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right off the stick . I used a dual fiber brush to pick up the product from the stick and applied it in a dabbing motion all over the face .
I used my beauty blender to blend out the foundation and really push it into the skin .
To keep the dewy glow look going I used a cream blush instead of a powder . I applied to blush with a beauty blender to get a soft subtle color pay off . The cream blush is by MAC in the color Hi Jinks ($ 23 ). When using the beauty blender , apply the blush in a small amount in a stippling motion . Only apply to the apples of the cheek slowly making your way up the cheek bone until it fades into the contour of your cheekbones .
To highlight the cheekbone I used the Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit in the color Golden Bronze ($ 40 ). Use this only in the highest part of the cheekbone . Apply with a large fluffy tapered blending brush . I used the Pointed Contour M438 brush by Morphe ($ 9.99 at www . Morphebrushes . com ).
NOTE : If you are oily , it is not recommended to use a highlighter down the T-zone . This will make you seem even oilier .
To mattify down the T-zone and set the mattify under the eye area , I used the Skin Perfecting Micro-Powder by Charlotte Tilbury ($ 45 ). This powder is perfect for all skin types . By far , this is the best finishing powder that smooths texture and looks amazing on camera and film . To apply powder , I again used the Morphe Pointed Contour Brush .
For the eyes , I prepped them with the Urban Decay eyeshadow Primer Potion ($ 20 ). This can be applied all over using just your fingers . This is one of my favorite primers to work with to help shadows stay all day and the colors stand out .
For the shadow I used the Lime Crime Venus palette ($ 34 www . Limcrime . com ). Start by adding the color venus in the crease area to really warm it up . Remember when applying makeup , it is always good to start with a little and build it up . Use a tapered crease blending brush for application . The Morphe M441 Blending Crease brush ($ 5.99 ) is perfect for this .
Once your crease is blended , take the color rebirth from the same palette and press it all over the eyelid area . I used the same brush I used in the crease to add color to the lid . Once the color pay off is to your liking , then with your fingers take the loose pigment from MAC in the color copper sparkle ($ 20 ) and press all over the lid . This gives an amazing metallic glow on the lid and looks amazing when the sun hits your eyes ! To really make this look pop I placed the MAC Chromagraphic pencil in the color Marine Ultra in the inner and upper waterline ($ 20 ). Apply it heavier on the bottom lash line , then take the Morphe M508 brush ($ 3.99 ) and smudge it outwards toward the outer corner of your eye .
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