Last updated : Monday, October 26, 2009

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Day to Night Makeup

With the holidays coming, chances are you'll have to rush from work and head straight to a party!  Does the idea of changing your makeup seem like too much work? Well, fear not!  I am going to make transitioning your makeup far less of a task. Since most women wear the basics during the day (foundation, liner and mascara), I'll give you some quick tricks that will get you party ready in a flash.

Foundation Touch-up
Using your pinky finger or a small synthetic brush, reapply your perfect shade of foundation to the areas where it has worn away. Pay special attention to the under-eyes, and around the nose; you'd be amazed how may times a day you touch, tug or wipe your nose and eyes. Check out these tips on how to properly apply foundation so that it stays put!

Powder
Most people develop a bit of shine during the day. So tone it down by dusting a light amount of powder over the entire face. If you don't want to take a powder brush everywhere with you, cotton balls will do a much better job then you might think. Now, remember, I said a light dusting. The goal is to tone down the shine, so less is more.

Eyes
If you have eyeliner and mascara left over from the morning, don't reapply. Try dressing up the lids by applying a soft, sultry shade. Idol, by Beauty Society is amazing. The shade is universally flattering and will immediately jazz up the eye. Go from the lash line right up to the crease. Lining the lower lid will add depth and definition. Use an angled brush to tap the Idol under the lower lash line. If you want extra pop, liquid eyeliner is really your best bet. Use it only on your upper lid and, if you want to get the "cat's eye" trend that is so hot right now, pull the liner just beyond the outer corner of the eye and flick it up ever so slightly.

Lips
To make the mouth pop at night, depth and drama are key. The easiest way to get the look you want is to apply a lipstick or gloss that is two shades deeper than the color you wear during the day.  Click here for some great glosses that double as lip plumpers.

These day-to-night tricks are really simple, but you will see that the finish is a universally flattering, slightly more dramatic version of your daytime look. The perfect combination of depth and darkness will guarantee you a flawless face that will look great in any nighttime lighting.

Don't want to carry your makeup everywhere? Here's a tip. assemble a small make-up bag that fits in your purse or desk drawer. Then, when you aren't at home, you will have everything you need to make the day-to-party transition.

Now girls, get out there and have fun!

 

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