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Easy Makeup Looks You Can Wear Every Day

Let’s be honest: you have fabulous places to go and amazing people to see…and you want to look GOOD! Sure, you’re a baddie and living your best life, but you also want to look the part. No matter what your schedule looks like–school, work, date nights–we’ve got the makeup routines […]

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Sep 13, 2022

Easy Summer Date Night Makeup Ideas

A date night on a warm, breezy summer evening, what could be better? You’re feeling excited yet relaxed, you want to look amazing but don’t want to spend a long time on your look. You want to look fresh and cute but natural and fresh too. Got it! Here’s an […]

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Aug 10, 2022

5 Summer Makeup Looks You’ll Love

Summer time! Breathe in that warm air and feel the sun on your SPF-slicked skin. If you’re feeling a little same-same with your go-to makeup looks, use the change of season to mix it up! Here are 5 fun summer makeup looks you’ll love. Electric blue eyes and oil-slicked lips […]

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Jul 08, 2022

4th of July Makeup Looks You Need To Try

4th of July is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning your over-the-top patriotic looks. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! If you’re feeling patriotic, make sure to check out our 4th of July Sale (July 1st, 2022 – July 6th, […]

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Jun 30, 2022

LiveGlam Bestsellers

Every season, makeup trends come and go, but certain products (like our OG Milan lippie) remain a fan-fave throughout the years. From our matte must-haves to our most-popular palettes, we’ve curated our bestselling LiveGlam beauty products. Get ready to stock up on our most-loved lippies, glosses, liners, lashes, palettes, and […]

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Jun 22, 2022

Best Spring Makeup Looks You’ll Want to Try This Season

We think it’s a universal fact that spring is one of the very best times of year. It’s fresher, brighter, more colorful, more hopeful! Embrace the joy and reflect it in your makeup looks. Hey, this could be the year you become best friends with pastels or finally discover that […]

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Mar 22, 2022

Date Night Makeup Looks To Try

Ah, “date night”, a phrase with many possibilities. It could be a much-deserved night out with a spouse after a particularly busy phase with jobs, kids, and adult life. It could be a heart-fluttering third or fourth date with someone who looks curiously like your future forever dude. Or, it […]

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Mar 11, 2022

How To Apply Makeup To Acne Breakouts

Breakouts, we all get them! These days, thanks to mask life, breakouts are even more likely to rear their annoying little heads. When a breakout is particularly nasty, applying makeup to it can be tricky and a little uncomfortable. Luckily, I am very experienced in the world of breakouts (hormonal […]

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Mar 11, 2022

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For A Makeup Lover

As the day of love approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to spoil the one you love (even if that someone is yourself)! Let me guess, you’re thinking roses, chocolates, and teddy bears…? Scratch that! This year, it’s time to step up your gift-giving game with […]

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Jan 25, 2022

Beauty Hacks, Makeup, Skincare

How To Apply Makeup To Dry Skin

Having dry skin can be a holes-a** lifestyle! Not only can it cause you to feel uncomfortable, it can make your daily facepaint a real so-and-so. However, there are plenty of tricks to make your skin feel calm, hydrated, and glowing despite the dryness. Here’s how to apply makeup to […]

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Jan 13, 2022

Brush Products, Makeup

What Is The Best Way To Wash A Foundation Brush

Washing our brushes is pretty high up there on our list of things we don’t want to do – but you gotta do what you gotta do. There are a number of benefits that come with washing your brushes more often and you should aim to do so at least […]

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Nov 12, 2021

Halloween Eyeshadow and Lip Color Combinations

Can you believe it? It’s almost time for Halloween! Next it’ll be Christmas, then a whole new year. What kind of trickery is this!? As time rolls on, we get to revisit all our favorite makeup holidays, and Halloween is certainly at the top. Not everyone has the time or […]

halloween eyeshadow and lip combinations to try

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Oct 13, 2021

Competition Winning Makeup Looks

Gold, Silver and Bronze. Although these 3 medals are very different, there’s something they all have in common — they all shine! As the Tokyo Olympics are taking place, it’s time to cheer on your favorite sports and send a token of good luck with Gold, Silver and Bronze makeup […]

