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Even if you feel you have something to hide, caking on the concealer is not the solution. “Creating your most beautiful self doesn’t require a lot of makeup,” says celebrity makeup artist Scott Barnes in his new tome About Face. A loving soul, self-confidence and comfort in your skin are the most essential elements to achieving a tasteful and alluring you. And because most wOwers have step No. 1 covered, we’re skipping to step No. 2: the right balance of makeup and tools.

1. Blushes (2)

You should have one cream and one powder blush. Make sure at least one of them is a natural-looking color (soft rose or peach tones usually work best). The other color can be something bolder, more dramatic. You can always expand from there.

2. Brushes (5)

These are my tools of choice for makeup application.

3. Cigarette lighter

Have this on hand for warming your Maybelline eyeliner pencil.

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4. Eye drops

An eye solution such as Naphcon-A is great for removing redness from your eyes, as well as for masking red spots such as pimples.

5. Eye shadows (6 colors)

Brown, black, smoky gray, beige, mustardy yellow, and burgundy are great colors that work on everybody’s skin and are best for achieving a more natural look. Like blush, you can always expand your color palette.

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