The Spring 2013 Makeup O-wards
What's this season's big draw? Lipsticks, eyeshadows, and eyeliners in a wide range of gorgeous pigments, skin-perfecting foundations and blushes from subtle to shocking pink.
By Jenny Bailly
Swiping, shading, and blending, we tried them all. Here—starting with an inspired new way to apply lipcolor—are the 44 winners you'll want to be wearing this spring.
The Easiest Route to an Artfully Made-Up Mouth: A Crayon
It delivers color evenly in one pass, and most formulas pack the moisturizing power of a balm.
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Spring's Best New Lipsticks
The Colors: Red or rose, tangerine or fuchsia—all with a soft, juicy finish that makes lips look plumper
The Medium: Lipsticks, glosses and
crayons
The Technique: Concentrate the color on the inner part of your lips, and gently press them together to blend it out. (Try lining with a neutral pencil if your lipcolor tends to bleed.)
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The Best Tools to Enhance Lids and Lashes
The Colors: Intense, sometimes unexpected, surprisingly versatile shades
The Medium: Shadows, pencils, wands
The Technique: Use a brush or sponge to blend out vivid shadows to your desired brightness. Or get dynamite definition with dark, pigment-packed liners and mascaras.
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Our Favorite New Products For Flawless Skin
The Colors: Light-reflecting, skin-perfecting neutrals; sheer flush-enhancing brights
The Medium: Powder blushes and bronzers, creamy foundations, concealers and BB creams
The Technique: Even out your complexion with a foundation or BB, then dust a blush along your cheekbones for a face-lifting effect.
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Next: 30 beauty boosters to transform your look in minutes
From the
April 2013 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