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Jul 22, 2021

Fourth of July Makeup Looks To Try

As the Fourth of July is just around the corner, all we seem to be thinking about is food, friends, fireworks and fierce makeup looks! Whether you’re attending a backyard BBQ, grabbing drinks with your BFF or lounging by the pool, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite looks that […]

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Jun 18, 2021

Makeup Tips For Hooded Eyes

With hooded eyes, the goal is to keep it simple with your eye makeup so the eyes appear wider and lengthier. Because there’s less space to work with, avoid getting too heavy-handed with the dark eyeshadow or eyeliner. Hooded Eye Makeup Tips You Need To Know Not all makeup techniques […]

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Jun 18, 2021

7 Pride Makeup Looks and Ideas To Try!

As Pride Month is in full swing, it’s time we honor the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate their freedom to be themselves! One way to show your love for the LGBTQ+ community is with fun and festive makeup looks! From sparkly eyeshadows to neon lipsticks, nothing says Pride better than the […]

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Jun 16, 2021

6 Contour and Highlight Tips Everyone Should Know

Contour and highlight have always been cornerstones of makeup artistry and application. However, in more recent years, those two steps have gone from extreme to extreme; contours are sharp and highlights are “blinding”. While the ultra-sculpted look has softened into a more natural glow and subtler shadows, the steps shouldn’t […]

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May 18, 2021

Best Makeup Ideas For A Black Dress

There’s something incredible about slipping into a black dress that fits you perfectly and makes you feel powerful. To make that perfect black dress all the more memorable, you need the right makeup look. While black is a very accommodating shade and almost any makeup look works, I do have […]

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Apr 30, 2021

Favorite Natural Makeup Looks To Try!

Getting dolled up is hands down one of our fav hobbies, but every now and then we just feel a little more low-key. Honestly, there’s a reason why all the top models have been rocking a fresh-faced complexion on (and off) the runway as their best accessory – the natural […]

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Apr 21, 2021

St. Patrick’s Day Makeup Looks You’ll Love

Saint Patrick’s Day is near! The best day to come together and celebrate one of the coolest little nations on the globe. We’re all makeup fanatics here, so we take any opportunity to get fully glammed…in theme. While Saint Patrick’s Day is rightly associated with green, green, green, there are […]

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Mar 16, 2021

6 Ways To Wear Heart Makeup On Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to dust off your makeup bags and take out the bold shades that have been tucked away and hibernating for the last year. Between glossy red lips and pink metallic eyeshadow, nothing says Valentine’s Day better than hearts! Just in case you need some […]

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Feb 09, 2021

4 Galentine’s Day Gifts Your BFFs Will Love

For many of us, the deepest and most long-lasting relationships we have are those with our best friends. That’s why Galentine’s Day is the year’s BEST “holiday”, thanks, Leslie Knope. If you’re struggling to think of the perfect gift for your gals, I’ve thought up some timeless and universally-loved ideas […]

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Feb 09, 2021

5 Valentine’s Day Makeup Looks To Try

I don’t know about you, but I’m embracing Valentine’s Day wholeheartedly this year. Even us single ladies can get on board the love holiday, (self-love is the most important of all!). Whether you’re going on an extravagant date with your one-and-only or are partying hard with your gals, Valentine’s Day […]

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Jan 21, 2021

5 New Makeup Trends To Try In 2021

As we say “see ya” to 2020 and skip willingly into 2021, let’s make the transition all the more glam by trying out purty new makeup trends. Here are 5 new makeup trends to try this year! Khaki green eyes Have you guys noticed the rise in natural, murky (in […]

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Jan 15, 2021

5 Halloween Makeup Looks You’ll Want To Swipe

Let’s face it… Halloween may be a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean we have to skip the spooky season! Now’s the time to slay your makeup skills – with or without a mask. And if you’re in need of epic Halloween makeup inspo, you’re in luck, ‘cause […]

