged two weeks ago during a vacation to Turks and Caicos. In the living room, Dad and Tripp are watching commentary on the NBA Finals. Tripp’s name isn’t really Tripp; he is the third James in a row, named after your father and grandfather, and Tripp is short for triple. All over the house, there are Akitas lolling in plush dog beds and clicking around on Brazilian Cherry hardwood floors. They have faces like teddy bears, but their dark eyes track you mistrustfully, as if you are an intruder.

No one asks where you have been. They barely acknowledge that you are back. “Hello, dear,” your mother calls distractedly from the dining room, and that’s all. You jog upstairs to the bathroom you share with Clara before anyone can notice your smeared makeup and the unsavory post-car-sex sweat gleaming on your skin. You get into the shower, turn on water so hot it is nearly scalding, and close your eyes. With your back pressed to the jade green tiles, your hand wanders down over your belly and stops between your legs. Your mind cycles through fantasies, but nothing seems to be working.

It’s not real. It can’t hurt anybody.

You imagine that Aegon is the one touching you, and in under a minute it’s over.

~~~~~~~~~~

“I want there to be horses,” Clara says, scrolling through her phone and ignoring the food on her plate: roast chicken, homemade mashed potatoes, green beans sauteed in garlic and olive oil, panzanella salad. Mom prepared it all herself, not because there was no help available—your parents have a housekeeper named Angela who comes by several days per week—but to prove she could. In the living room are shelves heavy with books by Martha Stewart, Ina Garten, Cat Cora, Julia Child, Nigella Lawson. You hear echoes of ambient clicking, Akitas meandering down hallways and staircases.

“Horses?!” Tripp replies with a mouthful of mashed potatoes, gesturing to the sliding glass door. “Don’t you get enough horses in your everyday life? Don’t you have like five right out there?” Your parents’ house sits on ten acres of land, including a barn and several paddocks for Clara’s rescued Thoroughbreds.

“I want beautiful horses,” Clara insists. “Unusual, photogenic, so they can be in the background of all the photos. Maybe Friesians or Haflingers?”

“I’m not sure we can sort the venues by types of horses available, dear,” Mom says. All that’s on her own plate is a heap of green beans and a few pieces of skinless white meat chicken.

Clara moans and drops her face into her hands. “It’s so overwhelming!”

“You’ll find a place you like, Clara Bear,” Dad says mildly, painstakingly slicing meat off a drumstick with his fork and knife.

“And Owen is no help at all. Every time I ask for his opinion he just tells me to do whatever I think is best, but I don’t know what’s best, that’s why I’m asking him!”

Your mother pats Clara’s shoulder reassuringly. “Guys don’t care about weddings,” Tripp says, twisting around in his chair to see the television in the living room. On a rerun of E! News, the hosts are discussing Chris Hemsworth’s rigorous fitness regime and Meghan Trainor’s “mommy makeover.” You peek under the tablecloth. One of the Akitas, Yuki, is glaring as she waits for you to drop something for her to eat.

“You could do something like that,” Mom says to you, and you realize you haven’t been listening to the conversation.

“Sorry, do what?”

“You could be a wedding planner or a real estate agent. Those are actual careers, but there’s more creativity involved, isn’t there? And didn’t you take a design class in college? That would certainly come in handy.”

“Hm,” your father says with a frown, still dissecting his chicken. He would rather you go to law school like Tripp. You would rather lie down in traffic.

“I took a set design class, Mom. Because I was studying how to be an actress. And that’s what I’m doing right now in Los Angeles, trying to be an actress.”

“You could become an architect!” Mom bursts out with sudden enthusiasm. “Wouldn’t that be fun?”

You titter evasively. “I can’t draw, Mom. Or use the modeling software, or do math.”

“You know, you don’t need any specific degree to get into law school,” Tripp says, and your father gives him a nod of approval. “You could have majored in dance or bagpiping or Egyptology, it doesn’t matter. All they want is a high undergrad GPA and a 168+ LSAT score, and I bet you could get that if you studied. You can even retake the test a few times if you need to.”

“Why do you do that?” Clara snaps at him. You eat your panzanella salad and pretend not to be listening. Beneath the tablecloth, Yuki growls. You toss her a few cubes of Italian bread so she won’t bite you.

Tripp shovels mashed potatoes into his mouth. “Do what?”

“Why are you always wasting your time trying to convince her to grow up and get a real job? If she wants to embarrass herself, let her. I have problems that I’m trying to solve, so how about applying yourself to those instead?”

“Are you serious? You think I should be calling around to wedding venues asking about their selection of exotic draft horses?”

Clara aggressively stabs at her green beans with her fork. “Fuck off, Tripp.”

“Hey, hey, kids, no swearing,” your mother says. “It’s Father’s Day. Be respectful.”

Dad turns to you. “You could be an entertainment lawyer, how about that? You could work in intellectual property or negotiating contracts.”

You smile warily. “I’ll think about it, Dad.”

Clara says to your parents: “Well I hope all the money you’re throwing out the window to support her in California isn’t coming out of my wedding fund.”

You close your eyes and think: I can’t spend my life in a cubical. I can’t spend every minute of every day trying to forget who I am.

“Shh, shh,” your mother pleads, rubbing the back of Clara’s clenched hand. “You will get exactly what we promised you, that amount is still set aside for your wedding. Nothing she does affects you.”

“And it’s only until the end of the year,” your father adds. “Then the vacation is over.” Then the meager allowance they are funneling to you will stop and you will be ordered to return home to pursue an honorable course of existence. You have six months to succeed in Hollywood, or the dream dies.

Your father is now asking Tripp about his summer associate position at Latham & Watkins in Chicago. Your mother is advising Clara to get a wedding dress with a corset back so it can be adjusted in the event she gains or loses weight at the last minute. Underneath the table, Yuki is growling again; she noses your knees threateningly.

