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I recently took an impromptu poll of 10 women to see how many of them are incorporating a face primer into their daily routines. The results? Out of 10, 4 are using one. Hmmmm, not as many as I thought but maybe the trend is just taking a few to get to everyone. A primer does a few things: fills in wrinkles to create a seemless application for your foundation, helps makeup last longer than normal and can help correct something on the face like rosacea. Try any of the below for super smooth results.

SEPHORA "Tricks of the Trade" Immediate Wrinkle Filler ($20/.42oz @ sephora.com)

MALLY BEAUTY Perfect Prep Primer ($35 @ qvc.com)

REDPOINT Age MInimizer Line Filler ($38/1oz @ redpointbeauty.com)

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microperfecting Primer ($32/1oz @ sephora.com)

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These two compacts from REDPOiNT really caught me off-guard. While I love the deep blood red colors of the containers, and really liked their Airbrush Effects Whipped Blushwhip, powders on a whole have disappointed me quite a bit lately. Maybe it’s the weather or the fact that my skin has been acting funny the last couple of weeks. Either way, this Hydraboost Firming Powder ($36) has brought me out of my face powder blues. This is a really fine translucent finishing powder that evens out the skin’s tone nicely. It is also supposed to firm the skin and keep it hydrated. I don’t think I saw or felt any of that. I just think it’s a good powder for setting the makeup. They also have a yellow-toned powder, the Red Guard Correcting Powder ($36), which will calm facial redness if that’s your issue.

While we’re on the topic of compacts, their NOC-Out Cover-Up Compact ($38) is tre useful for oh so many skin tones. Each week I seem to have something pop up on my skin and this compact gives me three ways to knock it out. The yellow is for neutralizing redness, the salmon cream is for dark spots or heavy pigmentation and the beige is for under the eye and eyelid. Use a Taklon brush or sponge with any of these creams for the best results. All @ redpointbeauty.com

Four types for four different reasons. Make a statement with one of these.

REDPOINT StayPut Eyeliner in Conga ($21 @ redpointbeauty.com)

water-resistant * smudger on one end * universally flattering metallic brown

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SEPHORA Deep Kohl! Waterproof Liner in Keep Blue ($8 @ sephora.com)

waterproof * kohl liners are highly pigmented * Smudger on one end * sharpener included

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LAURA GELLER Double Eye Appeal Pencil ($19.50 @ sephora.com)

one side is a highlighter, one side clarifier * both sides are very blendable * sharpener included

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Jetliner by SORME COSMETiCS ($14 @ sorme.com)

liquid liner * easy to maneuver application wand * flake-free formula

REDPOiNT has a new radiant-giving blush on their hands. Airbrush Effects Blushwhip ($28 @ redpointbeauty.com) screams, “use me this summer!” It’s a mousse texture so it’s really light and fluffy and perfect for using the fingers – dab finger in, dab on cheek and blend, blend, blend. I’m hoping they will use this technology with other products in their line. Available in Vida (rosy pink) and Glow (peachy pink).