2014-09-16 11:13:25

Allure Announces 2014 Best of Beauty Winners

2014-09-16 11:13:25

Face

First, apply Smooth Affair Primer & Brightener ($48) by hand to the face and eyes to achieve a flawless, nearly-naked golden glow. The more hydrated the skin looks, the better.  

Next, mix Smooth Affair with Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream ($48) to get a sheer application and apply with fingers.   

The recommended ratio is about a dime size of Smooth Affair to the 4 dots of Glow Time. The result is dewy and fresh-looking skin.

Natural mineral makeup is the one-step multi-tasking key to achieving natural-looking, full coverage while also improving the health of the skin.

Cheeks

Mix a little of In Touch Cream Blush in Charisma and Clarity ($27, each) together, using more Clarity than Charisma for the cheeks. Sheer out the blush with your fingers to achieve a flushed look.

Eyes:

First, apply Active Light Under-Eye Concealer ($27) to the inside corner of the eye and the side of the bridge of the nose and sheer out with a crease brush. Also apply concealer under the eyes to cancel out any dark circles or shadows for a soft-focus effect that conceals while it brightens.

With your finger, apply the clear gloss portion of Lip Fixation in Craving ($30) from the outside corner of the eye up to the brow bone to create a wet eye look.

For lashes, apply 3 coats of PureLash Extender and Conditioner ($17) and wait for the layers to dry before applying the next layer to create a lumpy lash look.

Next, apply Longest Lash Thickening & Lengthening Mascara ($33) to the lashes. Use the Longest Lash Mascara as an eyeliner for the lower lash line for more definition and smudge out with the Detail Brush ($12). The line should look messy and not a solid straight line.

Fill in brows in a straight line with Eye Pencil in Taupe ($13) to create a nice full brow.Set brows with PureBrow Brow Fix ($17). 

Lips

In the center of the lips lightly apply Lip Definer in Berry ($13). Blend In Touch Cream Blush in Charisma into the lips with your fingers and blot with the Facial Blotting Papers ($11) to create a very matte lip.

Applying the lip color first creates a barely there look and allow for the color to sink in throughout the application.

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