The Best-Kept Beauty Tricks I Stole From My 'Nanny'
Marguerite "Nanny" Sheffey Symons
Jekyll Island, Georgia, circa 1950
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Eyes
"Just like Nanny, I use eye shadows in lavenders and pinks to highlight my hazel eye color."
Buy It: Stila Matte ‘N Metal Eye Shadow Palette, $49; sephora.com
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Scent
"She wore Chantilly, a light musk by Houbigant, which also makes my favorite scent."
Buy It: Houbigant Paris Quelques Fleurs L'Original Eau de Parfum, $190 for 3.3 oz.; nordstrom.com
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Skin
"She was loyal to her skin-care regimen and didn't skip steps when applying makeup, down to finishing powder to set her look."
Buy It: Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder, $16; marykay.com
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Cleanser
"She told us to never sleep in our makeup. I use a cleanser that also restores moisture."
Buy It: One Love Organics Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil + Makeup Remover, $42; birchbox.com
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Lips
"Nanny was never without her signature pink lip color, even if she was making breakfast in her housecoat!"
Buy It: All-Day Lipstick in Starlit Pink, $22; esteelauder.com
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Nails
"Her nails were always painted to match her lipstick. She would approve of my go-to pink shade by RMS Beauty."
Buy It: Nail Polish in Sublime, $15; net-a-porter.com