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The Only 5 Products You Need for a Minimalist Makeup Bag

Is ten minutes your limit on primping? These five basics are all you need to look simply stunning.
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Photo: Kevin Cremens
Face
1. Cream foundation: Smooth skin gives you instant polish. A buildable cream formula can also be used as a concealer or an eye primer. (Surratt Surreal Real Skin Foundation Wand, $75)

2. Lip and cheek multitasker: For the quickest way to add subtle flush, just dab on this creamy two-in-one. (Sonia Kashuk Dewy Luxe Lip & Cheek Balm, $10)

Lips
3. Lipstick or gloss: When you want to glam it up, all you need is a bold lipcolor. (YSL Vinyl Cream Lip Stain, $39)

Eyes
4. Black mascara: No time for liner? Two coats of black mascara will do the trick. (CoverGirl So Lashy! BlastPro Mascara, $6)

5. Eyeshadow palette: Line your eyes with one of the darker shades, swipe a lighter color across your lids, or combine multiple hues to create a dramatic evening eye. (BareMinerals Ready Eyeshadow 8.0 The Bare Neutrals, $32)

Bag
Small and sleek, Sonia Kashuk's line of make up bags for Target are perfect for stashing in your handbag.
From the January 2017 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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