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Taylor Swift‘s got that red lip, classic thing that you like — all thanks to Gucci Westman. While appearing on Today With Hoda & Jenna on Tuesday (April 2), the makeup artist revealed that she was the first to introduce the pop star to crimson lipstick back in 2009, inadvertently creating what became her signature […]

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Manicures are an extension of our personalities, from maximalist looks topped with rhinestones to classic French manicures for the minimalists. Barbz can now channel Nicki Minaj with the launch of her first-ever press-on nails brand, Pink Friday Nails.

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The manicure brand debuted on Friday (March 15), and Billboard Shopping had the opportunity to try the new press-on nails, which after testing a set out, it’s one of the most durable yet stylish press-ons I’ve tried yet. Besides having a wide selection of nail styles to choose from, each design is modeled after actual manicures the “FTCU” rapper has sported on and off the red carpet, including a recreation of her press-on set that famously fell off during the 2023 MTV VMAs.

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Pink Friday Nails

One of the most notable qualities is the amount of shapes and sizes to choose from. There are four shapes available: stiletto, coffin, square and almond as well as sizes short to XXL. I decided to keep things simple with a short, square-cut iridescent set of press-ons, but there are styles decorated with as many as 400 gems and charms for anyone who prefers some extra sparkle.

Starship Chromes

When opening the press-on nails kit, you’ll find a mini file, different nails sizes to choose from, nail glue, adhesive tabs, a cuticle pusher, a nail file and buffer and an alcohol pad. Since both application methods are included, you’re not limited to particular art designs. Every single shape and size includes both application methods, making it accessible for beginners and more advanced press-on users.

Glue application can stay on for a up to two weeks, but the sticky tabs will last a week at most. The best way to remove press-on nails, according to Minaj’s nail tech Yvett G, who helped create and design Pink Friday Nails, is to soak your hand in warm water, then gently remove the nails from the outside edges. That doesn’t mean the nails aren’t shower-proof — I was able to wash my hair without a single nail falling off — but just make sure to use care when lathering your hair.

The nails, when applied properly, won’t fall off easily, either. I got them caught in my jacket, hair and even banged my hand on my desk, and the nails remained chip-free. Friends also couldn’t stop complimenting them on how trendy the design was, and I loved seeing how shocked their faces became when I revealed my manicure was actually just a set of press-ons.

Whether you’re looking for a bold manicure to pair with your denim dresses and platform boots, or want a unique gift for music lovers, Pink Friday Nails has got you covered.

Keep reading to shop more bold styles available or view the entire collection here.

Queen’s Ransom

Bring some pink to your looks with these square-cut press-ons. Each nail features its own pattern, ranging from a textured French tip to a bedazzled crystal topping. You can apply them with glue or the included sticky tabs for an eye-catching look.

Majesty in Stiletto

Love a long look? These ruby red crystal encrusted nails will bring the length and style. You can choose from three colors and three widths. Included is also an alcohol prep pad to make sure the nails stay on for as long as possible.

Moment 4 Mattes

Keep things simple with a pair of matte black nails. The tip is in an almond shape for a more rounded look. And if you’re looking to make your nails pop, you can choose from three other colors: white, brown and red.

Mogul in Stiletto

Add these press-on nails to your cart if you want to be dripping in glamour. The style is available for preorder in the black and nude shades, with three sizes to choose from. Orders will be shipped starting April 15.

For Minaj, the desire to build her own nail brand started when she became a mom and didn’t have time to sit in a nail-salon chair. With help and collaboration from Yvett G, the two created Pink Friday Nails to make salon-quality press-ons accessible to anyone.

“I couldn’t spend as much time getting my nails done as when I only had to worry about me, so it became a necessity to create fly, quaility press-on nails,” said Minaj in a press statement. “Pink Friday Nails are the actual nails I wear designed by my actual nail tech. And I have very small nail beds, so normally, press-ons are way too big and don’t hit the same. Our nails come from short to the longest length I wear, in all shapes, all sizes and polishes.”

