getting an all-day flawless finish A light even dusting of loose powder sets foundation and concealer, giving your face a velvety, more natural finish. It also provides smooth blending for any eye makeup or blush to follow. 1. Dip a puff or powder brush in loose powder. Shake off excess to avoid uneven distribution, then apply powder over entire face and neck. 2. To maintain a flawless finish throughout the day, apply pressed powder using a sponge or clean powder brush. Tip: Face powder can be used alone, over foundation or over your moisturizer for a natural, sheer, no-shine look. Tip: For the closest color match, choose a powder shade that is 3 shades lighter than your foundation. Tip: If you are over the age of 30, avoid powdering under the eyes as it can make fine lines and wrinkles appear more obvious. Tip: Facial oil-blotting sheets help to remove excess oil and shine without disturbing your makeup. Carry them with you everywhere you go! ...

creating elegant, dramatic eyes 1. To create a gorgeous nighttime look , use light, medium and dark eyeshadow shades in graduated tones. Apply the dark shade along your lash line, the medium shade on the crease, and a light shade up to the eyebrow bone but not beyond. Soften and blend any hard edges so one color seems to melt into the next. 2. To open up your eyes so that they appear livelier, place a dot of a light shadow in the inner corner of each eye. 3. For a sexy, smoky effect , trace the upper and lower lashes with a dark shadow then smudge with a blending brush. To optimize the look, this can also be done over eyeliner. how to get well-defined, well-groomed brows 1. Brush your eyebrows straight up with an eyebrow brush. Using small straight scissors, carefully trim any hairs that are curly or too long. Then brush the brows back into their natural shape. 2. Hold a pencil along the side of your nose to ensure that the inner edge of your brow lines up with the ...