The 10 Commandments of Long-Lasting Makeup
On award-show days, actresses are in the makeup chair by noon and need to stay photo-ready until well after midnight. How do they look flawless for so long? Their makeup artists preach their gospel.
By Jenny Bailly
Thou shalt leave the house prepared.
This is what celebrities carry in those tiny clutches:
1. A retractable lip brush. "I make sure there's enough lipstick on the brush for several touch-ups," Wilson says. "It takes up less room in your bag than a full lipstick and allows for more precise touch-ups."
2. Blotting tissues. "They let you remove shine without caking on powder," Dubroff says.
3. A tiny pot of concealer with a couple of Q-tips. "It's the best way to erase eye makeup that falls underneath the eyes, or redness around the nose," Goodwin says.
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1. A retractable lip brush. "I make sure there's enough lipstick on the brush for several touch-ups," Wilson says. "It takes up less room in your bag than a full lipstick and allows for more precise touch-ups."
2. Blotting tissues. "They let you remove shine without caking on powder," Dubroff says.
3. A tiny pot of concealer with a couple of Q-tips. "It's the best way to erase eye makeup that falls underneath the eyes, or redness around the nose," Goodwin says.
Next: 10 makeup mistakes that add 10 years
Published 03/14/2013