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What's your biggest issue that you stress over? Dark circles? Zits? Redness? Not every flaw can be concealed with only one shade of concealer so you may need one of two types depending on your imperfections. Choose yellow |
Forget neutral blushes when you can own just one power blush that with a touch, transforms your face from blah to brilliant. Pick the type that best suits your skin, whether it be cream |
Illuminator Only a touch of highlighting powder, liquid, or cream can make your face come alive when applied properly. Dust it on the brow bone, cheeks, bridge of the nose, forehead , and under the lips. Or get an illuminating moisturizer that does double duty and goes on light and sheer without a fuss. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick |
A foundation suited to your skin type is a must-have for all special occasions as it evens out skin tone and gives a pristine finish to the skin. Of course, do be sure to have the proper foundation brush |
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Wear it alone for a clean look for daytime. At night, use it to create the perfect palette to apply color. It will help powders and creams float without creasing, and for bright hues, the color will look truer, more saturated. |
A slim palette packed with a variety of cream or powder shadows is all you need to create a variety of looks. Buy one in the shades you use most often, whether they be dark, light, pastel, or neutral. |
Pick a liner, any liner since they can turn your look from simple to saucy in seconds. Black or brown is your best bet depending on the tone of your skin. Buy one of good quality since they last a long time. |
Nearly everyone looks like they've had a little pick-me-up with a swipe of mascara. Again, choose black or brown depending on your skin and be sure to replace it every three months. |
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You need two liners: one should match your lip color and the other should match your favorite lipstick. The one that matches your lips should be worn all over in place of lipstick, giving a matte finish that will wear all day. Swipe on some gloss over top and you're set. |
What girl doesn't carry along a lip balm? This is a given for every makeup bag. Usually a stick is best (travels better in any weather) but clear liquid glosses are okay. They just don't offer the same moisturizing benefits as a balm. Burt's Bees |
A single trademark shade of lipstick should be kept on stock in your makeup case all year round. Usually a true red works for all fancy occasions, but for a girl who feels red is too intense, a pink works too. |
This is a necessity for all the gals who can't decide on what they like, or if going from day to night, dinner to dancing you find you need a change of hue. Pocket size palettes are paramount so that they don't weigh you down. |
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Nothing beats a curler for making your eyes look wide awake. A slim mini curler, as shown above, fits neatly into most small cosmetics cases. |
These are ideal for applying powder, blush, bronzer, etc., but where they really come in handy is when you flub. Perfect for dispersing streaky bronzer or blush. |
You could own twenty, but all you really need are three: one for concealer |
Each time you use eyeliner or lip liner you should clean the pencils by sharpening them. It will keep out bacteria and will give a cleaner line. |
