Pedal To The Metal: How To Nail Metallic Makeup

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Contrary to popular belief, a bold eye and lip can play nice together. Use colours from the same shade family and build every feature up slowly. “At the end of the day, it’s makeup so if you don’t like it, just wash it off!”, declares Thompson. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

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