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Tools
To get the most out of your makeup tools, clean them at least once a month! Good quality puffs are made from cotton velour, and brushes from organic materials, so they will last for years if you keep them clean. Wash powder puffs with antibacterial liquid hand soap and let them dry on a paper towel. Brushes can be washed with shampoo but be careful not to wet the ferrule, which is the metal part that holds the bristles together, as this could loosen the bristles. You can also use brush cleaner, which allows you to just dip the brush into the liquid and wipe it off with a paper towel.
Blush
To give yourself a healthy glow, apply blush to the "apple" of your cheek. If you use a cream formula, apply with your fingers. If it's powder, use a brush that is not too big or you'll sweep on too much color. The apple of the cheek is the part that protrudes so nicely when you smile.
Beauty Marks
We love beauty marks -- they give women personality; something special that makes them unique. The perfect face is an icon of the past. Uniqueness is in. But if you're really bugged by a beauty mark, don't use an opaque foundation to cover your entire complexion. It could look chalky and make you look older than you are. It's smarter to apply your foundation as usual and use a concealer (stick or pencil) that matches your skin to touch up each and every one of your beauty marks with the help of a tiny brush. Set the concealer with loose powder.
Mascara
Make your lashes look more natural after applying mascara by using an eyelash comb or brush. This tool will separate the lashes that may have "clumped" together during the mascara application process. Be sure to pick up your comb or brush and separate your lashes while they are still damp. Once the lashes are dry, they become too stiff to work with.
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