“I got an agent,” you say, and everyone looks at you.

“Really?” Mom asks, sounding a little perplexed.

“Who is it?” Dad says.

“Aegon Targaryen. He has a small office in Elysian Park.”

“Oh, I think I recognize the last name.”

“His family is in the industry.” You are beaming; you can feel the heat rising in your face. “But Aegon kind of does his own thing and tries to stay out of the limelight. He was an actor when he was my age. And I guess he thinks I can get roles, so that’s really exciting.”

Your mother seems concerned as she nibbles at a shred of white meat. “Is he an older man?”

“Not that much older. He’s thirty-five.”

“Well, be careful, darling,” your father says gravely. “Who knows what his intentions are.”

Clara evidently agrees. “Men can be so creepy. I had this one professor in pharmacy school who cheated on his wife with one student, then cheated on her six months later with a different student. And then he retired to Boca Raton and was never heard from again.”

“Oh, that reminds me!” Tripp says to your father. “We read about Clinton v. Jones in torts class, it was wild, I didn’t know he was such a freak even before the Monica Lewinsky thing…”

After dinner, while your father and Tripp are flipping through television channels in the living room and Clara is upstairs on the phone with Owen, you go to the kitchen where your mother is washing dishes in a bubble-filled sink. Again, she doesn’t have to do this; Angela will be here to clean the house tomorrow. But it’s part of being a perfect homemaker, and if she’s not good at this then she’s not good at anything.

She glances over when she hears you come in. “Did you get an appointment with one of the doctors your father recommended?”

“I did, yeah. I have a consultation on Friday.” You lean against the marble countertop and cross your arms so you don’t fidget nervously. From a dog bed on the floor, Mochi glowers at you. “Do you think I should get the surgery?”

She shrugs; you’re not certain if she is more indecisive or apathetic. “Your cousin Madison had a nose job the summer before college. Your old classmate Emma got a blepharoplasty and then met her husband three months later. Practically all of my friends have had breast augmentations, and I’ve certainly never regretted mine. I think if you’re going to get anything fixed, it makes sense to pick that.”

You try again to elicit a strong opinion, whether an endorsement or objection. “I don’t think I’d want to do it if I didn’t feel like it was necessary to be an actress.”

“Well, regardless of whatever you have going on in California, you’ll either have to get them done now or after you have children,” Mom says. “I love you and Clara and Tripp, but you destroyed my body. At least doctors can repair breasts. My bladder is still useless.”

You stare at Mochi distractedly. The dog huffs, unwelcoming. “What was the recovery like?”

“Oh, hell,” your mother says. “But once you heal up it’s worth it. I can wear square necklines and strapless dresses again.”

“Technically, you could have worn whatever you wanted.”

She gives you an impatient look, a you’re too old for that sort of frustration. “No one wants to see some sad flabby woman.” She is including your father in this statement. You remember being home for Thanksgiving Break during your freshman year at Carleton and inadvertently stumbling upon emails from one of the hospital interns when you used his laptop to buy movie tickets: indecent inuendoes, flirtatious photos, no smoking gun but certainly more than was appropriate between colleagues. You had tried to tell your mother, and she had deflected over and over again until you realized that she didn’t want to know; it was easier to be carried by the currents of momentum than to rock the boat until it sank. “This agent of yours…is he celebrating Father’s Day with his family?”

“No, Aegon lost his dad when he was in college.”

“That must have been difficult,” she says vaguely as she scrubs a pot with a green Scotch-Brite dish wand. Your parents are now at the age when their friends have begun to succumb to strokes and heart disease and cancers, and the lurking specter of mortality both horrifies and fascinates them. “What did he die of?”

“I’m not sure.”

“Mom?!” Clara shouts from upstairs. “Osaka is puking in the hallway!”

Your mother sighs and dries her hands on a dish towel, then leaves you alone in the kitchen. You linger there for a while, listening to the faint drone of CNN from the living room television, then leave the house through the sliding glass door in the dining room. Outside the sun is setting, and you gaze westward as the aging daylight turns the tall green grass and silhouettes of horses to gold like the mines that first brought settlers to California. You slide your phone out of the pocket of your denim shorts and take a photo, then post it to your Instagram story with the caption Home and a smiley face emoji.

A minute later, you receive a DM. Aegon has typed: This explains the big horse girl energy

You laugh and respond: They belong to my sister, I am personally very anti-horse

You hope he’ll continue the conversation. You don’t have to wait long. How’s Minnesota? Aegon asks.

You stop and consider how to answer, then decide not to overshare. Devoid of palm trees…but good!

There is a pause—perhaps thirty seconds—and then Aegon types: How’s the ex-boyfriend?

Is he curious or jealous? You smile. Still not standing in the way of anything :)

Aegon reacts with a heart emoji, then immediately switches it to a thumbs-up. You cannot ignore the wave of warmth and fondness and exhilaration that overwhelms you. Logically, you know he’s engaged to another woman. Emotionally, it doesn’t seem relevant.

You think: It’s just a crush. It can’t hurt anybody.

Then you remember what your mother asked, and as you stand outside in the fading dusk light you Google Aegon’s father Viserys Targaryen. He has his own Wikipedia page. You scroll to the bottom, where it reads in nondescript black letters: On October 27, 2009, Targaryen passed away at his Malibu residence after a long illness.

~~~~~~~~~~

You have just finished ringing up a Like It-sized Apple Pie A La Cold Stone when Josh says: “Hey, there’s an old guy asking for you.”

