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No 10-step contouring plan required.
Sure, they were born gorgeous and they have access to all sorts of skin-care perks, but the real reason these four celebs look so much better now than they did more than a decade ago? They learned how to do great makeup. We aren't talking about a 10-step contouring plan—merely a few simple moves you can steal and use tonight.
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1 Soften Things Up
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Gabrielle Union, 43 |
Frosty shadow, too-dark blush, visible lip liner—the Bring It On
star sure brought it all in 2004, but those bold colors together aged
her. In the interim, she's learned that peachy and golden shades have
the opposite effect. "If you like shimmery shadow, warm
neutrals such as champagne on fair skin or gold or bronze on deeper skin
tones can make your eyes seem more open," says makeup artist Mario
Dedivanovic, who did Gabrielle's look at right. Dust it from the inner
corners of your eyes across your lids, then skim a slate gray matte
shadow along top and bottom lash lines for low-key definition. "Top
things off with creamy, peachy shades on your cheeks and lips, which
give everyone a healthy radiance," notes Dedivanovic.
Tip: Blush naturally. "The darker your skin, the brighter you can go with peach blush," says Dedivanovic, who suggests swirling it on the apples of your cheeks.
Tip: Blush naturally. "The darker your skin, the brighter you can go with peach blush," says Dedivanovic, who suggests swirling it on the apples of your cheeks.
Do an Easygoing Bold Lipstick
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Kate Hudson, 36 |
Tip: To make eyes sparkle, dab highlighter on the inner corners of your eyes too.
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3 Be Natural and Polished
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Rosario Dawson, 36 |
Tip: For the most low-key liner, rim your top and bottom inner lids with a chocolate brown pencil.
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4 Match Your Cheeks to Your Lips
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Sandra Bullock, 51 |
We'll cut Sandra some slack for falling victim to the all-brown makeup trend of the '90s
(hey, we were guilty too). But what a difference it makes when she uses
natural pink shades instead. "The trick to a monochromatic look is to
first find the right blush color, then pick a similar lip shade," says
Tim Quinn, celebrity makeup artist for Giorgio Armani Beauty. "Go with a
true pink blush; if it's too beige, it can wash you out." He likes
bubblegum pinks for fair or olive skin and deep rose for dark skin. To
subtly play up your eyes, swipe a charcoal shadow stick along the outer
two thirds of your top and bottom lashes. "Smudge with a brush to make
it smoky, then add mascara," says Quinn.
Tip: Prep your lips. If your lips are naturally dark, "dab a little concealer on them before applying a soft pink lipstick— otherwise the color can read as purple," says Quinn.
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Tip: Prep your lips. If your lips are naturally dark, "dab a little concealer on them before applying a soft pink lipstick— otherwise the color can read as purple," says Quinn.
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