tips & tricks        

 Darker shadow shades of matte help "retreat" eyes, while lighter hues, or frosts, "advance" them. If you want big, beautiful peepers, rely on pale shades

 Apply shadow after liner for a softer, dreamier effect; apply liner last for more drama.

 Never line the inside rim of your lower lashes; this will make eyes look even smaller.

For Glasses-Wearers
	If your frames are boldly colored, you don't need to add more color with shadow. Play up lashes instead.

For tortoise shell or horn-rimmed frame-wearers, take time to shape and define eyebrows.

You want brows to frame your face not frames. Click here for complete brow how-tos.

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Lips tricks

SMOOTH TALKIN' LIP CARE

Moist, smooth lips hold color best. Stay pucker-pretty by following these basic tips for healthy lips.

Give dry, flaky lips the brush-off; add "brushing your lips" to your morning ritual using a soft toothbrush or terry washcloth. Now add some lip balm to smooth the way for lipstick-worthy lips!

Avoid over-exposure to the sun, which can dry your lips the way it dries the rest of you. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, we suggest Triple Lipstick, with moisturizers and sunscreen built right in.

If you sunbathe, be sure to use a lip balm with sufficient sunscreen. Remember to moisturize lips after soaking up the rays. (Special tip: lip balms with camphor are designed to help lips that need healing. For effective moisturizing, choose a balm without camphor, or use a clear lip gloss.)

Turn up the moisture before you turn out the lights. Give your lips a touch of clear, rich moisture at bedtime. Do it each night, and you'll wake up to softer lips in no time at all! (Special tip: If you don't have lip balm, eye cream makes an effective, gentle lip moisturizer.)

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	Choose a diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables
	Drink eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated
	See a dermatologist for any persistent problem —including acne
	Wear a sunscreen whenever you go outdoors

Normal Skin usually looks and feels smooth but can also react to changes in the environment: oilier in the summer and drier in the winter.

Oily Skin is shiny and uneven. It leaves the house feeling clean and fresh but by noon suffers from shine.

Dry Skin occurs naturally as you age and the oil glands decrease their output. Dryness may also reflect your skin's sensitivity to skin care products, cleansers, diet, or even emotions. The occasional blotchy patch can result from dryness, too.

Combination Skin usually expresses its unique qualities with oiliness in the T-zone and normal-to-dry skin everywhere else. Like other types, environmental factors and your body's chemistry may change your skin's balance. Use a flexible make-up routine to help cope with combination skin's many moods.

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nails tricks

• Narrow nail beds appear stronger with a soft square shape.
• Slim the look of wide nail bases with an oval shape.
• Darker polish looks best on short, squared nails.
• Pastels and neutrals go the distance on longer, rounder nails.

Interviews: Keep nails clean, simple and short. Use neutral shades like Peek-a-Boo Pink, or Bronze Ice.

Night on the Town: Arrive dark and dramatic: Plum Fairy, Midnight Metal Cabernet, or Classic Red.

Naturally Casual: Pink Snow, Clear Ice, and In The Buff go anywhere, anytime.