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Get The Look: Tracy Reese S/S '16

Tracy Reese has been owning the runways of New York Fashion Week with her colorful innovative designs. We got a chance to go behind the scenes as she prepared to show her Spring 2016 collection to get a sneek peek at the beauty look. Fall in love with this whimsical makeup and re-create it on yourself in 10 easy steps!
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Step 1: Prep Skin

Start with a clean canvas. Remove all makeup and moisturize skin using Mary Kay Extra Emollient Night Cream. Using your fingers massage into face in circular motions, drawing skin upwards; finish with applying to neck and décolletage.

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Step 2: Exfoliate Lips

Smooth chapped lips using Mary Kay Satin Lips Lip Mask. Apply to your lips as you would a balm and leave the treatment on for five minutes while you tend the rest of the face.

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Step 3: Brighten The Eyes

Add a little shimmer under the eyes by applying Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color in Rosegold to the base of the waterline with a small shadow brush.  Follow by layering Mary Kay At PLay Bold Fluid Liner in Gold Metal just under the lower lashline. Finish by smudging and blending the two colors together using a cotton swab.

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Step 4: Flushed Cheeks

Smile slightly and apply Mary Kay At Play Lip and Cheek Tint in Razzleberry to the apples of your cheeks using your fingers. 

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Step 5: Lifted Lashes

Brushing upward, apply two coats of Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara in I &heart; Black. Finish by applying one coat to the bottom lashes.

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Step 6: Berry Lips

Using a wet cotton swab, removing Mary Kay Satin Lips Lip Mask. Get a “just bitten” look by dabbing Mary Kay True Dimension Lipstick in Sizzling Red onto your lips using your finger. Top them off by pressing Mark Kay NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss in Pink Wink onto lips using your finger.

 

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Step 7: Embellished Cheeks

Create freckles using flesh toned crystals. Use tweezers to place them sporadically across your cheeks.

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Step 8: Crystal Freckles

Collect a small group of crystals in the palm of your hand. Using tweezers, pick up an indiviual crstyal and gently dip the base in eyelash glue before applying to skin. 

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Step 9: Touch-Up The Eyes

Layer a bit more color onto the eyes by layering Mary Kay At Play Bold Fluid Liner in Gold Metal over Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color in Rosegold.

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Step 10: Glossy Lids

Apply Mary Kay NouriShine Lip Gloss in Silver Moon over your lids to achieve a wet look.

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The Completed Look

You’re runway and camera ready!

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