Out of all of the things that I procrastinate doing on a daily basis, cleaning my makeup brushes has to be something that I put off the most. Yes, I know that it's good for the care of my brushes and skin. Yes, I know that I will exponentially enjoy the way that my makeup goes on once they have been cleaned. Yes, I know that I will feel embarrassed every time one of my friends gets a glimpse at a particularly dirty, foundation-caked brush. However, cleaning them is just soboring and time-consuming.

Popular makeup brand Morphe, which is known for its high-quality eyeshadows and brushes, has released a new product that is sure to solve some of your brush cleaning woes—the Bristle Shampoos ($8.99 at Morphe). These solid shampoos are designed to clean your brushes quickly and efficiently: “This solid dissolves makeup and deeply washes bristles delivering the cleanest of tools,” the brand promises. Just wet your brush, dip in the shampoo, and dry it off—it's honestly simpler than any other method I've ever heard of.

The brand claims that it designed this shampoo for an on-the-go-makeup artist; but, let's be honest, even if you aren’t doing makeup professionally (you still haven’t completely figured out how to make your eyebrows “twins” yet), this shampoo is perfect for the on-the-go, busy you.

This product comes in minimalistic packaging, but is aesthetic enough to be displayed with any makeup collection (bonus points if you show it off alongside your collection of Morphe brushes). With the ease of this grab-and-go product, along with the knowledge that one of the most reliable brands for brushes has created it, I will definitely stop complaining about cleaning my messy brushes.

The Bristle Shampoo comes in the scents Cocoa Butter, Cotton Blossom, and Honey Lavender, and is currently available on Morphe’s website. So what are you waiting for? Your brushes aren’t going to clean themselves.

Kendall Jenner is receiving serious backlash for her role in a global Pepsi commercial, "Live For Now Moments Anthem," released on Tuesday. Jenner is the face of the brand's most recent campaign, which people are not happy with.

The ad opens with Skip Marley's "Lions" playing in the background. The story focuses on an Asian cello player, a Muslim photographer dressed in a traditional hijab and finally a glammed-up Jenner in the middle of a photo shoot. The three artists are distracted by a crowd of seemingly happy protestors, holding generic posters while smiling through their march. Jenner makes eye contact with the muscian, who nods at her to join the crowd. She strips off a silky blonde wig and wipes her dark purple lipstick on the back of her hand before grabbing a Pepsi for the walk. The demonstration is apparently inclusive, as young people of all skin colors, ethnicities and sexualities are shown smiling, dancing and cheering in the streets.

In what is the most controversial scene of the ad, Jenner approaches a line of police officers standing before the protesters. She hands one of the cops a Pepsi as the Muslim photographer snaps a photo, and the crowd erupts into cheers and fist bumps while the police officer takes a sip. 

In what they probably thought was an effort to unite the nation and promote social peace, Pepsi has seriously missed the mark. The commercial has been criticized for mirroring the Black Lives Matter movement, as viewers have noticed that the climax scene is shockingly similar to an image of 28-year-old Ieshia Evans, who was detained in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, last summer.

The video makes light of protests, portraying the scene as more of a party than a serious social demonstration. The overpoweringly positive vibe is a bit of a stretch because we're going to need a lot more than soda to unite our divided nation. 

This isn't the first time brands have addressed cultural issues in their advertising: Coca-Cola released "I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke" in opposition of the Vietnam War in 1971, and many of this year's Super Bowl commercials were politically charged. However, whatever Pepsi's underlying message is doesn't seem to be getting through to audiences.

Twitter users have been relentless, posting satirical comments and turning Jenner's campaign into an internet joke.

Pepsi initially released a statement defending Jenner and the campaign. It reads, “This is a global ad that reflects people from different walks of life coming together in a spirit of harmony, and we think that’s an important message to convey." 

In an earlier statement to Teen Vogue, a spokesperson explained, "The creative showcases a moment of unity, and a point where multiple storylines converge in the final advert. It depicts various groups of people embracing a spontaneous moment, and showcasing Pepsi’s brand rallying cry to 'Live For Now,' in an exploration of what that truly means to live life unbounded, unfiltered and uninhibited." 

Due to the immense criticism, Pepsi has since issued a public apology and pulled the commercial just a day after its release. Their Wednesday statement says, "Clearly, we missed the mark, and we apologize. We did not intend to make light of any serious issue. We are pulling the content and halting any further rollout. We also apologize for putting Kendall Jenner in this position."

Jenner has yet to comment on the backlash or the retraction. 

As a part of his ongoing quest to distract from the actual problems of his presidency, Donald Trump accused Susan Rice, the national security adviser during the Obama administration, of potentially committing a crime. He claims she requested the identities of Trump administration officials who were in surveillance reports on foreign officials, and that she used that information for political gain. But Trump did not provide any evidence to support these claims, according to The New York Times.

According to an official who spoke to The Associated Press, Rice requested the names of Trump associates who routinely surfaced in intelligence reports she was given, a process known as “unmasking.” Given Rice’s role in the administration, she would have been well within her rights to ask for and obtain that information. Politico reported that there were further accusations that Rice had been behind the leaking of information regarding former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn and his conversations with Russian officials, as reports suggest that he may have been among the names she requested. Leaking that information would indeed constitute a crime but, in an interview with MSNBC, Rice categorically denied doing so, saying, “I leaked nothing to nobody and never have and never would.”

Rice has been a prime target for political opponents since she incorrectly insisted that the Benghazi attacks in 2012 were unrelated to terrorism. Now, given her prominent role in handling intelligence during the Obama administration, Trump has turned his attention on her, insisting that “I think it’s going to be the biggest story. It’s such an important story for our country and the world. It is one of the big stories of our time.” Press Secretary Sean Spicer concurred, saying “The more we find out about this, the more we learn there was something there.” However, like the president, he declined to share any more specific information about what that “something” might be.

