It would seem at first that nothing could dampen the celebratory mood when you finally find that elusive waterproof mascara that actually stays put as promised through pool parties, workouts, sad movies and torrential rains. Nothing, that is, until you go to wash it off and find yourself with black linebacker smears beneath your eyes and a few missing lashes. To keep your eyes healthy, you'll need to tweak your mascara-removing routine.

Waterproof Mascara Remover

Ideally, when you purchase a tube of waterproof mascara you should also take a moment to pick up a good waterproof eye-makeup remover. Look for an oil-free formula to avoid greasy lids, and make sure it's ophthalmologist approved for eyes (the bottle will say so.)

Dampen a cotton ball with the eye makeup remover. Close one eye and press the cotton ball against the underside of your lashes. Hold the cotton ball there for at least 10 seconds. Then very gently wipe the cotton ball up the lashes. If you're having trouble removing mascara deposits from the roots of your lashes, dip a cotton swab into the makeup remover and run it over the base of your lash line. Once you've done this on both eyes, use your regular facial cleanser to wash off any residue.

DIY Removers

Sometimes, of course, you might get caught without any waterproof mascara remover. In a pinch, a gentle facial cleanser will remove waterproof mascara, but you really don't want to do this because if even a tiny bit of cleanser leaks into your eyes it will be unpleasant at best. Instead, try classic remedies: Vaseline, baby oil or olive oil. They're gentle on the lashes and contain emollients to lubricate the lashes so mascara slides off more easily.

Layer Mascaras

To get the smudge-defying benefits of a waterproof mascara without the hassle of removing it, try this trick. Apply your favorite non-waterproof mascara. Layer a coat of waterproof mascara over top of it. The waterproof layer acts like a sealant, preventing any smudges or smears no matter what the weather or mood. Since the waterproof mascara doesn't directly touch the lashes themselves, it will slide off more easily, with less tugging and pulling on your delicate eyes.


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You could try to match your nail polish color to your clothes, but the best choice of color for your nails should have something to do with the tone of your skin as well.

Instructions

1. If your skin tone is very light, you can get away with lighter tones of nail color such as pink, pale peach and beige. (Wearing dark colors of nail polish when you are light skinned tends to look "vampy.")

2. If you have a darker skin tone, you can get away with darker colors of nail polish, such as reds, blues and even black.

3. Follow the rule of thumb: Light skin looks better with light to medium nail polish; darker skin looks better with medium to dark nail polish.

Tips & Warnings

You can also tie your nail polish color to the tones of the clothes you tend to wear. If you are light skinned and wearing a dark outfit, go for a lighter version of the colors you are wearing. Or, choose a simple French manicure that will match everything.

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Your eyes are the windows to your soul. Make them come alive with a touch of shadow on the lids. Don't choose a color just because you like it, choose colors that go well with your skin tone and on special occasions you can match your eyeshadow with your clothes.

Instructions

1. Shop for shades that complement your skin and eye color. Look for colors that softly contrast with the shade of your eyes - not colors that match them exactly.


2. Choose simple, natural shades. If you opt for bright or trendy colors, be careful; they can look unnatural unless balanced with other suitable tones, and may go out of style as fast as they came in.


3. Buy colors that blend well together. You want your eyes to attract the attention, not any marked lines caused by your shadow.


4. Keep in mind that dark colors will minimize your eyes, while light shades will make them stand out.


5. Consider soft browns and tans with sandy or pink undertones for blue eyes.
6. Wear khaki and brown shades with yellow undertones for green eyes.


7. Accent dark brown and black eyes with brown and charcoal shadows.


8. Experiment. Head to a department store's cosmetic counter and have your eyes made up by a professional. Ask for color combinations that could work for day and evening.

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Choosing the right color of eyeshadow is important for achieving just the right look. You may want to create a dramatic smoky eye for an evening out, or develop a more natural look for a daytime outing. Finding the right color of eyeshadow also depends on the color of your own eyes. Typically, you want to use a contrasting color to make your eyes stand out. There are also different kinds of eye shadows. You can choose from powders you apply with a brush, or creme eye shadows, or stick eye shadows.

Instructions

1. Testing eye shadows is the best way to find out what colors are right for you. Most drugstores and large department stores have makeup and beauty departments where you can use testers to see which products suit you. Most makeup counters have sales employees that offer professional makeup advice as well.


2. Call a makeup salesperson who makes house calls. There are many companies that have sales representatives who will come to your home, like Avon and Mary Kay. These sales reps demonstrate their cosmetics and allow you to test them. You can ask them for advice, place and order from their catalogue or order the eyeshadow from their website.


3. Choose a format. Powder eyeshadow creates a soft, natural look. However, you need a small, fine-tipped brush to apply it, or a sponge-tip applicator. Stick shadows provide more precise coverage on the eyelid. You can also use eye shadows that come with a wand similar to lip gloss containers.


4. Choose the color. Opt for a medium color eyeshadow, not too light and not too dark for every day use. Neutral shades such as taupe, beige, browns, and grays suit most eye colors. For a dramatic look, try a metallic shade which is ideal for narrow eyes. Eyes may appear larger with metallic or gold eye shadow. To make brown eyes appear more brown, use blue eye shadow sparingly. When you have hazel eyes and you want the green color to stand out more, use purple or green eyeshadow.


5. Apply a darker shade of eyeshadow just above the crease in your eyelid when you want to detract from deep-set eyes. Apply a white or ivory shade of eye shadow just below your eyebrow to achieve a wide-open eye effect.