20 Matte Makeup Secrets to Fool Everyone

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The Moisturizer

A healthy glow begins with keepng your skin hydrated – and that doesn't just mean drinking lots of water. Applying moisturizer to your face daily nourishes, smoothes, and restores elasticity to skin. We love using tinted formulas in place of foundation as they provide great coverage, hydrate, and leave skin looking dewy and natural. L'Oreal RevitaLift Moisture Blur, $24.99; lorealparisusa.com.

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The Moisturizer

Natura Biss The Cure Sheer Cream, $180; neimanmarcus.com.

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The Moisturizer

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20, $43; sephora.com.

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The Moisturizer

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $42; sephora.com.

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The Moisturizer

Too Faced Tinted Beauty Balm SPF 20, $34; sephora.com.

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The BB Cream

BB (beauty balm) creams are all-in-one formulas that protect and provide coverage for your skin. When the temperatures rise, they're a great alternative to layering on products as the as they do the job of a moisturizer, primer, sunscreen, skin treatment, concealer, and foundation. Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen, $34; sephora.com.

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The BB Cream

Aveeno Clear Complexion BB Cream SPF 30, $15.88; ulta.com.

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The BB Cream

Boscia B.B. Cream Light Broad Spectrum SPF 27 PA++, $38; sephora.com.

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The BB Cream

Dior Hydra Life BB Creme Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $56; sephora.com.

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The BB Cream

L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Liquid BB Cream, $7.99; target.com.

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The Bronzer

Whether you're going for a sun-kissed look, or just trying to wake up your complexion, bronzer is a routine staple. Use it to contour your face for defined cheekbones and an angular jawline. If you're afraid of looking too shimmery, look for one with a matte finish. Clinique True Bronze Pressed Powder Bronzer, $26; neimanmarcus.com.

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The Bronzer

NARS Bronzing Powder, $38; neimanmarcus.com.

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The Bronzer

Physicians Formula Summer Eclipse Bronzing & Shimmery Face Powder, $11.99; drugstore.com.

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The Bronzer

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer, $36; saksfifthavenue.com.

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The Bronzer

Stila Sun Bronzing Powder, $28; sephora.com.

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The Concealer

It's impossible to achieve a flawless, matte look without the dramatic effects of concealer. Whether it's used for masking undereye circles or blemishes, it instantly brightens the face and makes you look more awake. Bobbi Brown Face Touch Up Stick, $26; barneys.com.