Eyeliner in Humid Conditions

In hot humid weather, line the upper eyes only. For color along the bottom lashes, use a light stroke of eyeshadow color and blend.

To Slenderize Nose

To make the nose look more slender, contour each side with a foundation one or two shades darker than your normal shade. Blend well.

Makeup Creases

Be careful using shimmery products, especially on your eyes; they tend to collect in creases.

Soften Too Much Color

Too much color? Dust on a light layer of loose or pressed powder to take off the edge.

Chapped, Cracked lips

Exfoliate chapped, cracked lips and apply lip balm. Avoid licking lips.

The texture changed

Lipsticks that have changed texture or color from being exposed to warm climates can be given a shave -- just slice off the top and sides of the bullet. -- Allure Magazine, June 1999

Go Light with Liner

Remember never to overdo your eyes with eyeliner. Heavily outlined eyes will make you look older.

To Open Up Eyes

Line only the outer half of upper and lower eyelids for "open-eye" appeal. Lining the entire lid closes up the area.

Dark Circles

Avoid emphasizing dark undereye circles. Don´t use dark eyeliner or blue/grey eyeshadow.

Go Easy on Blush

Blush is more commonly overapplied than any other cosmetic. Invest in a good brush for applying blush. When you can see the color on your cheeks - STOP! Blend well with sponge.

Smoother lips

Exfoliate. Dampen a washcloth and gently rub it against lips. Then apply Chap Stick, which seals in moisture and acts as a primer for lip color. The Chap Stick´s waxiness works in your favor here, to fill cracks and smooth the lip surface. Rory Evans, "Lipstick 101," Allure Magazine, April 1999

Don´t Draw Attention to Skin Problems

Avoid true red lip colors if your skin is ruddy, irritated or blotchy. Your lips will draw attention to your skin.

Keep Lipstick Off of Your Teeth

To keep lipstick off of your teeth, put a tissue on your index finger. Make an "O" with your mouth. Insert your finger in your mouth and pull it out.

Choosing Products

When choosing beauty products make sure they are dermatologist, ophthalmologist, sensitivity and allergy tested, and cruelty-free.

Mascara Application Tips

Wear Mascara only on your top lashes and put eyeliner on your lower eyelashes. Put the eyeliner the inner side of your lashes and not the outer. Try not to use water-proof mascara because it´s harder to take off. Use a good mascara which comes with a handle that comes with thin bristles so your lashes can be easily separted yet has that rich look into it. *Note: Sorry, but I do not agree with putting eyeliner in the inner side of your lashes. I know that it does create a nice look but bacteria also loves it here and you could find yourself with an infection very quickly.

Curl lashes with an eyelash curler before applying mascara and then quickly again after applying two coats and letting it dry. It makes short skimpy lashes look awesome! I also find that wiping off the excess mascara from the wand (with a napkin or paper towel - tissues seem to leave lint) before applying to lashes makes the application flawless and the clumps minimal, if at all.

Red Lip Color May Dry Out Lips

Use a lip exfoliating cream to counter drying effects of red pigments in lipstick.

Banish that shine

No more shiny foreheads. Try Mary Kay´s Oil Mattifier. It really controls that nasty oil production and shine on the face.

Eyebrow Brush

The trick to applying a natural eyebrow shape is using a hard, stiff, short brush and working with colorations instead of pencils. Pencils can be used but it takes practice and patience to get a natural look.

Just the lips

To keep lipstick off teeth, apply color with a brush and then blot. Hold a finger horizontally between lips and bite down to remove any lipstick that could rub off on teeth. Rory Evans, "Lipstick 101," Allure Magazine, April 1999

When lipstick isn´t right

To mute a too bright or too brash lipstick shade, mix a small dab of foundation with Vaseline and brush it on over the lipstick. Rory Evans, "Lipstick 101," Allure Magazine, April 1999

Harsh Makeup

Makeup should be appropriate for your coloring. Always blend well - harsh makeup doesn´t look good on anyone.

Erase Mistakes Before Powdering

Before you powder, make sure there are no lines or creases. Once you powder it will stay put.

Applying lipstick

To line and fill, anchor your pinkie on your chin and place the flat edge of the lip liner point in the corner of the mouth. With a gentle arc motion, draw a line up to the bow of the upper lip. Repeat on other side, then for lower lip. Fill in with liner. Rory Evans, "Lipstick 101," Allure Magazine, April 1999

Makeup Maintenance

Like milk, makeup can spoil after long periods. Discard any product that has an unnatural odor, changed color or has become unnaturally separated.

Vibrant Blush

Women of color look best in deep blush colors and should avoid pastels.

Cosmetic Colors

Remember, cosmetic colors are intended to enhance your features and natural coloring. Avoid creating an artificial mask.

