"Properly prepped skin will make for an even makeup application. Plump dehydrated skin with an application of serum. This one absorbs into skin quickly and smells divine."

"For a complexion that feels soft and smooth to the touch, seal in skin's moisture with a lightweight hydrator. A gel cream texture will hydrate skin without the weight and feel of a heavy moisturizer."

"Once the skin is thoroughly moisturized, follow with a light application of foundation. This foundation provides buildable coverage, so layer on as much foundation as you need for even skin tones and a flawless finish. Its lightweight formula will not look or feel heavy on the face."

"Apply the darker shade from the compact, using sweeping brush strokes, under the cheekbones, on the edges of the forehead and just underneath the jawline to create a creamy contour and sculpted finish. Blend, blend, blend until subtle traces of the contour color is left behind so that the contour effects appear natural, not streaky."

"The softness and angle of this brush is great for sculpting cheeks. To apply, suck in your cheeks, and starting from the ear, apply the cream bronzer along the hollowed out portion of your face to the middle of your cheek. Start off with a light application, then build and blend the cream color until you have reached your desired intensity."

"A soft, fluffy blender brush will prevent you from picking up too much powder with its bristles, a move that can lead to an overly powdered finish."

"Swirl the blender brush in NARS Translucent pressed powder in Crystal around the corners of the nose and the T-zone to keep makeup in place and prevent it from appearing shiny."