“What?” You look towards the ice cream freezer and there he is, dark jeans, green Nike Killshots, a yellow Hawaiian shirt that’s too big for him. “It’s my agent!” you shout as you rush over to meet him, loud enough that everyone in the shop turns to stare.

“Shh,” Aegon says, but he’s laughing.

“What are you doing here?” you ask from behind the counter.

“I got some good news, and I wanted to tell you in person.”

“Cool! Should I make you ice cream first?”

“Um, sure.” Aegon surveys the menu of Signature Creations. He seems overwhelmed; he actually looks a little panicked.

“Are you usually a chocolate or vanilla person? Or peanut butter, or coffee? Or mint?”

“Strawberry,” Aegon says.

“Strawberry,” you echo, surprised. “Okay, I think you’ll like Our Strawberry Blonde.”

“Neat.”

“Because, you know, it has strawberries and you’re blonde.”

“Sounds literally perfect for me,” Aegon says, smiling.

“What size?”

“Uh…” He reads the labels on the cups in the display case. “The big one.”

“No, you have to say the real name.”

He chuckles. His cheeks are pink, his turbulent blue eyes sparkling. “I’m not saying that.”

“Then I’m not making you ice cream!”

He groans. “I want an Our Strawberry Blonde in the size Gotta Have It.”

“Cup, cone, or waffle cone bowl?”

“Stop asking me questions or you’re fired.”

“Waffle cone bowl,” you decide. Aegon studies you as you work, his head tilted thoughtfully to the side: scraping a mound of strawberry ice cream out of the freezer with your metal spatulas, taking it to the cold countertop, and smashing in graham cracker pie crust, caramel, fluffy whipped topping, and fresh strawberries. You use one of the spatulas to expertly scoop the mixture into a waffle cone bowl, not spilling a drop. Then you hand Aegon his ice cream and ring him up at the cash register. He pays in cash.

You ask Josh, the manager on duty, if you can take your fifteen-minute break now. He frowns. “I thought you were going to refill the yellow cake and Oreo cookie mix-ins first.”

“Hey,” Aegon says. He waves a ten-dollar bill in the air to show it to Josh and then dunks it in the tip jar. “Do it yourself.”

“Fine,” Josh mutters to you. “But you don’t get a second over fifteen minutes.”

There’s no time to waste. You hurry to a small table by the window. It’s 8:30 p.m., and outside the world is indigo-dark and threaded with inorganic sparks of headlights, streetlights, kaleidoscopic neon signs. Your eyeshadow is vibrant and pink, because no one cares about that when you work at an ice cream shop: Push by Natasha Denona, Coax by Urban Decay.

Aegon takes his first taste of his ice cream as he sits down in the chair across from you. “You were right, this is delicious. A bop, not a flop.” Then he notices the bruise on your right wrist. “What the hell happened to your hand?”

“Oh. One of the Akitas bit me. Don’t worry, I can cover it up with concealer.”

Aegon is irritated. “Why is your mother letting her Akitas bite you?”

“It was my fault. I forgot that Oni doesn’t like when people pet his feet.”

Aegon sighs, stirring his Our Strawberry Blonde. “You want some of this?”

“I can’t,” you say reluctantly.

He raises an eyebrow. “What do you mean you can’t?”

“I already had a little cup when I got here this afternoon so I have regrettably hit my ice cream quota for the day.” And then, when Aegon clearly does not approve: “I try not to restrict too much but obviously staying the same size takes effort. That’s not a disorder, it’s just reality.”

Aegon seems to debate arguing, then instead scoops up a heaping spoonful of ice cream and holds it out across the table. “Come on. It doesn’t count if it’s on my spoon.”

You smile sheepishly and open your mouth for him. Your lips close around the plastic spoon: coldness, sweetness, the grit of pulverized graham cracker pie crust, the infinitesimal black seeds of strawberries that catch between your teeth. When Aegon begins to pull it away, you grab his hand and don’t let go until you’ve licked the spoon clean. He laughs hysterically as he watches you. “I haven’t had strawberry ice cream in forever,” you say.

“Don’t tell me you’re a vanilla girl.”

“I am,” you confess. “I know the joke. But I really do always get the vanilla-adjacent flavors. Cookie dough, French vanilla, sweet cream, cheesecake…”

Aegon smirks playfully. “Pathetic.”

“So you’re an enlightened being because you eat strawberry ice cream.”

“Boring people like vanilla. Kids like chocolate. Interesting adults like strawberry.”

“Do you actually have good news for me or did you just come here to be a ghoul?”

“I got you a part.”

“What?!” you squeal, and people are gawking again. This time, Aegon doesn’t tell you to be quiet. “Seriously?”

“Seriously,” he replies, grinning like he can’t help it.

“A part in what?”

“It’s small,” Aegon warns. “It’s an episode of Grey’s Anatomy.”

You scream; Josh scowls at you from behind the counter. “Oh my God, no way, no way!”

“You’re going to be the wife of a guy the doctors kill with negligence. Three scenes, two are pretty short and unremarkable but then you get to yell at the surgeon in the last one. Gives you the opportunity to show some range and make an impression.”

You can’t believe this is happening. “They aren’t going to make me audition first?”

“Well…it’s very last-minute,” Aegon says. “The actress who was supposed to do it has a drug problem or something, I guess, so she ghosted and they were scrambling for a replacement. And I completely fabricated your credentials.”

“What? Really?”

“Yeah, I typed up a resume and sent it over and they loved it. So try not to talk about your actual experience because none of it will match.”

You shake your head, stunned, amazed. “What if they try to contact one of my alleged former employers?”

“Then they’ll be talking to Aemond, and he will lie and say you were an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Aemond Targaryen: Aegon’s younger brother, a screenwriter, a philanthropist, a well-respected entity in Hollywood, and you know this from the Googling that preceded your first meeting with Aegon last week. “And Aemond doesn’t mind helping you commit fraud?”