Perfect lip line

Mark edges. For a finished look, apply liner. (For more natural lips, skip liner and go to Step 4.) Keep lips slightly parted (for this and remaining steps). Just inside the natural border, draw a small line following the bow of the upper lip. On the bottom lip, draw a small horizontal line in the middle of the lower edge. Rory Evans, "Lipstick 101," Allure Magazine, April 1999

Keep Fresh Makeup

Believe it or not, cosmetic products have an expiration date. Discard any product that has discolored, developed an unnatural odor, or has unnaturally separated. If you notice any of these tell-tale signs, it´s definately time to treat yourself to something new.

Eyebrow Color

For neatly groomed brows, use a pencil in a color that is closest to your eyebrow color and fill in the gaps. If in doubt, always go a little lighter than your brow.

Make Lips Look Fuller

Pale lipstick shades make lips look fuller.

Eyeshadow Application

Using a large, flat eyeshadow brush, apply a light shadow color over your entire eyelid from lash line to brow. Next, using a fluff brush, apply a medium shadow color on your lid from the lash line to the crease. Finally, dampen your eyeliner brush and use your darkest color as a liner along your lash line. Always use good quality brushes.

Reshaping lips

To make lips look smaller: (A) Play up another area of the face, like eyes or cheeks. (B) Use a neutral-toned lipstick to de-emphasize lips. (C) Apply lipstick directly from the tube--no brush, no liner. (D) Blot color so there´s just a residue of pigment rather than shine. Rory Evans, "Lipstick 101," Allure Magazine, April 1999

Emphasize Eyes

For evening glamour, line the inside of lower lids with navy, violet or jade eye pencil.

Lip Foundation

Apply a special lip foundation to prevent lipstick from bleeding into the lines around the mouth.

Prolong Mascara

If your mascara thickens when it reaches the end of tube, place the tube in warm water. This will help to make mascara thinner. Never add water to the tube; bacteria can form.

Quick Repair for Renegade Eyeshadow

Put a light layer of powder under eyes before applying eyeshadow. If color falls when applying color, it can be gently whisked away after you finish your application.

Lines on Upper Lip

To reduce lines around the mouth, try this face blowing exercise and you´ll see results in a week. Simply close your mouth, inflate the skin above the upper lip and on either side of the mouth, and breath though your nose. Hold it for a count of 10 and repeat 10 times. Keep your upper lip smooth and relaxed. It may help to place a finger above each corner of your mouth to hold the skin in place.

Make Lipstick Last

For long-lasting coverage, fill in th entire lip with pencil, then apply lip color.

Use a lip brush

For the most careful lipstick application, use a lip brush to paint color onto the center of lips, then blend up and out to the lip line. When applying lipstick directly from the tube, start from the middle of the mouth and work toward corners. Rory Evans, "Lipstick 101," Allure Magazine, April 1999

Prevent Cracked Lipstick

Try a combination lip exfoliator/moisturizer treatment weekly to remove lipstick buildup, prevent chapped lips and help to minimize fine lines.

Powder Clumps

If face is very moist, blot gently with a tissue before powdering to avoid clumps.

To Lift Lips

To give a visual lift to a droopy mouth, stop lip pencil and lipstick just short of the corners and use a darker shade of color on the bottom lip.

Contouring with Foundation

A simple formula to remember for visually contouring the face with foundation is that light shades highlight and darker shades minimize.

For Pouty Lips

To enhance a pout, dab a silver lip gloss onto the center of your lower lip.

Mixing Lip Colors

Mixing colors is the best way to vary your lipstick shades.

Set Makeup with Powder

Powder makes products stay in place whether it be cream based products that move around or pencils, foundations or concealers.

Deep Set Eyes

On deep-set eyes, you should use shadow colors on the light side of the spectrum.

Foundation Color

Don´t test foundation and concealer color on your hand. Match it, instead, on your face and neck.

Experiment with Lip Pencil Color

Experiment with lip pencils in shades of red, berry and cinnamon when applying with red lip color to achieve different effects.

Uneven Lips

Balance uneven lips with a lip pencil. Apply slightly inside the lip line to make lips appear thinner; on the lip line to make lips appear fuller.

Evening Glamour for Eyes

Play up eyes for evening glamour by lining the inside lower lids with a bold color such as lapis or teal.

Less is More

Apply blush until the color begins to show then stop...blend away the outside lines.

Young Teens

Young teens should use makeup sparingly: tinted lip gloss, sheer foundation, powder, soft blush and a hint of mascara.

Blush Brushes

Compact size blush brushes are too small and the bristles are not shaped properly. Use a good quality brush. Now, here is a little trick. Once you have your blush in place, take a cotton ball and blend until you have just a hint of natural looking color. Subtle is the key word here. No strips of color please.

