5 Makeup Hacks You Should Steal from the Olsen Twins

Mar 25, 2015

If you’re anything like us, it feels like you’ve grown up with the Olsen twins. And over the years watching them go from Full House breakout stars to serious fashion designers (and all of the straight-to-video globetrotting, troublemaking and match-making in between), Mary-Kate and Ashley have inevitably taught you an invaluable life lesson, like how to make oversized clothing look super chic, or how to build the perfect pizza.

Get ready for another valuable piece of advice or two, straight from MK+A: this time, all about beauty. In a Byrdie interview, the twins revealed the secrets to their makeup routines, including the surprising hacks they use to get their everyday looks. Naturally, we’re letting history repeat itself and taking their tricks straight to our makeup kits. Do the same with these five Olsen twin-approved makeup hacks.

1. Use Lip Liner to Get the Perfect Nude Lip: The Olsens prove to be minimalists when it comes to their signature nude lip, revealing that their entire lip look comes from just one go-to product. “It’s not a lipstick — it’s a waterproof lip liner!” Ashley told Byrdie of their fave, Make Up Forever Aqua Lip in 3C ($19). The swap allows for a more precise application and naturally refined finish (plus, leaves lots of extra room in your makeup kit).

2. Lip Balm is the Key to No-Makeup Makeup: MK+A follow the cardinal rule for acing no-makeup makeup: skin care first. On days when they don’t wear much makeup, they’re sure to never leave home without a swipe of Brave Soldier Lip Defender ($9), a heavy-duty SPF balm that leaves lips soft, smooth and protected. “It’s more like skincare for your lips than a lip balm,” Mary-Kate told Byrdie.

3. Use a Toothbrush to Brush Out Your Brows: You won’t find the Olsens wiedling around fancy brow brushes to define their most enviable features. Believe it or not, their arch shaper of choice is actually a flat toothbrush. “It’s bigger than a brow brush, so it works better,” Ashley told Byrdie. With an endorsement that solid, we’re totally sold.

4. Get the Perfect Smokey Eye With Brown Shadow: Smudgy eyeshadow might be the makeup look the Olsens are most known for, and their palette of choice might have you rethinking the way you apply your smokey eye. Byrdie reveals the twins use a matte brown shadow instead of the traditional shimmery black, a trick that keeps the dramatic look feel more everyday wearable than reserved-for-evenings only. The same rules apply for their lived-in under eye smudge.

5. Mix Matte Eyes + Lips With Dewy Skin: The Olsens always-springy complexion comes courtesy of a beauty balancing act that keeps their eyes and lips matte and their skin dewy. The twins’ makeup artist Eric Soto let Byrdie in on the four-product process to get their skin that radiant, starting with Benefit’s Erase Paste ($26). Click through to byrdie.com to round out the list.

Have you learned any makeup hacks from your favorite celebrities? Tell us in the comments below.

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7 Simple Travel Hacks That'll Change The Way You Fly

Flying doesn’t always have to be a stressful, chaotic experience. In fact, there are plenty of genius tricks to keep in your back pocket to make traveling as seamless and smooth as possible! From sneaky packing strategies to in-flight essentials you didn’t know you needed, these 7 simple travelhacks might just change the way you fly forever.

Scroll on for our 7 go-to travel hacks for making the trip easier every time.

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1. Roll your clothes.

Rolling your clothes is a huge help in saving space inside your backpack, duffle bag, or suitcase. Rolling garments tightly and packing them in is surprisingly much more efficient than traditional folding methods – plus it reduces wrinkles. Rolling comes in especially handy for bulkier items like maxi dresses, jeans, and jackets.

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2. Use packing cubes.

If you want to maximize even more space within your bag, packing cubes are definitely worth investing in. You can still roll your garments to pack ‘em, but placing them in packing cubes compresses their size down further. Plus, with multiple packing cubes, you can label each one and keep your things organized and easily accessible.

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3. Bring an empty water bottle.

If you’re not doing this at the airport, what are you doing?! Probably spending $8 on a single bottled water. C’mon – bringing an empty water bottle is the simplest of all travel hacks. Just arrive with it completely empty to later fill it after passing through the TSA line. You’ll avoid paying for overpriced airport water and have limitless refill opportunities, even after you've arrived at your destination.

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4. Stuff small items inside shoes.

In the vein of more space-saving packing tricks, don’t underestimate the power of your shoes! From sneakers to boots, it’s so easy to use the insides of them to pack socks, lip balms, phone chargers, jewelry, or other small items.

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5. Use a pill organizer for small items.