“It’s not a favor I call in very often.” Aegon finishes his ice cream, then begins breaking apart the waffle cone bowl and shoving shard-like pieces into his mouth.

“When’s the shoot?”

“Very very early on Thursday, that’s the bad news.” Thursday is two days from now. “So I’ll have to pick you up at your apartment at like 5 a.m.”

“That’s fine. I’ll be ready.”

He smiles, gnawing on a chunk of his waffle cone bowl. “I figured.”

“You’re going too?” The hope is unmistakable in your voice.

“Of course I’m going.”

“I didn’t think agents usually went to film shoots.”

“Well, fortunately for you, your agent is imminently fleeing Los Angeles and has already parted ways with most of his clients and really has nothing else going on besides hiding in his office and playing a Nintendo 64, so I figured I could make it. And also if I’m going to be enthusiastically recommending you to people, I should probably see you work at some point.”

You wiggle your eyebrows flirtatiously. “Do I get to make out with my fake husband?”

Aegon is amused. “From what I understand, you get to chastely kiss him once. They’re sending the script over to my office first thing in the morning, so you’ll only have a day to learn your lines.”

“That’s enough time. I’ll make it work.”

“Always so agreeable,” Aegon muses. So desperate is more like it.

Thursday. “Is the shoot just one day?”

“Yeah, they should be able to get everything they need from you on Thursday morning. Why?”

“I have a doctor’s appointment on Friday and I was just wondering if I’d have to reschedule it.”

Aegon is immediately vigilant. “What kind of appointment?”

“Uh…” You smirk guiltily. “It’s just a consultation. No slicing yet.”

“And you’re going to cancel that,” Aegon says flatly.

“Seriously?”

“Do you want implants because you want them or because you think other people want you to have them?”

You hesitate. “Both.” That’s probably a lie.

Aegon leans back in his chair and studies you. “Yeah, you’re cancelling that appointment.”

“Why?”

“Because when I agreed to sign you, you told me that you’d do anything I say. And I’m telling you to cancel it.”

“But why don’t you want me to get implants? Everyone gets implants.”

“Because once you begin to treat scalpels and needles as prescriptions for everything you don’t like about yourself—or everything that other people don’t like about you—it’s very difficult to stop. First it’s your tits, then it’s your eyes and your nose, then it’s your chin and your cheeks and your neck and your ass, and it’s just this revolving door of painful, dangerous, unnecessary procedures that are condemning you for being mortal, that are carving away your humanity one incision at a time. I’ve seen it happen to more people than I could count, and I don’t want it to happen to you. Because you seem very, very human, and I’d like you to stay that way. Which means you don’t cut yourself up because some agent or producer or casting director told you to.” Then he adds, perhaps as an afterthought: “And anyway, you don’t need implants.”

You smile, then reply quietly: “You’ve never seen me.”

Aegon grins. “I don’t care if you have twelve nipples under there like a fucking beagle, you don’t need plastic surgery.”

You both laugh, and the tension evaporates, and even if you don’t cancel the appointment—Aegon is one person, the entertainment industry is omnipotent and eternal—you are glad he seems to like you the way you are. Behind the counter, Josh is waving manically to get your attention and summon you to return to work. You pretend not to see him.

Aegon asks: “Why don’t you like horses?”

“They freak me out. They’re all teeth and legs and they’re huge, I’m always scared they’ll step on me.”

“Your dad’s a doctor, right? I thought all rich girls had horses.”

“Where I’m from, a lot of women ride horses to distract themselves from the fact that their husbands are riding their receptionists or interns. I’d rather have no horse and no awful cheating husband.” And Aegon stares at you and turns serious, because perhaps you’ve inadvertently addressed the elephant in the room: he has a fiancée, and neither of you are acting like she exists. You swiftly pivot. “I’ll make an exception for you, though.”

He appears startled. “What?”

“The Chinese zodiac. You’re a horse. So you’re the only horse I like.”

“Oh, yeah. Right.” Aegon chuckles uneasily and gets up to throw his trash away, then stands under the florescent lights with his hands in his pockets, his blonde hair falling out of its gel and hanging over his forehead. He gazes down at you pensively; you are still seated at the table. “When does your shift end?”

“I’m closing tonight, so I’ll be done around 10:30 or 11.”

“Okay. Can I come back to pick you up and drive you home?”

You are puzzled. “Why?”

He gestures to the inky dark window, incredulous. “Because obviously you shouldn’t be walking alone in Harbor Gateway at midnight? You know there was a shooting a block from here last week. I looked it up.”

“I walk home all the time.”

“You really need to stop doing that.”

“You are being very dramatic for a non-actor.”

“Listen, I can’t go to my house and try to fall asleep while I’m wondering if you’re getting mugged or murdered.”

You look at Aegon. He does seem genuinely worried. “You can drive me home.”

“Great. See you in two hours.” He strides away and shoves open the glass door; the little metal bells hanging there jingle.

“Aegon?”

He halts mid-step and turns around. “Yeah?”

“Does Becca know where you are right now?”

His face is some amalgamation of emotions you can’t read, and this is unusual.“Why do you think I paid in cash?”

And before you can reply, he’s gone.

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On Thursday, June 19th, Aegon picks you up in his white Chrysler Sebring convertible while the city is still asleep. The sky is dark, the streetlights passing by overhead, infinite pinpoint supernovas. There are hardly any other cars on the road. Aegon’s hair is a mess and his eyes are bleary; he’s sipping a Starbucks coffee with one hand and holding the steering wheel with the other. He is wearing a suit, but he still manages to look unpolished, his white shirt half-untucked and his black tie too skinny. He sets his coffee down in one of the cup holders and passes you something venti-sized and iced.

