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Not quite full glam and not quitenatural, soft glam makeup strikes the perfect balance.

When you need a look that lands somewhere between dramatic andeveryday, soft glam is the solution.

And best of all, it isn’t hard to perfect.

Close up of actor Natasha Liu Bordizzo with soft glam makeup

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Read on for all the good stuff.

Meet the Experts

Maria Giannois a professional makeup artist living and working in New York City.

“It’s essential to start with a clean, moisturized face,” Gianno says.

woman applying cream to her makeup-free face

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“Primeris essential to help makeup adhere better and last longer throughout the day,” says Gianno.

I’m using Armani Beauty’s Luminous Silk Face and Under-Eye Concealer in shade 5. you’ve got the option to also add eyeliner for more definition.

Once the eyeshadow has been applied and blended, you might go in with your liner.

woman applying foundation to the cheek with a fluffy foundation brush

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I’m using Surratt Beauty’s Auto Graphique Liquid Eyeliner in Chat Noir to define my eyes.

(Soft glam makeup doesn’t require the use of false eyelashes.)

I’m using Essence Cosmetics' Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara.

woman applies concealer using a concealer wand under the eyes in 4 small dots

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Once your spray has fully dried, you’re ready to flaunt your soft glam look all over town.

woman applying blush to her cheeks, which are already bronzed

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woman applying highlighter to her cheekbones

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model applying eyeshadow to lids with a fluffy shadow brush

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model applying eyeshadow to the lid with a fluffy eyeshadow brush

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model applying black liquid liner to the top line of the lid

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model applying mascara to eyelashes

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model is applying lipliner to lips

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model is applying rose colored lipstick to lips

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model is applying lip gloss to the center of the bottom lip with an applicator

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model is posing with a full face of soft glam makeup

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