Trump has made something of a habit of pulling out big, unsubstantiated accusations as a way to divert attention from actual stories. In this case, the president’s claim comes as his administration is under federal investigation over ties to Russia during the 2016 election. But Rice refused to mince words about the allegations: “The allegation is that somehow the Obama administration officials utilized intelligence for political purposes. That’s absolutely false.” Too bad Trump doesn’t have any proof to back up his words.

By Nathalie Nivasnanda

The opinions expressed in this article are the author's own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus.

With recent pushes for diversity in Hollywood, there’s an issue that I feel doesn’t get enough coverage: whitewashing. In light of Ghost in the Shell and the upcoming Netflix movie Death Note, I’m reminded of a conversation I had with a friend:

“You know they’re making an American version of Death Note?” she said.
“… Oh, really?” I said.
“Yeah, they’re casting Zac Efron."
“… What? Zac Efron?” I replied after a long pause.
“Yeah, I don’t know…”

Upon further research, I found that yes, they were adapting this Japanese manga for an American audience but that Nat Wolff would play the lead. Yes, Nat Wolff, that kid from Nickelodeon’s The Naked Brothers Band, whose ethnicity is listed as “Ashkenazi Jewish, English, German, some Scottish, along with 1/256 Portuguese and distant Welsh, Jersey/Channel Islander and French”, is going to play lead, Light Yagami, a character of Japanese descent (editor's note: Wolff's character was renamed Light Turner for the remake).

Technically speaking, whitewashing is defined by Wikipedia as “a casting practice in the film industry of the United States in which white actors are cast in historically non-white character roles”. Plain and simple, white actors play roles that are not meant for them. This also ties in with yellowface, a practice whereby white actors put on makeup as a way to portray Asian characters. The most well-known examples of this is I.Y. Yunioshi in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961). Mickey Rooney, a white actor plays the role of the Japanese neighbor, resulting in a portrayal that is disgusting and racist, to say the least. This movie came out in the '60s, and I’m sure we’d like to believe that we’ve advanced since then, but even 56 years since Yunisohi; this practice is still alive today. Here’s a short video from Last Week Tonight that helps explain whitewashing with a plethora of examples throughout movie history.

As an Asian woman, whitewashing is something that makes my blood boil. It’s a harmful practice that indirectly tells Asians that we are not worthy of being onscreen because of the way we look. In American society, we idolize those on film and television, and whitewashing Asian characters sends Asian kids the message that they are not as good as white actors. This can be harmful for people’s self-esteem, as they see these white actors being praised while their Asian counterparts are erased. As someone who has struggled with self-esteem for many years, I have gotten to a place in my life now where I am incredibly proud of who I am and love the fact that I’m Asian. However, Asian erasure in media is a constant reminder that I’m still seen somewhat as “other” and shows that I’m not treated equally to my white classmates. The fact that Hollywood still doesn’t get it is beyond frustrating.

Growing up, I rarely ever saw strong, Asian females who weren’t nerds, ”dragon ladies” or prostitutes on TV or in movies. Seeing someone that looks like you on television is an awesome thing. I remember when I was little and I saw the 2000s film Charlie’s Angels. In it, Chinese actress Lucy Liu plays angel Alex Munday. I remember seeing this movie and just thinking, “Whoa. That girl looks like me.” She was just a regular girl who could kick ass and who just so happened to be Asian. Her character fascinated me, as she was a strong Asian woman who had the brains and street smarts to defeat the bad guys. She could hold her own and was well respected by the other angels, Bosley and Charlie.

The thing about whitewashing is that there are POC (people of color) actors ready and able to play these roles. It’s not because there are no POC actors, but because Hollywood executives believe that a celebrity’s star power dictates how well a movie will do. It’s far too easy to whitewash a character.

They don’t even give actors of color a chance. Actor Edward Zo called out the Death Note casting directors for not even bothering to look into a POC actor for the film. Zo, a huge fan of the manga, applied for the role against the advice of his manager, and didn't hear anything until Wolff’s casting was announced. Prompted by this, he made a 20-minute YouTube Video ranting about this experience and what it’s like to be a POC in Hollywood.

POC actors should play POC characters. Putting Scarlett Johansson in a movie and using CGI to make her appear more “Asian” (whatever that means) is something I feel will never be justified. In recent years, movies that whitewashed have done horribly in theatres, so why is this practice still so commonplace? Of course, there are people who don’t see this issue as I do, claiming that it’s not a big deal for Hollywood to do this, as they need to appeal to American audiences. In my opinion, these movies are sending the message that American audiences can’t handle movies where a white person isn’t the main character.

Whitewashing ties in with the push for inclusion in Hollywood today, to better represent the diversity in America. As Master of None co-writers Alan Yang and Aziz Ansari said in their 2016 Emmy’s acceptance speech, “There's 17 million Asian-Americans in this country, and there's 17 million Italian Americans, they have The Godfather, Goodfellas, Rocky, The Sopranos. We've got Long Duk Dong. We have a long way to go. But I know that we can get there and I believe in us. And it’s just gonna take a lot of hard work.”

Yes, you read that right—a That's So Raven spinoff is officially in the works. The best part? The show, Raven's Home, will star Raven-Symoné and Anneliese van der Pol (who played Chelsea in the original).

According to TVLine, "Raven’s Home will follow Chelsea and Raven—both divorced single mothers—raising their children in a house together. But as the official description warns, 'when one of Raven’s kids begins to show signs that they have inherited her trait of catching glimpses of the future, the already hectic household gets turned upside down, keeping even Raven on her toes.'"

We also have fresh intel about who'll be playing Raven’s children. Issac Brown and Navia Robinson will star as her 11-year-old twins Booker and Nia. And yes, even Chelsea has a kid. Her son Levi will be played by Jason Maybaum. Nia’s best friend Tess will be played by Sky Katz.

We should've known Raven's psychic powers would be hereditary. The only question is: Will it be Booker or Nia? We can't wait to find out when the show airs!

