(Good) Beauty Tips to Steal from Miss Universe
During the airing of Miss Universe last week, we were surprised to find ourselves actually liking some of the contestants' hair and makeup looks. Jimena Navarrete, who won Miss Universe representing Mexico, didn't make us cringe with a ridiculous, overly hairsprayed updo or makeup as thick as Crisco. Here are the tips we took away from the beauty queen winner, and how you can pull them off too. Related: The Best and Worst Looks from the 2010 Emmy Awards
Her Smoky Eye
The fact that Navarrete used her eyeliner properly (cough, we're looking at you, Taylor Momsen) made us jump for cosmetic joy. A little bit goes a long way when you're doing your own smoky eye. The trick is to use a gel or liquid liner, then smudge the edges with a swab or your finger.
Her Tan
Now that's a healthy glow! No fake-and-bake orange hue here. To get our picks of the best sunless tanners, check out our Self-Tanner Challenge.
Her Brows
We've never said this (out loud) before, but we have serious brow envy! These beautifully sculpted, full brows had us subconsciously stroking our own eyebrows all night. To get this vamped-up brow look, take this tip from brow expert Karen Scott: Pencil in your brows using short strokes and blending with a brush afterward. Always brush eyebrows in an upward motion to show off the natural line of the brow and keep some Vaseline handy - it helps grow out overplucked or tweezed brows.
There you have it. Feel free to thank us in your acceptance speech if you ever find yourself with a crown on your head - even if it's just your bachelorette crown adorned with fake man bits.
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