DIY Makeup Tips That Look Amazing

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    When you contour, it should look like streaky warpaint. It shouldn’t cover your whole face. The magic happens when you blend it all in.
    1/14 When you contour, it should look like streaky warpaint. It shouldn’t cover your whole face. The magic happens when you blend it all in.
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    To avoid getting lipstick on your teeth, stick your finger in your mouth and pull it out.
    2/14 To avoid getting lipstick on your teeth, stick your finger in your mouth and pull it out.
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    Cover up dark circles by applying concealer in a triangle shape. This technique gives saggy eye bags a bigger lift.
    3/14 Cover up dark circles by applying concealer in a triangle shape. This technique gives saggy eye bags a bigger lift.
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    After you have applied your lipstick, hold a tissue over your lips and lightly dust translucent powder over the tissue. It will last ALL DAY.
    4/14 After you have applied your lipstick, hold a tissue over your lips and lightly dust translucent powder over the tissue. It will last ALL DAY.
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    Use baby powder to get DIY falsies. Between applying each coat of mascara, dip a Q-tip in baby powder and run across your lashes, focusing on the tips. The second coat will attach to the powder for a longer, fuller look.
    5/14 Use baby powder to get DIY falsies. Between applying each coat of mascara, dip a Q-tip in baby powder and run across your lashes, focusing on the tips. The second coat will attach to the powder for a longer, fuller look.
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    Apply your lipliner like this to get an even Cupid’s bow shape.
    6/14 Apply your lipliner like this to get an even Cupid’s bow shape.
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    Use white eyeliner to accentuate your cupid’s bow.
    7/14 Use white eyeliner to accentuate your cupid’s bow.
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    When going for a dramatic winged look, draw the outline of the shape, and then fill it in.
    8/14 When going for a dramatic winged look, draw the outline of the shape, and then fill it in.
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    Touch up a French manicure with a rubber band.
    9/14 Touch up a French manicure with a rubber band.
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    Forgo eyeshadow and instead, crosshatch gel liner onto lids and blend for long-lasting, budge-proof coverage.
    10/14 Forgo eyeshadow and instead, crosshatch gel liner onto lids and blend for long-lasting, budge-proof coverage.
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    Check your makeup when you get into your car. The different light source will expose any makeup mistakes you might have missed in your bathroom.
    11/14 Check your makeup when you get into your car. The different light source will expose any makeup mistakes you might have missed in your bathroom.
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    Use a white base coat, not a clear one, to get more vibrant nails.
    12/14 Use a white base coat, not a clear one, to get more vibrant nails.
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    Rescue a dried-up mascara with a mug of boiling water. Allow it to sit for five minutes. Not only will your mascara be revived, but it will be apply much more smoothly and clump-free.
    13/14 Rescue a dried-up mascara with a mug of boiling water. Allow it to sit for five minutes. Not only will your mascara be revived, but it will be apply much more smoothly and clump-free.
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    Cut open your empty makeup tubes and scoop them into a plastic pot.
    14/14 Cut open your empty makeup tubes and scoop them into a plastic pot.

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These tips will do the impossible - save time and still look amazingly intricate. You'll be prepared to take on any makeup drama with these little pointers in your tool belt!