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"  In addition to matte nails, matte skin also made a statement on the fall runways. But while a supersmooth, powder-fresh finish is en vogue, be careful about taking the trend too far: &amp;quot;I love solid skin, but I don&amp;#039;t think you need to have massive quantities of a thick base,&amp;quot; says makeup artist Angela Levin, whose clients include Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Jennifer Aniston. &amp;quot;You don&amp;#039;t need full coverage all over the face. Start with a lightweight liquid foundation, then use a cake or cream\u2014but only in areas that need more coverage. Finish with a powder where needed.&amp;quot;  To take your matte look a step further, Levin says good preparation is mandatory. &amp;quot;Makeup goes on smoother if you use an exfoliator and emollient face cream,&amp;quot; she says. After letting your skin absorb the moisturizer for five to 10 minutes, Levin says to &amp;quot;lay a tissue flat on your face and gently tap; the tissue will pick up any excess moisture.&amp;quot; Apply a primer prior to your foundation (&amp;quot;it makes skin look smoother&amp;quot;) and you&amp;#039;ll maintain a matte look for longer. To squelch excess shine while on the go, tuck a pack of oil-absorbing papers\u2014like Boscia Rose Blotting Linens\u2014in your purse. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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