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best celebrity fragrances, beauty products celebs love and nail polish colors for spring.

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Vanessa Hudgens dropped some major news at the 2024 Oscars as she walked the red carpet, debuting her pregnancy. The “Sneakernight” singer was practically glowing as she posed for photographs, and while some of that glow can be credited to her pregnancy, it’s also thanks to ColourPop’s Bronze Stix in La Jolla Cove, which is on sale for $7.

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To complete her red-carpet glam, Hudgens relied on ColourPop to give her a radiant look that, along with the bronzer, included the Super Shock Highlighter in Churro and ColourPop’s Bare Necessities eyeshadow palette. Her makeup was further enhanced paired with her form-fitting turtleneck gown designed by Vera Wang.

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Right now, the makeup brand is hosting some of the best beauty deals online, offering 30% off practically everything on the site. You can buy the exact Bronze Stix used by Hudgens online, including other makeup used to create her red-carpet look.

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Bronzer Stix

$7

$10

30% off

$10

The Bronzer Stix is not only 30% off for a limited time, but will help provide a sun-kissed glow using a creamy formula you can glide straight onto your skin. The brand suggests swiping the product onto your cheekbones, forehead, jawline and chin, then blending it out with your fingertips or a beauty blender for the best results.

Super Shock Highlighter

$6.30

$9

30% off

Add some shimmer to your look with ColourPop’s beloved highlighter. The makeup features a powder texture mixed with pearly, bronze shades that’s buildable so you can easily swipe it on over your foundation.

Bare Necessities Shadow Palette

You day and night looks can be crafted using ColourPop’s Bare Necessities palette. It comes with 30 different shades to mix and match, or you can use the shade Complicated, which Hudgens chose for the red carpet.

The “Breaking Free” singer isn’t the only star to have sported ColourPop, either. The makeup brand has been swiped across the faces of artists including Haim and Becky G. Its popularity has expanded past celebrities and into the entertainment sphere, where ColourPop has collaborated with major franchises including Twilight, Sailor Moon and Naruto.

And, if you’re looking to stock up on more of the brand’s viral products, make sure to snag some freckle pens, which have garnered a cult following for its natural and long-lasting formula.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best press-on nails, refillable lipsticks and powder foundation.

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Freckle pens have made it possible for anyone who wasn’t born with freckles to sport the natural sun-kissed look. The versatile makeup trend has been around for years, with celebrities like Hailey Bieber incorporating it into both her minimalist and bold looks. Selena Gomez, meantime, donned fake freckles in her music video for 2017 single “Fetish.”

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The natural aesthetic has continued to garner a large following on social media with countless beauty influencers on TikTok providing tutorials on how to achieve the most realistic-looking fake freckles. Makeup brands have also dropped tools ranging from freckle pens to stamp applicators so you can ditch using mascara or an eyebrow pen to apply the beauty trend.

Below, Billboard Shopping breaks down how to use a freckle pen including how to create realistic freckles and the best freckle pens to stock up on.

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What Is a Good Freckle Pen?

A good freckle pen will have a soft, lightweight tip to help you effortlessly apply fake freckles to your face. You’ll want to make sure the shade is complimentary to your skin tone to create realistic freckles, as the hue could show up too dark or not at all. If you like wearing powder foundation and concealer, the best freckle pens will be buildable, allowing you to layer the formula over your makeup.

How Do You Get Realistic Freckles?

The key to making realistic freckles, according to most TikTok beauty creators, is to take the freckle pen and apply the brush randomly onto your face for the most natural look. Then, use your finger or a beauty blender to lightly blend and spread the formula around your face. Apply another layer to different spots and areas around your face and repeat the process until you get your desired look. Make sure to put freckles in spots that the sun would hit the most and avoid staying in one section or area of your face, as TikToker @peytonliveslife suggests in a tutorial video.

