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My Makeup Stopped Being a Chore

This year I figured out something embarrassing: I've been doing my makeup wrong for years. Not the technique—the mindset. I used to think good makeup meant expensive everything. Now I know it means the right base plus whatever makes you feel human. My routine became ruthlessly practical. CPB primer because my skin drinks it up. Rare Beauty under-eye brightener that never settles into fine lines. CPB foundation so sheer it looks like I just have really good skin genes. Tom Ford Honeymoon quad because every shade works and I've hit pan on three of them already. The real game-changer? NARS liquid blush. I use it everywhere—cheekbones, temples, even as eyeshadow when I'm running late. One product, whole face warmed up, five minutes flat. Jo Malone lip balm overnight turned my chronically chapped lips soft enough for any lipstick. YSL mascara because some things are just worth the repurchase. Rare Beauty highlighter because sometimes you need that lit-from-within glow even when you feel dead inside. I stopped collecting products and started using what works. My makeup bag is smaller but my face looks better. Turns out less really can be more—if you choose the right less. What's the one product that simplified your entire routine? #beauty #makeup #skincaremakeup