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MIKKI'S PICK: PAULA PATTON

She’s a fresh, young face who channels “old Hollywood” and moves the look forward—lashes, liner, radiant skin and perfectly matte lips. Her classic-witha- twist policy always works. How effortless!


THE RUNNERS-UP

FROM L TO R:
SANAA LATHAN & ANGELA BASSETT



MIKKI SAYS…

Do take a “less is more” approach to makeup as those in the winner’s circle do. Look to second-skin foundations that are imperceptible and leave your face looking faultless. Work primer underneath it all as it allows makeup to glide on easily, appear seamless and most important, last.

Don’t overdo powder, which can leave skin looking cakey and add years to your face. Turn to blotting tissues for touch-ups so makeup remains light, youthful and shine-free.

Do work nude hues on eyes and lips for a soft-glam finish. Punctuate your favorite feature with an accent that works overtime, like eyeliner for a star-worthy gaze or bronzer for a luxurious glow.

STELLAR TIPS
tyron machhausen shares his foolproof glam makers
The Eyes
“I love Shu Uemura individual lashes.” Shown: Flare ($16, shuuemura-usa.com) and Kanebo 38˚C separating and lengthening mascara ($30, saksfifthavenue.com).

The Lips
“What I love at the moment are the super-sheer lipsticks in pinks and taupes.” Shown: Giorgio Armani Shine Lipstick in #47 and Sheer Lipstick in #11 ($38 each, giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com).

The Face
Black Radiance Oil-Absorbing Blotting Tissues ($3, Wal-Mart stores). Lisa Ashley The Ultimate Moisturizer ($30, lisaashleybeauty.com). “I use it myself and on my clients.”
THE A-LIST
MIKKI TAYLOR, BRIAN EVANS, M.D., SUSAN EVANS, M.D., PIPER CARTER, TYRON MACHHAUSEN, TIPPI SHORTER, & WOURI VICE