Try experimenting with different colors of mascara - maybe brown, navy or green.

Create your makeup to suit your own lifestyle and preferences. The most important thing is to look like yourself and feel comfortable in the makeup your are wearing.

Tinted lip balms in honey, blackberry and red currant tones look great too in winters.

When applying blush use a darker shade to contour your face and "lift" your cheekbones.

To give the skin a dewy finish, moisten a gauze pad or wash cloth in astringent and gently pat your already made up face. The astringent (witch hazel is perfect) will remove the matte look of makeup, while leaving the skin radiant.

DO NOT put on mounds of eyeliner because you will look like a raccoon about three hours later.

Invest in a big fluffy blush brush just as makeup artists use. It will give you a soft, even blush of color.

Beauty consultants help customers choose cosmetics and show them how to use them. Beauty consultants should: be good at selling, be helpful, friendly and polite have some artistic ability and a gentle touch for applying make-up and giving and or discuss facials with their clients.

Brush a dark powder eye shadow onto eyelids and smooth a dab of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) on top for a new eye gloss

Eye shadow can make close set eyes seem further apart. Try using a lighter color on the inner half and a darker shade from the middle of your lid to the outer corner, and don't forget to blend ;)

For a great makeover you must start with the right foundation. Whereas eye shadow, lipstick, and blusher accent the face, it is the foundation that sets the tone for a woman's appearance.

If you are not fortunate to have full lips, wear the lightest, frostiest lipsticks you can find. They will cause your lips to look fuller.

Light shade of bronzer on cheekbones and chin gives you a beautiful suntan.

Makeup Trick For Red Eyes Try cool cotton compresses with an alcohol free toner. Cucumber slices may be beneficial if you want to try a more natural method. Now for the makeup. Use a minimal amount. Play up your lips instead. Apply a neutral color eyeshadow. If you must wear mascara, opt for a waterproof type, in black or black brown. Skip the colored ones except for navy, which would whiten the whites of your eyes. Try a bright blue pencil below your lower lashes. This should do the trick.

Small eyes look best with shadow colors that aren't too dark - a deep shade may draw attention to your eyes but it will also make them appear even smaller. Sticking with lighter colors will bring your eyes out and give them the illusion of being larger.

Smokey eyes look best in winters and you can use eye shadows in cinnamon and coffee shades for sultry effect.

To remove lipstick from clothing, apply glycerine on the spot, rub lightly and wash as normal.

Use as little foundation, powder and concealer as possible to achieve even, shine-free skin. Remember, skin is at its most radiant when it is natural!

When applying blush use a darker shade to contour your face and "lift" your cheekbones.

When applying eye shadow to the crease of the eye, keep your eyes open and slightly tilt your head backward. This will enable you to better see the shape you are creating and allowing the shadow to go into the crease.

Apply eyeliner as close as possible and even into the lashes to avoid the white line you sometimes get when liner and lashes don't connect.

Glow Without Blushing. When you just want to add warmth to the skin instead of a standard blush color like rose, peach or plum, use a light to medium bronzing powder in place of blush.

Sweep powder bronzer instead of your usual translucent powder. Then top it with a layer of fine shimmer powder.

To give the skin a dewy finish, moisten a gauze pad or wash cloth in astringent and gently pat your already made up face. The astringent (witch hazel is perfect) will remove the matte look of makeup, while leaving the skin radiant.

To prevent lipstick from getting on your teeth, put your finger in your mouth and close your lips-when you withdraw your finger it will remove excess color.

Too much color? Most makeup artists dust on a layer of loose powder or pressed powder to take off the edge.

When you wear blush, DO find a color that is not too red for your skin tone since you will look sunburned.