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I used Artis' Elite Mirror Oval 7 Brush ($75) to apply my foundation, as it's dense and soft, seamlessly blending the foundation into the skin. I lightly buffed the foundation until it was fully blended and looked natural, using circular motions all over my face to ensure an even finish.

“This is an easy fix,” says makeup artist Matthew Waitesmith, former VP at MAC Cosmetics, who advises placing the piece that broke off back on top of what remains in the tube and pressing it down very gently to help the two pieces stick back together. Then place in the fridge overnight to cause the fissure to harden and re-bond and help the lipstick become one solid piece again. If the lipstick doesn’t seem to want to re-adhere to the contents left in the tube, you can also t

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As the former VP of Artist Training and Development at MAC Cosmetics with consult work for Kiehl's, Lancôme, Nars, and La Mer, Matthew knows a thing or two about creating makeup looks that are specifically formulated different complexions. He said there are two things to consider when searching for the best red lipstick. "One is the value [lightness or deepness] of your skin's pigmentation. And the other consideration is the natural undertones occurring in your skin color.