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Makeup

Color, texture and small techniques for getting ready.

Detailed close-up of eyeshadow being applied with a makeup brush on eyelid.

Draw eyeliner in small sections

A line does not have to be drawn in one uninterrupted movement.

A teenager gets her eyebrows done with an eyebrow pencil by a woman in a warm, indoor setting.

Fewer clumps without adding anything to mascara

Start with the amount on the brush, and leave the formula as it was made.

Close-up of a woman applying lipstick indoors.

Look at lipstick in more than one light

The same lip color can tell a different story under warm bulbs and beside a window.

Close-up view of a woman applying lipstick using a makeup pencil.

Use lip liner to define rather than redraw

Use the pencil to clarify a shape you like, without turning the outline into a separate feature.

Close-up of woman's hands applying pink lip balm from a small jar.

Tinted lip balm and lipstick do different jobs

Choose for the color and feel you want instead of expecting one product to perform every role.

Blemish balm with SPF 35.

Give sunscreen its place before makeup

Plan the cosmetic layers around sun protection, rather than reducing protection to suit the makeup.

Close-up of various makeup brushes on a black background.

Choose a makeup brush by its shape

The size and shape of the head should fit the area you want to reach.

Close-up of assorted makeup brushes on a white cloth with cosmetic products.

Give makeup brushes time to dry

A brush-cleaning routine is not finished when the rinse water runs clear.

Colorful arrangement of beauty tools including brushes and sponges on a purple surface.

A makeup sponge needs a drying place

The storage plan matters as much as the wash when a makeup sponge stays damp.

A close-up of a pink furry bag containing skincare and cosmetic products.

Pack makeup for the days you have planned

Pack for your actual plans, not every possible version of the trip.

Mascara, concealer, foundation and a brush on a pink surface.

Build a small makeup kit around five jobs

Five jobs can be a useful starting point, but the number is not the goal.

Joyful woman wearing glasses and sweater, smiling with hands on cheeks indoors.

Makeup that works with your glasses

Try the look with your frames on before deciding where it needs adjustment.