$17, L'Oréal Paris
Like most women, we’re multi-taskers, so of course we appreciate a product that pulls a double shift. Working over time is L’Oréal Paris’ Magic Lumi Light Infusing Primer, an illuminating fluid that, when worn under makeup, acts as a primer and when applied solo is an all-over face brightener. Mix a couple of squirts into your foundation to create a poreless and smooth texture. The cosmetics giant’s experts say that it’s their secret combination of a pure perfecting liquid light technology with Byron that instantly illuminates the skin for a lit from within complexion. We say: thank you for making our face look dewy and supple. Oh, and did we mention: the cost of achieving this skin perfection won’t cost you an arm and a leg, either.
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