“I got you a vanilla latte, vanilla girl.”

“Aw, thanks! Skim milk?”

“Nope,” he says, smiling. You smile back and take a gulp of it, cold and sweet and bracing. “What’s your hype song?”

“I can’t tell you,” you say, embarrassed.

“Why not?”

“You’re going to terrorize me.”

“Don’t Stop Believing? Don’t Stop Me Now? I Gotta Feeling?”

“Lose Yourself.”

Aegon throws back his head and cackles, his hair flying in the wind. “That’s definitely a fireable offense. I’m ditching you the second we finish this shoot.” But he taps around on his phone and plugs in the aux, and then Eminem is thudding through the speakers as the Sebring sails north and the red-gold dawn rises on the horizon, a celestial message from the East Coast, an omen from the future.

Aegon drives you to Prospect Studios in Los Feliz, just east of Hollywood. Filming will be indoors on a soundstage. You spend what feels like forever in hair and makeup, and the costume designer—who had prepared for a different actress—dresses and redresses you over and over again, frowning at your chest and waist and thighs, and you have a sudden pang of nauseating panic and dread: I don’t belong here. What the fuck was I thinking?

Then you are in the scenes under intensely radiant artificial light, and just like it did in your roles back in Minnesota, the real world vanishes and all that exists are these characters, these moments, and your body and mind become theirs, and perhaps even your soul too. Your husband is handsome and kind, and here in this liminal fictional space you love him, and when the surgeons wheel him off to the operating room you are full of blind naïve surety. Then the doctors update you on his condition and you are still hopeful, but it becomes a fragile thing, like something that shatters when it’s dropped from a height. And then he is dead, he has been taken away from you, he has been stolen, and you are eclipsed by a blood-red wrath that is animalistic and unforgiving. After each take when you are ripped back through the veil and into reality, you can’t remember exactly what you did or said, and the director doesn’t have many critiques so you aren’t sure how it’s going.

But when it’s over, while you are still standing on the soundstage with the other actors, Aegon puts on his sunglasses and smiles at you from across the room; and you remember what he said outside his office on the day you first met—you are so bright, sunshine—and you know you’ve done a good job.

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"Top 10 Bestselling Makeup Products in Pakistan for 2024: Must-Haves for Every Beauty Enthusiast"

The beauty industry in Pakistan has witnessed significant growth in recent years, with makeup enthusiasts continuously exploring new trends and products. As 2024 progresses, the demand for top-quality makeup items has skyrocketed, particularly as consumers increasingly purchase makeup products online in Pakistan. With a wide array of international and local brands catering to the diverse preferences of the Pakistani audience, certain products have stood out as bestsellers this year. Here’s a look at the must-have makeup items dominating the beauty scene in 2024.

1. Foundations with Flawless Coverage

Achieving a flawless complexion remains a top priority for many makeup users. In 2024, high-performing foundations offering long-lasting wear and a natural finish have been immensely popular. Products like Maybelline Fit Me Foundation and NARS Radiant Longwear Foundation have secured top spots on the bestseller list. These foundations are favored for their wide range of shades, perfect for the diverse skin tones in Pakistan, and their ability to provide excellent coverage without feeling heavy.

2. Bold and Matte Lipsticks

Matte lipsticks continue to be a favorite among Pakistani women, especially for their ability to add a bold, sophisticated touch to any look. The Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipsticks and MAC Retro Matte Lipsticks are two of the most sought-after products in this category. Their intense pigment, long-lasting formula, and variety of shades—ranging from bold reds to subtle nudes—make them a staple in makeup kits across the country.

3. Smudge-Proof Eyeliners

A sharp and defined eyeliner is essential for completing any eye makeup look, and in 2024, smudge-proof eyeliners have become indispensable. The Maybelline Hyper Easy Liquid Liner and L'Oréal Paris Infallible Gel Crayon Eyeliner have become bestsellers due to their precision, smooth application, and long-lasting wear, making them perfect for everyday use, as well as special occasions.

4. Highlighters for a Radiant Glow

A radiant glow is a must for any makeup look, and the popularity of highlighters reflects this trend. Products like Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter and Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector are flying off the shelves in Pakistan. These highlighters offer an unparalleled glow that enhances facial features and complements the natural beauty of Pakistani skin tones.

5. Waterproof Mascaras

Waterproof mascaras are another essential in every makeup lover's collection, and 2024 has seen a spike in the demand for mascaras that volumize and lengthen lashes while staying intact throughout the day. Maybelline’s Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara and Benefit Cosmetics' They're Real! Lengthening Mascara are the top choices this year for their ability to create dramatic lashes without smudging or flaking.

6. Lightweight Concealers

In the busy lifestyles of many Pakistani women, concealers that are easy to apply and provide excellent coverage have become a necessity. The Tarte Shape Tape Concealer and L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD remain top-selling products, appreciated for their creamy formulas and ability to hide blemishes, dark circles, and uneven skin tones effortlessly.

7. Setting Sprays for All-Day Wear

Given the climate in Pakistan, setting sprays are crucial for keeping makeup intact throughout the day. The Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray and MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ have been top sellers in 2024. These sprays not only help makeup last longer but also provide a refreshing, dewy finish.

8. Eyeshadow Palettes with Versatile Shades

Eyeshadow palettes that offer a mix of vibrant and neutral shades are in high demand this year. The Huda Beauty Nude Eyeshadow Palette and Morphe 35O Nature Glow Eyeshadow Palette are especially popular for their highly pigmented colors and blendable textures. These palettes cater to both everyday looks and glamorous evening makeup, making them versatile and essential in any makeup collection.