After watching love-to-hate-her and hate-to-love-her villain Corinne Olympios on Season 21 of The Bachelor, did you ever wish you could sport merchandise with her quirky catchphrases, such as "Platinum Vagine" or maybe "Make America Corinne Again"? What if we told you your wish was about to be granted?

That's right! Corinne, the cheese-pasta-lovin' nap enthusiast has indeed launched her own "Team Corn"-inspired clothing line with the brand Riot Society. With fun T-shirts and tanks displaying phrases like "Cheese Pasta & Chill" and "I Need A Raquel," you'll definitely want to take out your credit card. The shirts come in men's, women's and unisex sizes, and prices range from only $22 to $26, so you can order a few of these babies and show your support for the one and only Team Corn. 

Corinne teased the new line earlier this week on Instagram, and it's safe to say that Bachelor Nation is certainly surprised! 

Corinne also posted a fun Instagram video yesterday to give her fans a better look at the new line and to thank everyone for their support, and we can't get enough. "I am so taken aback by how many people have supported! I truly thank all of you!" she captioned the vid.

Team Corn forever! 

Did you cry tears of sadness when Big Little Lies ended? Well, you're going to love this—Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman, who produced and acted in the show, have the rights to BLL author Liane Moriarty's follow-up novel, Truly Madly Guilty.

"The novel explores the most fundamental relationships—marriage, parenthood, and friendship—and how easy it is to take those dynamics for granted,"Variety reported in Aug. 2016. "The story takes place over a weekend, among six adults and three kids."

It's unclear if Witherspoon and Kidman would also star in Truly Madly Guilty and whether it would be a movie or another limited series. Though Truly Madly Guilty isn't a Big Little Lies sequel per se, we'd love to see Reese and Nicole in another project based on Moriarty's writing.

Regardless of how involved the two are, we're excited.

Festival season is the best season. Basics may have Coachella, but all country fans know Stagecoach is the music festival to count down to. After a year of waiting and festival deprivation, California's country festival is finally coming back this month. Who's ready to rage? I know I am. To get you even more excited (as if that were even possible), we've rounded up some of the best looks from the country music festival ever. Outfit inspo, anyone?

1. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis

The cutest country couple.

2. Shay Mitchell and Ashley Benson

How cute is this duo always?

3. Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert

Sigh, still not over this breakup tbh.

4. Becca Tilley

This Bach alum's style is always on point.

5. Lauren Bushnell and sister Mollie Bushnell

Sister goals.

6. Taylor Swift

Back when she was still a country sweetheart—those were the days.

7. RaeLynn

8. Eric Church

Leather jackets never go out of fashion.

9. Jessica Szohr

Let's be real, I'll probably wear this exact outfit.

10. Cassadee Pope

Not a traditional country get-up (as expected from this punk cutie), but cute nonetheless.

11. Jana Kramer

Love this fringed vest!

12. Haley Georgia

I'm seein' red (seein' red).

13. "I heart Shania" denim jacket

The perfect ode to this year's Saturday headliner.

14. Flag fever

It wouldn't be Stagecoach without a little 'murica.

15. Patterned tops

A classic.

16. Country blues

*Jason Aldean voice* She's countryyyy.

17. Sunflower dress and white top

Adorable.

18. Stagecoach Rodeo tees

Yee-haw!

19. Halter top and printed denim shorts

Hi where can I get these shorts, please and thank you.

20. Girl squad

Allll my frieeeends say...

21. Cowgirl get-up

Can't wait to see the festival looks at Stagecoach this year!

In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Justin Theroux basically proved himself to be one of the sweetest and most romantic guys on the planet when he gushed about his secret wedding ceremony with Jennifer Aniston. Cue the collective "awws!"

ET's Cameron Mathison asked Theroux about costar Dave Franco's secret wedding to Alison Brie, which prompted the actor to talk about his own private ceremony with Jennifer Aniston back in 2015. "I just found out about that, I didn't know that that had happened!" said Theroux of Franco's wedding to Brie. "Congrats to him, good for him for making it private. It's so much more special when it's just your closest friends and family and it's lovely. [Aniston and I] wanted it to be a peaceful environment, you don't want it to be hectic."

And if that's not enough to make you swoon over Theroux, then just wait until you hear what he had to say during an HBO press junket for his show The Leftovers on Monday. Theroux explained that he wanted to get back to focusing on his writing, and when asked if he would write something that would bring Aniston back to television, he was all for it. "Yeah, if the right thing came around I would definitely do it," he said. "We toss around ideas occasionally, but it's got to be something I want to write and something she wants to act in, which is harder than you might think." OMG.

It was so sweet for Theroux to congratulate the newlyweds and talk about how great his own experience with Aniston was. Also, thanks again for reminding us how you and Jen will forever be #CoupleGoals. We'll be waiting for that show of yours! 

Pretty Little Liars is approaching its final run, and word on the street is, the killing won’t stop on the hit drama series. In fact, the killings may become more frequent. Buckle up, bitches—PLL is taking us on a murderous ride.

As if it’s a shock at all, Andrea Parker, who plays both Alison’s dead mother Jessica DiLaurentis and Jessica's twin sister Mary Drake has some inside details for us fans.

“[There will be] so much romance…and some murder. More murder. I think more murder than we’ve ever seen,” Parker told TooFab at PaleyFest.

Sounds like a season to die for. As if we can’t get enough of the action and suspense the show brings with every episode, now we're left to wonder how many characters will actually die? When will we know what Mary Drake is actually up to and who A.D. is? Will the Liars finally be able to live lives free from the curses of a stalker after the finale, or will we be forced to end on a cliffhanger?

At least there will be romance amidst all the murder. (Brb, praying there will be more Haleb.)

The final 10 episodes will air starting April 18 on Freeform. Soon we'll know who dies and who survives. Maybe one of the Liars will be next on the hit list. Ugh, I hope not.

Any guesses?

Coachella takes place bang smack in the middle of the California desert, so sunglasses are a must for the daytime. Heart sunnies and classic Wayfarers are all well and good, but if you want to stand out this year, you might want to invest in one of these ~edgy~ pairs.

