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The last two shades were finishing powder, which I dusted across oily areas for a subtle airbrushing.

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Then I remembered how Make Up for Evers HD Skin Face Essentials improved my routine last year.

I dropped it into my makeup bag ahead of a girls trip to Mexico.

It was like some sort of miracle!

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Turns out the pros are also big fans.

celebrity makeup artist Nick Lennon tellsVogue.

But dont ever feel intimated by the number of pigments in the palette.

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Celebrity makeup artist Colby Smith says its a bonus if your cheek palette features highlighters too.

Ahead, all the best cheek palettes to shop through the holiday season and into 2025.

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