You can also easily leverage a pill organizer for the smallest of your small items like rings, earrings, earplugs, and more. Of course, you can still use a pill organizer for necessary medications or those ‘just in case’ painkillers.

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6. Bring a travel pillow and eye mask.

Travel pillows and eye masks are absolutely essential for long flights, or even shorter trips that you foresee yourself sleeping on. Bring them on your next flight, and you’ll immediately notice the difference from not flying with these must-have accessories.

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7. Download entertainment before you board.

Finally, to avoid risking total in-flight boredom, make sure you plan ahead and download your desired form of entertainment beforehand! Since you can’t always rely on in-flight wifi, pick out and download the movies, music, or audiobooks you want to tune into in advance. For a screen-free moment, you can never go wrong with a book or crossword puzzle booklet!

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'The Handmaid's Sequel 'The Testaments' Just Got An Exciting Cast & Production Update!

The Handmaid's Tale is one of the best, yet eerily specific dystopian shows we've watched which is why we couldn't wait to see Offred get her sweet revenge. It's without a doubt Margaret Atwood's most memorable books so we're excited The Testaments, the sequel to the exhilarating series, is in the works! Adaptations can be a hit or miss, but we have high hopes for this one based on how its predecessors had us glued to TV screens.

Learn everything we know about the highly-anticipated The Testaments series!

What is 'The Testaments' about?

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The Testaments is set to follow the book's plot (via Variety) and will feature three central characters — Aunty Lydia, Agnes, and Daisy. As the Republic of Gilead continues its rampage, the intersection of their lives changes the course of history.

Deadline's official synopsis of the show says it's a "coming-of-age story" that follows "a new generation of young women in Gilead, grappling with the bleak future that awaits them." The bleak part is "growing up in Gilead is all they have ever known, having no tangible memories of the outside world before their indoctrination into this life."

During a time where marriage is highly praised and sought after, these young girls will have to find friendship among each other and anyone who's willing to positively guide them from girlhood to being women. Not only that, but they'll have to see if they have what it takes to break free from Gilead's oppressive reign.

Is casting information available?

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Yesterday Variety announced Lucy Halliday (Blue Jean) will be playing Daisy! Aside from her, Ann Dowd will be reprising her role as Aunt Lydia while Chase Infiniti will portray Agnes. Deadline also reports Mabel Li, Amy Seimetz, Brad Alexander, Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Eva Foote, Isolde Ardies, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Birva Pandya, and Kira Guloien will be joining The Testaments.

Their roles are as follows:

Mabel Li as Aunt Vidala, a no-nonsense figure & heiress of the "women's sphere of Gilead"
Amy Seimetz as Paula, a newlywed to a prominent Commander who has an interesting daughter
Brad Alexander as another Commander who develops a close relationship to the girls under his watchful eye
Zarrin Darnell-Martin as Aunt Gabbana, a close friend of Aunt Vidala
Eva Foote as Aunt Estee, a well-liked "Aunt"
Isolde Ardies as Hulda, a hopeful young girl
Shechinah Mpumlwana as Jehosheba, a young girl who only cares about securing a marriage that'll catapult her status in life
Birva Pandya as Miriam, a young girl who's anxious about marriage
Kira Guloien as Rose, a "Martha" who helps guide Agnes as best as she can
Rowan Blanchard as Shunammite
Mattea Conforti as Becka

Who's the showrunner for 'The Testaments?'

Variety confirmed Bruce Miller will bring his insightful eye from The Handmaid's Tale to The Testaments. He will also be an executive producer with Warren Littlefield (War Game) and Steve Stark (Fargo).

When will 'The Testaments' premiere?

The Testaments doesn't have a premiere date yet, but production for the upcoming series begins Monday, April 7 (via Deadline).

Read 'The Testaments' Before You Watch The Show

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The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

Reread this fantastic novel before the final season of The Handmaid's Tale premieres April 8, 2025 (via PEOPLE).

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10 Movies We're Devastated To See Leave Netflix This April

When Netflix refreshes its content library each month, viewers everywhere are presented with shiny new titles to choose from. But at the same time, we're also forced to say goodbye to others.

April is no exception, and several fan favorites across genres are slated to leave the streaming platform. So, if you've been meaning to rewatch the classic rom-com Love Actually or check out Hereditary, the horror film that had everyone talking in 2018, now is the time.

Here are five titles that have already departed the streaming giant as of April 1 and where else you can find them now, as well as five more that you can still watch before they're gone for good on Netflix.

Scroll to see all the movies leaving Netflix for April 2025...

