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The No-B.S. Makeup Tips You Need to Hear Now with Viral Makeup Artist Erica Taylor.

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Erica Taylor, the makeup artist behind some of the most-watched viral beauty videos on the internet is here! With over four million combined followers, 30-plus years of professional experience, and a debut book coming out April 21 (“The Magic of Makeup: Your Handbook for a Youthful, Radiant Look” — with a blurb from Makeup by Mario himself!) Erica is sharing her best makeup tips, straight to our ears.From Erica’s humble beginnings at a cosmetics counter in Queens to going viral with 10 million views on "Common Mistakes That Age Our Face," Erica breaks down everything she knows about mature skin makeup, midlife beauty upgrades, and the techniques she coined — including the iconic triangle lift and the "over the river through the hood" eyeshadow method for hooded lids.In this episode you'll hear about:What to expect in Erica's debut book, “The Magic of Makeup: Your Handbook for a Youthful, Radiant Look”: fixes for resting bitch face, the makeup facelift and easy-to-follow tutorialsNailing skin prep: how to prevent your skincare and makeup from “divorcing”Erica's hot take: Estee Lauder's new version of Double Wear is better than its predecessor (a.k.a. the “Cadaver” Wear, according to Erica)Her very best advice for dealing with under-eyes — fixes for puffiness, bags, dark circles and moreBlush placement tips that just make sense for those who are 30-plusEyeliner truths that anyone over 40 needs to knowThe brow mapping basics that will help everyone avoid the “Wrong Eyebrow Theory”Plus: an exclusive sneak peek at Erica's brand new product collaboration with Doll 10 — a first-of-its-kind eye balm-concealer hybrid she's been developing for yearsFor any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.   Sign up for our Substack here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes!  Related episodes like this: Makeup By Mario: Soft Glam Hacks, Kim Kardashian Memories & a New Book?!How-to Shop for Makeup Like a Pro: Advice from Tiktok Stars and Makeup Experts The Lipstick LesbiansMakeup Artist Katie Jane Hughes on Makeup Hacks, Glowy Skin & Her New Brand Launch PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!  Jones Road BeautyJones Road Beauty just launched their Lip Recharge, your next holy grail!  Lip Recharge is a powerful lip treatment that refreshes, smooths, and hydrates on contact, while nourishing lips over time. For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Shimmer Face Oil on their first purchase. Just head to JonesRoadBeauty.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. R + Co R+Co was founded by a collective of world-renowned hair stylists who’ve worked on major fashion shows and editorial shoots — so every formula is rooted in professional performance. Visit randco.com and shop their birthday sale for 30% off sitewide for a limited time — no code needed. Quince Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Now available in Canada, too. Go to quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY for free shipping and 365-day returns. Dove Dove is bringing a luxury body-care ritual to the retail aisle with their new Dove Serum+ Oil Body Wash. This product delivers serum-powered radiance and deep nourishment with a premium sensorial feel, at an everyday  price.  Discover the new Dove Serum+ Oil Body Wash at www.dove.com/ca now available on Amazon and in stores nationwide. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*  Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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Erica Taylor, the makeup artist behind some of the most-watched viral beauty videos on the internet is here! With over four million combined followers, 30-plus years of professional experience, and a debut book coming out April 21 (“The Magic of Makeup: Your Handbook for a Youthful, Radiant Look” — with a blurb from Makeup by Mario himself!) Erica is sharing her best makeup tips, straight to our ears.From Erica’s humble beginnings at a cosmetics counter in Queens to going viral with 10 million views on "Common Mistakes That Age Our Face," Erica breaks down everything she knows about mature skin makeup, midlife beauty upgrades, and the techniques she coined — including the iconic triangle lift and the "over the river through the hood" eyeshadow method for hooded lids.In this episode you'll hear about:What to expect in Erica's debut book, “The Magic of Makeup: Your Handbook for a Youthful, Radiant Look”: fixes for resting bitch face, the makeup facelift and easy-to-follow tutorialsNailing skin prep: how to prevent your skincare and makeup from “divorcing”Erica's hot take: Estee Lauder's new version of Double Wear is better than its predecessor (a.k.a. the “Cadaver” Wear, according to Erica)Her very best advice for dealing with under-eyes — fixes for puffiness, bags, dark circles and moreBlush placement tips that just make sense for those who are 30-plusEyeliner truths that anyone over 40 needs to knowThe brow mapping basics that will help everyone avoid the “Wrong Eyebrow Theory”Plus: an exclusive sneak peek at Erica's brand new product collaboration with Doll 10 — a first-of-its-kind eye balm-concealer hybrid she's been developing for yearsFor any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok,X, Threads. Join our private Facebook group. Or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.   Sign up for our Substack here. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to watch our episodes!  Related episodes like this: Makeup By Mario: Soft Glam Hacks, Kim Kardashian Memories & a New Book?!How-to Shop for Makeup Like a Pro: Advice from Tiktok Stars and Makeup Experts The Lipstick LesbiansMakeup Artist Katie Jane Hughes on Makeup Hacks, Glowy Skin & Her New Brand Launch PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!  Jones Road BeautyJones Road Beauty just launched their Lip Recharge, your next holy grail!  Lip Recharge is a powerful lip treatment that refreshes, smooths, and hydrates on contact, while nourishing lips over time. For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Shimmer Face Oil on their first purchase. Just head to JonesRoadBeauty.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. R + Co R+Co was founded by a collective of world-renowned hair stylists who’ve worked on major fashion shows and editorial shoots — so every formula is rooted in professional performance. Visit randco.com and shop their birthday sale for 30% off sitewide for a limited time — no code needed. Quince Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Now available in Canada, too. Go to quince.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY for free shipping and 365-day returns. Dove Dove is bringing a luxury body-care ritual to the retail aisle with their new Dove Serum+ Oil Body Wash. This product delivers serum-powered radiance and deep nourishment with a premium sensorial feel, at an everyday  price.  Discover the new Dove Serum+ Oil Body Wash at www.dove.com/ca now available on Amazon and in stores nationwide. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*  Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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