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Oct 29, 2020

Best Pink Eyeshadow Looks To Try

Best Pink Eyeshadow Looks To Try If there’s a color that comes to mind during the springtime, it’s definitely pink! With Spring in full effect, what better way to celebrate the season than with the best pink eyeshadow looks to try?! The pink eyeshadow trend is here to stay and […]

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May 22, 2020

Makeup, Trending

‘90s Makeup Trends to Revive

‘90s Makeup Trends to Revive The ’90s are the new retro decade to be recreated in fashion currently. Slip dresses worn over t-shirts with combat boots, Mom jeans, and grunge plaid are seen time and again. But what about ’90s makeup? It was all about matte, flawless skin, the smoky […]

Gin Mabey

May 19, 2020

Beginner Beauty FAQ

Beginner Beauty FAQ! Just starting out with makeup? Whether you’re a complete beginner or the ultimate beauty enthusiast, there are a couple of questions that we’ve all asked ourselves at some point. To make things easier for you, here’s a list of the most frequently asked questions about beauty and […]

Joyce Lee

May 18, 2020

Eyes, Makeup

Best Eye Makeup Techniques for Your Eye Shape!

Best Eye Makeup Techniques for Your Eye Shape! Not all makeup techniques are universally flattering. Now, looking like your best self doesn’t require expert-level makeup skills – it’s all about learning the right techniques to enhance your natural beauty. Here are the best makeup techniques for different eye shapes! Wide-set […]

Joyce Lee

Apr 30, 2020

Common Makeup Mistakes to Avoid!

Common Makeup Mistakes to Avoid! The sky’s the limit when it comes to how we can play around with makeup! Although there are a million and one ways that we can get creative with makeup, there are also a ton of ways that we can go about it the wrong […]

Joyce Lee

Apr 29, 2020

Makeup, Self Care, Trending

Social-Distance Beauty Challenge Ideas

Social-Distance Beauty Challenge Ideas When it’s Saturday night during the lockdown and you’re missing your friends, get on the Zoom call and propose a makeup challenge party. No matter your skill level, make a game out of nailing certain looks or silly makeup challenges to pass the time. It’s the […]

Gin Mabey

Apr 20, 2020

Makeup, Self Care

How to Organize Your Beauty Collection During Isolation

Isolation Beauty Collection Maintenance Checklist After you’ve done all the Spring cleaning, wardrobe organizing, and kitchen sorting, move on to your makeup stash! For those of us who get a thrill out of an organized collection (whether it’s makeup, shoes, or books) this is the ultimate isolation activity. However, it […]

Gin Mabey

Apr 15, 2020

The Perfect Spring Look for Aries

The Perfect Spring Look for Aries With Aries szn in full bloom, it’s all about the ram! Here’s the perfect spring beauty look to celebrate the friendly, brave, and somewhat impulsive zodiac. Spoiler: the look is fresh and glowy, yet fiery and bold like a true Aries, with plenty of […]

Gin Mabey

Apr 10, 2020

Springtime Birthday Beauty Gift Guide

Springtime Birthday Beauty Gift Guide Gift packs (especially those with beauty products and tasty treats) are universally loved. If you’re struggling with what to buy for a Spring birthday buddy, make a gift pack! Here’s my guide for a Springtime birthday gift pack for friends who love beauty as much […]

Gin Mabey

Apr 07, 2020

Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Review

Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Review On the hunt for a new, lightweight base? We’ve got you covered! Check out LiveGlam beauty blogger Gin’s review of the Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Moisturizer! In my constant search for the perfect light base, I have finally gotten around to trying the Bare […]

Gin Mabey

Apr 03, 2020

Beauty Glossary: Terms You Need to Know!

Beauty Glossary The beauty industry is constantly evolving and there always seems to be some new makeup trend popping up out of nowhere. Now, beauty trends come and go… but a couple of these terms have stuck around and they’ve even made their way into our own routines as a […]

Joyce Lee

Mar 06, 2020

Beauty Essentials for Your Makeup Drawer!