1. Oversized Mirrored Sunglasses ($19.99 at Morning Lavender)

Rawr.

2. Grace Sunglasses ($16 at Coco Loves Rome)

See life through rose-tinted glasses.

3. Joplin Sunglasses ($52 at EyeBuyDirect)

Even though round sunnies are a Coachella staple, they never fail to make a splash.

4. Eliana Sunglasses ($16 at Coco Loves Rome)

These are kinda loopy, and I'm into it.

5. Pineapple Sunnies ($10 at ban.do)

These jokey sunglasses are actually pretty cute.

6. Genesis Sunglasses ($100 at TopShop)

Bright AF.

7. Spitfire Mirrored Sunglasses ($45 at Lulu's)

Badass.

8. Flower Power Sunglasses ($65 at Etsy)

These come in tons of different colors!

9. Rimless Cat-Eye Sunglasses ($16 at Urban Outfitters)

The cool-girl take on lab goggles.

Highlighters are a magical makeup product that can make you look young, dewy and flawless. Unfortunately, it can be virtually impossible to find the right highlighter for your skin texture and tone. While finding something worthwhile is always hard work, there are several easy tips to help you find a stellar glow.

How to apply your highlighter:

Most importantly, you need to know where to place your highlighter. Highlighters should be placed on the high points of your face, as well as places that you want emphasized. Urban Decay Beauty Advisor, Ebony, says, “When you’re highlighting, I recommend highlighting the tip of your nose, just above the cheeks, on the bone and your cupid’s bow.”

Other high points of your face can include the bridge of your nose, the arch of your brow bone, your chin, and your forehead. However, placing the right amount of highlight in the inner corner of your eye is key to completing any look. After all, who doesn’t want their eyes to shine?

If you want to be extra, try brushing some highlight on your collarbones, the tops of your shoulders and the high points of your ears. Applying highlighter on these areas will help give you an effortless sun kissed glow, especially during the summer months.

Traditionally, highlighter is placed on the high points of your face after you've slapped on the rest of your face makeup. However, you can switch it up the order a bit. For a subtle glow, try adding your highlighter before you put on your foundation. If you’re using a powder or a cream highlighter, make sure you set your highlighter before you start beating your face. If you’re using a liquid luminizer, you can also mix it in with your foundation and apply a healthy amount all over your face for a dewy summer glow.

Plus, you can truly shine by using more than one highlighter. That's right, you don't have to commit to just one highlighter at a time. Layer on that glow! After all, holographic highlighters are still fetch right now. You can give your highlight more depth by adding a bit of lavender or blue highlight on your checks and your cupid’s bow…and the tip of your nose. Heck, why not all over your face?

Regardless of when you put on your highligher (and how many you use), choosing where you place glow is your preference. If you have a naturally pointy nose, you might want to steer away from adding any strobe on the tip. Then again, you could love your pointy nose and celebrate it with some extra glow. But now that you know how you apply your highlighter, it’s important to choose the best kind for your skin tone and type.

Related: People Are Losing It Over the New Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit

Oily skin:

It might seem impossible to find the right highlighter when you have oily skin, especially when your T-zone is naturally glistening. Preparation is key to making your highlighter look less freak and more fleek.

Step 1:

Start with a clean slate. Make sure you wash your face to remove any unnecessary oils. And for the love of cosmetics, make sure you apply an oil-free moisturizer after you’ve cleaned your face. The Vitamin E Intense Moisture Cream ($22 at The Body Shop) is great because it keeps your skin hydrated and extremely smooth, which makes foundation look immaculate. Plus, it's vegan and cruelty-free.

Also, don’t forget to lock in that moisture barrier with a vitamin-C based serum. After all, a great skincare routine is the best way to start any makeup look.

Step 2:

Time to prime. Like your moisturizer, your primer should also be oil free. To prevent that midday wet-face look, make sure you find a matte pore minimizing primer, like the POREfessional face primer ($31 at Benefit Cosmetics) which is a favorite.

Step 3:

It’s time to actually put on your highlighter. Powder highlighters are best for oily skin because they  help to soak up excess oil, preventing you from blotting later in the day. When applying your highlighter, make sure you don’t use too much. Excessive powder highlighter (or powder in general), can give you some major cake-face. If you have textured skin, it can also overemphasize your skin’s texture. Anastasia Beverly Hills' Glow Kit ($40 at Anastasia Beverly Hills) in that glow is a very versatile for nearly every warm skin tone. Don't just take our word for it, beauty bloggers everywhere are mesmerized by Anastasia's Glow Kits.

Combination skin:

If you have combination skin, your checks and chin are likely the dry portions of your face, while your T-zone is typically oily. Using a powder highlight on your cheek bones or your chin will only make the dry portions of your face look parched – and nobody wants to look thirsty. Instead, try a cream-based stick highlighter or liquid highlighter on these areas. Alex McGuire an Iowa State University alumnus says, “I really like stick highlighters. They keep a high amount of pigment where I want it, while allowing me to blend it out easily with my fingers or a brush.” McGuire's loves using the MegaGlo Makeup Stick in ($3.99 at Wet n Wild Beauty), because it gives her glow a smooth finish.

Dry Skin:

Because powder and creamy highlighters can make your skin look cakey and emphasize its natural texture, liquid highlighters are the best way to make your glow pop. Using your fingertips to blend out a liquid product will help give your glow a smooth finish because it will help warm up the pigment. Davidson College Sophomore Claire Biggerstaff says, "One of my absolute favorites is Becca Cosmetic's Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter in Moonstone ($41 at Becca Cosmetics). I use it on my cheekbones, tip of the nose, and cupid's bow for the kind of natural, lit-from-within glow that a lot of powder highlighters can't do!"

However, skin doesn’t just stop at being oily or dry, which is why it’s important to find a highlighter that compliments your skin tone as well as your undertones.

