SkinAdd a sheer sheenbobbibrowncosmetics.com People always say to me, “You’re glowing.” Here’s the secret for you to adopt: After applying your makeup, warm a dab of oil-free moisturizer or balm in the palms of your hands; then gently press the excess into your cheeks and forehead. The added hydration creates a youthful, sheer sheen. Try Bobbi Brown Extra Soothing Balm ($62, ). Even out a ruddy complexion Why use mounds of concealer, foundation, and powder to counteract redness, when one easy-to-use bronzing powder can do the job better and faster? Bronzers (yes, you can use them year-round) are loaded with rich earth tones such as copper, amber, and chestnut that cancel out ruddiness. Try Neutrogena Healthy Skin Blends Natural Radiance Bronzer ($11.50, neutrogena.com). MORE: 9 Haircuts That Take Off Years Eyes and CheeksWake up tired eyesmaybelline.com After applying your regular eye shadow, smudge a shimmery white one on the inside corners of your eyes to minimize darkness. Try Maybelline Expert Wear Eye Shadow in Vanilla ($4, ). Take another minute to brush on two coats of mascara—the fastest trick for looking a hundred times more rested. Create larger-looking eyes Use a darker shade of eyeliner (like black) on your top lids and a lighter shade (such as charcoal) along the bottom lash line. (To really make your peepers pop, try a brighter-colored liner, such as sapphire-blue or emerald-green, on the top lids.) Make sure the top and bottom lines meet at the outer corners; this will make eyes look even bigger. Score sky-high cheekbones The key to looking like you were born with Christy Turlington’s cheekbones isn’t to brush on loads of blush, but to place it just so. Sweep a neutral-colored blush toward your hairline and then brush a bright pink on the apples of your cheeks. For a dramatic effect, finish by placing three dots of shimmery white eye shadow on the top of the cheekbones and then lightly blend. MORE: 10 Amazing Beauty Tricks With Coconut Oil LipsPlump your poutshop.duwop.com Everyone wants fuller lips; here’s how it’s done: Apply a creamy lipstick that’s a few shades brighter than your normal lip color (darker shades tend to make lips look thinner) and use a liner that’s close to the shade of your lipstick to line and fill in your lips for a long-lasting natural look. As a final touch, dab a clear, high-shine gloss like DuWop Lip Venom ($16, ) in the center of both lips. Play up your pearly whites Whether your teeth are newly whitened or you want them to look that way, opt for blue-based pink lipsticks. Unlike yellow-toned shades, which enhance discoloration, blue-based ones boost the brilliance of your smile.