Wait Before Applying Foundation

You should wait for ten minutes after applying moisturizer before applying foundation.

Instant Facelift

Apply a lighter shade of blush high on the cheekbones to create an instant facelift.

Fuller lips

For a fuller-looking mouth, dab lightweight concealer on the center of the lips (over lipstick), then blend out toward the corners. Rory Evans, "Lipstick 101," Allure Magazine, April 1999

Vary Eyeliner Shades

Vary eye liner colors by slightly dampening your eyeshadow wand and using an eyeshadow shade to line your eyes.

Color Corrector for Redness

A concealor or foundation with yellow undertones will help to minimize skin redness.

Lines of Demarcation

When applying foundation, stop about an inch above the jawline then blend downward past the jaw to avoid a line of demarcation.

Gloss

For a shiny finish, use a wand to apply a light shade of gloss to the center of the lips. Blend outward with a finger or by rubbing lips together. For a pouty look, put extra gloss on the middle of the bottom lip. Rory Evans, "Lipstick 101," Allure Magazine, April 1999

Special Occasion Makeovers

Schedule makeovers well in advance of special occasions to allow time to practice with different looks and techniques.

Prominant Chin

To make a prominant chin visually recede, contour with foundation one or two shades darker than your normal shade. Blend well.

Evening Shimmer

Add a bit of shimmering moisturizer to liquid foundation for a little sheen...subtle and sexy.

Blush Color

To find the perfect color blush for your skin, look at your cheeks after you have exercised. That is what your natural blush color should look like.

Makeup Bag Contents

To keep skin and makeup fresh-looking during air travel, your makeup bag should include an atomizer of alcohol-free toner to spritz on your face, face powder, blush, lip balm and lipstick.

Enhance Flaws

Don`t try to cover up your natural born `flaws` with make-up..enhance them!!

For Natural Brows

Use two colors of brow pencil for a natural look.

The perfect lip line

To get a precise edge without lining lips, use a small brush to apply foundation around the outside of the lip line (after applying lipstick). Rory Evans, "Lipstick 101," Allure Magazine, April 1999

Fake Bake

The hottest look for summer: a faux sun burn. Sweep a bronze tone over eyelids and high on the apples of the cheeks to create a flushed look. Add some extra sizzle with a burnished lipstick.

Tap Off Excess Blush

Tap off excess blush from your brush before applying to the face. Do not blow on the bristles or you will put bacteria from your mouth on the brush.

Brush Powder in Hot Weather

To help lock foundation in place during hot weather, use a big fluffy brush to apply a light dusting of loose, oil-free powder. Do not press powder into skin or it will cake from perspiration.

Holiday Lips

Red lip color is a must for the holidays. Outline and fill in lips with red lip liner before applying lipstick for longer lasting color.

Sheer Foundation Coverage

For a light or sheer look, dampen sponge before applying foundation.

Darker Shades in Summer

You may need to go a shade darker with foundation and powder as skin darkens in the summer. However, please be sure to use a moisturizing sunscreen daily with an SPF of 15 or greater. It´s nice to have a healthy glow, but better safe than sorry.

Lighten Lipliner

If lipliner is too dark tone it down with a small amount of foundation then reapply lipliner.

Minimize Lines & Wrinkles

To minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, avoid heavy foundation and opt for a lightweight foundation or one of the powders with micronized talc.

Fuzzy Mug

Applying makeup, especially powder, over facial hair will emphasize it.

Mascara Replacement

Replace mascara every 3 months to guard against possible bacteria.

Prevent Mascara Smudges

To prevent mascara smudge, pat the under-eye area lightly with loose, oil-free powder.

Blotting makes color last

Peel off one ply of a piece of facial tissue and blot. Blotting makes color last longer, helps keep lipstick off teeth, and leaves lips looking painted but not overdone. Rory Evans, "Lipstick 101," Allure Magazine, April 1999

Bow of Lips

Avoid emphasizing the bow of the lip and follow the natural lip line.

Counteract Sallowness

If you have sallow skin, choose a foundation that disappears into your skin. To counteract sallowness, choose a pink or rosy blush.

Dewy Skin

Mix a shimmer gel with a drop of moisturizer. Blend into cheeks for a "dewy" look.

Correct Shades of Red

Brunettes and blondes should wear blue or pink-toned reds. Redheads and strawberry blondes should wear orange or yellow-reds.

Avoid Mineral Oil

Avoid moisturizers containing mineral oil. It doesn´t absorb well into the skin...messy!

Lipstick Palette Case

A great way to organize your lipsticks or use up the end of a lipstick is to dig out or cut off a chunk of lip color and place it in a lipstick palette case.