Related:Becca’s Amazing New Highlighter Fits Every Skin Tone

For light skin tones: 

Light pink and silvery highlighters tend to flatter lighter skin tones. However, if you have naturally red hyperpigmentation or pink undertones, then you might want to elect for a highlighter with a silver hue. That way you don’t draw attention to any red areas of your face.

1. NYX Duo Chromatic Illuminating Powder

The NYX Duo Chromatic Illuminating Powder ($8 at NYX Cosmetics) is a great powder option. Not only is it affordable, but it also comes in twilight tint, which is a silver color, and snow rose that is just as it sounds…rosy. Plus, it’s easy on the wallet.

2. Milk Holographic Stick

While advertised as a holographic highlighter, the Milk Holographic Stick ($28 at Milk Makeup) is an extraordinary creamy highlighter for pale skin tones. Plus, it works as a great lavender highlighter for medium and dark skin tones that can be layered so an iridescent glow

3. Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Face Highlighter

My personal favorite for a liquid highlighter is the Benefit Cosmetics High Beam Liquid Face Highlighter ($26 at Benefit Cosmetics). Plus, it’s get for layering powdered highlighters on top of it for some additional glow.

For medium skin tones:

Lighter golden and peach pigments work remarkably well for medium skin tones.

1. Naked Illuminated Shimmering Powder

Ebony has a powder highlight that she swears by:  “I personally love the Naked Illuminated Shimmering Powder For Face and Body.” While the Urban Decay highlighter ($32 at Urban Decay) also has a great pigment for lighter skin tones, the best shades for medium skin tones are either aura or lit.

2. Maybelline FaceStudio Master Strobing Stick Illuminating Highlighter

As for a cream-based product, the Maybelline Facestudio Master Strobing Stick Illuminating Highlighter ($9.99 at Maybelline) in medium-nude glow is an excellent option if you have any olive undertones. Also, it’s very affordable, which is always a positive.

3. NYX Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator

The Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator in gleam ($7.50 at NYX Cosmetics) provides an amazing shimmer that compliments yellow undertones. Plus, the gold champagne shape works best for yellow undertones. McGuire says, "it gives me a great bronzy finish for all over usage."

For dark skin tones:

Bronze and golden highlighters compliment your skin tone the best. However, a rose gold highlighter will also add a superb highlight to your cheekbones. While light to medium skin tones can get away with using more translucent highlighters, highlighters with lush pigmentation will help your skin shine. Literally.

1. Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder in Bronze Glow

The Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder in Bronze Glow ($48 at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics) is a smooth highlighter that creates an effortless sheen.

2.Cover FX Enhance Click Highlighter

For a cream-based glow, tryCover FX Enhance Click Highlighter ($18 atCover FX) in either gilded or candlelight. The creamy highlighter, which has been featured in Spill the Beauty, is perfect for warm undertones.

3. L’Oreal True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator in Golden

L’Oreal True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator in Golden ($12.99 at L’Oreal Paris) is an excellent chose for a liquid highlighter. Not only does this specific highlighter feel practically weightless, it’s very friendly to a college student’s budget.

How to fake a highlight

Regardless of how you glow, you don’t have to use actual highlighters to light the beacons. Ebony explains that Urban Decay’s “Pink Naked Skin Color Correcting Fluid ($28 at Urban Decay) also makes a wonderful highlighter.” Another shimmery highlighter decoy is Pigment by MAC ($22 at Mac Cosmetics).

The color correcting fluid might be best for lighter skin tones, but there are alternative pseudo-highlighters. An iridescent eyeshadow can replace the highlighter in your makeup routine. Plus, most eyeshadow brands have powder, cream and liquid options available in at least a couple of dozen shades, which is perfect for those days that you want to customize your own rainbow highlighter look. If you’re a low-key makeup artist who can blend out pigment like Barry Allen, then you can also use a shimmery matte liquid lipstick. Still, if you can’t find the ideal highlighter or highlighter-wannabe, you can also make your own.

While makeup in general is a difficult skill to master, highlighters are particularly tricky (mostly because it can be challenging to restrain yourself from bathing in it). Surely, these types will help you determine the right highlighter for your skin type and skin tone. Regardless, where and how you glow and is entirely up to your discretion. If you want to practice a full-face using only highlighters, then by all means do it!

You might not believe me when I tell you this but pop-star sensation Katy Perry is literally just like you. 

According to Elle, the "Chained to the Rhythm" singer, posted a super sexy picture on Instagram today, as one does. Totally normal, right? Well, yes and no. While I too would post a picture of myself in cut-offs and a tank top if I looked that good, her picture shows a bit more than that. 

If you look closely at the image, you can tell that Perry herself googled "katy perry hot' because she "was feeling insecure about my [her] last two posts," she said in her caption. Same, girl. Same. 

Although she looks absolutely stunning in literally all pictures, it is refreshing to see a vulnerable side of the star because as Miley once said, "nobody's perfect." 

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Let's face it, Florida is essentially comprised of three different states: North Florida, Central Florida and South Florida. Still, we all grew up on Publix sweet tea, gator watching and swatting away the state bird (mosquitoes). Regardless of which state of Florida you grew up in, there are a few references every Florida gal understands. 

1. It’ll pass

It never rains for more than a few minutes, unless it’s a tropical storm or hurricane.  

2. “Extra Scooter sauce, please.”

If you’ve never had Scooter sauce on your wings at Gator’s Dockside, can you really call yourself a Floridian?

3. Hurricane day

We might not get snow days, but we get hurricane days.

4. It's chilly

If it's below 70 degrees, you're searching your closet for anything with long sleeves.

5. Correcting a non-Floridian on how they pronounce your hometown

It’s not DEE-land. It’s Duh-land. Then you just giggle when they attempt to pronounce Wacahoota or Kissimmee.

6. Pub sub

How do non-Floridians survive without Publix?

7. “Did you hear about that thing that person from Florida did?”

