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The Best Illuminating Makeup

There are dozens of products that will add a little light to your complexion. Here, Real Simple’s picks for the best to dab, brush, and spray on

The Best Illuminating Makeup
Bill Phelps
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Red Earth Secret Potion, $26
It looks thick, but this liquid illuminating makeup (shown, center) goes on sheer, with only the slightest glint. Use alone or under foundation.
To Buy: www.ulta.com.

Sally Hansen Airbrush Shimmer, $13
This airy formula gives the skin on your body a mother-of-pearl gleam that’s flattering for day or night (shown, left). Hold it 10 inches away from your legs and spray lightly in a sweeping motion.
To Buy: At drugstores.

Neutrogena Illuminating Whip Moisturizer, $15
Use this light cream (shown, bottom center) in place of your regular moisturizer for a subtle glow. It contains minerals that brighten the complexion and shields skin with SPF 20.
To Buy: At drugstores.

Pout Eyewander, $24
Unlike concealer, which covers dark circles with color, this click pen with a brush applicator (shown, bottom right) diminishes them with subtle but effective light-diffusing particles.
To Buy: www.sephora.com.

Nars Sparkling Pressed Powder, $30
The fine gold shimmer in this powder (shown, top right) gives a lustrous finish to skin. The powder also contains cornstarch, which helps absorb excess oil (the kind of shine you don’t want).
To Buy: www.narscosmetics.com.

Beauty Addict GlimmerSheer, $30
This dual compact (shown, top center) contains a cream that casts a gentle glimmer (great for day) and a clear gel illuminator that provides a higher shine (best for evening). You control how much you glow.
To Buy: www.beautyaddicts.com.
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