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Each
month Peter Lamas will answer selected questions in his Make Me Over column.
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Q:
I have dark circles under
my eyes and my friends say I look like a
raccoon. Please help me! What can I do?
Betty,
California
Peter Answers: Look for an eye product which contains a lightening agent for dark circles under the eyes, and use it daily, especially in the inside corners of the eyes working out toward the ends. Most good eye products have a particular lightening agent in their formulation for lightening dark circles.
Q:
What is the best way to camouflage
a blemish without looking like I've applied
a ton of makeup?
Karen,
Seattle
Peter Answers: On photo shoots it is not uncommon for me to face this dilemma. When facing breakouts, the best way to start covering them is to begin by applying an antiseptic stick, like the kind men use when they cut themselves shaving. That will help dry the blemish and kill the bacteria. Second, use Visine, like the kind used on eyes to clear up the redness. Soak the Visine heavily on a small piece of cotton and hold it on the blemish for a minute or longer. This will help reduce the redness. Then apply a drop of Preparation H and allow it to absorb for 3 to 5 minutes. This will take away the swelling. Finally, apply foundation.
The breakout should be virtually unnoticeable if you follow these simple steps. If there is still a trace left, go over the area with a little bit of concealer, blend lightly.
Q:
I have extreme difficulty getting
lipstick to stay on for any length of time.
Sometimes, I find that I have to reapply my lipstick
after only an hour! What do you recommend?
Margaret,
Colorado
Peter Answers: If you are having difficulty keeping on your lipstick, you probably tend to have dry lips to begin with. You may also have a tendency to bite your lips, or unconsciously lick your lips, due to dryness. This will definitely cause the lipstick to vanish more quickly. Start by using a good lip balm before applying your lipstick, the lip balm will moisturize the lips preventing the feeling of dryness. Next, use a lip lining pencil to fill in the lips, then apply your lipstick. Press your lips on a dry tissue and apply the lipstick again. That should help the lipstick stay on longer and maintain the lip's moisture.
For extra staying power, first take a tissue, hold it flat against your lips without applying too much pressure, then take a powder brush, dip it into loose powder and apply a little bit on the tissue that is up against your lip. Finally, remove the tissue. If desired, you may apply a light coating of lip-gloss. That will definitely keep your lips feeling moist.
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