{"id":1076267,"date":"2025-12-15T21:58:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T18:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1076267"},"modified":"2025-12-15T21:58:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T18:58:39","slug":"is-there-a-right-order-for-applying-your-makeup-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1076267","title":{"rendered":"Is There a \u201cRight\u201d Order for Applying Your Makeup Products?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Is There a \u201cRight\u201d Order for Applying Your Makeup Products?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Experts recommend this lineup to ensure a seamless, long-lasting finish.<\/div>\n
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By <\/span>Annie Blay-Tettey<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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If I were to use one word to describe my first attempt at applying makeup, it would be \u201cracoon-core.\u201d I was in middle school, and I\u2019d swept on way too much eyeliner and mascara. Over the years, I refined my technique (with the help of YouTube videos by Jackie Aina and MakeupShayla), but one thing I still hadn\u2019t figured out was the best order in which to apply the products.<\/p>\n

There was really no rhyme or reason to my makeup routine, just vibes\u2014and Celia Burton, a London-based makeup artist for Glossier, has co-signed that creative approach. \u201cI don’t really believe in a prescribed order of makeup, because it varies depending on the look you’re going for,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for suggestions, though, brand founder and makeup artist Lisa Eldridge, Charlotte Tilbury makeup artist Tim Pagan, Hourglass Cosmetics makeup artist Adam Sidwell, and makeup artists Katie Jane Hughes, Kay Jones and, Maya Ren\u00e9 have a few pointers on how to do your makeup so that it looks seamless and lasts.<\/p>\n

Jones showed me some of these tips first-hand on my wedding day; I\u2019d asked for a look that would damn-near stop traffic with radiance and last all night (I didn\u2019t think I could get by on \u201cvibes\u201d alone for the big day).<\/p>\n

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The results were much better than I\u2019d expected. Read on for the best order to apply each of these products and why.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Primer<\/h2>\n
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\"Charlotte<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Charlotte Tilbury<\/p>\n

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Invisible UV Flawless Poreless Primer<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Ulta Beauty<\/p>\n

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Liquid Poreless Putty Primer<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Veil Mineral Primer<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Before reaching for any makeup products, you\u2019re going to want to cleanse your skin, then make sure it\u2019s moisturized and protected with a lightweight SPF. After you\u2019ve done that, primer should be your next step. \u201cIt\u2019s the ultimate insurance policy, allowing makeup to stay intact as you go about your day,\u201d says Sidwell, a makeup artist for Hourglass Cosmetics.<\/p>\n

A dime-sized drop is all you need when applying primer. Ren\u00e9, a New York City-based makeup artist, likes to use her fingertips for application; but if you\u2019ve got a silicone-based primer (these are usually mattifying), she suggests using a \u201cflat synthetic brush,\u201d as the texture can be more difficult to blend evenly with fingers.<\/p>\n

When shopping for a primer, experts recommend lightweight formulas that offer an added benefit to your makeup. Primers can be radiance-boosting, blurring, color-correcting, and more. Some primers, like the Charlotte Tilbury Invisible UV Flawless Poreless Primer, even offer sun protection. \u201cSome SPFs emulsify my complexion products,\u201d says Allure<\/em> senior beauty editor Jesa Marie Calaor, \u201cbut this one preps my skin, making it appear even and more radiant.\u201d<\/p>\n

I reach for the e.l.f. Liquid Putty Primer when I want a more mattifying effect (without the dryness), and the Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer always gives me a pretty glow before makeup application.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Liquid highlighter<\/h2>\n
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Dermstore<\/p>\n

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Dew-La-La Liquid Glow Highlighter<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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$39<\/span><\/p>\n