9. Blushes for a Natural Flush

A soft flush of color on the cheeks can brighten up the complexion, and blushes are among the most loved products in 2024. NARS Blush in Orgasm and Milani Baked Blush are leading the blush category for their natural finishes and universally flattering shades.

10. Primers for a Smooth Base

Creating a smooth base for makeup is key to ensuring long-lasting wear, especially in Pakistan's humid climate. Smashbox Photo Finish Primer and Benefit POREfessional Face Primer are popular choices this year for their ability to minimize pores, control oil, and provide a flawless base for makeup application.

Conclusion

As the makeup industry in Pakistan continues to thrive, the trend of purchasing makeup products online in Pakistan has made it easier for consumers to access the latest and best-selling beauty items. From foundation to lipsticks, the top makeup products in 2024 reflect the preferences of a diverse and beauty-conscious audience, offering both quality and innovation. Whether you're a beauty enthusiast looking to update your makeup collection or a newcomer seeking the basics, these bestselling products are sure to elevate your beauty game.

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Highlighting Powder Market Size, CAGR, Share | Reports and Insights | 2024-2032

The Reports and Insights, a leading market research company, has recently releases report titled “Highlighting Powder Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2024-2032.” The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the global Highlighting Powder Market share, size, trends, and growth forecasts. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis and highlights the latest advancements in the market.

Report Highlights:

How big is the Highlighting Powder?

The global highlighting powder market size reached US$ 741.4 million in 2023. Looking forward, Reports and Insights expects the market to reach US$ 1,532.2 million in 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4% during 2024-2032.

What are Highlighting Powder Market?

Highlighting powder is a cosmetic product used to emphasize and illuminate certain areas of the face or body, creating a glowing and radiant effect. Formulated with light-reflecting particles, it is typically applied to high points like the cheekbones, brow bones, and nose bridge to impart a luminous, dewy finish. Available in various textures, from finely milled powders to cream formulations, highlighting powder enhances other makeup products by adding dimension and accentuating the natural contours of the face.

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What are the growth prospects and trends in the Highlighting Powder Market industry?

The highlighting powder market growth is driven by various trends and factors. The highlighting powder market is expanding as the demand for products that enhance and illuminate the complexion continues to rise. Consumers are increasingly drawn to highlighting powders for their ability to create a radiant and dewy look, driven by trends in beauty and the influence of social media and beauty influencers. This growth is supported by ongoing innovations in product formulations and packaging, as well as a diverse range of options tailored to various skin tones and preferences. As a result, highlighting powders are becoming a popular choice in the cosmetics industry. Hence, all these factors contribute to highlighting powder market growth.

What is included in market segmentation?

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

By Product Type:

Pearl Color

Metallic Color

Others

By End-Use:

Personal Use

Professional Use (Makeup Artists)

By Distribution Channel:

Specialty Stores

Online Retailers

Supermarkets/Hypermarkets

Department Stores

Others

Market Segmentation By Region:

North America

United States

Canada

Europe

Germany

United Kingdom

France

Italy

Spain

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

South Korea

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

Argentina

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

South Africa

United Arab Emirates

Israel

Who are the key players operating in the industry?

The report covers the major market players including:

MAC Cosmetics

Benefit Cosmetics

NARS

Becca Cosmetics

Fenty Beauty

Anastasia Beverly Hills

Too Faced Cosmetics

Huda Beauty

NYX Professional Makeup

Urban Decay

Cover FX

Laura Mercier

ColourPop Cosmetics

Maybelline New York

Milani Cosmetics

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Pretties by Scott Westerfield: A Short Guide

In Scott Westerfeld's "Uglies" series, the concept of "Pretties" involves a highly idealized standard of beauty achieved through extensive cosmetic surgery and physical transformation. Here are some general ideas to consider if you want to emulate the look of a Pretty from the series:

1. Focus on Symmetry

Facial symmetry: The Pretties in the series have perfectly symmetrical faces. Makeup techniques, such as contouring and highlighting, can help create the illusion of symmetry. Additionally, some use photo editing apps to simulate this effect in pictures.

2. Clear Skin

Skincare routine: Follow a regular skincare routine to maintain clear and healthy skin. This includes cleansing, moisturizing, and using products suitable for your skin type.

Makeup: Use foundation, concealer, and powder to achieve a flawless complexion.

3. Bright, Sparkling Eyes

Eye makeup: Use eyeliner, eyeshadow, and mascara to make your eyes appear larger and more vibrant. Consider using colored contact lenses if you want to change your eye color.

Eyebrows: Keep your eyebrows well-groomed and shaped to frame your face.

4. Full Lips

Lip care: Exfoliate and moisturize your lips regularly.

Lip makeup: Use lip liner and lipstick to enhance the fullness of your lips. Gloss can add extra volume and shine.

5. Healthy, Shiny Hair

Haircare: Use quality shampoos, conditioners, and treatments to keep your hair healthy and shiny.

Styling: Experiment with different hairstyles that complement your face shape. You might want to try sleek, smooth styles or voluminous waves.

6. Fit and Toned Body

Exercise: Regular physical activity helps maintain a fit and toned physique. Find a routine that you enjoy and stick to it.

Diet: Eating a balanced diet contributes to overall health and well-being.

7. Fashion and Style

Clothing: Wear clothes that make you feel confident and comfortable. Find styles that flatter your body shape.

Accessories: Use accessories to add personality and flair to your outfits.

8. Confidence and Attitude

Self-assurance: Confidence plays a significant role in how others perceive you. Work on building your self-esteem and carrying yourself with poise.

