"Time may be a great healer, but it’s a lousy beautician." Unknown  

Makeup Supplies 

If you’re like many women, opening the make-up drawer can be a fright. Even some of the most organized women, the kind with everything in place, often have a messy make up drawers. That old lipstick from several seasons ago, a dried out mascara clutter up the drawer. Straightening it out is usually the last thing that’s on a woman’s mind. It’s a good thing to periodically give the drawer a thorough cleaning. Like a well-stocked closet, you want your bathroom to have all the supplies you need to make yourself beautiful. Do inventory and re-stock every month. This is your treasure chest. Men detail their cars with meticulous care. You must be sure your make up supplies are as cared for. Online beauty supply companies make the shopping easy.  

Brushes

You should have a collection of brushes that you can use for eye shadows, foundation, powder, blush and eyeliner. You should also have a brow brush – a clean toothbrush works fine.  

Cotton Swabs 

It’s a good thing that cotton balls come in large bags and are inexpensive. This staple is great for removing make up as well as applying astringents.

Eyelash Curler 

There are a number of excellent eyelash curlers available. If the classic curler is difficult for you to use, you might consider using the wand style. Light weight, compact, and easily portable, these battery operated curling wands can be tossed into a purse or cosmetic bag for that instant refresher.

Tweezers

Invest in a good pair of tweezers. Not only will they last longer, but they’ll be more effective to use.

Sharpener

Have several sharpeners available. Separate them for lip, eye or concealer pencils and crayons. 

Latex Cosmetic Wedges

These are handy, inexpensive, and great for applying make up. Smooth and gentle to the skin, no make up drawer should be without them.

Trick: Purchase makeup brushes in a good art supply store; they are much cheaper and are better quality. 

And last, but not least, now that you have this beautiful face - not just naturally beautiful, but beautifully made up, too - use it! Laugh! Smile! Send a million flirtatious looks and enchant him.   

About the Author: April Masini , nicknamed "the new millennium`s Dear Abby" by the media, is author of the best-selling books  Date Out Of Your League  (TurnKey Press, 0-9746763-0-6)  and Think & Date Like A Man (iUniverse, 0-595-37466-2), as well as step-by-step dating and relationship manuals  50 First Dates and The Next 50 Dates . Masini is also the force behind  www.AskApril.com ,  the critically acclaimed dating and relationship advice column and online magazine. 

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