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Need to look great in a hurry? Use the makeup tips below to get your face on - fast.

It seems nobody has any time these days – especially in the morning. We’re all so busy rushing to get ready for work, getting the kids off to school, etc. But that doesn’t mean that your makeup application has to suffer. Below are some makeup tips that will help you look great in no time.

No matter how much time you have to put on your makeup, the first item to apply is foundation. Makeup foundation helps to conceal uneven skin coloring and makes the effect of makeup more pronounced. Remember to pat the product onto your skin, however, don’t rub it on. If you’re short on time, simply apply the makeup foundation only on the uneven patches of your face, and skip putting it on your whole face altogether.

Need to appear well rested, and don’t have much time? Focus on your eye makeup. Eye makeup is intended to make your eyes appear brighter and eliminate a tired look. Think mascara. Apply it onto your upper lashes and your eyes will undergo a transformation. Remember to always use black mascara, no matter what color your lashes are. If you have a little more time, apply some eyeliner and eye shadow as well.

Next, apply blush to highlight your cheekbones. Using a medium brush, lightly pick up the powder from the container. Apply maximum color to this area and use light circular strokes to blend upward, towards the temples. Finally, use the remaining color on the brush for the rest of the cheek to achieve a well-blended look.

Now onto lipstick. Use the stick and start applying color at the center of your upper as well as lower lips. Gradually move out to the corners. Now, press your lips and rub them together to distribute the color evenly. After this, use your little finger or your lipstick wand to apply more color to your lips. This will control the amount of color used. The second coating will ensure that your lipstick will last.

Remember – when choosing colors for your makeup foundation and blush, make sure that the color actually complements your skin. For makeup foundation, the shade should be a near match for your skin shade. Otherwise, it will look like you’re wearing a mask, not makeup. With blush, choose a color that matches the inner portion of your lip.

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Makeup Care- Top Ten Makeup Mistakes

ONE - Wearing dark lip liner with light lipstick is way out of date. Wearing matching liner and lipstick is the rule of the day for the new millennium. Make up that is understated is more in line with today's more natural look.

TWO - Using your lip liner to draw a line that extends beyond your natural lip line is passé. Keep your lip line natural. There are newer products out now that can help plump up your lips. Hot lips types of lip glosses or enhancers are now available that can increase your lip's volume.

THREE - Drawn in eyebrows are also a thing of the past. There is now eyebrow powder that you can use to enhance your eyebrow's natural line. These powders are a more subtle look.

FOUR - Eyeliner is a tricky thing. Keeping it in control can create a sexy look, while extending eyeliner too far past the corner of the eye can be over done. The Cleopatra look is great for Halloween, but for everyday it just appears overdone.

FIVE - Clumpy mascara just simply looks very bad. This is where purchasing better cosmetics is worth it. Some of the cheaper brands clump up terribly or use a brush that isn't adequate. There are some low cost mascaras that really are good. Loreal has a few good ones.

SIX - Glaring blush is a definite 80's look. Use a large blush brush to apply blush so you get a nice blended look that is more natural. You want people to see your whole face when they look at you, for an overall appearance. You don't want them to be seeing just your cheeks.

SEVEN - There are different colors of mascara available today, teal being one of them. Teenagers can get away with the more exotic colors, but for a sophisticated look go for dark blue. This is for the woman who wants to be taken seriously.

EIGHT - I've seen many women make this mistake…they cake on foundation over problem skin. I need to first say that there is much that can be done today for women with problem skin. There are many products that can clear up skin issues, such as rosacea, acne or brown spots. For the women who have more serious issues, there are laser treatments, peels, microdermabrasion, and facials. Be sure to use mineral makeup if you have acne prone skin. If you have fine lines you can mix a quality moisturizer with your foundation to help fill in the fine lines.

NINE - Foundation should be blended at the jaw line. Many women just don't seem to catch this mistake even though they are looking in the mirror when applying their makeup! Most importantly, you need to pick a foundation color that closely matches your skin color. Use a sponge to apply makeup, which will go a long way in helping to blend your foundation line.

TEN - It used to be the thing a few years ago to line the eyelid half way with eyeliner. Today the advice is to open the eyes with a softer look by applying a powder liner and outlining the whole eye area above and below the eye.

Today's beautiful woman is one who appears confident and well maintained, and by all means, in control of her looks. She knows that she is a whole package and not just individual features. The first thing that makes an impression is your face when meeting new people. Dress your face with makeup as well as you would dress your body with clothes.