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Typically, Carillo buffs the Huda Beauty Tantour Contour & Bronzer Cream upwards from the cheekbones to the tragus. Devon Abelman, Allure, "Applying Bronzer on Your Tragus Has an Instant Lifting Effect, According to a Pro Makeup Artist," 8 Jan. 2020

Worryingly, Salsola tragus, one of the parent species of Salsola ryanii, has shown resistance to glyphosate, a common herbicide. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Monster Invasive Tumbleweed Is Outgrowing Its Parent Species," 9 Sep. 2019

The tragus is one of those piercings that has never really died down. Sophie Saint Thomas, Allure, "9 Types of Ear Piercings to Inspire Your Next Look," 15 Dec. 2017

Starting at your tragus (the little nub at the center of your ear), move the color just below your cheekbone until your brush is parallel to the eye. Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "9 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Your Naked Palette," 18 Mar. 2016

Grab a fan brush and using its flat side, apply color from your tragus (the little nub at the center of your ear) to the corner of your mouth, and blend very well. Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "9 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Your Naked Palette," 18 Mar. 2016

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