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Faux lashes can add the finishing touch to so many Halloween costumes this year, but it’s important that you apply them properly so they don’t end up half hanging off before the night is over! We consulted celebrity make up artist Christopher Drummond, who has worked with Jennifer Lopez and Kimora Lee Simmons, for some professional tips.

1. It takes time to apply lashes properly, so do a few trial runs first to get comfortable with using them, Drummond suggests.

2. Strips are probably the easiest option for Halloween purposes as opposed to individual lashes, but make sure you cut them to fit your eyes perfectly.

3. Curl your lashes before applying faux lashes because it will help the look hold better. You can also apply mascara before and after application if you want.

4. After applying eye lash glue, let it dry a little before applying falsies. “The glue thickens as it dries, and it’s easier to manipulate,” Drummond explains.

5. Start applying the lashes at the inner corner of the eye, and make sure you get as close to the lashline as possible. Drummond suggests using a toothpick to push the lash into place.

6. Take your time. “The glue takes a few minutes to dry, so you have plenty of time to adjust,” Drummond says.

The best place to pick up a pair of faux lashes in time for the weekend? Head to Sephora or the costume store for ultra-glam options, but the drugstore also carries them if you are in a pinch!

Christopher Drummond is a celebrity make up artist and creator of Christopher Drummond Beauty, a natural and organic-based cosmetics line. For more information, visit christopherdrummond.com.

So you wash your face twice daily, apply a spot treatment on pimples, and do a deep-cleansing mask occasionally. You’re doing all you can for clear skin, right? Wrong. We’ve told you before that there are sneaky factors, like the germs on your cell phone, that can cause acne. Here’s a to-do list of things you need to do to ensure beautiful skin throughout the fall season:

We’re so excited for Halloween - how can you not love a chance to dress crazily and put on some really cool make up? The Sephora Collection Beauty in a Box Halloween kits ($26) are perfect for the occasion. The product sets cater to specific costumes, like a vampire, a peacock, or a devil, but many the items included can be used long after the holiday is over (e.g. eye shadow, lip gloss, and liner). Not sure what you want to be yet? Both the Make Up For Ever Beauty in a Box: Make Up Tricks & Treats set ($42) and the Smashbox Get Sexy Halloween Kit ($25) contain an array of products that will help you look fab on Oct. 31st and beyond. Order from sephora.com by Oct. 21 to receive your kit by Oct. 29, or hit up your local Sephora store to shop now. And if you’re totally overwhelmed by the idea of creating your own look, you can make an appointment at the store and a make up artist will apply a professional look with a minimum $50 purchase.

Glitter nail polish is perfect for adding some sparkle to your everyday look or accompany a glam rocker Halloween costume (Katy Perry, anyone?). We love non-toxic vegan-friendly label Zoya’s UltraGlitter collection, which consists of three eye-catching shades: Astra (rosy pink), Nova (fuschia-purple), and Luna (silvery and sheer). Apply two coats and a top coat and your nail color should be chip-free and blinged-out for a while!

The school year is in full swing, and you’re starting to look and feel a little tired. Late nights of studying coupled with early mornings aren’t doing anything for your skin.