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Fake a flawless face

No need for heavy makeup! Help your complexion glow in three steps.

Flawless face

Simplify your beauty routine for summer

For a steamy season, it makes sense to trade in heavy products and colors for lighter options―you'll look and feel better.
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Prep skin. Dot foundation onto your freshly moisturized face, smoothing outward. To find your exact color, try one of the new smart foundations, like CoverGirl TruBlend liquid makeup ($8; at mass retailers), which will match the shade of your skin perfectly.
Cover and brighten. Hide blemishes with a creamy yellow-based concealer, then lighten dark areas with a dab of highlighter. A dual-tip pen, like Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector ($9; at mass retailers), does both, plus it's great for touch-ups on the go.
Control shine. Dust a light-diffusing translucent powder like Good Skin Soft Reflection illuminating powder ($18; at Kohl's) over the T-zone―nose, chin and forehead―to absorb oil and minimize the appearance of lines and pores.