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above the inner corner and end at the outer corners of your eyes.

;; Instant browlift anyone? Apply a light eyeshadow color (usually a light beige shimmer color and also depends on your skintone) on your browbone.

;; Sticky/thick lipglosses are meant to be that way so it'll stay on your lips longer. Some are just way too thick & sticky so,applying vaseline or a lipbalm will thin out the gloss.

;; Using a lipliner as a base on your lips will prolong the wear of your lipstick better.

;; Creamy lipsticks are best for women over 50. The older we get,the creamier our lipsticks should be.

;; If you want a plumper pout,apply lipliner outside of your natural lipline & then, dab a little bit of gloss on the middle of your bottom lip.

Always remember to wash your brushes at least once or twice a week! Brushes are a playground for bacteria & if they aren't cleaned regularly, they can cause breakouts. Plus, eyeshadow brushes that aren't cleaned can cause colors to get "muddy". As a make up artist, I always clean my brushes after every use. Make up sponge should be replaced often as well. If they are completely saturated in product & looks kind of nasty,don't second guess..just toss them. You can also wash your sponges & let them dry but, the best bet is to just buy a new bag of them. Sponges are quite inexpensive.

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