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Use This Trick to Get Brighter Skin in Just 2 Minutes

If you’re dealing will dull, sallow skin, there are plenty of creams and serums that can brighten your complextion over time. But what about something that will work right this very second? We’ve got just the trick: purple color-correcting makeup.

To quickly restore your skin’s natural glow, apply a small amount of a purple- or lavender-tinted color corrector evenly over your face. Then, top it off with your regular foundation and voilà: Your skin is back to looking radiant.

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Additional Reporting by Abby Hepworth


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