Nope. Not talking lips here but rather, the amazing life-altering power of the makeup artists' favorite tool- the initial "first base" to applying color to the face.
Without the obviousness of blush or shimmer, a single droplet of pearl, peach or rosy skin-enhancing primer spread into the thinnest layer alone or under foundation can give you the natural-looking glow that's too slight to look fake, yet so pretty that you must be an angel.
For a sun-kissed glow that seems effortlessly sexy, tap the cheek with a flat sponge with a small bit of bronzy base layer underneath it all and exude a healthy glow from within, rather than shining like a seventh grader with drugstore makeup overload.
Try byTerry Color Skin Enhancer in N°5 Apricot ($79) which can be used all year round to give a radiant flushed glow to paler skins, and byTerry Extra Glow Golden Cooling Bronzer ($44) or Dior Bronze Tinted Moisturizer SPF 10 in Peach ($35) for the just-stepped-off-yacht look.
byTerry available at www.eluxury.com
Dior available at www.sephora.com
Seems a waste of time on a rushed morning? Trust me, try it, it will give you an addictively natural-looking glow and color that lasts all day long even under foundation, no brush re-applications necessary.
extra! note:
This is a good way to add a natural shimmer to the face even if you have an oily complexion. Brush on a few strokes of translucent or loose powder directly after to absorb the extra oil over the enhancer (or enhancer + light layer or liquid foundation) and your skin will maintain a luring radiance minus the oily shine!
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