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18 brava magazine | april 2014 thrive sTyle+beaUTy 1 PRIME TIME it's your foundation's perfect partner—these silky primers help correct imperfections, reduce shine, fi ll in fi ne lines and create a canvas that locks in foundations and powders for longer wear. or on days you want a less makeup-heavy look, wear a primer alone for an all-over skin smoother and refresher. Superprimer by Clinique, $27. clinique.com. Photoready Perfecting Primer by Revlon, $11. revlon.com. Primed and Poreless Pure Primer by Too Faced, $30. toofaced.com. 2 CONCEAL AND CARRY concealers are key to covering discoloration. but there are a few secrets to the weapon: if you need less coverage or if you're using a powder founda- tion, apply concealer fi rst. Then, use a pen to brighten and conceal under eyes, a stick for red areas or under eyes and a liquid for lighter coverage in dry or flakey areas. PhotoReady Concealer stick by Revlon, $10. Airbrush liquid concealer pen by Clinique, $20. Fit Me concealer stick by Maybelline, $6. maybelline.com. 3 ACE YOUR BASE powder can do wonders for setting a liquid foundation and creating a smooth fi nish. To avoid cake-face, tap off excess powder before applying and brush in sweeping strokes. Clockwise: PhotoReady compact powder by Revlon, $13. Purely Mineral Pressed Makeup by Merle Norman, $30. Merlenormanstudio.com/WI/Madison/mn-9902. PhotoReady compact powder by Revlon, $13. Mineral Ultrafi ne powder by Beauty Without Cruelty, $23. beautywithoutcruelty.com. 4 HIGHLIGHT THE LOOK add radiance with a soft pink blush. or go for a sun-kissed look with a bronzer. follow the rule of threes—sweep over temples, cheekbones and jawline in the shape of a "3" on the side of your face. Clockwise: Master Hi-Light bronzer by Maybelline, $10. Mineral Duo Blusher Pressed by Beauty Without Cruelty, $33. Highlighting Palette by Revlon, $10. Cheek Pop blush by Clinique, $21. Purely Mineral Pressed Makeup by Merle Norman, $30. the flaWleSS face