STICK IT: STICK STEPS AND MAKEUP MUST-HAVES
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Though they’re a great option all year round, stick makeup is especially useful during the less-is-more season. They’re travel friendly, spill-proof and multi-tasking, but the best thing about them is that they’re a real timesaver. You can perfect your skin, play up your favorite features and be done in just minutes. You can play around a bit to find out what works best for you but you can swipe them on straight from the tube, or use your fingers, makeup brushes or applicators to apply. Ready to get minimal?
5 EASY STEPS TO POLISHED PERFECTION:
Even out your skin with foundation. Apply to your forehead, cheeks, nose and chin and gently buff into your complexion using a foundation brus
MEET MARGRET AVERY, IN-DEMAND MAKEUP ARTIST
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Margret Avery is a renowned makeup artist who’s been in the business for 30+ years for a very good reason…when she’s got a makeup brush in her hand, it’s pure magic! She’s done makeup on numerous beauty icons and all time greats like Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Barbra Streisand and Goldie Hawn, worked with major fashion and beauty brands including J.Crew and L’Oreal and has been featured in too-many-to-count magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and Vanity Fair. She recently worked on the campaigns for Kensie, Nanette Lepore and Catherine Malandrino with the photographer Haley Ballard — you’ll see them in the Fall/Winter ’15 magazines. This very busy
MAKEUP TIPS TO LOOK YOUNGER THIS INSTANT
The little things—exercising regularly, staying hydrated, eating well, shielding your skin from the sun, getting enough shut-eye—make a huge difference in how youthful you look, but sadly they can only take you so far. With the right beauty tips, erasing a decade or so is as easy as unzipping your makeup bag.
GO DEWY: The more hydrated your skin is, the younger it will look. Start with an extra-rich moisturizer and stick with creamy makeup. “Light textured, dewier formulations are less likely to accentuate wrinkles,” says Dr. Jeannette Graf, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, NY. Foundations infused with humectants and light-reflecto
BEAUTY & THE BEACH TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Long,fun-filled days at the beach,relaxing by the lake or hiking in the mountains means we often have to leave the house without our favorite products in tow.Try these essential fool-proof and easy to apply products that can help beat the heat and have you looking great all summer long,no matter where you may be headed.
Clean and Hydrate Skin
Lumene Sensitive Touch Cleansing WipesStop traveling with messy liquids and wash off dirt and oil with($2.99 for 10 pieces). Made with organic soothing arctic linen seed extract to calm skin, these wipes are gentle enough to use even on the most sensitive skin. Plus, they take off makeup in a pinch and are perfect for tossing in backpacks or beach ba
