• To prevent creasing on your eyelids and to ensure that your shadow lasts a six hour gimmick, apply a layer of concealer and set with loose powder before applying. The concealer acts as an adhesive. You can go from dusk till dawn without having a touch up..

• When you sweat or if your eyes tear up from smoke in a club, your mascara will most likely smear and smudge and we don’t want this…Waterproof mascara is a must when going out…

• When applying eyeliner, try using a gel liner instead of Kohl pencil or liquid. This, paired with a swipe of eye shadow on top of it to seal will keep your eyes lined, and smudge free all night.

• Instead of patting pressed powder on sweaty, dirty skin, retouch with blotting papers instead. Aside from preventing the caked- up look, you can be sure that you won’t clog up pores and get ugly zits the next day.

• A good foundation can help a lot if used with loose powder to set it well. Invest in high quality water-based one so your skin doesn’t get too oily throughout the night

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Q: Can i use a facial scrub everyday?
A: In general, it's best to use a facial scrub only twice or thrice a week.Exfoliation can be a useful aid in the prevention of spots for oily skin and dull, flaky appearance for dry skin. Just don't overdo it or rub it on too hard since this can cause redness, irritation, and rid your face of its defensive barrier to the outside world.

You can try: Neutrogena Deel clean gentle scrub (Php 190) or St Ives Apricot scrub (Php 150)

Q: Do i really need to set up my makeup with powder?
A: This kikay step is a must if you are using liquid or cream based products.When you dust some loose powder over your cream foundation or cheek tint, your make up lasts longer and has a more polished finish.

You can try: Fashion 21 loose powder (Php175) or Lancome Maquicake UV infinite (Php1795)

Q: What's the best way to check if i have bad breath when i am on a date?
A: Head to the washroom, lick your inner wrist, let it dry, and take a sniff.That will be the smell emanating from your breath.Your tongue is like a shag carpet that traps bacteria between the shags, or small protuberances called papillae.

You can try: To freshen up, pack a mini tube of toothpaste, or try little I gum (Php99) which comes with a handy mirror so you can also check if you've got anything caught in between your teeth. No toothpaste on hand? To freshen up, scrape your tongue with a spoon and then pop a mint.

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