Today's Secret's - 7/03/14 - Make-up make it last longer and get better effects

I have mostly focused on ladies make-up but I know some guys like a little bit of extra glow so feel free to read on, some tips can be used both sides of the fence!

Press some translucent powder over foundation or fake tan to keep it in place and stop it looking so artificial.

Mix face cream with your foundation to stop it looking too dark and to get a two in one effect that you can apply quickly. (it also makes both last longer)
You can also do this with sun tan lotion.

Mix and match to find your own style and colour.

Your compact powder will last longer if you store your sponge or powder puff upside down as the oil from your skin can make the powder break up and dissolve.

Use a lip pencil in a natural shade to outline lips and fill them in, this gives a great base before putting on lippy. Try a little powder before applying to really keep it in place.

I am not sure if I would recommend it but my friend once used non toxic felt tips as make up. She applied black to her eyes (carefully) and used a dark pink as a lip liner and filler with a little gloss over the top. It did look ok and it was an emergency at a hotel where she had forgotten her make-up bag but be careful if you have sensitive eyes or skin.

To mend a broken lipstick, melt the edges with a match and press them together then smooth gently with your finger then put it in the fridge for a few hours.

You can chill eye and lip pencils in the fridge to really make them precise.
No eye liner? Dip a brush in water and rub it on a dark eye shadow then apply under your eyes.
Mascara too runny? Leave the lid off over night to dry it out a little.

Vaseline, baby oil or cold milk works as a make up remover.

To give your face a boost add some honey to some oats or some cucumber mashed up with yoghurt and smear on then leave for half an hour and remove.

Put on toner using wet cotton wool as the dry stuff will soak up all the toner and waste it. Put on cleaner with clean fingers and then rinse off.

Open your pores with a five minute steam session over a bowl of hot water and then wash your face well.

Get rid of blackheads with lemon juice dabbed on and left over night, wash off in the morning and repeat the next night.

Add sugar to your soap/face wash to get a good scrub and remove dead skin and blackheads.

Go for a free consultation at a make up counter (you do not have to buy any products at the end) Just go for the advice and a bit of pampering. I suggest going to a few different places and see what advice matches so that you can get an idea of what actually suits you and what the assistant is just trying to sell you. Be strong and thank the assistant but be firm that you will not be buying anything today you can say you want to come back with a friend/mum/husband for a second opinion.