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M.A.C is undoubtedly in the upper echelon of must-try brands for lipsticks. From the classic red with a Rihanna co-sign to newer, limited-edition colors from the Viva Glam family, it’s basically impossible to get bored because the gamut never ends. But anyone who has ventured past the lip section knows that the best M.A.C products don’t begin and end there. When you want to cover your face in the best of the best, you’ve got options and don’t have to venture outside of the brand for them.

Now, I could easily throw a list of products together and tell you that they’re the best thing since Beyoncé’s LEMONADE. But the truth is I have yet to try a considerable amount of M.A.C classics and feel confident about recommending them. So instead, I figured the best person to help would be someone who not knows her way around a M.A.C store, but actually swears by the products and can speak to their versatility. Tika Margarita fit just the bill and most recently convinced me that the newest range of nude lipsticks should definitely be on my radar.

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So without further ado, here’s a guide to the must-try products that go beyond lipstick. I’m already committed to buying that 24-hour concealer.

M.A.C Cosmetics.

Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Face Powder

A vitamin-infused illuminator that instantly delivers a slow-baked glow with a radiant satin-like finish. Use this to set your foundation or as a quick refresher in the middle of the day.

M.A.C Cosmetics.

Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

A longwear, oil-controlling coverage option with a soft matte finish and built-in sun protection.

M.A.C Cosmetics.

Prep + Prime Fix+ Primer and Setting Spray

A multifunctional face mist that can be used under makeup, over makeup or on bare skin to soothe the skin or hold your makeup beat in place.

M.A.C Cosmetics.

Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara

A lightweight water-resistant mascara in the blackest of black shades for impeccable color payoff and bold lashes.

MAC Cosmetics.

48 Lash

“These lashes look like lash extensions and can be reapplied so many times.”

MAC Cosmetics.

Brushstroke 24-Hour Liner

“The easiest liquid eyeliner ever, nice thin applicator, and as easy as using a marker.”

MAC Cosmetics.

Hyper Real Glow Palette

“The new ‘Shimmy Peach’ shade of these highlighter palettes is my new fave. You get 3 highlighter shades in a palette. For summer, this highlighter is going to be perfect for golden hour selfies.”

MAC Cosmetics.

Pro Longwear Paint Pot in ‘Layin Low’

“A cream waterproof eye primer loved by all MAC girls. I use this under eyeshadow on almost every client.”

MAC Cosmetics.

Pro Face Palette: Contour

“This product is only sold at MAC PRO locations. Best contour product Ive ever used;easy to blend into foundation and gives me the bone structure I’ve always wished for.  Great with a 128S brush.”

MAC Cosmetics.

‘Saddle’ Eye Shadow

“This is the best crease color ever made. Period. Goes on perfect with a MAC 217S brush.”

MAC Cosmetics.

Studio Fix 24-Hour Smooth Wear Concealer

“Amazingly long wear concealer that I love to use under my brows. Such good coverage if you want to skip foundation. Also my fave product to achieve the natural ‘cut crease’ effect.”

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

We tend to view face oils as this foolproof skincare product. I mean, it would be pretty hard to mess up the application process, right? As it turns out, there are more face oil mistakes than meets the eye and the solutions are thankfully, super easy to execute.

First of all, if a great oil isn’t a part of your regular routine, then you’re seriously missing out—but if the reason you haven’t been using one is that it’s just not doing what you expected, then we might be able to help. (And no, it’s not just because you have oily skin.) These all-too-common snafus could be exactly what’s standing in between you and glowy, perfectly hydrated skin. Give these tweaks a try before you cast that fancy oil aside.

You’re not using the right one for you.

Not all oils are alike, so taking a peek at the list of ingredients is definitely a good idea—quality is key. “You want natural oils like floral, berry, and nut extracts, which are synergistic with the skin and work to address many different skin types and issues,” says Sarah Kugelman, founder and president of skyn ICELAND. “Not synthetic oils, like mineral oil.” Far too many oil formulations have those undesirable synthetics hidden in them—just because it says it’s an argan oil treatment on the package doesn’t necessarily mean it’s pure.

Beyond that, while oily and acne-prone skin types can get away with using facial oils, there are still varieties that may be too heavy or pore-clogging. Argan, jojoba, tea tree, evening primrose, and almond oils are some of our favorite picks for skin that’s easily broken out.

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You’re applying your products in the wrong order.

OK, so there are dissenting opinions on this one. Some say to apply oil before moisturizer, so that it absorbs right into your skin before you slather on more hydration, while others say to apply it after your moisturizer, so that the occlusive (that means it locks in moisture) layer of oil seals in everything you’ve applied beneath it, like your serum and cream.

