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Ready! Set! Glow!

Professional Makeup Artist Mally Roncal Available on QVC and QVC.com $49.50

Beyonce's got it! J.Lo's definitely got it! And thanks to Mally Beauty, now you can get it too! What is it that these supa fly divas have that every Cocoa Chic woman needs? Besides the bling, bodacious bodies and bank accounts, they have the coveted 'glow' that has been profiled in every magazine, talk show and style show on the planet.

Mally Roncal is a world renowned make-up artist to the stars. She has worked with many high profile celebrities such as Kimora Lee Simmons, Kelly Rowland and Alicia Keys. Her devotion to bringing out the beautiful in her clients is what propelled her to create her own line for everyday women who are striving for a glamorous look without incurring the not so glamorous cost.

Mally's most talked about product is the Shimmer, Shape & Glow Face Defining System — one hard-working compact that contains three perfect powders that help give any face superstar radiance. The three-step product comes in a sleek, soft pink aluminum case, with a fully-mirrored upper lid. Each case includes three refillable powder pans: a shimmer highlighter, a subtle shaping powder and a glow blush for cheeks, all of which can be used on the face or anywhere you want to shimmer, shape and glow. Available in two color options: Life is Lighter for those with fair to medium skin tones and Love is Deeper for women with medium to dark skin tones. Simply pop out the used pan and pop in a new one to refill. Kits also include a plush blush brush and a double-ended brush for shimmer and shaping, all resented in a beautiful soft pink suede pouch that's perfectly portable.

Step 1: First, use the white end of the double-sided brush to deliver a fabulous touch of shimmer, placing it on the tips of the cheekbones, just under the temple to instantly bring eyes to life.

Mally tip: Add sparkle to the décolletage with this shimmer.

Step 2: Now, use the dark end of the brush to apply some shape. How do you find the perfect place to apply? Mally instructs her clients to suck in cheeks and make fish lips. Then, dust the luxurious powder right in hollows under the cheekbone. No need to worry about creating racing stripes either; the shaping powder is lightly pigmented to help create sheer definition that looks beautiful and natural.

Step 3: Finally, it's time for some lit-from-within glow! Mally tried every color on the planet to find these just-right shades, which give cheeks an incredibly natural-looking blush. To apply, simply smile, look in the mirror, say, "hello, gorgeous", then apply powder in a circular motion directly on the apple of the cheek.

Mally tip: Slowly make the circle bigger until the desired look is achieved.

By Linda Ripoll

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