What Are the Best Freckle Pens?

We’ve rounded up some of the best freckle pens that you can buy online, based on our own experience testing them and on top user reviews.

editor’s pick

Lime Crime Freckle Pen

$15

$15

$15

This freckle pen has been loved by Amazon reviewers for its fine tip and color options, including a bold magenta for anyone looking to add some color to their makeup looks. You can apply it onto your bare skin or over foundation thanks to its buildable formula, and shoppers boast that it “lasts all day even without setting spray.” The ingredients are also 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

tiktok pick

Freck Beauty The Original Freckle Pen

TikTok can’t get enough of Freck Beauty’s freckle pen with @peytonliveslife using the makeup tool within the review. You need to shake it before using, but once applied, it boasts a waterproof and long-lasting formula that’s cruelty-free, gluten-free and oil-free. TikTokers are especially obsessed with how it turns out, praising its ability to provide a realistic look.“It’s very, very warm, but once you dab it out it looks so, so natural,” TikToker @cakedbybabyk said in a review video about the freckle pen.

buildable pick

ColourPop Freckle Pen

Even after applying a full face of makeup, this freckle pen will still be able to give you a natural look using its staying formula and felt-tip pen. It comes in a soft brown shade recommended for fair to medium skin tones and comes out with “subtle marks,” according to reviewers (of course, you can always make them darker by applying more color). For those with freckles, one reviewer likes using the pen post-makeup routine, saying “these help me enhance them after makeup.”

budget-friendly pick

HandAiyan Freckle Pen (2-Pack)

Amazon’s under $10 freckle pen is ideal for those who want to try out the trend with a quality formula that’s affordable. You’ll receive two pens in either light brown and natural coffee, or chestnut and dark brown. Both come with a soft felt tip for a simple yet comfortable application. In addition to being a best-selling on Amazon, reviewers note that the shades appear soft, which means you don’t need to spread the freckles out with your fingers.

fiber brush pick

Tarte Freckle Pen

Tarte’s Freckle Pen has a larger shade range, with three options to choose from: light, medium and dark brown to match to your skin tone. What makes it unique from the rest is its flexible fiber brush tip that you can use to splatter across your face or gently tap. The formula is made with vegan ingredients and is waterproof for a more long-lasting look.

stamp pick

Maykoo Freckle Stamp

If using a brush sounds too advanced for you, consider trying out a freckle stamp like this one by Maykoo. Instead of using a brush to randomly spot your face, you’ll dip the stamp into the tub, making sure the applicator is completely covered. Then, lightly press it onto a section of your face. Blend it and then repeat until you get the look you want.Amazon reviewers love its easy application and design, praising “how the stamper has different size points on it” and that the result “makes full coverage makeup seem more realistic.”

skin-soothing pick

Jason Wu The Freckled Boy Freckle Pen

$14

$13.99

What sets Jason Wu’s freckle pen apart from the rest is how it infuses rosewater into its formula to help soothe skin with every application. It comes in a light brown shade, which is suitable for most skin tones, and has reviewers raving over how it’s “perfect for summer time.”To apply: “lightly tap the fine point tip wherever you want faux freckles and dab off any excess. Reviewers also say “the pigment is on point [and] blends beautifully with makeup.”

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best refillable lipsticks, makeup tools for beginners and press-on nails.

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Your skincare routine doesn’t just end with your face — your mouth also needs some love if you want to avoid dry, chapped lips. Celebrities and TikTok have deemed Laneige the beauty brand for lip-moisturizing products including Charli XCX who previously said she’s “addicted” to the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask during her Vogue Beauty Secrets video.

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Right now, you can take advantage of some major beauty deals the K-beauty brand is hosting including up to 25% off sitewide on Amazon and Laneige.com.

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Besides being a celeb-loved beauty product, the lip mask has racked up a 4.6 star rating and more than 21,000 verified five-star reviews on Amazon. Shoppers have stated “this lip mask is no joke” and raving how the formula leaves them with “smooth, plump lips.”

