Look Fabulous in Under a Minuteby Aimee Amodio | More from this Blogger 07 May 2008 05:04 PM You don't have to spend hours in front of a mirror to look fabulous... here are some quick tricks that won't cost much, either.
- You can hide raccoon eyes with the right color of eye shadow. Rich, dark colors create depth above the eye -- distracting attention from bags underneath. Light, sparkly eye shadow colors can actually make bags more prominent.
- Another good way to keep attention off those dark circles under your eyes is to play up another feature entirely. Try a bright, flattering lipstick to draw attention away from raccoon eyes.
- Use a bronzer to make your face look slimmer. A brush of bronze just underneath your cheekbones can give the illusion of slimness.
- Give your arms quick definition -- do twenty or thirty reps of a strength training exercise before you leave the house. The work will send blood rushing to the muscles and leave you looking more defined for the next few hours.
- This makeup artist trick will make applying mascara easier and neater: bend the brush end of the mascara wand at a 45 degree angle. (Use a tissue to keep your hand clean while you do it.) This will let you coat your lashes and not smudge mascara around your eyes!
- A coral colored lipstick can make your teeth look brighter. Coral pink is flattering to many different skin tones, too.
- Make your lips look more defined without a lip liner -- outline your mouth with a little concealer to make your pucker-upper look full and defined.
- A little spritz of hairspray can tame wild wisps of hair when you're looking for a sleek style. Spray a bit on the spine of your comb, then gently run it over loose hairs.
- A light-hold hairspray can dry out greasy hair if you don't have time for a shower. Spritz a bit on your roots and the hairspray will help dry up the oil.
- Sudden breakout? Head for the freezer. Apply ice for thirty seconds to decrease inflammation around the pimple. Next dab a bit of hydrocortisone on the zit to make blood vessels contract -- that will minimize redness. Add concealer if you like and you're ready to go!
beauty, hairspray, lips, lipstick, makeup
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