PREP
“The most important step is to exfoliate your skin,” says
Maulawizada. “You want the surface to be ultra-smooth
so that products will stay on.” He also advises using a
primer without silicone to prevent it from sliding all over
your skin. Try Korres�Pomegranate Mattifying Primer to
anchor your products.
SKIN
Maulawizada says on hot days you need to surrender to
your skin’s dewiness and use cream products. Avoid heavy
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texture and powders,” he says. “The more texture you use,
the more your skin sweats and rejects it. Trust me, it will get
muddy and gross.”
For cheeks, he suggests pinching your flesh with your
finger and thumb so it turns that reddish pink. “Find a cream
blush close to that color for the most natural, vibrant look.”
He favors Make Up For Ever Flash Color Pots and Nars�
Cream Blush. For dark skin, Maulawizada says MAC�Crème
blend Blush is the best. Put the blush on the back of your
hand and use a brush to thin it out, making it even sheerer.
Apply the product just to the apples of your cheeks. “When
you’re looking up close in a mirror you should see your skin
with sheer color over it—you shouldn’t see the texture of the
makeup.”�
Definitely skip anything that feels thick, heavy, or opaque.
“I’m not a fan of long-lasting foundations—it looks too much
like makeup and is really unattractive,” says Maulawizada.
“The goal is a�natural�glow, so it’s best to use the basics.”