6 New Ways to Get a Flawless, Glowing Complexion

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Step into spring with healthy, bright skin thanks to the concealers, blushes, and tinted moisturizers that made our fifth annual Spring Makeup O-Wards.

See the standouts

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Best Glow-Maker

Tarte Maracuja Blush & Glow
Want your skin to reflect a candlelit glow—even when you're spending the day under stark fluorescents? Step one: Dab the creamy tint in the cap on the apples of your cheeks. Step two: Blend the liquid illuminating serum inside the tube over the tops of your cheekbones.

$32, Sephora.com.

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Most Exciting Upgrade

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H
Impassioned fans of this lightweight, long-lasting, full-coverage foundation didn't think it could get any better. But Lancôme has amped up the formula with polymers and pigments that keep the color true for up to 24 hours. Best of all, there are 12 new shades—which Lancôme carefully calibrated after studying the skin tones of hundreds of Hispanic and African-American women.

$44, Lancôme.com.

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Fastest Way to Flawless Skin

Caudalie Mineral Tinted Moisturizer
When your skin needs just a gentle wake-up call, this light cream has you covered. Hyaluronic acid smooths rough spots, a subtle tint evens out imperfections, and light-reflecting pigments bring a soft-focus finish to your complexion.

$24, Caudalie.

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The Freshest Flush

Givenchy Le Prisme Blush Bucolique in Bucolic Poppy
Swirl a brush over the speckled powder to pick up a universally flattering combination of bright persimmon and soft, sheer rose.

$49, Sephora.com.

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Most Playful Blush

Maybelline New York Dream Bouncy Blush
Remember the cool, springy feel of Silly Putty? You will when you glide a finger across this ingenious blush. The gel formula melts into your cheeks like a cream but feels as light—and lasts as long—as a powder.

$8, drugstores.

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Most On-Point Concealer

Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil
The golden rule of discreet concealing: Less is more. This pencil lets you carefully target only the areas where you need coverage, for the most natural finish.

$9, UrbanDecay.com.

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