SOME BEAUTY SECRETS FROM KIM KARDASHIAN

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SHAMPOOING 

Kardashian washes her hair every two days, which gets the thumbs-up from our favorite stylists. "Don't wash your hair every day, because that can dry it out," says hairstylist Chris McMillan, who recommends using a gentle shampoo and conditioner a few days a week and a deep conditioning mask once a week. To keep her hair shiny and manageable, Kardashian says, "I use Moroccanoil and Carol's Daughter Monoi Hair Mask. They make your hair so soft.


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APPLY EYE SHADOW PERFECTLY

Kardashian has a trick for wiping away flecks of shadow. Before applying, she says, "I powder under my eyes, so you can see the white powder, then brush it off." Another trick we like for long-lasting color: Dust a layer of that same translucent powder from the lash lines to the brows before applying shadow.

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CHOOSE THE BEST SHADES

Kardashian is loyal to Nars Blush in Orgasm, and mixes it up with Revlon lipsticks and Yves Saint Laurent glosses.

To find your best blush color, gently pinch your cheeks and match the blush to the color you see, says makeup artist Jillian Dempsey. "If you have acne or a ruddy complexion, choose a tawnier shade, so the blush doesn't call attention to the redness."

For lipstick, the perfect nude should be just a bit brighter than your natural lip color, says Bobbi Brown, makeup artist and founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.

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MAX OUT YOUR LASHES

Kardashian's lashes are out-of-control luscious. On her own, she says, "I layer mascaras," specifically, Lancôme Doll Lashes and M.A.C. Zoom Fast Black Lash mascara. She also says, "I want to learn to put [fake] lashes on." Our best tips for falsies: Put a dot of glue on the back of your hand. Use slanted tweezers to pick up the false lash by its base, and drag it through the glue. Tilt your head back so you can see your lash line in the mirror, and apply the false lash carefully along that line. Give the glue a few minutes to dry before putting on mascara.


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TAKE OFF YOUR MAKEUP

"My most essential product has got to be Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes in Night Calming," says Kardashian. "I need a makeup wipe at all times. That's the only way I take my makeup off." Going to bed with a clean face is key for preventing acne and even wrinkles. "Cosmetics can hold on to pollution, and you'll end up sleeping with a load of free radicals on your skin, which can contribute to cellular damage and early aging," says Howard Sobel, clinical attending physician in dermatology and dermatologic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.