Mascara Without the Smudges

Wiggle at the root, comb through, and let the first coat dry before the second. Most of it comes down to knowing your own skin, and being patient with it.

Patch-test anything new

A dab behind the ear or on the inner arm, left for a day, tells you whether a new product agrees with you before it goes anywhere near your face.

Sunscreen every morning

Daylight ages skin faster than anything else, even through a window and even in winter. A broad-spectrum SPF is the last step of every morning routine.

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