To achieve a "Pretty" look inspired by the "Uglies" series, you'll want to use high-quality makeup products that help create a flawless, symmetrical, and enhanced appearance. Here are some recommended makeup products and brands that can help you achieve this look:

1. Foundation and Concealer

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation: Known for its long-lasting, full-coverage formula that provides a flawless finish.

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer: Highly pigmented concealer that covers imperfections and brightens the under-eye area.

2. Primer

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer: Smooths the skin and creates a perfect base for makeup application.

Benefit The POREfessional Primer: Minimizes the appearance of pores and fine lines.

3. Highlighter and Contour

Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit: Offers a variety of shades to sculpt and define your face.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector: A popular highlighter for a radiant glow.

4. Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Naked Palettes: Versatile eyeshadow palettes with a range of neutral and bold colors.

Huda Beauty Obsessions Palettes: Compact palettes with highly pigmented shadows in various color schemes.

5. Eyeliner and Mascara

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner: Precise, long-lasting liquid eyeliner.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara: Provides volume and length for dramatic lashes.

6. Eyebrows

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz: A precise pencil for defining and filling in brows.

Benefit Gimme Brow+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel: Adds volume and sets brows in place.

7. Lip Products

MAC Lipstick: Available in a wide range of colors and finishes for any look.

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb: Adds shine and fullness to the lips.

8. Setting Powder and Spray

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder: Sets makeup and controls shine.

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray: Keeps makeup in place for long-lasting wear.

9. Blush

NARS Blush in Orgasm: A universally flattering blush with a hint of shimmer.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush: Long-wearing and highly pigmented.

Tips for Application:

Symmetry: Focus on creating symmetry in your makeup application, especially with your eyebrows, eyes, and lips.

Highlighting and Contouring: Use these techniques to sculpt and define your features, enhancing the appearance of high cheekbones and a defined jawline.

Eye Makeup: Emphasize your eyes with well-blended eyeshadow, precise eyeliner, and voluminous mascara to make your eyes appear larger and more vibrant.

Lip Makeup: Use lip liner to define your lips and fill them in with lipstick or gloss for a fuller look.

Skin: Achieve a flawless complexion with a good foundation and concealer, setting your makeup with powder and spray for longevity.

To emulate the "Pretty" look from Scott Westerfeld's "Uglies" series, focus on high-fashion, stylish, and perfectly tailored clothing and accessories. Here are some fashion items and brands that can help you achieve this look:

Clothing

Dresses

Alexander McQueen: Known for their edgy, yet elegant dresses that make a statement.

Self-Portrait: Offers intricate designs and lace details that add a touch of sophistication.

Tops

Balmain: Famous for their structured blazers and tops with bold shoulders.

Diane von Furstenberg: Iconic for wrap tops and blouses that enhance the figure.

Pants and Skirts

Gucci: Known for their high-fashion trousers and skirts with unique patterns and impeccable tailoring.

Chanel: Offers classic, timeless pieces with a modern twist.

Outerwear

Burberry: Renowned for their trench coats and outerwear that exude elegance.

Canada Goose: Offers luxurious, high-quality coats for colder climates.

Footwear

Heels

Christian Louboutin: Famous for their iconic red-soled heels.

Jimmy Choo: Known for their glamorous and chic high heels.

Boots

Stuart Weitzman: Offers stylish over-the-knee and ankle boots.

Dr. Martens: Known for their fashionable, sturdy boots that add an edge to any outfit.

Accessories

Bags

Louis Vuitton: Iconic handbags that are both stylish and practical.

Hermès: Known for their luxurious and timeless bags, like the Birkin and Kelly.

Jewelry

Tiffany & Co.: Offers classic and elegant jewelry pieces.

Cartier: Known for their high-end, sophisticated designs.

Sunglasses

Ray-Ban: Offers a variety of stylish and iconic sunglasses.

Prada: Known for their fashion-forward and chic eyewear.

General Tips:

Tailoring: Ensure your clothes are well-fitted and tailored to enhance your silhouette.

Mix and Match: Combine high-end fashion pieces with more affordable items to create a balanced, stylish look.

Minimalism: Focus on quality over quantity, choosing pieces that are versatile and timeless.

Attention to Detail: Pay attention to accessories, makeup, and hairstyle to complete the look.

Brands and Stores to Consider:

Net-a-Porter: Offers a wide range of high-end designer clothing, shoes, and accessories.

Farfetch: Features a curated selection of luxury fashion items from various designers.

Nordstrom: Provides a mix of high-end and contemporary fashion brands.

In Scott Westerfeld's "Uglies" series, the Pretties exhibit certain behaviors and attitudes that reflect their society's idealized norms. If you want to act like a Pretty from the series, here are some key characteristics and behaviors to consider:

1. Confidence and Poise

Carry yourself with confidence: Stand tall, maintain good posture, and move gracefully.

Positive self-image: Believe in your beauty and worth, projecting self-assuredness in your interactions.

2. Charm and Sociability

Be friendly and outgoing: Engage in conversations with enthusiasm and interest in others.

Politeness: Use good manners and be courteous in social situations.

3. Optimism and Positivity

Keep a positive attitude: Focus on the bright side of things and maintain an upbeat demeanor.

Encourage others: Be supportive and encouraging, making people feel good about themselves.

4. Stylish Appearance

Dress well: Always wear fashionable and well-coordinated outfits that suit the occasion.

Grooming: Maintain a neat and polished appearance, paying attention to details like hair and makeup.

5. Fitness and Health

Stay active: Participate in physical activities and sports to maintain a fit and toned physique.

Healthy habits: Eat well, get enough sleep, and take care of your overall well-being.

6. Sophistication and Elegance

Cultured interests: Show interest in arts, culture, and refined hobbies.

