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Eliot wrote that April is the cruelest month.
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Ahead, learn how the experts keep their clients looking glowy, even if their skin mightfeellike sandpaper.
Exfoliate to create an even canvas for makeup.
It removes texture and dead skin build-up, she says.
Theyre made with alpha- andpolyhydroxy acidsto help address unevenness.
It packs a punch, so youll only need to use it onceevery other week.
Tis the season to diligently moisturize your face and neck.
It can boost skin’s natural glow," says Barose.
“Be generous with it, and don’t forget your neck.
It will leave your face feeling soft, but not-at-all greasyperfect for your first makeup step.
“The subtle shimmer in the primer helps give your skin that glowing-from-within effect,” he says.
With winter winds to worry about, we’ll take any extra boost of radiance we can get.
Carrillo recommends the Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer.
It locks in moisture while giving skin a healthy-looking glow, he says.
Not only will your makeup go on more smoothly, it also lasts longer.
Even worse than having dry patches is finding out that yourbase makeupis accentuating their appearance.
The Fenty Beauty SoftLit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation won ourBest of Beautyaward for its hydrating formula and buildable coverage.
Blend your makeup with a damp sponge.
Carrillo wants you to swap your brushes for a dampspongethis season.
It ultimately creates a more seamless, natural, and dewy finish.
His choice of sponge is the Beautyblender.
Keep a facial mist on hand.
It can provide a dose of hydration on extra-cold days when your complexion might look and feel zapped.
Plus, it feels oh-so-good, thanks to its fine-mist dispenser.
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