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16 Lived-in Makeup Looks That Actually Get Better With Wear

Stop fighting to keep a "fresh" beauty look

by Heather Cichowski | COMMENT

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It's rare to find things that get better with age — designer vintage clothes and George Clooney being notable exceptions. Normally, things lose a little of their magic with every wear and/or use. Many would say that makeup is something that's the best when it is just applied because as time goes on, we have to contend with shiny T-zones, smudging, creasing, migrating, transferring, sweat and the outdoor elements. Primers, longwear formulas and setting sprays do a valiant effort to keep makeup fresh. But sometimes they're not enough. Instead of fighting to keep makeup "perfect," embrace wear with a lived-in makeup look.

You know how the old saying goes: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. We doubt that they had makeup specifically in mind when they thought of it, but it rings true when people are fed up with trying to prevent their makeup from showing wear. It always will so we might as well work with it. Sultry, smudgy makeup stands the test of time and has an edgy, cool-girl vibe that looks like we put effort in without looking overdone.

Read on for 16 effortless beauty looks that prove makeup can get better with age.

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