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How To Apply Makeup in Twenty Minutes

You want something special for that big night out so get ready to dazzle everyone.

Difficulty: Average

Time Required:  20 minutes

Here's How:

1.   Apply an exfoliating liquid to your face to remove dead skin cells.

2.   Apply a cold compress to the eye area to reduce any puffiness.

3.   Apply moisturizer.

4.   Dot on liquid followed by a cream foundation and blend.

5.   Apply concealing cream to blemishes or dark circles using tip of fingers.

6.   Apply a touch of highlighter to temple area and top of the cheeks for an added glow.

7.   Check brows for stray hairs and add color if necessary.

8.   Apply blush

9.   Apply eye shadow.

10.   Apply eye liner.

11.   Curl your lashes.

12.   Apply mascara.

13.   Apply lip color.

14.   Set makeup with a little loose powder and a fluffy brush.

15.   Check your blush and add a tiny bit more if necessary.

Tips:

  1. Highlighter is tricky. You need just a touch to be effective.
  2. For individual how-to on any of the above, see the how-to index.
  3. If your face has a dull look to it, the exfoliating liquid mentioned above will slough off the old skin cells that are causing that problem.

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