No. Oh, they were from the Orlando area? Great. Oh, that town? Lovely. I used to live there.

8. When you mention going to the beach and someone assumes you mean Daytona Beach

Not unless Caladesi Island changed its name.

9. “So I guess you’re never seen snow before.”

Hold up, it snowed in the Ocala area in 2010. 

10. Bathing suit drawer

We may not own a winter coat, but we do have a surplus of bathing suits.

11. Lovebug season

No, not some kind of prolonged Valentine’s Day celebration. The most annoying insect EVER. They don’t bite. They don’t sting. They don’t do anything, except for cover your car in their guts.

12. Stingray shuffle

While it might seem like a badass dance move, it’s not.

13. "Yeah, no" vs. "No, yeah"

They might sound different, but they mean completely different things, which can get confusing when you’re giving directions to tourists. “Yeah, no” means no. “No, yeah” means yes.

14. “There’s another palmetto bug in the kitchen.”

If you don’t know what a palmetto bug is, consider yourself lucky. It’s a gigantic cockroach from hell. Oh, and it flies!

15. “Wanna go to Cypress Gardens…I mean, Legoland?”

Let’s all take a moment of silence for Cypress Gardens. Just one of many tragedies from Charley, Frances and Jeanne.

16. FCAT

Short for Fucking Crazy Ass Test. Enough said. 

17. Hurricane party

Unless Jim Cantore is covering the storm, it’s time to grab a twelve-pack of Yuengling.

18. Snowbird season

Also known as the start of the Florida Winter, when all the Northerners roost in Central Florida from December to January.

19. A pound

We eat our oysters and rock shrimp by the pound. Or by the half-pound, if you’re on a diet.

20. Sweet tea

No, adding a couple sugar packets to your bitter tea does not make it a sweet tea. It will never be the same. It’s just blasphemy.

21. Flying rats

Also known as seagulls. Seriously, why do tourists even feed them?

22. No shoes, no problem

Which is essentially the dress code at New Smyrna Beach and Key West.

23. Run in a zigzag

The most efficient way to outrun a gator. It doesn’t work so well when you’re trying to outrun a Gator fan, though.

24. Down south

Otherwise known as the Keys.

25. Bad hair day

Which is every day because every day is humid.

26. The perfect parking spot

It isn’t closest to the store; it’s the one with the most shade.

27. Myakka Bigfoot

Some say he’s a skunk ape. Others say he’s an orangutan. Regardless, you’ve probably searched Sarasota County for the elusive Sunshine State Bigfoot.

28. Minutes away

No, yeah. We measure distance in minutes, not miles. Miles don’t exist as a unit of measurement in Florida.

29. Burdines

The official department store of Florida, so much so that their motto is “the Florida store.”

30. Turn signal

Jk. No Floridian knows what this is.

I am the product of a divorce.

Those were the words that haunted me for years. The words that seeped into my skin every time I allowed someone close enough to touch mine. The words that hung in my rearview mirror every time I left home. And most recently the words that my newlywed friends remind me of every time I offer love advice.

I believe in love. I believe in true love. I believe in marriage. I believe having the over-the-top big white wedding doesn’t discount the power of someone’s marriage. And I believe two people who gather in secrecy and intimacy and commit themselves to each other for life are equally as extravagant and spectacular as the latter.

I am the product of a divorce, and yet I’ve had amazing relationships. Some of which have lasted two months, others a few months and one for three years.

I met my ex-boyfriend when I was a senior in college. I truly was not looking to date or even do the whole, “Hey, you awake? I’m bored,” text, until someone fell asleep or gave in and lugged themselves across campus. But my ex-boyfriend walked through the front door of my dorm room one night, wearing the ugliest shirt I had ever seen, and he made me laugh.

We began dating a few months later.

When our relationship began, it was good. He was a musician who traveled … a lot, and I was a recent college graduate trying to figure out what the hell I was doing with my life. We were each other’s best friends and I genuinely loved his mom. We had a few small fights, which usually revolved around what we were eating for dinner. I always wanted Thai and he lived off a diet of chicken tenders and fries, so we usually compromised with pizza and beer.

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We learned a lot about each other during our time together. We learned a lot about ourselves. We learned that we both love documentaries, and going to baseball games and $3 movies. We learned that we both hated waking up early, saying goodbyes and cats. But I learned those small things, those things that everyone tells you are the be all, end all of relationships don’t sustain you when your guy chooses playing a gig over coming to your college graduation ceremony. Or when your grandmother dies and all you want to do is call him crying, but you’re worried he’ll be uncomfortable and not know what to say, so instead you just crawl into bed and fall asleep, and tell him the next morning.

Our relationship was good, but it survived three years. I say survived because that’s what it felt like at times. Like trying to mend a broken arm with a band-aid and Neosporin, when what you really needed was a professional to step in, take over and let you sit in the waiting room until the pain went away. But when we skip the pain, we skip the lesson. So, I did my best to sit with the pain, but I often found myself looking for him in that hospital room, only to find more pain from his absence. And in his absence, I slowly began to fill his void with lessons, and those lessons became my practice and that practice became my strength, and that strength is what let me leave that hospital room.

But, truth be told, that hospital room saved me. In that room I learned the greatest gift a relationship can ever give us, is the ability to be our worst self with someone. We’re allowed as women and men to not be shiny. We’re allowed to be real and ugly. We’re allowed to call our partner when our grandmother dies and cry. We’re allowed to scream and laugh and tell them how amazing she was and how you wish you could have said goodbye in person, and cooked dinner with her one more time.

I learned that a healthy relationship can dissolve shame. I learned that shame is worse than pain. Shame is the sugar-coated topping we place on top of our pain to remind us every day of why we should be hurting, and a healthy relationship gives us the strength to break off that coating. I learned that I was allowed to show up to our relationship with my shame and not a sugar-coated excuse for why I had it.

