10 Make-Up Dos and Don'ts

1. Do add some translucent powder to your eyelids before applying eye shadow in order to keep your eye shadow in place.
2. Don't rub foundation over a zit! Once you've covered it up, be delicate when applying foundation.
3. Do add a dab of shimmer right in the center of your lower lip to create the illusion of fuller lips.
4. Do use the tip of your pinkie to test lipstick shades when shopping. The skin there most resembles your lip color - and who wants to use lipstick that someone has already tried??
5. Don't use colored mascara on light lashes: it can look too bright. Try applying black mascara first and applying the colored one afterwards for a more subtle effect.
6. Do take the blush test: Squint your eyes and look into a mirror. If you can still see your blush, it's too much color and you need to tone it down.
7. Don't use blush as eye makeup! It isn't approved by the FDA for use around the eyes.
8. Do put a bit of powder on your eyelashes before you apply mascara to make them look thicker. (Be sure to close your eyes first!)
9. Do make sure to look downward as you apply eyeliner. The reason is that this flattens out your lids and your lines come out much straighter.
10. Don't try to wipe off eye shadow that you have overdone. It will just get messy. Instead, just use a powder puff to press translucent face powder over the area to mellow the color.