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Updated Apr 24, 2015 @ 3:42 pm
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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk

Courtesy of Giorgio Armani
BEST LIQUID FOUNDATION

This dewy formula "has a beautiful finish with a bit of shimmer," says N.Y.C. makeup artist Wei Lang, who has worked with Rosario Dawson. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$55; giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com
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Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer

Time Inc. Digital Studio

BEST PRIMER

The cosmetics equivalent of an airbrush machine, this silicone-based primer smooths out any bumps and fine lines on your skin.

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$36; smashbox.com Item Buy Item Link Buy Item URL

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Laura Mercier

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST TINTED MOISTURIZER

For luminous, lit-from-within skin, this creamy classic can’t be beat, says L.A. makeup artist Kayleen McAdams, who uses it on Elisha Cuthbert. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$42; lauramercier.com
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Yves Saint Laurent Perfect Touch Foundation

Time Inc. Digital Studio
EDITORS' PICK

This foundation comes with a built-in brush that’s stiff enough to give you control, but soft enough to gently swoosh around the contours of the face. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$52; yslbeautyus.com

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L’Oreal True Match

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST INEXPENSIVE FOUNDATION

Experts love this brand for its variety of shades (24!) in glass bottles that clearly show the color. And at this price, you can get one shade for summer and another for those winter months. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$11; drugstore.com

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Laura Mercier

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST OIL-FREE FOUNDATION

Dewiness without shine-That’s what this delivers. “You don't need much powder on top of it,” says N.Y.C. makeup artist Kyra Panchenko, who uses it on Kim Cattrall. Apply it after moisturizer for excellent coverage. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$42; lauramercier.com
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Bare Escentuals Bare Minerals SPF 15 Foundation

Courtesy of Bare Escentuals
BEST MINERAL FOUNDATION

Mineral makeups tend to be less irritating than conventional ones. "Brush it on lightly, or apply more for full coverage," says makeup artist Hillary Clark, whose clients include Teri Hatcher. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$25; bareescentuals.com

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Cover Girl Clean Pressed Powder

Courtesy of Cover Girl
BEST INEXPENSIVE POWDER

"Before my clients walk the red carpet, I dust this powder under their eyes to keep their eyeliner from drifting there," says Shiyena, Carmen Electra’s makeup artist. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$4; drugstore.com

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Max Factor Erace

Courtesy of Max Factor
BEST INEXPENSIVE CONCEALER

Swipe this lipstick-shaped tip under the eyes, or use a brush to dot on blemishes. "It’s not too creamy and not too dry," says L.A. makeup artist Michele Burke, whose clients include Susan Sarandon and Renee Zellweger. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$5; drugstore.com
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Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST BLEMISH CONCEALER

Two color options ensure a perfect match every time. The yellow-based tone neutralizes redness, while the beige helps you blend the spot in. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$28; lauramercier.com

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Laura Mercier Loose Translucent Powder

Courtesy of Laura Mercier
BEST POWDER

With no pigment at all, this silky powder delivers a delicate, matte finish that sets makeup without changing the color of your blush or foundation. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$34; lauramercier.com

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Prescriptives Site Unseen Concealer

Time Inc. Digital Studio
EDITORS' PICK

Under-eye concealer usually involves a trade-off: good coverage, chalky finish-or mediocre coverage, nice finish. This one solves the cover-up conundrum and contains SPF 15. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$22; prescriptives.com
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Cle de Peau Correcteur Visage

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST UNDEREYE CONCEALER

“If I were stranded on a desert island, this is the only makeup I would take with me,” says L.A. makeup artist Lizbeth Williamson, who uses it on Mary-Louise Parker. “It moisturizes and gives flawless coverage.” Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$68; paullabrecque.com

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Stila Convertible Color

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST CREAM BLUSH

It's super-versatile: "This is one of those all-you-need kind of products," says L.A. makeup artist Troy Jensen. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$22; stilacosmetics.com

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Guerlain Terracotta

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST BRONZER

This consistent favorite keeps your face looking subtly sun-kissed rather than overly baked. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$48; sephora.com
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L’Oreal True Match

Courtesy of L'Oreal
BEST INEXPENSIVE POWDER BLUSH

"These 12 long-lasting shades are velvety, so you look like you are naturally blushing," says L.A. makeup artist Terri Apanasewicz, whose clients include Cindy Crawford. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$11; drugstore.com

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Clinique Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator

Time Inc. Digital Studio
EDITORS' PICK

You can use this sheer liquid for a wash of shimmery color on cheeks or to highlight your brow bones, but we really love it on the décolleté. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$23; clinique.com