On my last day in that hospital room, I reminded myself that my boyfriend of three years was an extraordinary person. He was kind, genuine, authentic and someone who deserves to be loved fiercely. But, I learned that relationships are hard and they require work, and I learned by showing up to that hospital room every single day, I was working harder. So, when I felt strong enough to leave that hospital room, I did.

Our three-year relationship ended with one of the longest conversations the two of us had ever had. We acknowledged the good and the bad. We acknowledged that we worked well together, but that we work well with everyone, so maybe that is why we held on for so long.  We also acknowledged that we loved each other the way we came, and in that love we received the joy of watching each other transform into our best possible selves, and there is no failure in that, only a raging success. Even if our success stories paint a different picture.

I entered my three-year relationship as the product of a divorce, but I left it realizing that I am also the product of a 20-year long marriage that my parents shared. I learned that sometimes it’s healthier to break something than expend all your resources mending what can’t be put back together. I learned that I can put up with a lot and not complain, but I also learned I’m allowed to complain. I’m allowed to speak up when I’m not happy. We’re all allowed to speak up when we’re not happy. I learned that eye contact is the sexiest thing a man can give. I learned that I need someone who values their health on the same level as I do. I learned I feel everything deeply. I learned that I need someone who is cool with that. I learned that being a strong woman isn’t defined by the load I carry, but by the way I carry my load.

My three-year relationship that ended, re-introduced me to myself and you better believe I’m going to take care of her.

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Being a big sister is a tough job. The day your little sister was brought into this world was both the greatest and worst day of your life. But even though she makes you want to pull your hair out, you’ll always love her no matter what. What better friend could you ask for? Here are 19 things all older sisters can relate to.

1. Everything was always your fault.

2. Your parents gave you higher expectations.

3. You always had to be the good example.

4. Your parents always expected to bring your younger sister along everywhere you went.

5. And if you had friends over she never quit bugging you.

6. But when you actually wanted to hang out with her, she didn’t want to hang out with you.

7. She always wants to copy your style.

8. You feel weird when she start to grow up, have crushes, go to parties and even worse...gets a boyfriend!

9. And you start to wish she was still that chubby baby Mom brought home from the hospital.  

10. Your younger sis is the prettier one.

11. She likes to borrow your stuff without asking.

12. You think your parents totally let her get away with way more than you ever did.

13. She always got stuff way earlier than you did, like a cell phone.

14. You always think your parents like her better and spoil her more.

15. You feel an overwhelming responsibility to protect her and make sure she stays out of trouble.

16. She is forever teasing you, but admit it, you love it.

17. You are constantly arguing…

18. And making up

18. You have jokes that no one else will ever understand.

19. You spend a ridiculous amount of money on her.

As those summer months inch closer each day, it’s about time to get those June and July plans on lock! Don’t worry if jetting off to somewhere exotic or attending a music festival doesn’t quite fill up your agenda — there’s still plenty of time to flesh out your summer break itinerary, and we know the perfect way to do it!

Consider setting aside four or five weeks to make a positive academic move by devoting some time to getting ahead in your studies and future career, all while being surrounded by an empowering community of ambitious women with forward-thinking ideas. That vision is a reality when you attend a summer program at Wellesley, the number one ranked women’s college in the United States.

Whether you’re a native Bostonian looking for a cool “staycation” in the nearby ‘burbs or located elsewhere but hoping to branch out with new friends in a northeastern city, you’re bound to feel right at home with fellow students, faculty, and alumnae at Wellesley. Plus, you’ll be right on the lakeside campus with access to all facilities — including Wellesley’s Lake Waban, Fitness Center, Davis Museum, Botanical Gardens, and so much more. Not to mention, there’s two incredible programs in particular you won’t find anywhere else:

• Contemporary Women’s Leadership– Hone your leadership skills and make the right steps toward becoming the powerful, confident woman you’re meant to be. Deriving from a liberal arts perspective, the five-week program encourages thinking critically and creatively, ultimately helping you develop key problem solving skills and gaining a deeper understanding of your role as a citizen of the world.

• Summer Term– Enroll in engaging four-week, full-credit courses drawn from a sampling of courses taught during the academic year at Wellesley. Summer offers you the opportunity to finally take a class that piques your interest or challenges you without the added pressure of a full workload.

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So, why should you attend a program this summer at one of the nation’s leading women’s colleges? Well, we can think of about 100 reasons, but here’s just a few:

You won’t think of it as more school. One Wellesley Summer provides courses that could explore topics like “The Selfie in American Life,” “Trailblazing Women,” and “Can We Have An Argument?” (yes, you can study that for full college credit), but you’ll also be in close proximity to major cities like Boston, Cambridge, New York City, and Philadelphia.

Courses are designed especially for women. With targeted topics that create stimulating discussions among women and challenge them beyond the classroom, this historic college has a legacy you can be a part of. Courses here offer students a unique opportunity to interact with some of Wellesley top scholars and professors in an intimate environment. Even if you attend another university, there’s several options to enroll and be embraced by a strong network of women.

You’ll make amazing friends that will feel more like sisters. As you bond through activities like going to the beach, barbecues, movie nights, checking out some of Boston’s cool things to do, watching fireworks, and hanging out on the stunningly gorgeous campus, get ready to make memories and connections to last a lifetime.

Summer’s fast-approaching! What are you waiting for? Apply for a Summer@Wellesley program today!

You may think you’re a force to be reckoned with until you cross paths with a type like Emily Fields. She’s the trustworthy jock of the group who always puts others’ needs before her own. How she manages to kill it in the sports world and still have time to always be there for her friends, we don’t know! What we do know is that Emily is an asset to any friend group. No one is as genuine as she is with as much inner strength!

The fire within someone like Emily provides the perfect balance against the vulnerability of the group’s Aria Montgomery. Not to mention someone has to check the Spencer Hastings of the group when she gets a little out of hand. You just may be the Emily Fields of your friends if you’re laid-back, supportive, and always have a leg up on the competition. These 22 signs will let you know if you’re anything like this athletic gal (and trust us, you’ll want to be like her!).

