MEET WALTER OBAL: EXPERT MAKEUP ARTIST

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Walter Obal is one of the most sought-after makeup artists in the beauty world. He started his extraordinary career as a makeup artist in New York City when he was only 20 years old as the personal makeup artist to model/actress Jamie King for MTV’s television show House of Style. When the show ended he started working with Make Up For Ever Paris as a Senior Artist conducting training seminars before signing with an agency and booking fashion and beauty advertising and editorial work.
Obal has also been the brand ambassador and spokesperson for Esika (a major South American Cosmetics brand) and the Beauty Director for the New York City arts and culture publication, BlackBook. His client r
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Are you tired of looking like you are in need of some solid shuteye? The skin around the eyes is usually the first place to show signs of aging such as lines and wrinkles, under-eye bags, and puffiness. The good news is that there are many ways to reverse these signs thanks to potent multi-tasking eye creams, collagen-building treatments offered by dermatologists, and the right makeup. Here, in honor of BITB’s five-year anniversary, we give you five ways to make eyes standout and look younger.
Use an Eye Cream Daily
Lines and wrinkles form from years of squinting, sun damage, and the breakdown of collagen. Eye creams can help plump delicate skin and tackle a variety of issues with
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Stores are draped in red, aisles are stocked with candy, and TVs are airing diamond commercials—yes, Valentine’s Day is nearly here. While you still may be figuring out who to spend the night with, we want to make sure you have one thing settled—how to have kissable, red lips. Red lipstick: some women are intimidated by its boldness, but, boy, can it deliver a punch. Check out this roundup of perfect reds and application tips for the sexiest lips ever. Now, you just need to figure who will receive your smooches.
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The allure of red lips is nothing new. Ancient Egyptian wome
HOW THE BRITS DO IT, OLYMPIC BEAUTY, PART III

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Rimmel
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We love a little history behind the makeup brands we use. Rimmel, which has been around since 1834 (that’s almost two centuries!), started when a respected French perfumer accepted an invitation to manage a perfumery on London’s Bond Street. By 1
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