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"  Gracie Gold led the Americans to bronze in the ice skating team event and although her fourth place finish left her just shy of an individual medal, she most certainly secured herself America&amp;#039;s Sweetheart status. With her fluidity and ease on the ice, a name that could not better fit an Olympic skater, and that signature red lip, the face of CoverGirl was one to watch from the beginning\u2014and not solely for her skating skills. Gold wore some of my favorite costumes (that long-sleeve blue sparkler, anyone?), and she does her own makeup. So as the Olympic withdrawal sets in, we can take these beauty tips away from the rising star until we see her again in South Korea 2018. White Out. Before Gold applies her iconic red lipstick (CoverGirl Hot 305 to be exact), she has a little trick to make the color really pop. If you are going for a bold lip, whether red, a dark berry, or even a bright pink, put a little bit of white eye shadow on a clean brush and outline your lips. This will give you a cleaner line and make the color stand out. Related: Johnny Weir Leaves Sochi in Fabulous Fashion  Always Nail It. It wasn&amp;#039;t just Gold&amp;#039;s crimson pout that made a major statement. Did you notice her patriotic red, white, and blue manicure as she double axled across your television screen? Gold is a firm believer in nail art\u2014Olympics or not. When she is not showing her patriotic pride, you&amp;#039;ll find her with candy cane colored stripes around Christmas or with a French manicure with colored tips. &amp;quot;I always try to have a fun nail,&amp;quot; she said. &amp;quot;It&amp;#039;s something whimsical that you can pull off anytime.&amp;quot; Brush Up. Brushes are the most prized possessions in Gold&amp;#039;s makeup bag. &amp;quot;You can never have too many,&amp;quot; she says. &amp;quot;A lip brush is really helpful when applying a red lip because it makes the lines smoother. You can see a bumpy line from really far away.&amp;quot; Related: How to Get Those Effortlessly Cool Olympic Snowboarder Braids Towel Off. Gold uses oil-free moisturizer to keep her skin healthy and looking supple. In the morning if your skin is extra flaky, she suggests gently washing your face with a hand towel to get rid of the dry skin. Live Gracefully. Taylor Swift (yes, the red lipstick) and Jennifer Lawrence are Gold&amp;#039;s modern day style icons. But when she chooses a beauty look, an outfit, or an ice-skating costume, Gold often takes inspiration from her namesake star, Grace Kelly. &amp;quot;She has a timeless beauty even now,&amp;quot; she says. &amp;quot;My short program look was inspired by her simple understated elegance.&amp;quot; Photo: CoverGirl  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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