Author name: Valeria Heredia

Valeria Heredia at Real Beauty School is a Certified Makeup Artist and Senior Editor with over 7 years of experience in the beauty industry from makeup artistry to hair and nails. Started in 2020, Real Beauty School is one of the largest free beauty resource site in the industry and a popular online makeup school for makeup beginners and makeup enthusiasts.

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Eyeliner vs Mascara: Differences & Tips (A Complete Guide)

Sometimes, two great things go head to head, and a never-ending debate ensues. Instagram or Twitter? Cookies or brownies? Chick-fil-A or In-n-Out?  The makeup world is no different, and one of the most popular debates is about two eye essentials: Eyeliner and Mascara.  Everyone wants to know which is better, but the truth is, any

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Different types of Eyeliner: Gel, liquid, pencil (#1 Complete Guide)

Eyeliner is an essential part of the makeup routine and is a fan favorite for makeup lovers who love a bold and bright eye. But, if you have dipped your toe in the eyeliner world, you know that there are A LOT of different options.  There are three different types of eyeliner: liquid, pencil, and

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The Best Mascara for Hooded Eyes: Reviewed by a Hooded eye MUA

The Absolute Best Mascara for Hooded Eyes with pro tips to enhance hooded eyes! We all are looking for the perfect mascara partner, and this can be a challenge for anyone. Trying to find a mascara that doesn’t clump, smear, and is long-lasting takes time, but trying to find the perfect mascara for a hooded

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How to Apply Cream Bronzer Like a Pro (Tips + Best Products)

How to apply cream bronzer for beginners! Step by step tutorial with pictures.  Trust me, the way we usually see beauty bloggers on social media do their contour or bronzer is not the best way for everyone. Actually, as a Makeup Artist myself, I found out that there’s actually a simple routine to apply the

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#1 Complete Printable Makeup Artist Contract and Forms By a MUA (Editable)

If you are Makeup Artist or aspiring makeup artist and you are looking for a complete EDITABLE makeup artist contract and business forms, you are in the right place. I’m a Professional Makeup artist turned into a Makeup coach, instructor, author, and editor of this blog. I’ve helped hundreds of aspiring makeup artists and professional

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10 Best Drugstore Non-comedogenic Foundations

Check this guide on the best drugstore non-comedogenic foundations, what non-comedogenic means, and what foundations are non-comedogenic! As a Makeup Artist, I know when shopping for drugstore products, a foundation can be one of the trickiest makeup products to find for an affordable price. Not only are there so many different options, but having a

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12 Best Cream Highlighters for Every Skin Tone (Review + tips)

Best cream highlighter sticks, best Drugstore cream highlighters, and the best cream highlighters for medium to deep skin, fair skin, and mature skin! As highlighter continues to become more popular in the makeup world, there are more highlighter products on the market than ever. But with more products means more confusion on which products are

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The Best Tips to Keep Eyeliner from Smudging (on Upper and Bottom Lid)

How to keep eyeliner from smudging and smearing (hacks that work!) Many of us love to wear eyeliner, whether in our daily makeup routine or for a night out, but have you ever looked in the mirror and found your eyeliner in places it is not supposed to be? Often eyeliner can smudge on your

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