MAKEUP

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Makeup can be a messy issue if it isn't used correctly. These no-nonsense tips should help you avoid problems with your makeup:
In the winter, use oil-base makeup to protect your skin against dry, cold air. In the summer, switch to a water-base foundation to help moisturize your skin.
When your mascara begins to dry out, run hot water over the tube for a minute to soften the remaining mascara inside.
Run hot water over a tube of dried mascara to soften it.
After applying mascara, dip a cotton swab in a little baby powder and sweep it over your lashes. Then apply a second coat of mascara. Lashes will appear longer and fuller.
Dry milk can be used as a makeup remover. Mix 1 teaspoon milk powder with warm water and apply to your face using a cotton ball. Rinse clean.Perfumes and colognes -- the topic of our next section -- are a key part of skin care. After all, they're what make you smell good.
Quick Pick-Me-Ups for Your EyesYour face won't look good if your eyes don't. Here's how to make your eyes sparkle:
Cover puffy eyes with cotton pads soaked in milk, and relax for 10 minutes. Or dip 2 tea bags in boiling water for 2 minutes, then let the tea bags cool slightly. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil until it's warm, not hot. Using an absorbent pad, carefully dab the oil around your eyes and on your eyelids. Lie down, and cover each eye with a still-warm tea bag for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags, and gently wipe off the oil with tissue.
Keep an emergency eye-relief kit in the freezer. Dip cotton swabs into cool water and store them in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer. To relieve tired eyes and reduce puffiness, roll the swab under your eyes.
Refresh tired eyes by laying cotton pads moistened with witch hazel over closed eyelids for a few minutes.
To reduce swelling caused by overexposure to the sun, place thin, freshly cut slices of cucumber over closed eyelids for a few minutes.
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BLEMISHES

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Blemishes are a reality for most people at some point in their lives. But they can be treated and, to some extent, prevented. Follow these tips:
After your facial-cleansing routine, apply milk of magnesia with a cotton ball or pad to any acne blemishes. Let dry, then rinse off using cool water.
To treat pimples and discourage blemishes, apply a mixture of calamine lotion and 1 percent phenol (available at a drugstore).
Apply lemon juice to blackheads using a cotton ball. Leave the juice on overnight. In the morning, rinse your face with cool water. Repeat every night for 1 week.
For acne outbreaks, apply lemon juice on a cotton pad several times a day to dry up pimples.
Spread mayonnaise over your face, and let it dry for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then follow with a cold water splash. This treatment will help tighten pores.
Honey speeds healing by killing bacteria. For an overnight blemish remedy, dab honey on the spot and cover with a bandage.
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