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Q. I can never get my lash curler to work. What am I doing wrong?
A. Look straight into the mirror and press firmly down on the lash curler for five to ten seconds. Roll the curler slightly up and away while holding. Always curl lashes before putting on your mascara, otherwise you risk damaging or breaking your lashes.
Q. What colour blusher should I use?
A. Your perfect blusher is the colour of your cheeks when you are flushed. The lighter your skin, the lighter your blusher should be; the darker your skin, the deeper your blusher should be. Remember too, to match your blusher with your lipstick. So if you're wearing red lipstick opt for a reddish or pink blusher. If you're wearing brown lipstick go for pink, orange or red blusher, depending on the undertone of your lipstick.
Q. How do I apply blusher so that it looks natural?
A. Blusher should be applied to the apple of your cheek, which is where you colour would rise if you were naturally flushed. To find that area, smile in an exaggerated way. The apple is the round, lifted part of your face. Also, don't forget to blend it up and back towards your hairline and down away from your cheek.
Q. How can I keep from getting lipstick on my teeth?
A. The best way to avoid this is to apply your lipstick with a brush instead of straight from the tube. Also try to keep from applying the colour to your inner lips, where it's more likely to rub off. Extra hint -- many professional make-up artists use a sweep of Vaseline across the teeth to steer clear of this problem at fashion photo shoots. Use this tip at you own discretion!
Q. I'm having my make-up done professionally for my wedding day and need to know what I should have with me to stay looking fresh.
A. You'll want to have the same products as your make-up artist uses, to avoid changing your look. Ask what products she'll be using a few weeks before (or at your trial) and purchase them well in advance.
The idea when refreshing is to just touch things up. Don't be too heavy-handed, or you'll end up looking more like a circus clown than a blushing bride.
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