1. You never back down from a competition

And you’re probably always the winner!

2. You’re the one making a T-shirt and jeans look fab

3. You believe there’s a reasonable explanation for everything even if things go awry

4. You were originally “the quiet one”

5. And were considered to be the weak link of the group

6. Until you grew into your outspokenness

There’s the girl we know and love!

7. You’re usually really forgiving

8. But once lines are crossed, there’s no turning back with you

9. You’re not afraid to express your feelings in a relationship

10. Or to be yourself

11. It’s easy to trust you, and you tend to be very trusting of others in return

12. You always look on the bright side

13. You probably have a hidden talent or two

Ummm, are you leading a double life as a backup dancer for Queen Bey?

14. You tend to underestimate how amazing you truly are!

15. You’re flawless without even trying that hard

Okay seriously, are you kin to Beyoncé?!

16. You have the occasional breakdown

17. Yet, you’re the strong one who always manages to fight back her tears

18. So it’s only natural that your friends feel safe by your side

19. Especially since you’re not afraid to throw a little shade here and there

20. Your heart is definitely made of gold

So it has to be worth billions!

21. And your beauty is truly radiating

22. What really sets you apart is that you’re genuinely comfortable with who you are

Ughhh can we just be you already!

By Samaria Johnson

The opinions expressed in this article are the author's own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus.

We live in an age where television feels the need to be as exciting as possible. Shonda Rhimes has essentially made an empire off of killing at least one character per season on each of her hit shows. Reality show contestants need to be both naked and afraid. There’s at least three crime shows on at any given time because you’ll never guess how this murder was committed!

The first six episodes of Big Little Lies seemed to be following this format to a T. Starting off with a murder, but the audience doesn’t know neither who died nor who killed them? Making the executive decision to show Nicole Kidman’s tits at least once per episode? A soundtrack suspiciously devoid of any Top 40 songs? Classic television clickbait.

But what happened next in BLL wasn’t a race to see which plotline could cause a spike in ratings—instead, the show delved into a character study about forming and maintaining healthy relationships. The characters dealt with a plethora of problems, including affairs, abuse and PTSD. It wasn’t an after-school special about how these issues should be handled; there was never a defined Right Way to handle a situation. No one strived for perfection and instead just wanted for there to be a sense of normalcy. Everyone made mistakes, but the mistakes weren’t punishments. The dark comedy-drama managed to be the perfect amount of each genre, ensuring that nothing ever got too preachy, and it was able to do so by making sure it was clear how each of the characters was highly aware of their own actions.

The final message of the show was loyalty, not friendship. Throughout the run of the series, the tumultuous relationship between the main five women in the show was set so that the audience would believe that they could never all get along under any circumstances. It literally took a murder for them to stand on common ground, and, even then, it’s not like any two characters became best friends. They united for a mutual understanding (people don’t let other people get abused) and not to work out all of the differences that they had.

Technically, nothing was actually nicely resolved at the conclusion of the show. The audience gets an immediate sense of relief knowing that Celeste is free from her abusive husband, but once the dust settles then it’s easy to see how many uncertainties still remain. Is Madeline still married to Ed? Will Bonnie ever acknowledge the weird racial tension surrounding her? Is Celeste’s son going to follow in his father's footsteps? Will Jane tell Ziggy about his conception? Will Madeline’s daughter sell her virginity after all? Does anyone actually like Renata?

The ending, as The New Yorker puts it, is cathartic at best.

But also—does it matter?

Any more Big Little Lies will be too much Big Little Lies.

We don’t need to know any of the answers to the questions above. We don’t want to know any of the answers because that would mean that we’re searching for meaning in a television show about rich white people with ambiguous moral values. Were you expecting for Reese Witherspoon to deliver the solution to all of your problems in the form of an HBO show? What guidance are you looking for?

After a murder, there are only so many directions a show can go, and most of these options just lead to more murders (see: Pretty Little Liars, Desperate Housewives, or Game of Thrones).

Television can be made to make sure that it’s all you talk about for the next three days. But it can also be made to tell a story. Like life, it comes to a definitive, hard stop, regardless of whether everything is neatly resolved or not. There will still be unanswered questions. Not everything will be perfect. Maybe, if you’re lucky, then everything will just be okay.

Big Little Lies told the narrative of a group of wealthy women living in a California town. It showed the consequences that came from their actions and taught us that no matter how people feel about you, there are at least some circumstances where someone will have your back.

And that’s it.

That’s the end.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about, if not seen, Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi commercial. And unless that rock is soundproof, you’ve likely heard the backlash.

The commercial features Jenner leaving a glamorous photo shoot to join a protest happening outside. After walking through the crowd, she approaches a police officer and hands him a Pepsi. The crowd explodes in cheers and applause, the issues of the protest forgotten. Though Pepsi was trying to get across a message of unity and individuals coming together, that message fell flat. 

Though she removed her tweets promoting the ad, Jenner has yet to comment, as according to an unidentified source who spoke to ET Online, she is not allowed to comment without the company's approval.

That same source says that Jenner is “devastated” by the fallout of the commercial and was quick to defend the star, saying that “she had nothing to do with the production and the message of the campaign.” They added that unfortunately “she will be blamed for this since she is the face.”

The question on many people’s minds is whether she should be blamed. Sure, she wasn’t responsible for the creative process, but she agreed to do the commercial and made a few quick millions in the process. That unidentified source says Jenner was given the right in her contract to approve the ad before it aired, but “Kendall relied on Pepsi to do their due diligence and trusted that it would be tasteful.”

Should Jenner be blamed for the ad? It’s pretty common for celebrities to defend themselves in controversial situations like this and claim no fault. But if Jenner was given the option to shoot down the ad before it was released, shouldn’t she have? Jenner is an adult and as “devastated” as she is by the backlash, she probably should have considered the fallout before she agreed to something like this. The people who are reacting have every right to be upset.

Now we’ll just have to wait and see if Pepsi will let Jenner defend herself.