I worked at Sephora for over 4 years. Here are 5 products I swear are worth the high price tag.

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I've found a few products worth the splurge while working at Sephora.

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Dermatologists reveal 10 mistakes you're probably making while washing your face

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How often you wash your face should depend on your skin type and other personal factors.

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I tried every item in Rihanna's Fenty Beauty line. Here are 5 products that really impressed me — and 2 that didn't.

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I wanted to love the Stunna Lip Paints from Fenty Beauty but they fell short for me.

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The hottest TikTok makeup trend right now is Moo Deng blush

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Moo Deng, a two-month-old pygmy hippo, has become an internet sensation.

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Rhode sent TikToker Golloria new blushes after she called it out for being non-inclusive. The creator thanked Hailey Bieber for 'treating me like a human.'

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Golloria George reviewed Rhode's pocket blushes.

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Serena Williams made a subtle business move at the 2024 US Open

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Serena Williams attends the 2024 US Open while wearing Wyn Beauty.

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I've been a professional hair and makeup artist for years. I swear by these 10 Dollar Tree products.

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I'm always surprised to see some great name-brand products at Dollar Tree.

Meredith Schneider

5 beauty trends I'd never follow after working as a hair and makeup artist for over 6 years

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Makeup artists see it all, from bad trends to timeless looks.

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Wende Zomnir revolutionized makeup with Urban Decay. She's not done building her empire.

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Wende Zomnir.

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From the moment Wende Zomnir answers my call, it's like I can feel rays of California sun beaming through the phone.

While I'm settled in a New Jersey suburb, she's enjoying Newport Beach, California. It's where the beauty mogul runs her latest cosmetics venture out of a Zomnir-described "surf shack" that sits in front of the ocean.

I've worked as a hair and makeup artist for years. Here are my favorite drugstore dupes for high-end products.

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There are some bold, pigmented makeup products at the drugstore.

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