© Estée Lauder This season's beautifully transparent bases are easy to achieve once you know how. A perfect base doesn't require tons of camouflage applied with a trowel, just the right beauty rituals and products. Follow our 5 steps to a flawless face: 1) Back to basics: start with perfectly cleansed skin. 2) Use a boosting moisturizer to keep your skin in tip-top condition and make it glow. 3) Create a light base with concealer and highlighter. 4) Choose and apply your foundation correctly. 5) A touch of powder and blusher and you're good to go! More beauty articles: This season's beauty trends New hairstyles CG, SH

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