8 Black Eyeshadow Looks That'll Amp Up The Drama This Season

Wearing black eyeshadow may feel about as difficult to navigate as a perfect winged eyeliner. Applying the bold pigment can result in full-on raccoon eyes or it can coat your entire face with eyeshadow fall-out — so it isn't exactly a breeze.

Another great option? The classic cat eye. "I love to add a touch of black eyeshadow in the outer corners of the eyes to create some depth and definition to any look," Nydia Figueroa, professional makeup artist and VaultBeauty ambassador, tells Bustle.

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12 Unknown Eyeliner Secrets Every Lazy Girl Should Know

Do you remember the first time you attempted eyeliner? Was it in middle school, when you traced your mom’s blue pencil in a shaky line several inches above your actual lash line? (Hear, hear.) Was it last week, when you took a deep breath, heeded your favorite beauty website’s advice (hi!), and finally took the plunge? Whenever your first foray into eyeliner was, there’s one thing for certain: It’s a fickle beast that can throw even the most skilled, stable-handed individuals for a loop, but it will improve your life.

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12 Best Scalp Scrubs for Shiny, Healthy Hair, According to Stylists

Ready for a hair reset? If your strands are looking limp, dull, or don’t have the bounce they normally do—or you just can’t get that “clean feeling” no matter how many times you shampoo, a scalp scrub may be exactly what your mane needs.

That said, scrubs are not right for everyone, cautions Marcela Silveira, a hair stylist and VaultBeauty member.

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Exactly How to Camouflage a Double Chin With Makeup

A double chin be a real buzzkill to any selfie, Zoom call or glance in the mirror. Regardless of our weight, our lower face begins to lose elasticity as we age, leaving a lax under-chin area to become more and more noticeable.

While facial massages and potent skin-care products can definitely be helpful in tightening up the area, sometimes time—and drastic results—is of the essence, and that’s where the magic of makeup comes in. Here, top tips from the professionals on how to master a chiseled-looking profile in minutes.

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The Best Highlighters That Don't Involve Any Shimmer

We like glitter on our fingers and eyes (and maybe, if we’re feeling some kind of way, on our lips). We don’t like glitter on our cheekbones, or down the bridge of our nose—and definitely not on our forehead. Thus, we’re always disappointed when a highlighter—something that supposedly promises to give us a healthy radiance—ends up leaving flecks of sparkle behind and leaves us disco ball-esque. With that in mind, we’ve gathered our all-time favorite products that highlight and bring light—not glitter or sparkle—to the high points of our face. And with the help of pro makeup artists Kelsey Deenihan and Melissa Mangrum, rest assured you'll find your Holy Grail.

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