CC cream should be applied to clean skin. Wash your face using your favorite cleanser and gently pat your skin dry. Then, if you have oily skin, apply toner using a cotton ball. If you have dry skin, gently apply moisturizer. Squeeze a small amount of CC cream onto your fingers. If you want to use the product all over your face, put 1 dot on your forehead, 1 on your nose, 1 on your chin, and 1 on each cheek. Otherwise, put 1 dot in each area you want coverage, like the sides of your nose or near blemishes. CC cream can be applied the way you like best, whether that's with your fingers or with a brush. Pat the cream to spread it around your face, rather than rubbing your skin, which can irritate it. Alternatively, sweep a makeup brush across your skin to blend the cream outward. If you use your fingers, be sure to thoroughly wash your hands first to remove dirt, germs, and oil. Similarly, if you use a makeup brush, be sure to wash it weekly. If you want to cover blemishes more thoroughly you can build up the CC cream. Simply add another small dot to problem areas, like dark circles under your eyes. Blend it in with the rest of the cream so you have a smooth and even complexion. Adding another layer is more effective than simply applying a lot of product the first time around. Whether you are using CC cream alone or still plan to put on foundation, use a large, circular makeup brush to buff your skin and ensure all the product is evenly distributed. Make small circular motions with the brush, starting at your forehead and working down to your chin. , if desired. CC creams smooth out your skin tone and cover blemishes. You can use CC cream by itself, or use it like a primer underneath your foundation. If you want to use the product like a primer, the next step is to use clean fingers or a makeup brush to apply a small amount of foundation to your skin. Blend it thoroughly, paying special attention to your hairline and jawline.

Summary: Cleanse, tone, and moisturize your skin. Put small dots of CC cream on your face. Blend the cream with a makeup brush or with clean fingers. Add more cream to problem areas, if desired. Buff your skin with a makeup brush. Apply foundation

This is perhaps the most important step, as a love for science will motivate you to study, learn, and develop your ideas with passion and curiosity. No matter the profession, almost no one will be good at their job if they don't go home at the end of the day feeling fulfilled by the work and feeling like they've contributed to something bigger than themselves. If you love science and exploration, you are already one big step closer to becoming a good scientist, as it is always better to be yourself and do work within a niche that you enjoy and find fascinating. A significant fraction of scientific discovery is the result of hard work and serendipity, or more bluntly, sheer luck. From the discovery of penicillin by Fleming to the discovery of new ionization techniques such as MALDI, luck has frequently played a large role in scientific discovery. So, don't be afraid to tinker or play around with new ideas or with a new approach to an existing theory. You never know when experimentation and luck will collide to create a significant discovery. Often big discoveries come from noticing an inconsistency or oddity and then troubleshooting to figure out what caused it. Avoid focusing on developing "genius" by approaching experiments the way you think they should be done and be willing to pursue the unusual or a new approach to a problem. Maximize your exposure to chance occurrences and events, and don't ignore little inconsistencies in your work. Instead, consider them and pursue them further to see where the unexpected might lead. Almost no scientific discovery just happens or occurs, in fact, as a scientist you need to have the patience to go through years of work, performing experiment after experiment, to prove your theory and verify your results. It's important to also notice tiny observations and record them promptly. Categorizing and analyzing data is a huge part of being a scientist, so ensure you can do this efficiently and correctly. A good scientist will accept whatever outcome their work has and not try to force the results of an experiment into a predetermined opinion or theory. It is also essential that to bear in mind the facts and hypotheses from work done by other scientists as a resource to inform the results of your experiments. A good scientist will have good ethics and will not give false results or shade an experiment to fulfill the expected outcome. They should be open to the solutions made by others in their field, even when they conflict with their own theories. If you're caught giving false results, it will be announced publicly by the Office of Research Integrity and any grant money could be forfeited. Though you may think a scientist should be brilliant, skilled in mathematics, and incredibly precise, one of the most important skills a good scientist should have is a willingness to fail. Being a scientist is 90% failure and 10% success. In today's scientific world of limited scientific funding and competition for tenure-track jobs or a secure income, young scientists will likely be rejected more than accepted in the early stages of their career. It's important to be prepared for failed experiments and time spent on research that does not get funding or lead to a definite theory. Time that is seemingly wasted on a theory that goes nowhere may later prove to be time well spent. Through failure, you can build a strong work ethic, develop a creative approach to scientific study and be prepared for the moment when you succeed, rather than fail.

Summary: Love science and scientific exploration. Experiment with new ideas. Be patient and detail oriented. Be open-minded but consider all the facts and hypotheses. Be open to failure.

The boxes will be the molds that you'll use to create the planters. Find 1 large box and a slightly smaller box. The smaller box should be able to fit inside of the larger box. The space in between the 2 boxes will determine the thickness of your concrete planters. The boxes can be made of cardboard or wood. The smaller box should be at least 2 inches (5.1cm) smaller than the big box on each side. The smaller box should be at least 8 inches (20cm) deep for larger plants and 34 inches (7.610.2cm) deep for smaller plants. Get sturdy boxes so that the mold doesn't break when you fill it with concrete. If you want a concrete planter that's a different shape than a rectangle or square, you can purchase plastic containers of any shape to serve as your molds. Find 2 different sized plastic containers online or at a department store. The smaller container should be at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) smaller than the larger container around each side. The smaller container should be at least 8 inches (20 cm) deep for larger plants and 34 inches (7.610.2 cm) deep for smaller plants. For instance, you can get 2 pots or 2 plastic bowls. Stretch the trash bag over the smaller container so that it's taut against the sides. The trash bag should be tight against the inside of the container as well. Tape the trash bag to the box or container with duct tape. The plastic bag will prevent the concrete from sticking to the small container and will make it easier to remove the mold. Use a ruler to measure 2 inches (5.1cm) from the base on the inside of the large container. Make a horizontal line with a pen or marker. This will help you determine how much concrete you should initially pour into the mold. If you want the sides of your planter to be thicker, measure and mark the line to reflect the change in dimensions. For instance, if your planter's walls are 4in (10cm)-thick, you'd measure and mark 4 inches (10cm) from the base of the planter. Spread the non-stick spray around to get an even coating on the inside of the larger box. The cooking spray will make it so that the concrete doesn't stick to the sides of the larger container. You can purchase a can of cooking spray online or at a grocery store. You can coat the inside of the larger box with mineral spirits as an alternative to cooking spray. Pour the spirits into the bottom of the box and spread it around on the inside of the box with a rag.
Summary: Get 2 different sized boxes. Use plastic containers rather than boxes. Tape a plastic trash bag around the smaller container. Mark 2 inches (5.1cm) from the bottom of the large container. Coat the inside of the larger box with cooking spray.