Figure out what works for you, but we find that for skin types that produce more natural oil, it’s best to apply oil to dry skin first and allow it to sink in, whereas dry complexions may be better suited to using moisturizer, then oil.

You’re not applying it correctly.

“Rubbing” any product into your skin is ill-advised—not only does this approach pull at the skin, but the product won’t get a chance to sink in and fully absorb the way that it should. This is especially true of oil, which is only effective when the skin is really able to drink it up. The best way to apply it is by first warming a few drops of oil between your hands before gently pressing it onto your face until it absorbs. ”

Sometimes,” says Kugelman, “I literally hold my hands for a few seconds on my face, as the heat helps the oil to ‘melt’ and absorb more deeply into the skin.” Try it—it feels great. Now that you’re basically a face oil expert, here are some options for stepping up your hydration game:

Burt’s Bees.

Burt’s Bees Facial Oil

A budget-friendly blend of rosehip, jojoba and evening primrose oils, essential fatty acids and antioxidants for aging skin.

Buy: Burt’s Bees Facial Oil $8.99

Sunday Riley.

Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil

For a brighter complexion, try this vitamin C-infused facial oil also boosted with the antioxidant properties of turmeric.

Mario Badescu.

Mario Badescu Rose Hips Nourishing Oil

A lightweight facial oil for reducing flakiness in dry skin.

Buy: Mario Badescu Rose Hips Nourishing Oil $16.50

Drunk Elephant.

Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil

Second only to the Babyfacial, this luxurious oil is definitely one of the brand’s most popular top-sellers. Its formula is–you guessed it–virgin marula oil, chock full of antioxidants to deeply penetrate the skin without greasy buildup.

Buy: Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil $72

Pixi Beauty.

Pixi Beauty Rose Quartz Soothing Oil

Pixi’s fleet of affordable face oils includes this healing formula, infused with vitamin B3 for reducing inflammation, citrus oil for brightening, and a few quartz crystals to encourage a calmer complexion.

Youth to the People.

Youth to the People Superberry Hydrate and Glow Oil

If you have oily skin, you’ll love how quick-absorbing this antioxidant face oil is. Made with maqui, acai, and prickly pear–a powerful fruit blend with multiple benefits–it can be used alone after cleansing or mixed with your coverage for a glowy finish.

Buy: Superberry Hydrate and Glow Oil $48

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When it comes to shopping for beauty products online, it’s easy to think that Sephora is the beginning and the end of the entire process. And while we love the almighty S, there are lots of other amazing online stores that you need to have bookmarked. So to inspire your shopping, we’ve rounded up the best beauty shopping websites that you really should know about. These have innovative, creative skincare, haircare, body products and makeup that you’ll go crazy for.

Whether it’s clean beauty you’re looking for, Korean skincare, the trendiest glitter eyeshadow or the must-have foundation of season, there’s an online shopping site that’s perfect for you. Many of them also provide discount codes, free shipping and stellar rewards that’ll get you some samples to try. There’s nothing like opening a delivery and finding the product you’ve been dying to try finally came. And with an online-only discount? Score.

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Space.NK

Space NK was truly revolutionary when it launched, and it continues to be one of our favorite online shopping destinations. It carries all our favorite high-end and niche brands, the site is beautifully designed and easy to use, and offers free (fast) shipping on every order. We also consider its loyalty program one of the best in the industry—don’t miss out if you’re a frequent online shopper. And if you’re looking for that special holiday something for the beauty-obsessed person in your life? Its incredible gift section will help you find the perfect present in just a couple clicks.

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Urban Outfitters

Don’t be fooled by the overly-hipster clothes in the window—UO has seriously stepped up its beauty game lately, and we are beyond impressed. With exclusive shades and kits from classic brands like Mario Badescu and Anna Sui, to up-and-coming labels like MAKE and Blunt skincare, it’s a fantastic mixture of cool and accessible products. Urban Outfitter’s shipping has improved dramatically over the last few years, and they offer free returns on everything. Trying new brands has never been so easy!

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Ulta

Much as we love other beauty superstores, Ulta has always been our happy place—and its online shop is even better. Carrying a mind-bending range of products from drugstore go-tos to high-end products, Ulta has fast shipping and zero-hassle returns. We especially love that it carries hair tools at every price point in addition to products and that its gift section is seriously second to none.

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Violet Grey

The ultimate in online beauty luxury, Violet Grey only carries the best of the best—so you never have to worry about buying a sub-par product again. Sleek, elegant and streamlined, Violet Grey carries a carefully curated mix of our favorite high-end brands (ahem, La Prarie) and the new classics (Sjal)—and shipping is reliably fast (and free when you spend more than $75). We’re especially into its gift section. Insightful, clever interviews and elegant editorials at The Violet Files are also not to be missed.

