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Pink eyeliner under concealer hides dark circles
Goofed up and bought the wrong shade of concealer? Trash it not! If it's too light, use it on eyelids as a base to make eye shadow stick better. If it's too dark, use it to put on a nude, mod pout.
Burgundy eyeliner looks hot. Before you shell out cash for something totally trendy, try it on before using a lip liner in a similar shade (you must have one around somewhere!) like Benefit's Lip Liner in Mocha.
For a tint of color on lashes without mascara build-up, try a gel brow tamer with a mascara-style wand, like Jane's brow beaters.
Use the cold shot button on your blow dryer to set mascara in a flash. Hold it at least a foot from you eyes to avoid being caught in a gust.
Split open a vitamin E capsule and dab it under your eyes to instantly soothe your under eye area. Cleaning with a gentle Cetaphil will instantly soothe your skin.
To bag puffiness, soak two chamomile tea bags in warm water for a minute, and then rest them on your eyes for 10.
When your mascara runs out, clean off the wand with eye makeup remover, and then dip it in styling gel to smooth brows (and unruly bangs).
Makeup artists use Anbesol to numb brows before plucking. Simply smooth some on the brow area, wait two minutes, and then tug at the hairs in the direction they grow.
Dab a little raspberry or peach lip-gloss underneath your brows and on your cheeks for highlights.
Take advantage of all those coloring skills you learned in Kindergarten and give blond, red, or brunet brows some extra zing by filling them with a water-washable marker. It should wash off with the rest of your makeup.
Lip balm on brows smoothes them out.
A cocktail of shampoo and club soda lifts salt and chlorine out of hair to give it an extra shine.
Mix a shimmer loose eye shadow with you hair gel or mousse to shape your strands in shades of glitter.
Mix a package of Kool-Aid with a cup of water to lend some outrageousness to your locks. The color will only show through if you have light brown or blond strands. The effect should last about a week, so be sure this is a look you want 24-7. To extend the life of your new hue, rinse with apple cider vinegar and wash your hair with gentle baby shampoo.
Concealer
Buy it to match your skin shade exactly. It should disappear when placed on skin. If not, it's the wrong shade for you. Use it to cover up blemishes. Dust with loose face powder to set. I don't recommend using foundation.
Skin Flare Ups
If blemishes constantly continue, consider going to a dermatologist. There are so many remedies, there's no reason to suffer endlessly.
EYES:
Brown Mascara is perfect to add natural definition but black can look too harsh. If you prefer a little color on your lids, try one of the Shimmer Wash Eye Shadows. Just keep it cool and soft.
BLUSH:
This makes a big difference. Find a color that's right for you, and then play with textures. Try a powder blush or cream blush stick in lighter shades -- they're easy and fast.
LIPS:
There are a lot of wild lip colors out there, but for everyday, use the ones that look like lip shades. Even with a natural look, you can create special effects with Lip Gloss, Shimmer Lip Gloss, or Lip Stain. For special occasions (like prom!) use a natural color lip pencil to outline your lips together with a shimmer gloss.
TIPS:
Keep your makeup look simple and natural. Start with lip-gloss or tinted lip balm. Shimmer Shadows can be pretty but stick to pale shades. Experiment at home with colors before taking it out. Even visit your local makeup counter at the department store to play with the various shades and textures.
o The best teen look is pretty, fresh and clean -- never harsh. You don't want to look too hard or as though you're trying to look older than you are. Red lips and black eyeliner will just end up looking silly. Try to avoid black eye liners and pencils

Before You Polish

Make sure nails are clean and dry, some nail polish removers are oily, so wash hands after using remover.

Push cuticles back with and orange stick
Fill your nails before painting them
If polish never seems to stick, try using a Ph balance for the nails (found at beauty supply stores)
Start with a thin base coat if your nails have ridges, use a ridge filler instead. If you have problem nails pick a base coat that treats your problem, e.g. peeling, breaking, etc
Apply a thin coat of polish. Let it dry.
Apply another coat of polish. Let it dry.
Add a top coat. Let it dry. (the drying part makes the manicure last).
Finish by brushing nail oil over the nails to prevent dings and smudges. For healthier nails massage the oil into your cuticles between polish changes.