Choose the right light in which you do your make-up. Day-time make-up is best put in daylight by the window. Evening make-up should be done in front of a centrally positioned electric light.

Use a hand-mirror for really close work, i.e., applying the eye-liner or the mascara.
Apply make-up on a skin that is freshly cleansed, toned and moisturized. Wait for five minutes before starting your make-up.

Give yourself enough time to do a good job. Plan your look before you start laying your equipment in front of you.

Keep your make-up kit clean …

Your eyes are the most expressive feature of your face. They have the power of implying emotion without the rest of your face even twitching a muscle. Eye shadows are obviously the most prominent cosmetic in your make-up kit. Some shades though flatter more than the others.
BROWNS are gentle enough to suit all eye colours. They intensify pale eyes by sheer contrast and make brown eyes look richer.
OLIVE TONES can give a very natural warmth for an outdoor look. Use a low key pearl or matte for daytime. A little …