- • 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.
- • Get a rosy glow
Want your face to radiate a healthy glow? Try using a gel blush
or cream (instead of powder) in a rosy shade of pink to create a
more natural look. Gels or creams are more transparent and blend
smoothly - rub it on the apples of your cheek and blend up towards
the eye for a glowing complexion.
- • Minute manicure
Need a fast fix for unpolished nails? File nails into a square shape,
buff them to create a bit of shine and apply a clear coat of polish.
Next rub in cuticle oil around the edges of the nail and moisturize
your whole hand. It takes less than 15 minutes and will give your
appearance a polished look.
- • Brow etiquette
The trend in eyebrows for this season is natural looking,
not sparse and skinny. Use a tinted brow definer or
eye shadow to fill in scanty brows.
- • Fix tired feet
Pamper your tired feet with a luxurious footbath.
Fill a basin with warm water and add a few drops of
essential oils. Next place marbles or small stones
(found at your local garden center) into the basin.
Run your toes and soles of your feet over the marbles,
and relax for 15 minutes.
- • 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 color 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.
- • Curl your lashes
Before curling your eyelashes, heat the curler with a hair dryer
for a few seconds. Test to make sure it is not too hot, then apply
to eyelashes. The heat will lock in the curl on extra long eyelashes.
- • 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.
- • Manicure tip
If you have been sloppy applying nail polish, simply soak nails
(when dry) in warm water for a few minutes and then rub off extra
nail polish gently with a finger.
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