Here's a news flash: "Wear foundation to highlight your face, not cover it up," says celebrity makeup artist Molly R. Stern. According to Molly, it's more modern to let your real skin tone shine through. To pull off the look, she suggests using foundation as you would concealer (under eyes, around your nose and over any red or problem spots). Choose one with a sheer formulation to ensure flawless and natural coverage without looking caked on, like Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 ($32.50; or CoverGirl TruBlend Minerals Pressed Mineral Foundation ($7; at drugstores). Or, thin out your current foundation by spritzing on a water-based facial mist like Eau Thermale Avène Thermal Spring Water, $10; Use fingers to blend makeup out toward the jawline.

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