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These are the Makeup Tricks the Pros Actually Use on Themselves

We're spilling their secrets.
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Stop Shine Before It Starts
In heat and humidity, Scibelli makes a mattifying primer the first step in his routine. It acts like a sealant on your skin, preventing oil and sweat from cropping up and ruining your makeup, he says, though he notes that this trick is best reserved for super hot days.

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Knock Out Dark Circles Completely
FYI, your undereye concealer is probably the wrong color. "Most are too yellow," says Sotomayor. "They're fine for the face, but around the eyes they'll only lighten dark circles without actually hiding them." His go-to? A peachy-hued concealer, which will color correct and cover raccoon eyes in one quick and easy step.

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BY MELANIE RUD CHADWICK | NOV 15, 2017 | SHARES
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