Make-up timelin
To ensure your eyes stay healthy and free of infection when using
make-up, heed the following due-date rules. Throw out your mascara
after three months, powder eye shadows every nine to 18 months,
and cream eye shadows every six to 12 months. Sharpen your eyeliners
often to keep them clean.
Mascara Mistakes
To avoid mascara flake-off or smudging on your face, apply a thin
cost of mascara to top lashes only. Then run an eyelash brush through
lashes to prevent clumpy mascara build-up.
Eye/lip pencil care
Before sharpening your eyeliner or lip pencil, place them in the
freezer for 10 minutes. They will harden slightly and not break
when sharpened.
Eyeliner hint
Women with deep-set eyes should use liquid liner instead of regular
pencil eyeliner, to prevent smudging in the crease of the lid. Liquid
liner does not smudge as easily.
Nail polish know-how
Is your nail polish from last season too thick? Chances are the
polish has begun to thicken at the bottom of the bottle. Add a bit
of nail polish thinner to the bottle to get the maximum use of your
nail polish.
Foundation tester
When picking out a concealer or foundation, always test the colour
on the inside of your wrist. The skin there is the most unblemished
and will give you a good idea of how it will look on your face.
Extend your foundation
Want to extend the life of your foundation and cut down on heavy
concealer? Mix a drop of it with your natural moisturizer to create
a luminescent look for your skin.
Foundation secret
Apply foundation to your face AFTER you have done your eye make-up.
This helps you to fix any last minute smudging from mascara or eyeliner
under the eyes.
Lipstick trick
Love matte lipstick, but feel your dry lips wreck the look? Apply
a lip balm to lips before starting your make-up routine. By the
time you have done your eyes and rest of the face, your lips will
be moisturized and ready for the matte lipstick.