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1. Interstellar

Christopher Nolan's Interstellar is a sci-fi epic that explores survival, sacrifice, and the unknown of space. Set in a future where Earth is becoming uninhabitable, the film follows former NASA pilot Cooper, played by Matthew McConaughey, as he embarks on a mission through a wormhole to find a new home for humanity.

If you missed this blockbuster 2014 movie before it left Netflix on April 1, don't worry. You can still catch it on Peacock, Paramount+, and Prime Video.

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2. Happy Feet

Happy Feet quickly became a heartwarming childhood classic after it premiered in 2006. The animated film tells the story of Mumble, an emperor penguin who, unlike his peers, can't carry a tune. However, he makes up for it with his top-notch tap-dancing skills.

As Mumble struggles to fit in, his story teaches viewers about self-acceptance and embracing individuality. Happy Feet departed Netflix on April 1 but is available on Apple TV and Prime Video.

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3. Rush Hour

Rush Hour is an action-comedy movie that pairs martial arts legend Jackie Chan with Chris Tucker for a ridiculously funny adventure. The plot centers around the kidnapping of a Chinese diplomat's daughter in Los Angeles, prompting a Hong Kong Detective named Lee, played by Jackie Chan, to be sent to the United States.

Yet, the FBI doesn't want anything to do with Lee, so they stick him with eccentric LAPD Detective Carter, played by Chris Tucker. Even though the pair has their differences, they wind up learning to work together in order to crack the case.

Unfortunately, all three Rush Hour movies are no longer on Netflix as of April 1. To catch up on this film series, rent them on Prime Video.

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4. Love Actually

Love Actually came out over two decades ago, in 2003, but despite its age, the movie has remained a holiday favorite. It weaves together nine interconnecting stories that explore the many forms of love.

From a newly elected prime minister, played by Hugh Grant, falling for a junior staffer to a sister struggling to balance family and romance, the plot captures both the joys and complexities of relationships.

If you missed this feel-good film before it said goodbye to Netflix, you can still find it on Prime Video and Apple TV.

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5. Space Jam

Space Jam is a '90s classic that brought together basketball legend Michael Jordan and the iconic Looney Tunes.

When an evil alien theme park owner named Swackhammer sends his minions to capture Bugs Bunny and the rest of the gang to serve as an attraction at the park, Bugs challenges them to a basketball game to win their freedom. The stakes get tougher when the aliens steal the skills of NBA stars like Charles Barkley and Larry Bird, so Michael Jordan steps in to help.

Space Jam may have vanished from Netflix, but it's still available to stream on Hulu, Paramount+, Prime Video, and Apple TV.

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6. A Quiet Place Part II

This gripping sequel, which came out in 2020, thrusts viewers back into the post-apocalyptic world created by John Krasinski, who wrote, directed, and co-produced the film. There, silence is key to survival because blind aliens that hunt by sound have taken over.

In A Quiet Place Part II, Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmons, and Noah Jupe appear in the same roles, along with newcomers Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou. Be sure to watch it before it leaves Netflix on April 12, or catch it later on Paramount+, Prime Video, and Apple TV.

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7. Hereditary

Written and directed by Ari Aster, Hereditary is a psychological horror that earned its place as a modern classic. In fact, it boasts a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which isn't easy to come by.

Hereditary follows a family who, after the death of their secretive grandmother, start experiencing eerie and unsettling events. This film is set to leave Netflix on April 15, and following its departure, you can watch it on Prime Video and Apple TV.

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8. The Legend of Korra

The world quickly fell in love with Avatar: The Last Airbender when it was first released in 2005. The Legend of Korra is a continuation and centers around a fearless girl named Korra, who steps into her role as the new Avatar.

Set 70 years after Aang's time, Korra arrives in Republic City to master airbending when she finds herself caught in the middle of political unrest and a rising anti-bending movement.

The Legend of Korra features stunning animations and complex themes, but sadly, all four seasons of the show are leaving Netflix on April 16. After that, you can watch them on Paramount+, Prime Video, or Apple TV.

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9. No Hard Feelings

No Hard Feelings is a raunchy yet surprisingly heartwarming comedy that stars Jennifer Lawrence as Maddie, a woman on the verge of losing her childhood home. So, she takes on an unusual job: dating a shy, awkward 19-year-old, played by Andrew Barth Feldman, to help him break out of his shell before college.

This rom-com is filled with sharp humor, but it'll no longer be on Netflix following April 21. Stream it before then or catch it afterward on Prime Video and Apple TV.