Revolve<\/p>\n

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$39<\/span><\/p>\n

Ulta Beauty<\/p>\n

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Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminator Drops<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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If you’re going for a more radiant finish, Pagan and Eldridge suggest applying liquid highlighter immediately after doing your primer, lightly dabbing it along the high points of your face and blending it with a wet sponge, like the Best of Beauty-winning Beautyblender Original Makeup Sponge. Doing so helps you \u201cachieve a \u2018lit from within\u2019 glow that shines through your base products,\u201d says Eldridge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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I love the Benefit Cosmetics Dew-la-la Liquid Glow Highlighter and the Westman Atelier Liquid Super Loaded All-Over Illuminating Highlighter with Vitamin C because they both have blendable, lightweight formulas that glide easily over skin, or make a great glow booster when added to moisturizer for skin prep.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Eye makeup and false lashes<\/h2>\n
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Master Mattes Eye Shadow Palette: The Neutrals<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Major Dimension Eyeshadow Palette<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Matte & Metallic Double Ended Eyeliner<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Nordstrom<\/p>\n

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Ulta Beauty<\/p>\n

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3D Faux Mink Lashes<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Ulta Beauty<\/p>\n

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It might feel counterintuitive to start your eye makeup before finishing your complexion, but our experts agree: If you choose to create an eye look with shadow, liner, or false lashes, the best time to do so is at the beginning\u2014and in that order. This is because, explains Burton, eye products can mix with your base and start to emulsify.<\/p>\n

Adds Pagan, powder shadows can also fall onto your cheeks, prompting you to wipe everything off. It\u2019s hard to \u201cjust dust off\u201d after you\u2019ve applied layers of creams and powders.<\/p>\n

Liner gets applied after shadows and before false lashes because it \u201chides the false lash band, [giving it] something to blend into,\u201d says Ren\u00e9.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t often do a full-glam eye look, but when I do, I sweep on shades from the Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Palette and Patrick Ta Major Dimensions Eyeshadow Palette\u2014the powders are so blendable. Then I add a flick of Charlotte Tilbury Matte & Metallic Double-Ended Eyeliner and carefully apply faux lashes, like the dramatic Lilly Lashes 3D Faux Mink Lashes.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Liquid or cream foundation<\/h2>\n
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M106 Flat-Topped Cream & Liquid Foundation Brush<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Ulta Beauty<\/p>\n

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Airbrush Flawless Foundation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cFoundation creates a veil across your skin, evening out your skin tone, so you can use less concealer,\u201d says Pagan. You\u2019re going to want to apply your liquid or cream formula with a wide, flat-top brush that has densely packed bristles, like the Morphe M106 Flat-Topped Cream & Liquid Foundation Brush.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cTypically, I find sponges absorb so much of the product so I don\u2019t get as much coverage as I want,\u201d says Ren\u00e9. \u201cA brush gives me more control, then I can go back in and stipple with a damp sponge to remove any streaks and really press in the product for a natural skin-like finish.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOverdoing foundation is a common mistake and one best avoided so your makeup doesn\u2019t look cakey,\u201d says makeup artist Sage Adi, known as Sage Makeup on social media. To avoid applying too much foundation, Adi recommends, dab it onto any spots or textured areas you want to cover and blend it out there first. If you still need more coverage, add one more pump to your working surface (back of your hand or palette), then buff it out a bit before swiping it all over your face.<\/p>\n

I usually reach for the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation, which has a buildable texture that\u2019s easy to work with. I rarely overdo it with this formula, but if I do, Ren\u00e9 says using a damp sponge after the initial foundation application is a great way to course-correct.<\/p>\n

Step 5: Concealer<\/h2>\n
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Yummy Skin Lift & Flex Concealer<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Glossier<\/p>\n

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Sephora<\/p>\n

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After your foundation is blended, Pagan suggests, apply concealer gradually; since it tends to be thicker, concealer can be less forgiving and harder to work with than foundation. Eldridge likes to apply minimal concealer to the areas she wants to brighten, like the undereyes.<\/p>\n

Keep two concealers on hand: a hydrating formula (like the Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Lift & Flex Concealer) in a shade that\u2019s slightly warmer than your skin tone to cancel out discoloration; and a creamy formula with a satin finish (like the Glossier Stretch Concealer) that\u2019s a few shades lighter than your complexion to brighten. Eldridge recommends using your fingertips (for natural glam) or a small brush (for full glam) to buff the concealer into the skin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Another tip from Eldridge worth heeding: \u201cDon\u2019t apply the concealer in a circle over the [eye] area. Keep the edges rough, as it will help with blending and will make the concealer look more seamless.\u201d<\/p>\n

