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The no makeup, makeup look with skin prep

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The no makeup look is in, the heavy full faced is out. But what if your skin isn't perfect? I got ya covered! Skin prep & makeup can be intimidating… but it doesn't have to be scary. They're sooooo many products & claims out there. Which are ...
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Skin prep 101

Your makeup will never look the way you want if your skin prep routine isn't consistent. I have dry, sensitive skin. This is what I use to prep before any makeup to ensure a healthy, even skin-tone that glows. 

 
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Step 1 - Cleansing oil : Effortlessly dissolve and remove all makeup, including stubborn waterproof makeup Deep clean skin thoroughly down to pores Rinses off well without any residue - zero waxiness, greasiness, or heaviness Leaves skin balanced and...
5.07 oz Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser - PEACH & LILY | Ulta Beauty
 
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Step 2- DOUBLE CLEANSE- I haven't always done this, but it seriously changes everything about your skin and how clean it can be, and using the right products, don't worry about drying your face out.    Milky-cream face cleanser texture leaves dry skin feeling fresh and comfortable with no pore-clogging residue Maintains the skin barrier Hydrates the skin Non-comedogenic Dermatologist and allergy tested on sensitive skin
6.7 oz Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser for Dry Skin - La Roche-Posay | Ulta Beauty
 
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Step 3: Toner -  Anua is one of the top Korean skincare brands right now… and for goof reason! You need a toner to refresh the skin and help even out skin-tone ( helps with the glow we're trying to achieve!)  97.52% improvement in 24-hour moisture retention AFTER 2 WEEKS: 49.55% reduction in sebum levels 5.02% improvement in skin soothing.
Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner - ANUA | Ulta Beauty
 
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Step #4: SERUM                                          This plumping and firming serum helps increase the look of fullness with plant-derived Exosomes, Growth Factor and Stem Cells.                                                         Based on a 1-week and 4-week clinically measured study on 30 women ages 31 to 70, this formula is clinically proven to: Plump, firm and strengthen the look of skin Improve the skin barrier and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Based on a 1-w...
Collagen Skinjection Plumping & Firming Serum - Peter Thomas Roth | Ulta Beauty
 
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Step #5 : MOISTURIZER                           Fluffy-light moisturizer with 30% Hyaluronic Acid Complex For all skin types, silky finish Pentavitin® helps provide hydration for up 72 hours, even after cleansing.  Helps smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles.          Based on a 1-week clinically measured study on 27 women, ranging in age from 23 to 68: 100% showed an immediate boost in skin hydration Formula is clinically proven to improve the skin barrier immediately and over time *In a 28-day study applying a 1...
1.7 oz Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer - Peter Thomas Roth | Ulta Beauty
 
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FINAL STEP : Sunscreen -  Sun damage is the #1 cause of aging, plain & simple. Even if you don't think you get too much sun, you need the protection.                                    Scentless sunscreen that doubles as a primer for all-day makeup wear & is clinically tested to improve skin clarity. Primes for makeup with a natural finish that visibly blurs pores with no white cast Ideal for all skin types, even sensitive &...
1.7 oz Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50 Invisible Sun Protection - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty

NO MAKEUP, MAKEUP PRODUCTS

Now that we have our faces cleaned & prepped and have a glass like skin glow, its time for minimal but impactful looks-like you're not wearing any makeup,  makeup. 

 
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Prime & Glow together! Milk truly has the best grip makeup primers, and now it comes with a subtle glow to keep our glowing hydrated look intact! Glows like a luminizer and grips like the best-selling Hydro Grip Primer Formulated with 7 skincare ...          ****Apply one to two pumps of primer onto the back of your hand. Blend a thin layer onto freshly moisturized skin. Let the formula set for 60 seconds to activate grip for all-day hold.
Hydro Grip + Glow Illuminating Primer with Light-Reflecting Pearls - MILK MAKEUP | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is VIRAL for a reason. I cannot explain how much I LOVE this product…but I'll try! 75% water base with little bursts of pigment to provide a light sheer tint of coverage. Keep blending!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Use a flat foundation brush that is compact ...                                      Dispense the foundation on the back of your hand. Use the included brush to blend the micro-droplets, then dab all over the face or on key areas. Featuring patented MicroFluidic technology, the lightweight formula is composed of 75% water, deliverin...
LIGHT LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Tint - CHANEL | Ulta Beauty
 
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Another VIRAL skin tint that has a better price point. The KYLIE COSMETICS Skin Tint Blurring Elixir is a fluid tint foundation with build-able light to medium coverage and a natural, second-skin finish. Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid, this foundati...
1WN Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation - KYLIE COSMETICS | Ulta Beauty
 
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The densely bristled Morphe M106 Flat-Topped Cream & Liquid Foundation Brush gives you highly concentrated laydown. Use the fanned surface to pick up product before pressing it onto your skin and buffing it out with circular motions.
M106 Flat-Topped Cream & Liquid Foundation Brush - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
 
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Build your ideal foundation coverage with the flat end of Spectrum's versatile All About The Coverage Foundation Duo Brush, buff for a lighter finish or bounce for full coverage. Use the smaller precise buffer to apply contour or concealer, buff for ...
All About The Coverage Foundation Duo Brush - Spectrum | Ulta Beauty
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VIRAL x2 from CHANEL ?!? 75% water with pigmented beads suspended for little bursts of color. HIGHLY PIGMENTED so very little product is needed to get a beautiful healthy blushed glow!                                  Developed using MicroFluidic Technology, the visible micro-droplet pigments melt into skin upon contact, offering a barely there finish and a healthy-looking glow. Composed of 75% water, the formula provides an instant burst of freshness. Natural tam...
LIGHT PINK LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Blush - CHANEL | Ulta Beauty
 
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Another VIRAL DEWY blush option that is super pigmented and a little goes a very long way.  A viral bestseller for a reason. Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush delivers high-impact color with just one dot, blending seamlessly for a pinch-perfect flush that lasts up to 12 hours.
Encourage Soft Pinch Liquid Blush - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick is a breakthrough bronzing stick that creates an instant sun-kissed glow and blends seamlessly for smooth, second-skin finish—just swipe, blend, and go! 100% said it blends seamlessly with fingers and ...
Happy Sol Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick - Rare Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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OK so I've seriously been using this mascara going on 3 years, probably use 10-15 tubes a year. DOES NOT FLAKE, build-able, smudge proof without being water proof, does not clump!
Black Voluminous Lash Paradise Volume Mascara - L'Oréal | Ulta Beauty
 
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Enriched with aloe vera, coconut water & hydroviton plus Dries down in 3 seconds, locking in makeup in place for 24hrs* Gives a dewy & refreshing finish to the skin
Superfix Hydra Cool Prep + Fix Continuous Fixing Mist - Revolution Beauty | Ulta Beauty