For those who really give it some thought (and we have really thought of it), foundations, concealers, and face-contouring products have essentially the most thankless job in the wonder world. As our editors tested products for our Base Makeup category within the 2023 Allure Better of Beauty Awards, we couldn't help but notice our high expectations. We glance to those products to disguise every flaw and enhance every angle — while remaining totally invisible. Their job mainly involves hiding within the wings so we are able to glory within the highlight.But ask any makeup artist or beauty editor to define the one nonnegotiable element in any beauty look they usually'll let you know it's clean, glowing, naked-looking skin. Consider this...
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