Do the Necessary: 7 Makeup Tricks that Make all the Difference

by Janine on 20 January 2009 · 9 comments

Don’t panic. I’m not saying there are seven things you aren’t doing to look your best. And I’m not saying you have to find an extra half-hour to add seven tricks to your routine.

You may already be doing five of those seven. And combined, they may add about seven minutes to your morning countdown, and that’s only if they’re new to you.

Here, see what I mean at BestHealthMag.ca.

And yes, brows are part of the equation (brow brush, CARGO; brow powder, Anna Sui).

Photo: Karen Falcon

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Erica 20 January 2009 at 8:45 am

Thanks, Janine. Great tips (and product recommendations)!

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You Look Hot Today 20 January 2009 at 10:14 am

Great article!

So good to know there are BeautyGeek-approved options (ie. stuff you’ve tried and tested) that won’t break the bank!

I’m going to Shoppers today. Gonna use my points and get me that eyelash curler ’cause my other one is a hunk of junk that doesn’t hold the curl. Last time I went, I stood there looking at all the curlers and felt totally overwhelmed. Now I’m feeling all empowered – like an eyelash bully!

Today there will be victory for my wallet, my lashes, and my inner ‘n outer beauty geeks.

Thanks J! Viva la Geek!

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Janine Falcon 20 January 2009 at 12:37 pm

Thanks Erica and You. Let me know how that bullying goes, You. *grin*

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annette 22 January 2009 at 12:04 am

that’s a good photographer!
helps when both hands busy?

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Janine Falcon 22 January 2009 at 12:08 am

There I was, minding my own makeup business, and some strange chippie decided to play with her camera. Handy, yes?

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Down Comforter 22 January 2009 at 8:05 pm

Totally agree on most of these – especially the daily exfoliating, concealer, blush, & eyelash curling. I especially swear by daily exfoliating – makes a HUGE difference in my skin texture.

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Janine Falcon 22 January 2009 at 8:13 pm

You said it, sister! That there are folks in the world who can’t exfoliate because their skin’s über sensitive makes me sad, actually. I’m a dork :-)

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Susan 31 January 2009 at 10:06 pm

Thank you for this! I hit 6/7 but you helped introduce that 7th wonder – exfoliation!

I’ve always been horrified of exfoliating since I have acne and I’ve been long told that it spreads the germs and makes it worse yadda yadda. I’ve been adding a little apricot scrub into my daily face wash and it’s made a HUGE difference! My skin seems brighter, fresher and just generally healthier. Once I run out of my generic stuff, I think I’ll give one of your recommended products a go!

Thanks again!

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Janine Falcon 31 January 2009 at 10:08 pm

Thanks for making this dork feel much better about being a dork, Susan!

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