Thick mascara
Instead of announcing your mascara to the world, draw attention to your alluring, fluttering, natural eyelashes. Toss the chunky thickening mascara that sits heavily on your eyelashes, and instead try Chu's favourite for a lighter touch: Stila's Wet Mascara, available at Holt Renfrew or online at www.sephora.com and www.stilacosmetics.com. It leaves your lashes with a soft tint and a glistening finish sans clumps and lumps.
Lip liner
Warm-weather lips give the perfect pout when they're soft, natural and sheer. Avoid the harshness of lip liner and instead choose an all-over colour that accentuates your lips' natural tint, says Chu. If gloss channels too much youth (though there are ones with subtle shine), Chu suggests looking for a lipstick with sheer coverage. Worried your lip colour will bleed? Dab foundation around the edge of your lips before applying your lipstick to keep the colour in place.
Pin-straight hair
Get your hands off that straightening iron. The tresses to covet this season are tousled. Rejoice! All you need to do is wash and go -- hop out of the shower, scrunch in a light texturizing spray and let your hair air-dry. Don't bother dusting off your curling iron just yet, says Chu, as the look is a relaxed, undefined soft wave.
Shelf life
So how long can you keep your products around?
Mascara: three to four months
Lip gloss: three to four months
Lipstick: six to eight months
Liquid foundation: six to eight months
Eye shadow: one year
Sunscreen: one year or to the expiry date
Fragrance: one and a half to two years
Add life to your products
• Keep your cosmetics and fragrances in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
• Avoid using your fingers. Apply product with sponges or brushes as often as possible.
• Use mild soap and water to wash your brushes weekly and your sponges after every use (toss them after one to two weeks).
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