Once you learn the essentials, you’re ready for advanced techniques to get the look you want. Our readers submitted makeup tips for the basics as well as some interesting tidbits that you probably didn’t know. That’s what’s fun about makeup. Your face is a palette for artistic beauty!
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Prom night is near and what better way to celebrate spring than a formal dinner and dance with a stunning, flirty dress? Whether you have a date or you’re going solo, prom is your night to glow with your own glamour and unique style. This year’s formal fashion trends are a mixture of pop star trends and simple elegance. Play up your diva factor with a flattering color and style that will make you feel like a “hot” Cinderella at the ball.
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There are a number of different tricks and techniques that we have developed to make applying make-up easier, as well as more appealing. Let’s start with the basics.

Always start your make-up with your foundation. This will even out your complexion and give you a good base to start with. Now for the trick. Use a sponge to apply your foundation. This way your foundation will not change colors due to the oils on your fingers, and you will not contaminate your foundation.
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If you have red or auburn hair, congratulations for being unique! If you’re a natural redhead, you probably have very fair skin to go along with your beautiful tresses. We’ve got some simple skin and makeup tips for you to highlight your facial features and compliment your natural skin tone.
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When it comes to makeup, hygiene is of the utmost importance. Not only should your makeup be fresh, the tools and brushes that you use to apply it should be cleaned on a routine basis to ensure maximum performance.

Powder puffs, foam eye-shadow applicators, and brushes all begin to collect makeup residue, oil, dirt, and bacteria that can cause pimples. By keeping them clean, you’re much less likely to experience problems with blemishes.
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Who doesn’t enjoy getting dolled up for a party? It’s a great opportunity to go all out and look your absolute best! You can stun them with some wild and flashy makeup, adding sparkles and bold colors that are just perfect for parties.
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Since nobody is perfect, we all have what we consider either minor or major flaws we’d rather not have. Surgery is not your only option to achieve the look you want. Makeup is indeed the best and cheapest way to camouflage imperfections and cover flaws.
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Depending on your complexion, the makeup you choose will need to flatter your face and hair. If you apply the wrong colors, you’re not doing yourself a favor . It can make you look all washed out or overdone. Different seasons call for different shades of makeup. In the summer, if you have a tan, your makeup may need to be up to two shades darker. Likewise, you may need to lighten things up for winter.
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With the hustle and bustle this time of year, you’ve probably paid more attention to shopping and cooking than the latest beauty trends and fashion. The holidays are just around the corner and since you’ll most likely be spending the majority of your time with friends and family, you’ll want to look your best.
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With holiday shopping, parties, and activities, chances are you will receive ongoing exposure to eyes everywhere. Anticipating time with friends and family gives us determination to put our best foot forward make the most of our natural beauty. If you’re wanting to look fabulous for the holidays but just don’t have the time for heavy maintenance, here are some simple makeup tips and ideas to update your look and add some pizzazz to the festivities.
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