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Prep the skin
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Credit: AmazonNo matter what (ahem, especially at the Met Gala), a makeup look is no good without a solid base! “For an immediate skin plump, I massaged the Revitalift Derm Intensives 1.5% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum into the skin,” Mary Phillips told Cosmo.
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Apply brightening, under-eye serum
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To further hydrate, Phillips also applied this caffeine-infused eye cream onto Kendall’s under-eyes to moisturize and revitalize.
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Work in a lightweight, ultra-hydrating moisturizer
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She finished off le skin prep with this top-rated, nongreasy moisturizer with three plump-locking ceramides for bounciness and glow. It helps to smooth fine lines and soften the skin without clogging pores (aka all I could ever want in a moisturizer, IDK about you!).
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Lightly brush on cream contour for depth
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Credit: AmazonAnd now it’s time for makeup! Phillips used the viral “underpainting” method (applying cream contour and highlighter before foundation) to create Kendall’s Met Gala 2024 glam. “I started underpainting using the Age Perfect 4-in-1 Tinted Balm on the perimeters of the face and down the jawline,” Phillips said.
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Highlight and brighten with concealer
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Credit: AmazonRight after, she applied concealer to her under eyes and T-zone. “I then concealed the under-eyes and highlighted the center of the face using the Infallible Full Wear Concealer,” Phillips told Cosmo.
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Buff in foundation with a light hand
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Credit: AmazonWhat was the secret behind Kendall’s satin-finish makeup look that made her skin look absolutely flawless? This under-$20 foundation with nearly 20,000 glowing reviews! “On top of the contour and highlight, I buffed the Infallible 24-Hour Fresh Wear Foundation into the skin,” Phillips dished.
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Set with powder
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Credit: AmazonPhillips then lightly set the skin with the Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder to lock in the foundation. This breathable and weightless product is perfect if you plan on wearing makeup for hours and hours. It evens the skin tone and gives a blurring effect while being waterproof, heatproof, and sweatproof. (Bless.)
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Add bronzer
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Credit: AmazonTo “bronze up the cheekbones and the perimeters of her face,” Phillips applied the Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Bronzer. It has a soft matte finish, perfect for a subtle chisel. It’s also easily buildable if you want a deeper, sculpted contour.
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Top with blush
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Credit: AmazonCan’t forget blush! “For a rosy flushed look, I dusted the Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Soft Matte Blush on the apples of her cheeks and the bridge of her nose,” Phillips added.
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Add glow enhancer for shine
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Credit: AmazonIf there’s one thing to know about Kendall, she loves her Lumi Glotion! She mentioned it in her Vogue Beauty Secrets tutorial and the supermodel made sure to incorporate it in her Met Gala 2024 glam. “For highlight, I dabbed the True Match Lumi Glotion on the high points of her face and down the bridge of her nose for that gorgeous glow-from-within look!” Phillips said.
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Apply eyeshadow
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Phillips went for a soft moment with the eyes to pair with her dazzling archival Givenchy Couture dress. “I wanted to keep the eyes very light and innocent-looking so I just dusted the lightest color from La Palette Nude across the eye,” the celebrity makeup artist informed Cosmo.
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Coat lashes with mascara
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Credit: AmazonFYI: This is Kenny’s favorite mascara! And it’s less than $20! NBD!! Phillips wanted to give her the “long fanned-out lash look,” so she coated the star’s lashes in the Voluminous Panorama Mascara.
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Draw on tiny brow hairs in sparse areas
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Credit: AmazonOff to brows! Phillips used the Brow Stylist Definer to fill them in and accentuate her natural shape.
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Thicken brows with brow mascara
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To give Kendall’s extra oomph and volume, Phillips brushed on an eyebrow mascara to top it off. “For extra fullness, I fluffed them up using the Infallible Brow Lamination,” Phillips said.
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Seal the deal with a neutral lip
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The goal for Kendall’s Met Gala 2024 lip color: nude and sexy. “I mixed Infallible Matte Resistance Liquid Lipsticks in Breakfast in Bed and Major Crush and dabbed it on her lips,” Phillips revealed. Et voilà!
Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
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