If you like intense eye makeup with layers of different shades, thick liner and mascara, then you are better off toning down your lips by doing a neutral shade or keeping them sheer and glossy. If you have great lips and want to play them up with a sassy red or deep plum, then you can use just a touch of liner on the lash line, and a neutral sweep of shadow. If the focus is on your lips, make sure to take care of them by moisturizing and exfoliating so your lip color doesn’t look flaky on dry lip skin.
Shiny Skin Fix
If you don’t happen to have to have a compact of powder or oil-blotting papers with you, and you notice your skin looks like a gleaming like an oil slick, there is a solution. You're probably familiar with the toilet seat covers found in public restrooms. Well, they are good for more than one thing! Those handy seat covers also absorb the shine and oil from your face, giving your skin a matte look without ruining your makeup. Oil blotting papers and toilet seat covers are made out of the exact same thin tissue-type paper, and if you are in a pinch, either one will fix shiny skin!
The Morning After
So you’ve hit the town hard, danced up a storm, had cocktails with friends, and sparkling conversation with that witty, handsome stranger. You looked killer in that strapless black dress, with those sensational, smoky eyes. But what do those smokey eyes look like in the morning if you don't remove your makeup before falling asleep? Racccon eyes, anyone? If you were prepared, you should have in your handbag or clutch a makeup remover pen to quickly rid yourself of those raccoon eyes. A makeup remover pen like Sephora’s Eraser Pen ($12) will magically remove all those awful smudges, in one quick swipe. Never leave home without it, because some nights you just never know where you and your makeup might end up!
The Last Resort
Have an important night out but you're less than sure of your own makeup application skills? No problem! Head to the closest makeup counter and have your makeup applied for you. Call ahead the day of the event and make an appointment. If you don’t have an appointment, it’s still feasible to get into an artist’s chair. Most cosmetics companies train their counter people in the art of makeup application on a continual basis. Make sure you buy at least one item from the line to show your appreciation. A lipstick or compact to take in your handbag for the night is always a good option. You don’t have to feel pressured to buy everything used on you—just a couple of items will let the artist know that you appreciate their time!
Extraordinary Night Makeup
For a special night out, do something out of the ordinary with your makeup. Practice first so you don’t end up looking like a beauty “don’t”.
If you tend to go light on the eyeliner during the day, you might want to try a simple smoky eye with killer shimmery grey eyeliner. Try one that is soft and easier to apply so that you can layer it on and smudge it for a smoky effect. For the first layer of liner, get the color as close to the lash line as possible. Then you can build wider and thicker lines on top of the first one.