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Nars

Courtesy of Nars
BEST POWDER BLUSH

"I like it on everyone I work with, including Uma Thurman and Felicity Huffman," says N.Y.C. makeup artist Gita Bass of this blush. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$25; narscosmetics.com
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Stila Liquid Luminizer

Courtesy of Stila
BEST LUMINIZER

Experts use this shimmering liquid in several ways: Some mix a squirt with foundation for a barely there sheen, while others dab it directly onto cheekbones as a highlighter. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$22; stilacosmetics.com

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MAC Pro Longwear

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST LONG-WEARING LIP COLOR

A favorite of makeup artists, this color-and-gloss combo is “very kissable!” adds L.A. makeup artist Lizbeth Williamson. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$20; maccosmetics.com

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Go Light On My Lips

Time Inc. Digital Studio
EDITORS' PICK

Outfitted with a built-in mirror and internal light, this sheer, non-tacky gloss is the ultimate nightclub accessory. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$19; golightonmylips.com
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L’Oreal Color Juice

Courtesy of L'Oreal
BEST INEXPENSIVE LIP GLOSS

Experts love the range of colors, which "work on a lot of different skin tones," says L.A. makeup artist Carola Gonzalez, who has glossed up Kerry Washington's beautiful lips. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$8; drugstore.com

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Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick

Courtesy of Revlon
BEST INEXPENSIVE LIPSTICK

In addition to a whopping 72 shades, this line also offers serious quality at a great price. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$8; drugstore.com

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Murad Energizing Pomegranate Lip Therapy SPF 15

Courtesy of Murad
BEST LIP BALM

This non-sticky balm has pomegranate extract (a powerful antioxidant that combats sun damage on the lips), plus salicylic acid to help exfoliate. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$16; murad.com
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Chanel Rouge Allure

Courtesy of Chanel
BEST LIPSTICK

Each of the 44 rich, creamy shades contains silicone for an easy glide-on and shea butter and canola oil to soften your pout. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$30; chanel.com

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Chanel Glossimer

Courtesy of Chanel
$30
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The wand may be square, but the modern colors and innovative texture are anything but. “It’s not too sticky, and it has push and body,” VanLeeuwen says. Wear it solo for a glassy shine and a whisper of color, or layer it on top of your favorite stain. “It marries with other colors beautifully.”

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L’Oreal HIP

Courtesy of L'Oreal
BEST INEXPENSIVE EYE SHADOW

This line of deeply pigmented shadows features many tones. And "they show up on the skin exactly the same way they look in the container," says L.A. makeup artist Amy Chance. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$7; drugstore.com
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Nars

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST CREAM EYE SHADOW

Unlike many other cream shadows, these don’t migrate to the crease of your lid after a few hours, plus the color stays true rather than fading or rubbing off. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$21; narscosmetics.com

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MAC

Courtesy of MAC
BEST POWDER EYE SHADOW

"The texture of these eye shadows is just heaven," says N.Y.C. makeup artist Susan Giordano, who has used them on "pretty much every celebrity I’ve ever done." Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$14; maccosmetics.com

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Bobbi Brown Longwear Gel Liner

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST GEL EYELINER

This durable formula glides on like a liquid liner-it gives you the same bold definition, but won’t run when you tear up from a good laugh. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$19; bobbibrowncosmetics.com
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MAC Eye Kohl

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST EYE PENCIL

Perfectly pointed for drawing fine lines, these “are the longest-wearing eye pencils in the business,” says L.A. makeup artist Mark Payne, who works with Beyoncamp#233; and Heather Mills. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$14; maccosmetics.com

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Chanel Inimitable

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST MASCARA

"In one stroke it accomplishes three goals: separating, lengthening and volumizing," says N.Y.C. makeup artist Yajaira Velazquez. “It makes lashes stand out." Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$28; chanel.com

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Maybelline Lash Discovery Waterproof

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST MASCARA

Find a lot of clumping with your waterproof mascara? This formula and brush are designed to ferret out smaller lashes and keep them lush. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$7; walgreens.com
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Dior Diorshow

Time Inc. Digital Studio

BEST MASCARA

“The brush creates thickness at the base and softly feathers off-but it never flakes,” says makeup artist Kellye Garner, who has used it on Jessica Biel.

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$24; sephora.com Item Buy Item Link Buy Item URL

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Lancome L’Extreme

Time Inc. Digital Studio
BEST MASCARA

"This is the best brush-It separates and defines really well," says N.Y.C. makeup artist Margot Boccia, who has worked with Jennifer Lopez. Click to Buy the Look ItemBuy Item LinkBuy Item URL
$24; lancome-usa.com

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