Exactly How to Copy the Perfect Makeup Lucy Hale Wears in Her New Ad Campaign

Before the new Mark campaign featuring Lucy Hale even officially comes out (that happens on Friday), I'm here to give you a sneak peek and behind-the-scenes details on how you can copy her cover makeup for yourself. Because I know you're going to want to. First, a couple of fun on-set shots. Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles—who happens to always give me the BEST tips for articles— did the makeup for the campaign, including the cover...

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Let's Discuss Those Fiber-Adding Mascara Systems. Are You a Fan?

One of my life pursuits (I'm not kidding either) is finding products that make my nonexistent, short, pale lashes look full, gorgeous, and—this is important—not fake. I've tried false lashes and lash extensions, but I like the idea of being able to control how much "lash" I have on any given day, which is why mascara is ideal. I definitely have my go-to mascaras, but sometimes I want a little more oomph. Enter brush-on lash fibers. If...

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I Found Your Absolutely Killer Halloween-Party Smoky Eye (Thanks, Michelle Trachtenberg)

Halloween is known for giving nice girls everywhere the courage to go out in lace-up leather bustiers and cat ears—but even if you're anti sexy costume, you can appreciate the similar way the holiday makes us temporarily fearless when it comes to makeup. For instance, it's the one day on which even the shiest makeup-wearer can try a dramatic smoky eye like Michelle Trachtenberg's without a second thought about looking too done-up or silly....

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This Picture of Sofia Vergara With Her Eyes Half Closed Is Actually a Great Guide for Putting on Your Smoky Eye Makeup

This shot of Sofia Vergara with her eyes half closed at the USA Network's Modern Family Fan Appreciation Day is actually really helpful as a smoky eye guide, since you can see exactly how her makeup is applied. First, she's got a deep brown eyeliner along her lash line. Then she's got a dark bronze eyeshadow going in a gentle triangle out past the outer corners of her eyes. This move gives her a hint of cat-eye without looking at all cat-eye-y. And...

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I'm Not Sure How I Feel About Debra Messing's Eye Makeup. You?

I'm so sorry to put you under the Do/Don't magnifying glass this morning, Debra Messing, but I'm afraid to say that this eye makeup feels a little off to me, so I need us to examine it further. I think the indigo eyeliner alone would have been lovely, especially in combination with the dress, those dazzling earrings and Debra's beautiful red hair color. But the addition of frosty pale blue at the inner corners and a dramatic brown cat-eye...

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OK, You HAVE to See This Smoky Eye Look

AnnaLynne McCord wore a smoky eye to the "A Quest for Beauty: The Art of Van Cleef & Arpels" exhibit opening reception at the Bowers Museum in California over the weekend that said, "I'm coming for you, and I bet you're psyched about it." It's magnetic. Let's go over the details of this baby. There's... •Eggplant eyeshadow on her top lids and right along her bottom lash line. *Either navy or gray liquid eyeliner on top. *Gray...

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