Graceful demeanor: Move and speak with elegance, avoiding harsh or abrupt actions and words.

7. Social Awareness

Be inclusive: Make an effort to include others in social activities and avoid cliques.

Empathy: Show understanding and empathy towards others' feelings and experiences.

8. Engage in Fun Activities

Parties and social gatherings: Participate in or host social events, enjoying the company of friends.

Adventure and excitement: Be open to new experiences and adventures, showing a zest for life.

9. Intelligence and Wit

Engage in interesting conversations: Be knowledgeable and well-read, able to discuss a variety of topics.

Sense of humor: Have a good sense of humor and be able to laugh at yourself and with others.

Examples of Pretty Behavior:

Social Events: Attend or organize social events and parties, being the life of the gathering with your charm and enthusiasm.

Volunteering: Engage in community service or charitable activities, showing your caring and empathetic side.

Hobbies: Take up hobbies like dancing, painting, or playing an instrument to showcase your refined interests.

Key Traits to Emulate:

Confidence: Believe in yourself and project positivity.

Charm: Be friendly, sociable, and engaging in all interactions.

Elegance: Maintain a polished appearance and graceful demeanor.

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Australian Brides’ Favourite Natural Makeup Products for a Radiant Wedding Look

Australian brides are known for their effortless, natural beauty. On their wedding day, many choose makeup products that enhance their features while maintaining a fresh and radiant look. If you're planning your wedding and want to achieve that quintessential Aussie glow, here are some of the favourite natural makeup products that can help you look stunning on your big day.

1. Skin Preparation

A flawless makeup look starts with well-prepped skin. Here are some top-rated products to ensure your skin is in perfect condition for your wedding day.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF50+: Protecting your skin from the harsh Australian sun is crucial. This lightweight, non-greasy sunscreen provides high protection without leaving a white cast, making it a favourite among brides.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5: Hydrated skin is essential for a natural glow. This budget-friendly serum is loved for its ability to deeply hydrate and plump the skin, creating a smooth canvas for makeup.

2. Primer

A good primer helps to create a smooth base and ensures your makeup lasts all day.

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer: This primer is a favourite for its ability to blur imperfections and control oil without feeling heavy on the skin. It also has SPF 15, adding an extra layer of sun protection.

Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer: Infused with coconut water and skin-loving ingredients, this primer hydrates and brightens the skin, perfect for achieving that radiant look.

3. Foundation

For a natural wedding look, lightweight foundations that offer buildable coverage are ideal.

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation: This foundation is beloved for its luminous finish and ability to even out skin tone without looking cakey. It provides a radiant, natural look that lasts all day.

IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream: Combining the benefits of a foundation and skincare, this CC cream offers full coverage while hydrating and protecting the skin with SPF 50+. It’s perfect for brides who want a natural, dewy finish.

4. Concealer

To cover any blemishes, dark circles, or redness, a good concealer is a must.

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer: Known for its natural finish and impressive coverage, this drugstore favourite is perfect for brightening the under-eye area and concealing imperfections.

Tarte Shape Tape Concealer: This full-coverage concealer is loved for its long-lasting formula and ability to brighten the under-eye area without creasing.

5. Blush

Adding a natural flush to your cheeks is essential for a fresh, bridal look.

NARS Orgasm Blush: This iconic blush is a favourite for its universally flattering peachy-pink shade with a hint of shimmer, adding a natural glow to the cheeks.

Glossier Cloud Paint: This gel-cream blush is easy to apply and blend, offering a natural, dewy finish. The shade 'Dusk' is particularly popular for its subtle, warm tone.

6. Highlighter

A subtle highlighter can enhance your natural features and add a beautiful glow.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector: This highlighter is praised for its creamy texture and ability to create a natural, luminous finish. The shade 'Champagne Pop' is especially popular.

RMS Beauty Living Luminizer: For a more natural sheen, this highlighter is a great choice. Its coconut oil base provides a subtle, dewy glow that looks incredible in photos.

7. Eyeshadow

Soft, neutral eyeshadows are perfect for a natural bridal look.

Urban Decay Naked2 Basics Palette: This palette offers a range of neutral matte shades that are ideal for creating a soft, natural eye look. The shadows are easy to blend and long-lasting.

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Eyeshadow Palette: This palette features romantic, rosy hues that add a soft touch of colour to the eyes, perfect for a bridal look.

8. Mascara

Long, voluminous lashes can make your eyes pop without the need for heavy eyeliner.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara: This mascara is loved for its ability to add length and volume without clumping. Its waterproof formula ensures it stays put through tears and long hours.

Benefit They’re Real! Mascara: Known for its lengthening and volumizing effects, this mascara helps create natural-looking lashes that last all day.

9. Lips

For soft, natural lips, choose shades that enhance your natural lip colour.

MAC Lipstick in Velvet Teddy: This matte lipstick is a cult favourite for its flattering nude shade that suits a variety of skin tones.

Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm: For a more subtle look, this tinted lip balm provides a hint of colour while keeping lips moisturised. The shade 'Rose' is a popular choice for its natural, rosy tint.

10. Setting Spray

To ensure your makeup stays flawless throughout the day, a good setting spray is essential.

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray: This setting spray is renowned for its ability to keep makeup in place for up to 16 hours, making it a favourite among brides.

MAC Prep + Prime Fix+: This multi-use spray can be used to set makeup, hydrate the skin, and refresh your look throughout the day. It’s a versatile addition to any bridal makeup kit.

By incorporating these favourite natural makeup products into your bridal routine, you can achieve a radiant and timeless look that enhances your natural beauty. Whether you’re after a dewy finish, a subtle flush of colour, or long-lasting coverage, these products will help you look and feel your best on your wedding day.