Why Is the Laneige Lip Mask So Popular?

Celebrities, shoppers and TikTokers all seem to agree that the lip mask provides almost instant hydration to your lips both day and night. The formula has been described as “thick” and one TikToker even said in a video that it “melts onto your mouth” after application. It even comes in a mixture of scents and flavors — including its latest cotton candy lip mask, which already has over 18,000 reviews on Sephora.

Natural ingredients like shea butter and murumuru seeds are used to help boost your lips’ hydration and it’s also free of formaldehydes and mineral oil.

And, it’s a staff favorite at Billboard too, with one editor writing that he uses it every night before bed. “I love how nourishing it feels on my lips without leaving a sticky coating, or annoying tingly sensation,” he says. “My lips are moisturized overnight and look smoother and plumper.”

“Plus,” he adds, “the mini size makes it super easy for me to take the Laneige Lip Mask with me whenever I travel.”

What Are the Best Laneige Deals?

Rather than hunt for the best Laneige sales yourself, Billboard Shopping discovered some of the best deals including on the brand’s Lip Sleeping Mask and popular Glowy Lip Balm. Below you can shop the bestselling lip products that are reviewer-loved and travel-friendly.

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Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask

$19.20

$24

20% off

$19.20

$24

20% off

The viral Lip Sleeping Mask is being discounted for less than $20 and comes in a compact tub that you can easily store in your purse or tote bag. There are four flavors to choose from such as mango, berry, vanilla and sweet candy — or you can stock up on them all for a full makeup refresh.

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Laneige Lip Glowy Balm

$14.40

$18

20% off

$14.40

$18

20% off

The lip mask isn’t the only bestselling Laneige product that’s on sale. You can also snag the popular Glowy Lip Balm for 20% off, dropping it down to $14.40. Amazon has rated the lip balm a No. 1 bestseller for lip balms and moisturizers with over 30,000 bought in the past month, according to the retailer.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best TikTok beauty dupes, refillable lipstick and classic lipstick shades.

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Fans of BookTok are most likely no stranger to author Colleen Hoover, who has gone viral for her bestselling books It Ends With Us and It Starts With Us and earned herself the title of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023. If you’re already counting down the days until her next book comes out, Olive & June have provided the ultimate distraction: a press-on and nail polish collaboration with the bestselling author inspired by her bestselling books.

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Colleen Hoover x Olive & June will redefine how you show off your favorite book by giving you the supplies to give yourself a book-themed manicure. Within the collection are eight nail polishes as well as 17 glue press-on nails and three tab press-ons. Each shade and pattern features bright and bold shades that are spring and summer-ready, while taking elements from some of her most popular books including: It Ends With Us, It Starts With Us, November 9 and Heart Bones.

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As part of the collaboration, you can buy the It Starts With Beautiful Nails set, which includes all eight shades, a mix of press-on nails and more, all packaged in a collectable box worthy of display. The book-themed collaboration is already selling out, which means you won’t want to wait too long to grab some Hoover-approved styles.

Whether you’re looking for the ease of a press-on nail or want to give yourself an at-home manicure, this Olive & June nail collection is ready to become the ultimate stress relieving tools.

Keep reading to shop select pieces from the collection or view the entire collaboration here.

Olive & June

Colleen Hoover x Olive & June Mani System

$95

$135

30% off

Get a taste of everything from the Colleen Hoover x Olive & June collection with this Mani System set that’ll easily replace going to the salon for a fresh manicure. You’ll not only receive a book-themed collectible box, but also all eight of the new nail polishes, a limited-edition yellow poppy,tie dye pouch, special bookmark, cuticle serum, top coat polish, a clean-up brush, nail polish remover, nail clippers, a nail file and a nail buffer bar.

