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How to Get a Red Carpet Look at Home

Want a face that makes you feel like a million bucks without products that cost a bundle? We've got the beauty buys to get you there
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There's never a shortage of enviable beauty looks on the red carpet. With professional glam squads at their disposal, celebrities have a leg up when it comes to getting gorgeous in a snap. But we're here to tell you that it is possible to get a red-carpet-worthy look at home without professionals and a hefty price tag. Read on to see the tips, tricks and tools you need to get a celeb status look for your next close-up.

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Come Clean
A red carpet look starts with a smooth complexion, and nothing does the trick like exfoliating. Turn your face into the perfect canvas with PMD Personal Microderm, $179, an at-home alternative to professional microdermabrasion at an accessible price. PMD resurfaces skin to reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven tone, roughness and blemishes. This triggers the body's natural healing process, causing dead skin cells that have been removed to be quickly replaced with healthy new ones.

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Stock Up
Now that you have your perfect canvas, the key to getting a fab and flawless face lies in your tool kit. "Every woman should invest in a set of quality makeup brushes," says Elaina Badro, internationally recognized celebrity makeup artist and the mastermind behind the Elaina Badro brush collection. "Buying the most expensive products is a waste of money unless you have the fundamental tools for a flawless application."

First up is her Duo Fiber Brush, which gives skin that flawless, airbrushed look. Use it to apply cream or powder products like foundation and blush in a circular motion to conceal flaws. Next, use Badro's Contour Brush to help sculpt the cheekbones, dusting it in the hollows of cheeks for a defined effect. Check out Badro's the Essentials Brush Kit, $113.

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Be Bold
Now it's time to take your look from flawless to fabulous. Badro advises exfoliating your lips at least three nights before your big event to banish flakes and provide a smooth surface for applying lip color. Try a bright shade like Cailyn Candy Apple Tinted Lip Balm.

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Top it Off
Last but not least, create a sultry eye to pair with your lip by applying black liner along the waterline. Top everything off with false lashes for a touch of glamour and voila -- you've got a classic bombshell look that's sure to turn heads!

APR 23, 2014 | SHARES
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