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Makeup how-tos, skincare routines and ingredient guides from the True Colour Beauty team.

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Skincare Tips

How to Start Using Exfoliating Acids Gently

Exfoliating acids can leave skin looking smoother and brighter. Here is how to start slowly and keep your skin comfortable.

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Makeup Tips

How to Prep Your Skin Before Makeup for a Smooth Base

Great makeup starts with skin prep. Five minutes of the right steps makes foundation smoother and longer-lasting.

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Skincare Tips

How to Double Cleanse (and Who Should Do It)

Two quick cleanses take off makeup, sunscreen and the day, without over-scrubbing. Here's the right way to do it.

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Skincare Tips

Night Routine for Dry and Dehydrated Skin

Layer hydration, then seal it in. A cozy evening routine that leaves dry skin feeling soft and comfortable by morning.

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Skincare Tips

A Simple Routine for Oily and Blemish-Prone Skin

Shine and breakouts call for balance, not harsh stripping. Here is a calm, simple routine that keeps skin looking clear and fresh.

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Skincare Tips

How to Layer Skincare: The Right Order for Morning and Night

Thinnest to thickest: the simple rule that tells you exactly what order to apply your skincare in.

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Makeup Tips

How to Brighten Under-Eyes With Concealer (Without Creasing)

Brighter, smoother-looking under-eyes in five steps, and the small habits that stop concealer from creasing.

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Makeup Tips

Where to Put Blush, Bronzer and Highlighter for Your Face

Small changes in placement make a big difference. Here is where each cheek product goes, and why.

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Makeup Tips

How to Fill In Your Brows Naturally (Pencil, Pomade and Brow Soap)

Three easy ways to get fuller, natural-looking brows, plus how to choose the right brow shade.

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Makeup Tips

Soft Smoky Eye for Beginners: An Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

A diffused, wearable smoky eye that's hard to get wrong. No sharp wing, no fallout, just smoldering definition.

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Makeup Tips

Lip Oil Three Ways: Sheer, Glossy Ombré and Glazed Matte

One lip oil, three completely different looks: from barely-there tint to a glossy ombré and a glazed matte.

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Makeup Tips

How to Line and Fill Your Lips So Lipstick Lasts All Day

The two-minute lip liner trick that keeps color crisp, even and in place for hours.

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Makeup Tips

The 5-Minute Everyday Makeup Look (Step by Step)

Five products, five minutes, a fresh face that works for school runs, office days and everything in between.

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