Eva Mendes taught us these 8 amazing beauty lessons

Eva Mendes is one of those celebs who look more beautiful in person than in a magazine or a movie. I've met her. The actress is stunning in a sophisticated, timeless way. She recently posted a video on Instagram about her CIRCA cosmetics line that reminded me of all the beauty lessons I've learned over the years just by watching her. Here are 8 of them. 

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Embrace your skin tone

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Growing up I didn’t see many women in Hollywood with skin tones similar to my own. Mendes's gorgeous and naturally tan complexion taught me to embrace mine. She’s also proof that a good skincare regime can go a very long way.

Get your brows on fleek

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Mendes’s signature arches prove the importance of good eyebrows. Look how well they bring out her big eyes!

Full lips are everything

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She also taught us that having long plump lips is more than okay. Why do you think Kylie Jenner’s lip kit sold out?

Head scarfs are classic

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She’s officially made head scarfs a cool thing again. It’s practically part of her signature look.

And turbans too

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She transformed the head turban from something trendy into something timeless.

Rock big hair and don’t care

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Mendes gets that big voluminous hair should always be in style no matter what.

Go for bold lips

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She’s proof that you can never go wrong with a bold red lip, regardless of your skin tone.

Don’t stray away from loud colors

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Mendes has never been afraid of a little color, hence the bright blue eyeshadow.