Photo: Kevin Cremens
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.
Next: See our top choices
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.
Next: See our top choices
Photo: Kevin Cremens
1. Buildable, blendable, in ten shades (here, Honey): Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
$28, NARSCosmetics.com
$28, NARSCosmetics.com
Photo: Eye Magic Photo Inc
2. Golden glow with a hint of sparkle: Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Ticket to Brazil
$4, drugstores
$4, drugstores
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
3. Goes on white, morphs to match your skin, in four shades (here, Light): Almay Smart Shade Mousse Makeup
$14, drugstores
$14, drugstores
Photo: Kevin Cremens
4. Powder foundation with adjustable coverage, in three shades: Clarins Mineral Loose Powder
$35, Clarins.com
$35, Clarins.com
Photo: Richard Pierce
5. Hydrates, smooths, conceals, in three shades (here, Light): Revlon PhotoReady BB Cream
$11, drugstores
$11, drugstores
Photo: Kevin Cremens
6. Moisture, sunscreen, skin perfection, in three shades (here, Medium/Dark): Rimmel BB Cream
$7, drugstores
$7, drugstores
Photo: Belmonte Ludovic
7. Natural-looking, shine-free finish, in 15 shades (here, Rose Beige): Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Matte Liquid Foundation
$66, Saks.com
$66, Saks.com
Photo: Kevin Cremens
8. Lightweight yet lush, in 18 shades (here, NW50): MAC Mineralize Moisture SPF 15 Foundation
$33, MACCosmetics.com
$33, MACCosmetics.com
Photo: Kevin Cremens
Photo: Kevin Cremens
Photo: Kevin Cremens
11. Classic everyday rose: Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Radiance Blush in Sunblush
$26, ElizabethArden.com
$26, ElizabethArden.com
13. Pink and peach combine for an easy-to-wear hybrid: Lancôme Blush in Love in Pommettes D'Amour
$49, Lancome.com
Next: Spring's best new lipsticks
$49, Lancome.com
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From the April 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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