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This article originally appeared in the May 2016 issue of SELF.
This covers every blemish and dark circle, yet it feels totally weightless on skin.
(Yes, even through SoulCycle.)
These shimmery neutral shades make me look bright-eyed, even if I’ve skimped on sleep.
Not so with this whisper-light pick, which adds a hint of color with a semi-matte finish.
I brush on this matte pressed powder midday as a touchup to absorb oil, and nothing works better!
Plus, its silky, primer-infused powders last and last.
No weird colors you’ll never use, no glitter chunksjust the shades you’ll use every single day.
This fine-tipped eyelining pen makes it simple to draw a straight, precise lineevery single time.
Liquid liner usually makes me nervous, but this one is foolproof.
Even better, this creamy formula comes in 16 like-a-boss shades.
This liquid lipstick feels comfortable on lips, and the color range is gorgeous.
Then wait for the compliments to roll in.
And trust us, they will.
Just the sheerest, dewiest, prettiest blush around.
Plus, its 14 easy-to-wear shades are all gorgeousnaturally.
This does-it-all superstar volumizes, defines, lifts and lengthenswithout clumping or flaking.
This liner stays on all day, and is seriously smudge-proof.
No joke, this liquid matte bronzer is a sunny vacation in a bottle.
Think glowing, tawny skinminus the sun damage.
Glowy, gorgeous skin starts with a good foundation.
Because who doesn’t suffer from the 3 p.m. oil slick?
and impressive wet-look shine.
This gel-like topcoat will give you a professional finish in just a swipe.
This moisturizer fights acne while evening out skin tone.
I love any product that does double-duty.
Alexandra
Neutrogena SkinClearing Complexion Perfector, $9;walgreens.com
Top-Tier (Vegan!)
Lip Gloss
The coconut-infused lacquer feels cushiony, not stickyand its paraben-free, too.
If you’re not normally a gloss girl, this nonsticky formula may change your perspective.
Photo Credit: Andrew Stinson
