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Makeup

Color, texture and small techniques for getting ready.

Muslim woman in hijab applies lipstick while looking at her reflection in a mirror.

Check your makeup in the light of your video calls

Change the lighting before assuming your makeup needs to be stronger.

Striking portrait of a woman with bold lipstick and vibrant eye makeup in natural lighting.

Edit your makeup routine for a humid day

Fewer overlapping cosmetic layers may be easier to manage when the air feels heavy.

Close-up portrait of a woman with natural beauty, soft lighting, and subtle makeup.

Work around dry patches without piling on coverage

More coverage can make an uneven surface more noticeable rather than less.

A woman applying lipstick while looking at her reflection in the mirror.

Touch up the part that changed

Refresh what has changed instead of automatically repeating the morning application.

Woman applying a face mask in a bathroom, focusing on skincare and relaxation.

Plan removal when choosing long-wear makeup

The easiest time to plan removal is before buying a long-wear formula.

A flat lay of makeup brushes and pastel pearls on a beige background.

Pair lip and cheek colors without matching exactly

Lip and cheek colors can belong together without looking as if they came from one pan.

Close-up of various makeup brushes in a holder for beauty and cosmetics professionals.

Keep clean makeup tools separate from used ones

A clean brush needs a clean destination, not just a successful wash.

Artistic flat lay of makeup brushes in a jar surrounded by colorful cosmetics.

Set up a makeup station in a shared bathroom

Give the routine a portable footprint instead of claiming every inch of the counter.

A collection of makeup products including eyeshadow palette and blush on white fabric.

Remember when you opened your makeup

A short date note is more useful than trying to remember which tube came first.

Woman receiving glamorous makeup with glitter eyeshadow and long lashes.

Rehearse an event look before the event

Try the whole look in advance, including the parts that happen after the photograph.

Senior woman applying lipstick in front of a mirror.

Step back from the magnifying mirror

Use the close view for a specific task, then return to the whole face.