Step 6: Cream contour<\/h2>\n
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No Limits Cream Bronzer and Contour Stick<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Credo Beauty<\/p>\n

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Saie<\/p>\n

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Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Amazon<\/p>\n

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Sephora<\/p>\n

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Saie<\/p>\n

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Cream contour and blush are interchangeable, but, Pagan says, \u201cit\u2019s better to create shadows with contour before adding color with blush.\u201d Experts generally agree.<\/p>\n

Eldridge and Burton both offer this rule of thumb: cream before powder. \u201cBy working in this way, you can create beautiful layers,\u201d says Burton. \u201cIf you were to use a cream product, then add powder, and then go back to cream again, you risk ending up with a sort of paste-like barrier, which can leave the makeup looking cakey and artificial.\u201d<\/p>\n

I love the LYS No Limits Cream Contour & Bronzer Stick for when I\u2019m doing a rush makeup job\u2014the stick applicator makes it easy to contour quickly. When I have a bit more time, though, I\u2019ve found that the Saie Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer, when thoroughly buffed in, creates a natural-looking sculpt.<\/p>\n

Step 7: Cream blush<\/h2>\n
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Soft Pinch Liquid Blush<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Sephora<\/p>\n

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Rhode<\/p>\n

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BeautyTok has shown us many ways to apply cream blush. Sunburnt blush focuses the color in the very center of your face for a just-tanned effect, while the doll-blush trend places it on the apples of cheeks for a smooth look. Experiment with different placements to find the one that best suits your face. In general, though, Sidwell recommends \u201cadding blush to the outer apples of the cheeks and blending toward the center of the ear.\u201d<\/p>\n

I love the sunburnt blush look. Obviously, I\u2019m less a fan of actual sunburn (as mentioned above, remember to include SPF in your beauty routine), and since I don\u2019t aspire to achieve reddened cheeks the old-fashioned way, I use the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush (a pigment-packed liquid) or the Rhode Pocket Blush Buildable Hydrating Cream Blush (an easy-to-blend stick formula).<\/p>\n

Step 8: Setting powder<\/h2>\n
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Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Ulta Beauty<\/p>\n

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Easy Bake Loose Baking & Setting Powder<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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To lock in your hard work so far, grab a setting powder (loose or pressed), a fluffy brush, and a makeup puff. Says Pagan, \u201cI like to lightly sweep the Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Refillable Blurring & Setting Powder under the eyes and T-zone with a brush first, then press the powder with a puff under eyes and spots prone to oiliness to seal and mattify.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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If you prefer a loose powder, I recommend the Huda Beauty Easy Bake Blurring Loose Baking & Setting Powder, which always gives my makeup a filter-like finish.<\/p>\n

Step 9: Powder blush<\/h2>\n
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Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blush Duo<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Sephora<\/p>\n

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Kohl’s<\/p>\n

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Juvia’s Place<\/p>\n

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Blushed Duo<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Ulta Beauty<\/p>\n

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Juvia’s Place<\/p>\n

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This is where you can apply a powder blush if you so choose\u2014which, you should! \u201cPowder blush today is very different from what it was years ago,\u201d says Eldridge, who explains that modern formulas are easier to blend and layer\u2014with each other and<\/em> with cream blushes\u2014\u201ccreating beautiful volume.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pagan suggests sweeping on your powder blush with a medium-sized, fluffy brush, focusing on the areas where you applied cream blush to reinforce the pigment. The Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Cr\u00e8me & Powder Blush Duo and Juvia’s Place Blush Duo are two powder blushes that get me very excited for this step because I know the pigmented palettes deliver beautiful color.<\/p>\n

Step 10: Powder highlighter<\/h2>\n
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Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Lowlighter Soft Glow Highlighter<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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This is also where you can add a powder highlighter for that extra glow. Admittedly, I haven\u2019t used a powder highlighter since I hoarded the Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Palettes in high school, but experts say this is an extra step that can make all the difference. Powder highlighter is typically swept on with a thin fan brush for more precise application, but if you want a more diffused shine, you can use a fluffy blush.<\/p>\n

