Buying makeup is a waste of time if you're not going to use it. If you're the kind of person who only wears a little mascara, buying a large quantity of skin products isn't going to help you. Likewise, if you already own four bright red lipsticks, one more isn't going to make a difference. Before heading to the store, make a list of products you need or would actually use. Then purchase only these items. Go through your makeup and check to see what's already expired. Make a list of any products you need to replenish. Everyone's coloring is different, and the shade that looks amazing on your best friend might not paint you in the best light. Try going to a department store or specialty makeup store for a color consultation. If you have fair skin, shop for products in soft pink, tawny and beige. Avoid orangey reds. If you have medium- fair skin, shop for products with yellow and gold undertones. If you have medium-dark skin, shop for products in browns, like caramel and honey. If you have dark skin, shop for products in metallic hues, like copper or bronze. The best way to avoid wearing too much makeup (or spending too much money on makeup) is to focus on your best features. Play up the features you're most proud of and let the rest of your makeup be a little more natural. If you have amazing eyes, spend your money on eyeliner and eye-shadow. If your eyelashes are long, buy an eyelash curler and mascara. If you have killer cheekbones, shop for blush, bronzer, and an illuminator. If you have a full mouth, shop for lipstick. Makeup is ideal for covering up or disguising your flaws. If you're insecure about something on your face, shop for products that will help downplay that insecurity. If you get bad under-eye circles, invest in a good concealer. If you have bad skin, invest in a good concealer and foundation. If you have short or light-colored lashes, look for a mascara that adds length and volume. If you have thin eyebrows, shop for eyebrow gel and an eyebrow comb.
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One-sentence summary -- Take stock of what you own and use. Choose the right makeup for your skin-tone. Highlight your best assets. Disguise your weaknesses.

Q: This appeals to all palettes and is easy to whip up with spices you probably already have on hand. Remember to coat the fish with butter or oil to help the spices stick. Here's what you'll need: 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper Blackened catfish is a popular menu item that's not difficult to recreate at home. It's meant to be extremely spicy, and the thick coating of spices helps trap in moisture so the flesh comes out delicate and flaky. Mix up the following: 1 tablespoon dried mustard 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Asian spices like ginger and turmeric pair perfectly with the light flavor of catfish. Fresh garlic and scallion will help you take this dish up a notch. Mix up the following rub: 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 tablespoon chopped shallot or scallion 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt
A: Try a basic garlicky rub. Make a blackening rub. Try Thai-style catfish.

Article: While it is healing, avoid handling your cartilage piercing for any reason other than cleaning it. Turning or twisting the jewelry could cause an infection. The piercing should only be touched with freshly washed hands. To avoid infection, make sure that your clothing and sheets are clean. During the healing process, clothing that may touch your ear (e.g. a hooded sweatshirt) should be washed after each occasion that you wear it. Make sure that bed sheets (pillow cases in particular) are laundered at least once a week. Avoid using rubbing alcohol or peroxide on your piercing as they can be very drying and damage your skin. Antibacterial soaps and moisturizing bar soaps may leave behind a residue that might contribute to an infection or longer time to heal.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Avoid playing with the piercing. Make sure that your clothing and sheets are clean. Do not use harsh chemicals on the site of the piercing.

Article: If you are struggling to get motivated, think about other times where you were able to stay on track and accomplish your goals. Think about the outcome of what you accomplished and how you felt when you succeeded. For example, if you are struggling with motivation to exercise, think about a time when you powered through and exercised and felt great afterwards. Think about how you felt during your workout, and how you felt about yourself afterwards for pushing yourself to pursue a worthy goal like getting fit. Even if you don't feel motivated, just try getting started anyways. Sometimes we build things up in our minds and make them seem like they are going to be way worse than they actually are. This is called affective forecasting, and we tend to be terrible at it. By the time you get started you will often find that things aren't so bad. For example, if you are having trouble getting motivated to write a book, open the keyboard and just start typing. Tell yourself that you will type for 5 minutes and if you still aren't motivated you will stop. You may find that by tricking yourself into starting, you will gain motivation and continue to write for much longer than 5 minutes. Part of the battle with motivation is that there are often other seemingly more interesting things in our environment vying for our attention. You can help become motivated to do something by removing the possibility to engage in other actions. For example, if you are trying to get motivated to do your homework but you keep getting distracted by text messaging friends or browsing the web on your phone, then turn your phone off. Once your phone is off, place it somewhere that you cannot see it, such as deep in your bag. Make it difficult to get to; move your bag so that it is out of your reach. Once you no longer have the easily accessible options of texting with friends or browsing the web, you may find that the alternatives to not doing your homework are not as exciting, and so finding the motivation to do your homework may become easier. A great way to stop being distracted by video games or browsing the internet is blocking it off for a period of time. One of the tools that could be used for this is a software called Cold Turkey which is free. Some people are motivated by competition. Think back on your past and whether there have been cases where you were motivated to accomplish something because you were competing with someone else (or yourself). If this rings true for you, then foster some friendly competition. The other person doesn't necessarily need to know that you are competing with them, even. You can turn to others to help you with motivation. Tell your friends and family about what you hope to accomplish and what you are struggling with. Don't struggle to tell them thinking what will they think about it. Talking it out with them can help you stay motivated and keep negative feelings that sap motivation at bay. Surround yourself with people who are positive and are themselves motivated to accomplish their goals. You can catch their positive emotions and positivity and this will help you to be motivated.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Think about past successes. Try just starting. Remove distractions. Compete. Get support.