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Photos:: Photos: Step-by-step guide to creating a flawless “no-makeup” face

<b>Step 1:</b> Apply a bronzing powder and mix with a translucent loose powder to dilute color.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Tim Quinn, artistic director for Armani Beauty, outlines the key elements you need to bring out the best angles of your face without looking like you’re weighted down by heavy makeup.

Step 2: Draw a reverse C on the inner area of the cheek and then blend out with a small brush.

<b>Step 2</b>: Draw a reverse C on the inner area of the cheek and then blend out with a small brush.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Step 3: Use the same concealer to draw a line above the inner eyebrow for lightening.

<b>Step 3</b>: Use the same concealer to draw a line above the inner eyebrow for lightening.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Step 4: Define the mouth by using concealer on dip of top lip and below the sides of bottom lip.

<b>Step 4</b>: Define the mouth by using concealer on dip of top lip and below the sides of bottom lip.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Step 5: Use a highlighting stick for greater light effect and to emphasize bone structure.

<b>Step 5</b>: Use a highlighting stick for greater light effect and to emphasize bone structure.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

The finished look should play up angles without seeming weighted down.

The finished look should play up angles without seeming weighted down.  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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