Since experimenting with adding this step back into my makeup routine, I\u2019ve been loving the Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Lowlighter Soft Glow Highlighter\u2014a balm texture that applies as a powder, adding a subtle touch of warmth and glow. Allure<\/em> social media manager Bianca Richards loves the Makeup By Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Perfector\u2014a three-in-one powder that blurs, sets, and highlights. \u201cIt’s a bronzer and highlighter all in one,\u201d says Richards. \u201cIt’s truly just a magical little powder compact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Step 11: Brows<\/h2>\n
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Makeup artists say the last few steps\u2014brows, lashes, lips\u2014can happen in any order, but most work from the top of the face down, before setting everything in place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cMy favorite tip for good brows is to begin by brushing them down [with a spoolie],\u201d says Eldridge. Then use a fine-tip brow pencil, like the Sephora Collection Retractable Eyebrow Pencil, to sketch your desired shape with light, hair-like strokes. Finally, brush them back and clean up any unnatural-looking edges.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been rocking with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Ultra-Slim Precision Detailing Eyebrow Pencil since college. I still take it out every time I sit down to do my makeup because the fine tip and spoolie make it so easy to fill in my brows.<\/p>\n

Step: 12 Mascara<\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019re applying mascara, Eldridge recommends, curl your lashes before for an ultra-fluttery look. Then place a compact mirror under your chin; Katie Jane Hughes says doing so gives you the best angle for applying mascara.<\/p>\n

As someone who doesn’t wear mascara often (out of laziness), this tip\u2014plus great mascaras like the Benefit Cosmetics Fan Fest Fanning & Volumizing Mascara and Merit Clean Lash Lengthening Tubing Mascara\u2014has made me a convert.<\/p>\n

Step 13: Lips<\/h2>\n
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Gloss Bomb Ice Cooling Lip Luminizer<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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For years I watched beauty creators on YouTube outline their lips before filling them in with lipstick or gloss. But Eldridge co-signs a tip I learned two years ago from makeup artist Ash K Holm: \u201cApply your chosen lipstick in a very thin layer, really working and rubbing it into your lips,\u201d Eldridge explains. \u201cNext, use your lip pencil to define and enhance your preferred lip shape, buffing the pencil over the lip as you go.\u201d Top your lip combo with a clear gloss.<\/p>\n

My current go-to lip combo is the Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in dark brown to line my lips, the MAC M\u00b7A\u00b7Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Kinda Sexy in the middle of my lips, topped with the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Ice Cooling Lip Gloss.<\/p>\n

Step 14: Setting spray<\/h2>\n
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On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Finally! By this point, your face should look like a masterpiece; all that\u2019s left to do is lock in your hard work with a setting spray. A lightly misted layer \u201cwill melt all the layers together and give the makeup a radiant, long-lasting finish,\u201d says Sidwell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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For my wedding day, Jones used the One\/Size \u200b\u200bby Patrick Starrr On ‘Til Dawn Mattifying Waterproof Setting Spray, which didn\u2019t budge, even after I bawled my eyes out at the altar.<\/p>\n

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Meet the experts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  • Sage Adi is a New York-based makeup artist.<\/li>\n
  • Celia Burton is a London-based makeup artist for Glossier.<\/li>\n
  • Lisa Eldridge is a global makeup artist and founder of Lisa Eldridge Beauty.<\/li>\n
  • Katie Jane Hughes is British makeup artist based in New York City.<\/li>\n
  • Kay Jones is a New Jersey-based bridal makeup artist.<\/li>\n
  • Tim Pagan is a New York City and New Jersey-based makeup artist for Charlotte Tilbury.<\/li>\n
  • Maya Ren\u00e9 is a New York-based makeup artist.<\/li>\n
  • Adam Sidwell is a New York-based makeup artist for Hourglass Cosmetics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Now, watch Hailee Steinfeld’s beauty routine:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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