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Step 1: A Flawless Base

For a clean face that doesn’t look too done (and doesn’t cover adorable freckles!), I love100% Pure Sheer Water Foundation. It’s made from all sorts of natural extracts to protect your skin without clogging your pores, and gives the effect of a healthy glow. I like to start by applying it to the apples of the cheeks with a fluffy powder brush, then buff it outwards to give the skin an airbrushed effect. This is the most important step for ensuring your application lasts all day without having to touch up.

Step 2: Power Brows

I always use a brow pencil that’s one shade lighter than the actual hair to fill in any missing gaps without looking too obvious. Then I trace it along the edges to clean up and enhance the natural shape. Afterwards, it’s important to use a disposable mascara wand or a spooly brush to comb the hairs upwards and buff out any harsh marks that may have been created. No one will be able to tell that you’ve filled them in—it’ll be your little secret! On Devon, I usedChanel Crayon Sourcils.

Step 3: A Subtle Cat Eye

Instead of a traditional black cat eye, which might be too harsh for back-to-school, I recommend trying brown. It gives you a ’60s look without too much drama! Here, I used theNARS Eyeliner Stylo in Nuku Hiva to create a very light mark on the outer wing and create my "map" before fully committing to the shape. Then, I repeated that step on the other eye to make sure the angles were symmetrical. Next, I drew in the complete cat eye, and re-traced once more for darkness. If you go too thick, that’s OK! You can always clean up with a q-tip dipped in some makeup remover. To finish the eyes, I used Pacifica Mascara. I love layering it heavily on the bottom, but light on the top. That way, you can skip bottom eyeliner, but still get great dimension.

Editor’s Note: Since brown won’t show up on every skin tone, darker complexions should try a rose gold (like Eyeko Metallic) for an eye-opening effect, while medium to deep tones will do well with navy (try Chanel Stylo Yeux in Bleu Metallique).

Step 4: Wide-Awake Color

To cheat a dewy, subtle flush, use a small blush brush to buff a peach cheek tint into your skin. I like to place it quite high on the cheekbone, starting near the ear (shown here), and then move my application onto the middle of the cheek. This gives a contour with a hint of color and a more angular look, instead of the rounder effect given off by applying blush to the apples. Tarte Cheek Stain in Tipsyis the perfect soft coral color, and it’s great for a natural, back-to-school glow

Step 5: The Perfect, Everyday Lip

The goal with lip products for daytime—especially back-to-school—is to get a hint of color that mimics your natural tint. I’m obsessed with Tarte Power Pigment because it’s so sheer and delivers the right pop of color. On Devon, I used "Adored," which is a great baby pink. It has a twist-up stick, so it’s easy to apply between class. (Or, if you’re anything like me, during!) I layered it a few times then blotted with a tissue to set the application .