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Dermstore

If you’re a skincare addict, you need to bookmark Dermstore immediately. Not only does it carry a truly mindblowing range of brands, but the site is arranged so that you can shop by issue or concern. The community of reviewers is active, so practically everything on the site, from hair care to tattoo cover-up, comes with a side of real-person experience. And if you have questions, Dermstore has answers. Not only is its customer service the best on the internet, but it has an expert advice section where skincare professionals answer the beauty questions you didn’t even know you had.

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Etsy

If you’re looking for something a little different (and don’t mind digging), Etsy has a bustling beauty section where you can find everything from small-batch vegan lip glosses to custom-blended essential oils. Bigger indie brands like Black Pheonix Alchemy Lab also use Etsy to sell limited run and one-off products, so make sure you look for your favorite labels. Shipping costs and return policies can vary by the seller, so it’s always good to check the reviews before buying—but once you do, you’ll definitely have something unique and interesting.

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Soko Glam

When it comes to game-changing beauty products, everything good is coming out of Korea right now—and Soko Glam is your ultimate K-beauty shopping destination. Founder Charlotte Cho is also a licensed esthetician, so if she chooses to carry a product, it’s because it’s met her incredibly high standards—and it shows. Not only does the site carry an incredible range of makeup and skincare products (including this life-changing toner), you can also read detailed reviews of standout products on The Klog. Shipping is fast and secure, and it offers free returns and exchanges.

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Lucky Scent

This is the ultimate fragrance destination. At the risk of sounding like Stefon, this site has everything: every kind of fragrance you can possibly imagine, detailed reviews that are also really easy to understand, and a simple rating system showing where every fragrance falls on a “masculine-feminine” scale. Not only does it carry previously hard-to-find niche brands (Le Labo and Il Profumo being two of our favorites), it makes making sense of the scents impossibly easy. And because the only real way to get to know perfumes is to try them, Lucky Scent also offers samples of every perfume they carry. Becoming a perfume genius has never been easier.

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Peach & Lily

There’s no shortage of Korean Beauty shopping sites, but Peach & Lily is by far one of the most widely known. So much so, that every year, we wait with bated breath to see which brands will make their yearly Best of K-Beauty Awards. And if that weren’t enough, brand founder Alicia Yoon also launched a P&L in-house brand that’s bringing us one step closer to “glass skin.”

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Nordstrom

You don’t have to wait for the store’s anniversary sale to snag deals from top-selling, luxe beauty brands. On any given day, you’re bound to discover a totally underrated fragrance, marked-down cult favorite, or luxurious lipstick that somehow slipped your radar weeks before.

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Net-a-Porter

All caution goes out the window every time we find ourselves on this website basically drooling over the prettiest and fanciest beauty products of my dreams. From flower-infused masks to camera-ready bath salts, and super-sized candles, Net-a-Porter has everything you need to turn your bathroom into a beautiful spa.

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Credo

Shop the best of the best in clean beauty from brands including Osea, RMS Beauty and Ilia. Credo also has some of the most killer rewards so as you shop you can pick up points towards cleansers, mascara and natural deodorant. Be assured all products are cruelty-free and formulated without ingredients on what it calls “The Dirty List.”

Our mission at STYLECASTER is to bring style to the people, and we only feature products we think you’ll love as much as we do. Please note that if you purchase something by clicking on a link within this story, we may receive a small commission of the sale and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

Hannah Brown’s Rainbow Kiss Lips Sweatshirt on Instagram Live

The Bachelorette Instagram Fashion 2020

Although she’s been busy these past few weeks hooking up with Tyler C. TikToking with the “Quarantine Crew” down in Florida, Hannah Brown is apparently back home now in Alabama where she was quarantining it up yesterday on Instagram Live in this super cute rainbow “kiss” sweatshirt. Which lucky for us, contains a pair of lips we don’t have to worry about keeping a safe social distance from.

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Tracy Tutor’s Radiohead Tee on Instagram Live

Million Dollar Listing LA Instagram Fashion 2020

Although it’s safe to say that none of us will be attending a concert anytime in the near future, that of course doesn’t mean that you can’t still rock a cute band tee in quarantine like this one Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles’ Tracy Tutor wore yesterday on Instagram Live. Which in our opinion is definitely the perfect pick if you’re a true Radiohead Tracy groupie to the core. 

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Photo: @TracyTutor

Originally posted at: Tracy Tutor’s Radiohead Tee