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Get the Illuminated Look

The quickest (and much less expensive) way to a spa-vacation glow
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Sure, the matte trend isn't budging anytime soon, but a dewy complexion is always pretty -- and downright easier to achieve when summer comes around.

And don't worry: We're not talking shiny. A bit of illuminating primer or a touch of highlighter on the brow and cheekbones, and you've got a lit-from-within glow that says "healthy skin."

If you haven't tried the trend yet, here's why you should: The light reflecting particles in these skin illuminators minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, create the illusion of better bone structure, plus they give your skin a well-rested glow (like those annoying superwomen-type girls who somehow manage to look fresh in every situation).

Whether you're looking for a subtle, all-over gleam, want to highlight smaller areas of the face or want something with anti-aging properties, there's an illuminator for you. Just remember: A little goes a long way.

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Give Your Prep Step a Boost
Dior Glow Maximizer Primer, $42.

Save a few minutes when you've overslept by using this on clean skin to even and brighten -- you can head to work foundation-free. Or mix it with your favorite foundation or BB cream for a full-coverage, flawless glow.

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Add Moisture to Your Glow
Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base, $37.

Dry, sensitive skin will drink up this katafray bark extract-rich formula, which hydrates the skin, leaving it soothed and moisturized all day. Meanwhile, mauve, pink, light green and white colored corrective pigments work to reduce the appearance of redness and brighten the skin.

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Make Dark Circles Disappear Like Magic
YSL Touche Élcat, $41.

You'll never find one of these cult classics in any beauty editorial closet. Why? Because they're inside the editors' desks. Lightly brush it on under eyes, patting into the skin with your finger tips, and watch dark circles vanish.

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Get a Cheeky Sheen
Benefit Watt's Up, $30.

A fizzy champagne color that's as flattering on porcelain skin tones as it is on dark ones -- plus, it's the perfect size for swiping over cheekbones. The retractable highlighter goes on creamy, while the reverse side holds a tiny sponge blender that lets you adjust the color.

BY MARISSA DESANTIS | MAY 1, 2014 | SHARES
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