Our beauty editor has fooled many a makeup artist with her au natural appearance. Uh, more like faux natural. Take a peek at the products that keep her looking like she did nothing at all.
Whenever I spot a bottle of this magical, moisturizing, makeup-holding serum, my life turns into an episode of Hoarders.
Hourglass No. 28 Primer Serum, available at sephora.com, $65.
My skin is so pale I’m practically half vampire. The higher the SPF the better.
Neutrogena Wet Skin Lotion Sunscreen SPF 45, available at neutrogena.com, $10.50.
I always thought HD foundation was for soap opera stars and news anchors (shout-out Bri Wi). Then a makeup artist told me the formula mimics actual skin for the big (small) screen, and I haven’t looked back.
Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Concealer, available at sephora.com, $29; HD Invisible Cover Foundation, available at sephora.com, $42.
I double dog dare you to find a more universally flattering product than Guerlain’s sun shimmer. It lasts twice as long with a powder blush layered on top.
Guerlain Terracotta Blush Sun Shimmer in Sunny Pink, available at bergdorfgoodman.com, $43; Too Faced Full Bloom Ultra Flush Blush in Who’s Your Poppy, available at toofaced.com, $19.
This ultrafine powder gives that “I just took a long jog on a sunny day” glow without the side ache or heavy breathing.
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Luminous Light, available at sephora.com, $45; Powder Brush No. 1, available at sephora.com, $65.
Instead of a security blanket, I have security balms. And I feel anxious when I leave home without them.
Fresh Sugar Petal Tinted lip treatment, available at sephora.com, $22.50; Eve Lom Kiss Mix, available at spacenk.com, $22.
My special occasion color — or for those extra-pale days.
Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet matte lipstick in La Fascinante, available at chanel.com, $34.
To say I think about thick eyebrows constantly is an understatement. In between tints, I fill them in with an inky gel.
Tweezerman for Benefit slanted tweezers, available at benefitcosmetics.com, $25; Make Up For Ever Aqua Brow, available at sephora.com, $20.
In the epic battle for mascara closest to my heart, Givenchy’s wavy wand lands the death blow to Diorshow Waterproof once and for all.
Givenchy Noir Couture mascara, available at givenchybeauty.com, $32.
I’ve been nursing the same bottle of hair perfume for four years and counting.
Similar product: Tom Ford Black Orchid perfume spray, available at sephora.com, $70-$150.
Since my pits react to most metals, I’ve tried every aluminum-free deodorant in existence. After years of researching up a sweat, this still comes out smelling like (vanilla-scented) roses.
Lavanila The Healthy Deodorant, available at sephora.com, $18.
If I could carry around a Caboodles, I would.
Maptote Dopp Kit, available at westelm.com, $23.
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