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Never skip cleansing your face before bed. This can cause pore-clogging dirt and oil to build up on your skin and cause breakouts, excess shine and an overall dull appearance. #protip

Summer is the perfect time to simplify your beauty routine. Did you know you can use bronzer as eyeshadow and a contour as well? It's a great multi-tasking product during hot months. #protip

Guerlain's Terracotta Bronzer is the best bronzing powder I've ever found in my career. It creates a sun-kissed glow in seconds and now boasts 96% ingredients of natural origin. This is one product worth the price. #protip

Why do pro makeup artists always tap off excess bronzer, blush or eyeshadow powder before applying? It creates an even layer of colour. Applying a brush loaded with powder can make your skin appear uneven in certain places. Tapping your brush prevents this. #protip

Remember when wearing your daily sunscreen to cleanse deep into the hairline at the end of the day to remove all the product. #protip

Here's a great tip from makeup artist Kate Lee. She says to dab lips with blotting paper after applying lipstick or lip pencil. It will help prevent colour bleeding & fading. These papers are designed to absorb oil, leaving behind only a stain of pigment. #protip

Here's a fascinating Hollywood beauty story. Elizabeth Taylor told other women on her movie sets not to wear red lipstick. A crimson lip added to Taylor's stunning beauty. I met her years ago and she had the most incredible violet eyes. A lovely person too.

Interesting news from London this morning. Jo Malone has just inked a two-year deal with actor Tom Hardy to be the face of its Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense line. Great choice!!

When applying mascara to your lower lashes, try holding the wand vertically. This allows more precision in your application. #protip

When using your mascara, avoid pumping the wand in and out of the tube. This can cause the mascara formula to dry out much faster. #protip

"As we get older, we want to make sure the texture on the skin looks smooth, looks even, and doesn't look too cakey," says makeup artist Bobbi Brown. For me, these are formulas that are moisturizing and not drying." #protip

Have you seen Estee Lauder's collaboration with Shuting Qiu? This is the limited edition Pure Colour Matte Lipstick in shade 'stolen heart'. It's meant to reflect the beauty of China.

Spring is the perfect time to rethink your skincare and makeup products. If you haven’t used a product in a year, it is best to toss it. Chances are you won’t use it in the future. #WeLoveCliniqueWeek

I love multi-tasking products. Did you know that you can use Clinique Moisture Surge to fight frizz? Simply run a dime-sized amount of moisturizer onto your palms, & then rub hands lightly over your hair that has frizzed. #WeLoveCliniqueWeek

Get ready for my exciting #WeLoveCliniqueWeek starting Monday, March 11th. I'll have tips, tricks and amazing giveaways of some of my favourite products. It's all to celebrate the Clinique Spring Gift-With-Purchase campaign on now at Hudson's Bay