Olive & June

Blooming Lily Glue Press-Ons

Fans of It Ends With Us won’t be able to resist these press-on nails inspired by the cover of the book. Each nail comes with a purple and pink flower in a variety of sizes you can customize to each nail. Once you have your sizes picked out, just prep and glue them on for a look that’ll really have your hands blossoming with style.

Olive & June

Floral Fun Glue Press-Ons

Help your nails flourish just in time for spring with these floral-themed press on nails. It comes with 42 reusable nails in a medium length with rounded edges. You’ll also get a prep pad and glue for easier application.

Olive & June

Colleen Hoover Super Sticker Set

Prefer a non-glue option? This sticker press-on set comes three different colored nail packs that use a super sticky tab instead of glue. They’re designed to stay on for days providing photo-worthy results — minus the work of applying and taking off glue press-on nails.

Olive & June

Colleen Hoover Polish Set

$62

$72

14% off

You can plan out a new manicure for each day of the week using this nail polish set. You’ll receive eight shades inspired by different covers of Hoover’s books made with a chip-proof formula for added longevity.

It Ends With Us and It Starts With Us has become so beloved by readers that a movie adaptation is already in the works starring Blake Lively, which is set to premiere sometime in 2024. If you haven’t read the books, you can buy a boxed set for 41% off on Amazon before the movie comes out.

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Colleen Hoover “It Ends with Us” Boxed Set

$20.50

$34.99

41% off

Take advantage of Amazon’s deal and score both books for basically the price of one. The boxed set includes both books in paperback edition within a collectable box to display on your bookshelf for all your guests to admire.

This also isn’t the first time that the nail brand produced a collaboration, previously, Olive & June has also teamed up with Beats as well as TikToker Riley Hubatka.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best female musician memoirs, celebrity perfumes and TikTok beauty dupes.

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There is no feeling quite like the confidence you get from freshly styled hair, but frequent trips to the hair salon can quickly leave your savings depleted. Using a blow dryer and round brush requires time and patience, which is why multipurpose hot tools like the Dyson Airwrap and Drybar Dryer Brush have risen in popularity.

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But just like salon trips, luxury hot brushes are not always budget-friendly — but TikTok users rose to the challenge and discovered a 5-in-1 hair tool that can curl, wave and blowout your hair for under $50. The Wavytalk Curling Iron Set became a TikTok-approved styling tool that reviewers can’t get enough of. Its popularity earned it the Amazon rating of a No. 1 best seller in hair curling wands as well as over 3,000 verified five star reviews.

TikTok user @juliholmes.fit gained over 89,000 views for providing a review of each attachment. The device includes five different heads including a round brush and four different sized curling barrels.

“This is perfect,” the TikToker said in the video. “This is the perfect Christmas gift too. For like a teenager too who maybe doesn’t have a lot of tools. This is so good.”

The product works just as well on curly hair, too! TikTok user @iautumngracee garnered over 239,000 views for a video demonstrating the hot tool’s effectiveness on curly hair.

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Wavytalk 5-in-1 Curling Iron

$48.44

$50.99

5% off

Right now you can score the Wavytalk’s hair tool for 5% off when you clip the coupon before adding it to your cart, dropping price to under $50. Besides the five head attachements, you’ll also receive a carrying bag with a drawstring closure, a heat-resistant glove, two silky scrunchies and hair clips.

Verified shoppers love how affordable the hair tool is compared to designer pieces that range from $150-$500+. Some are labeling it “impressive” while also stating it can be an affordable Dyson Airwrap dupe as it provides similar results.

“Found this on TikTok and they were right it is soooo amazing!!” on Amazon reviewer praised. “I’d love to buy the Dyson Air wrap but it’s way out of my budget ($500+++) so I bought this after seeing reviews on tiktok. Super easy to use, nice storage, I have very thick hair and it was hot enough to style my hair and it lasted the entire day! Every wand is different and creates different beautiful looks. Highly recommend — it’s truly a steal!”

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best beauty deals, makeup dupes and best selling grooming products.