[excerpt] 1 Base coat: ''Makeup is all about [liquid] foundation,'' she writes. ''It'll throw everything else off if it's wrong.'' When shopping for shades, pick three -- dark, medium and light. Then swipe each side by side on your jawline, not the back of your hand. The one that disappears is the winner. If you can't find the one you want, bank on having to blend them.
2. Cheek to cheek: With blushes, think about texture, Iman says. ``If you're in a breathy Victorian mood, then go with a stain. Working a steamy dewy Rita Moreno-in-West Side Story moment? Dab on a cream blush. And if you like a clean, matte finish, use the classic powder formula.''
3. No sun required: Get your self-tanners on; Iman loves 'em. For those with darker complexions, apply blush beforehand to help the bronzer show up. For a dewy look, dab sheer gel bronzer over gel blush, or blend a highlighting stick along the cheekbones.
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