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Got it down pat

Nix grease, not your makeup. Tatcha Aburatorigami Japanese Beauty Papers ($15 for 35 sheets, tatcha. com) use abaca leaf, a highly absorbent natural fiber, to sop up shine while leaving your base intact. Packaging plus: The compact tube fits easily in your purse and—brilliant—has a mirror on the lid.

PRETTY SMART

The latest beauty products and tips that save time, money, and—best of all—your sanity.

Written by Jenny Jin Photographs by Jens Mortensen

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NEITHER SUN NOR SWEAT CAN BREAK DOWN TOO FACED MELTED LIQUIFIED LONG WEAR LIPSTICKS ($21 EACH, TOOFACED.COM). WITH SERIOUS PIGMENT IN A CREAMY BASE, THIS BUDGEPROOF FORMULA DOESN’T DRY OUT LIPS— EVEN AFTER HOURS OF WEAR. IN 26 SHADES.

It’s on tap

Using the enclosed puff in Lancôme Miracle Cushion ($47, lancome-usa. com), press down on the pad (a foundation-soaked sponge) to dispense the ideal dose of color. Smooth onto skin for even, dewy coverage. In 11 shades.

Liquid refreshment

This wand puts the kibosh on clumps. The aptly named Urban Decay Mascara Resurrection ($16, urbandecay.com) is a clear, conditioning serum that revives already coated lashes and preps them for a fresh pass of color.

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TIP No highlighter? No problem. Reach for your favorite lip balm instead. (Just make sure that it’s clear.) Rub onto cheekbones, eyelids, or anywhere you need a little sheen.

Cheat sheet

Infused with polymers and coconut oil, Nunzio Saviano Anti-Frizz Sheets ($18 for 12, nunziosaviano.com) eliminate fuzz and add shine to hair with a few swipes. Toss an individually wrapped packet in every purse and desk drawer.

Step to it

There are few things less glamorous than scrubbing your feet. Sol de Janeiro Samba TwoStep System ($27, sol dejaneiro.com) comes with a cute file and a thick yet nonslippery cream that makes the process more…appeeling.

Daily double

Genetically blessed with a shiny T-zone and flaky patches? Eminence Organic Skin Care Balancing Moisturizer Duo ($68, buynaturalskincare. com) takes care of both. One side houses a mattifying gel; the other holds a hydrating cream.

Snow problem

Feeling the burn? Hello Kitty Frozen Aloe Cooling Spray ($7 at drugstores) looks like fresh snow (!) straight out of the can, then melts when you rub it in, instantly soothing skin with aloe and greentea extracts. Go ahead— buy some “for the kids.”

Six-pack

Bic Simply Soleil Click ($5.50, walmart.com) comes with a sturdy handle and six cartridges (each laced with a strip of cocoa butter) so you replace them as they dull to ensure a close crop every time. At under $10, it cuts down on cost, too.

CONCEALERS

Seven goofproof, stay-all-day formulas for every type of complexion— and calamity.

Written by Jenny Jin Photograph by Jens Mortensen

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1BEST MULTITASKER Revlon PhotoReady Insta-Fix Makeup Testers loved this sleek stick because it glides on without any fuss, melts into skin, and has SPF 20. “I use two different colors so I can contour while covering up,” said a staffer. In nine shades. TO BUY: $14 at drugstores.

2PRO PICK Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Makeup artists swear by this customizable duo. Mask dark circles with the lighter shade, hide pimples with the darker one, or mix them to create an exact match. In eight combinations.

TO BUY: $34, lauramercier.com.

3BEST NATURAL RMS “Un” Cover Up Made with organic coconut and jojoba-seed oils, this nourishing pot renders blotchy skin smooth and more evenly toned. Bonus: The hydrating formula doesn’t settle in fine lines and doubles as foundation. In five shades.

TO BUY: $36, rmsbeauty.com.

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4BEST ALL-AROUND Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer From sallow shadows to extreme ruddiness, there is nothing this silky formula can’t cover— or reach, thanks to the sponge-tip applicator. “It’s my magic eraser,” said a tester.

TO BUY: $29, narscosmetics.com.

5BEST ANTI-AGING Elizabeth Arden Lift and Firm Concealer Packed with skinplumping ceramides and protective antioxidants, this workhorse also has brightening pigments to help disguise any discoloration or fine lines. In four shades. TO BUY: $20, elizabeth arden.com.

6BEST FOR EYES Flower D.B. Daily Brightening Cover Crème The cooling rollerball tip gently depuffs while dispensing lightweight, light-reflective minerals that cast away dark circles without creasing. “It helps me look more awake in the morning,” said a tester. TO BUY: $9, walmart.com.

7BEST FOR BLEMISHES Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer A little goes a long way with this pigmented pick. Dab a dot on rogue spots or over stubborn scars for complete coverage that doesn’t melt off or fade midday. In 12 shades. TO BUY: $32, makeup forever.com.

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NYDJ X GRACE ATWOOD

On March 28, Real Simple and NYDJ partnered on an exclusive shopping event held at Bloomingdale's in The Mall at Chestnut Hill. This event was hosted by fashion expert Grace Atwood of The Stripe and boasted attendance from top Bostonarea fashion bloggers. Grace provided one-on-one fashion consultations while guests enjoyed shopping and champagne.

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REAL LEAF-BREWED TEA, WITHOUT THE FINE PRINT

Pure Leaf® is a premium iced tea, brewed from real tea leaves picked at their freshest. For recipes, tea tips, and daily inspiration, visit pureleaf.com.

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