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Despite what celebrities and magazinesof yorewould have us believe, drinking an exorbitant amount ofwaterwont give you glowy skin.

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Source Images: Getty Images; Courtesy of Jesa Marie Calaor and Patrick Ta Beauty

Instead, the small group of people who make up Hollywoods elite maintain regular, intense skin regimens.

Even fewer of them get time with makeup artist Patrick Ta.

Tas 30-shade collection promises buildable coverage and long-lasting wear.

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Jesa Marie Calaor

Its loaded with lightweight, high-shine emollients that provide a radiant finish, says cosmetic chemist Amanda Lam.

The formula omits silicones, she adds, which allows it to play well with other products.

The new base product also boasts hydrating and skin-smoothing ingredients, including humectanthyaluronic acidand emollientsqualane.

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Jesa Marie Calaor

The latter, Lam says, can replenish oil and improve yourskins barrier.

This ensures an even software, he explains.

I added an extra pump for fuller coverage, creating a complexion that looked like skin but better.

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Annie Blay

Its finish is not wet, glittery, or greasyits more like the delicate shine of a ribbon.

After applying, I stood in front of the window to find my light.

It took no effort whatsoever.

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Dianna Mazzone

I love how lightweight and breathable it isand I really can’t overstate how easy it is to blend.

The finish is skin-like, not too dewy or too matte.

I can definitely see adding this to my rotation of go-to foundations.

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Talia Gutierrez

Patrick Tas new formula gives me exactly that and more.

The best part: Shade 17 (Golden Peach) is identical to my olive-toned, slightly tan skin.

(I have nothing against creams orpowders, I just prefer the former.)

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Sarah Han

Because I deal with redness on/around my nose, and some near my brows (how fun!

Im happy to report Major Skin is aces on all fronts.

We love a soft-glow moment.

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Hunter Lacey

The Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation provides the effortless sheen I’m chasing.

I apply it using a dense kabuki brush to buff and blend using small circular motions.

It will be available onSephoraandPatrick Ta Beautyon August 27.

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