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Is My Foundation the Right Shade?

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Is My Foundation the Right Shade?
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THE TEST For a flawless finish like Olivia Wilde's, swipe a drop across your jawline, wait 10 minutes, then look in the mirror. If the makeup is the correct shade, the pigments should disappear without your having to blend further.

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