The Spring 2013 Makeup O-wards

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 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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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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