Magic Makeup Tips for Face

This season, the look is clean and natural; the effect is one of ease. On the runways of Michael Kors, Stella McCartney, and Alexander McQueen, pale, neutral shades on eyes and subtle pops of color on lips were the way to go. We talked to four top Chicago-based makeup artists-Debbie Jacks, Cammy Kelly, DarcyMcGrath, and Pieter Verhoeven-for the latest tips and trends to freshen up your face. "Spring is all about a new beginning, so put your darker colors away and treat yourself to some new colors," says Verhoeven, a makeup artist for Ford Models. "They will brighten up your face and create a natural glow."


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Too much foundation can make you look artificial-a faux pas for spring's clean, natural mood. "People tend to make a mask out of their foundation," says Kelly, who has worked with celebrities such as Nicky Hilton, David Schwimmer, and Anna Nicole Smith. A hint of pale pink on the cheeks can also liven up your look.

The products: Kelly is a fan of Armani when it comes to coverage. "Its foundations are right on for spring; they're not too shiny or shimmery," she says. Try Giorgio Armani's new Designer Shaping Cream Foundation ($65) at Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 North Michigan Avenue, and Nordstrom, 55 East Grand Avenue, or Laura Mercier's Stick Foundation ($40) at selected Neiman Marcus stores for a healthy-looking base. Both contain sunscreen for those early spring days.