beauty power couples
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Mascara and Eyeshadow
Amp up your lashes by coating them with a high gloss black mascara followed by a colorful, loose eyeshadow (applied with a separate spoolie) to add a pop of color to your look.
L'Oréal Paris Voluminous Miss Manga Mascara, $6.99 at Target; NYX Loose Pearl Eye Shadow in Ocean Blue, $3 at NYX Cosmetics
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Concealer and Highlighter
This duo is the way to an instant pick-me-up. Cover up imperfections with the cream concealer and add a touch of radiance with the highlighter.
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat, $42 at Barneys; Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer, $25 at Nordstrom
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Lipstick and Setting Powder
Lock your favorite lipstick in place by using setting powder in between the application of the first and second coat.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Le Marc Lip Crème, $30 at Sephora; Make Up For Ever HD Pressed Powder, $36 at Make Up For Ever
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Foundation and Face Mist
For a lighter, airbrush effect, dampen skin with a few spritzes of mist and blend the two together using your fingers.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation and Concealer, $27 at Clinique; Jurlique Purely Bright Mist, $39 at Jurlique
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Pencil and Liquid Eyeliner
Achieve a winged cat eye by first using a gray pencil as a "base" and perfect it with a swipe of an inky black liquid formula afterward.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil, $20 at Urban Decay; Lancôme Artliner 24H, $30.50 at Lancôme