Off the Market: Experimenting With ‘InStyle Ultimate Beauty Secrets’

"Many women need to use two shades of foundation to create the perfect match - a darker shade around the sides of the face, and a slightly lighter one on the cheekbones and the nose to catch the light."

"Genius Idea! Need a long-lasting blush in a pinch? Just rub your finger over a long-wearing lipstick three or four times, then, with a clean finger, take a swipe of your moisturizer. Mix the two together, then dot on cheeks and blend."

"To avoid smudges when applying mascara, hold a spoon (plastic works well, and you won't miss it from the kitchen) above the Upper lashes and then under the lower lashes to shield the rest of your makeup."

This is more difficult than it looks

And naturally I almost poked my eye out.

"Use a medium-size round brush to apply powder in an arch shape just above the crease of the lid, then blend down to the lash line."

Unfortunately, they didn't dictate what color to use.

"Trace the upper lash line with a soft black penicil, then gently smudge with your fingertips. With a smaller, firm-bristle brush, press a gunmetal shade to the lower lash line."

"Apply a pale silver powder to the inner corners of the eyes to lighten the overall effect. Pile on the mascara."

"Fill in lips with a liner that matches the color of your lips."

"Apply red color straight from the tube just to the center of the lips."

"To make sure no color gets on your teeth, wash your index finger (or use hand sanitizer), place your lips in a small 'o' shape, insert your finger, and pull it out."

Doesn't taste great.

Voila!