makeup can be your best friend or your worst enemy.

for a simple, clean, and fresh everyday look (basically, to avoid looking garrish) follow these simple rules:
1) DON'T OVERDUE THE BASE. cakey makeup draws attention to problem areas. use a teensy amount of concealer, and go over it with a light and airy tinted moisturizer. use a wedge applicator instead of fingers to avoid an unnatural look and any streakiness.
2) A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLUSH IS GOOD. make a big fake grin into the mirror and lightly dust the apple of each cheek. make sure it is a light color, and make sure to blend in for a natural look.
3) SUBTLY EMPHESIZE YOUR EYES. too much color and definition around the eye makes you look like you are trying to hard. use a neutral shadow on the eyelid, and emphesize with a darker brown around the outer edge and upper crease. blend in a little bit of white or silver in the inner corner to make you look more alert and awake. use one coat of mascara, and seperate lashs before it dries completely.

you look should look effortless, but it'll make all the difference. best of all, after a few runs, it should take you no longer than 5 minutes each morning!