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We first metMarsai Martinin 2014 through the sitcomBlack-ish.

Marsai Martin poses in glitter eyeliner in front of a silver background

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We’ve seen the star intwo-toned box braids,straightened hair, andslicked-back ponytails.

Martin prefers minimal, effortless beauty looks, too.

“The shoot was amazing.

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It was beautiful to experience.

We did some green screen work and everything just felt surreal.”

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Martin at the 2021 American Music Awards

It is medium-to-full coverage and adds a sheen to the skin without looking too oily.

It’s the dewy, skin-like finish that Martin loves the most about this foundation.

(Inquiring minds: she uses the shade 4R64.)

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Martin at the 2021 American Music Awards

“It’s not cakey or super drying,” Martin shares.

“It looks super natural, and [feels] comfortable on your skin.”

(If you’re looking for one, we suggest the Best of Beauty-winningMerit Brush No.

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Then it’s time for the concealer and bronzer, which she blends out with amakeup sponge.

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It’s a popular technique calledsoap brows, which she learned from her makeup artistJoanna Simkin.

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At first, she wasn’t sure what Simkin used.

“So I was just using lotion, some hand soap,” Martin says.

Sometimes Martin will forgomascaraor apply a clear one for everyday use.

She prefers transparent formulas because those don’t cause a mess like some black pigments do.

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Though Martin has a handle on her makeup, she’s still working to find a skin-care routine.

Tatchais currently one of her favorite brands to use and she especially loves how the products smell.

“I have an oily T-zone but am normal everywhere, else except my hairline.