There are certain tricks that can help you cut down the time spent on your beauty routine to a minimum — and pull off the best look with the minimal amount of effort.
Here are 9 of the most essential make-up tips absolutely every girl should know.

1. Apply liquid eyeliner over the pencil version
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If you have trouble drawing a straight line with liquid eyeliner, first use a pencil to make the outline. The liquid liner will sit just as well on the skin, and it’s also makes things a lot easier when it comes to correcting any mistakes you make.

2. Give your lashes greater volume with a touch of powder.
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This simple trick will boost the volume of any mascara. Use a brush to put some powder on your lashes, and only then apply the mascara. This will make your eyelashes look much fuller.

3. Use mascara if you don’t have eyeliner
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Thanks to the similar ingredients and consistency, mascara can be used as eyeliner. You just need a thin make-up brush.

4. How to draw the perfect cat’s eyes:

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5. Brush your lips after brushing your teeth.
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Gently rub your lips with a dry toothbrush. It will help to scrub the dead skin off and make your lips smoother. It will also boost blood flow to your lips, causing them to swell. As a result, they will become softer, fuller and more sensual.

6. Revive your mascara with hot water
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Add several drops of boiled water in to your mascara, close it, and shake it.

7. Whiten your teeth with tooth-powder
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Use tooth-powder for your teeth several times a week. It’s a cheap, but effective product thanks to the calcium carbonate it contains. But remember to be careful, and make sure you consult your dentist before using it, as tooth-powder can damage the enamel of your teeth if used incorrectly.

8. Use facial sponges for scrubbing your face
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When cleansing your face with any kind of make-up remover, use special cosmetic sponges. Konjac sponges or algae sponges are the best choice here, as they easily exfoliate the skin and clean the pores.

9. Try applying your mascara vertically
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Applying mascara to both the upper and lower eyelids is an oft-neglected practice, but here’s an interesting tip: hold the brush vertically. This is a very simple, but probably one of the best tricks you can use. Touch your lashes with the tip of the brush for a more natural finish.

By Mahbuba Hoque

Mahbuba Hoque is the Adviser & Stuffing Manager at TechnoCrews. She is regularly contributing to the Teronga blog as an Editor of this blogzine.