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This Is the Only Tutorial (With GIFs) You Need to Master No-Makeup Makeup

Here's the secret to making everyone on Instagram think you're as genetically blessed as Kate Upton or Gigi Hadid (not that we're saying you're not)
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No-Makeup Makeup Step 16: Curl Your Lashes
Despite being a total makeup junkie, I had actually never curled my lashes before. But see the difference it makes? You want to clamp near the base of your lashes for best results.

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No-Makeup Makeup Step 17: The Right Way to Apply Mascara
Watch and learn: This is how you apply mascara. Lendzion dipped her finger in the grey-beige eye shadow before touching my eyelid to prevent any smudging. Holding your eyelid prevents those dreaded mascara spots.

Then, wiggle the mascara to the roots of your lashes and twirl it up.

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No-Makeup Makeup Step 18: Define Your Eyes
Waterline your upper lash line to create the illusion of fuller, plusher lashes without an obvious line of eyeliner. Be sure to use a waterproof liner or gel so it doesn't transfer to your lower waterline. Then, use a small eye shadow brush to sweep some of the greyish-beige shadow under your lower lash line.

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The Final Look
And there you have it. Every step you need to achieve the superversatile no-makeup makeup look.

The best part: I feel just as confident, if not more, wearing this look as I do wearing my usual heavy liner or colorful lipstick. No, I certainly didn't #wakeuplikethis, but honestly -- who cares? That's the beauty of makeup.

BY ALLIE FLINN | NOV 3, 2015 | SHARES
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