Beauty Essentials for Your Makeup Drawer! You ever just sit there and wonder – is my makeup collection missing anything? You know, the essentials… not the products that are on your wish list but the stuff that you actually need. Here’s a list of products that are definitely worth a […]

Joyce Lee

Feb 27, 2020

How to Get Flawless Makeup Without Foundation or Powder

You may be thinking, “WHY on earth wouldn’t I use foundation for a flawless look?!”. Let’s say you’re getting ready for a spontaneous night out and you’re at your friend’s house. You don’t have any foundation with you. Her skin tone doesn’t match yours. Or, you’ve run out of foundation and […]

Gin Mabey

Feb 21, 2020

Beauty Products to Try This Month!

Beauty Products to Try This Month! Don’t you just hate it when you try out a new product and well… it just ain’t it. To save you the headache of spending more $$ on lackluster products, we’ve put together a list of our top favs that we’re definitely repurchasing over […]

Joyce Lee

Feb 19, 2020

Lips, Makeup

How to Make Matte Lipstick Last All Day

How to Make Matte Lipstick Last All Day Picture this, you’re on a hot date and you head to the restroom just to check on your flawless beat (and maybe take some selfies) only to find that your matte lipstick is on life support! Crusty, flakey and dry AF lipstick […]

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Feb 18, 2020

Maybelline Fit Me Dewy and Smooth Foundation Review

If you’re on the hunt for a drugstore foundation… look no further! With so many new products constantly rolling out, let’s not forget about the oldies. Here’s a thorough review on the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation, Dewy & Smooth! Maybelline Fit Me Dewy and Smooth Review I picked up the […]

Gin Mabey

Feb 17, 2020

Beauty Hacks, Makeup, Skincare

Beauty Hacks: How to Get Ready Faster!

Beauty Hacks: How to Get Ready Faster! Looking like your best self in the morning is a huge struggle when you’re practically racing out of the house. For 2020, let’s try to cut out a few minutes (maybe even 10 or 20) from our morning routines to catch a couple […]

Joyce Lee

Feb 07, 2020

Lips, Makeup

Top Makeup Looks to Pair with Red Lips

We all love sporting a luscious red pout every now and then. Whether you’re attending a special event, or you’re feeling extra fierce on any typical day, one of the easiest ways to take it up a notch with your glam is donning your favorite shade of red on your […]

Joyce Lee

Jan 17, 2020

Product Review: MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer

Product Review: MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer Looking for a new concealer to add into your makeup collection? If you’re trying to find a concealer that can provide A TON of coverage without that heavy cakey feeling, you definitely have to give MAC Cosmetics’ Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer […]

Joyce Lee

Jan 10, 2020

Best Makeup Looks to Pair with a Black Dress

Best Makeup Looks to Pair with a Black Dress Trying to come up with the best makeup look to pair with your little black dress? Whether you’re getting ready for your next event, or it’s a night out with the BFFs, wearing a black outfit gives you the perfect opportunity […]

Joyce Lee

Jan 08, 2020

Eyes, Makeup

Eyeliner 101: Which Formula Should You Use?

Eyeliner 101: Which Formula Should You Use? Don’t you just hate it when you buy a new eyeliner and the results are… well, definitely not worth the money you spent. To save you a couple of bucks and the headache of adding more mediocre products into your collection, here’s a […]

Joyce Lee

Dec 27, 2019

Makeup, Trending

Best Holiday Makeup Looks To Try

The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, from the gifts to the food but most importantly, the glam! Whether you’re looking for some inspo for your upcoming Christmas party or you’re just trying to glam up so you can sit pretty with your family (literally us, […]

LiveGlam

Dec 20, 2019

Lips, Makeup

Best Nude Lip Liners

Best Nude Lip Liners No matter the season or the occasion, you can reach for a nude lip liner to pair with pinky, peachy, or nude lipsticks, or a simple gloss. Like almost every other makeup-lover out there, a nude lip liner is in our top 10 list of beauty […]

Gin Mabey

Dec 19, 2019