Top 10 Makeup Felonies

No one is innocent, not even Paris Hilton. Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles tells which beauty crimes to avoid

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5. Makeup Overload

Problem: A full-on eye with a full-on lip with a full-on face of foundation, blush, bronzer and more is only going to make you look older.

Solution: You don't need to focus equal attention on every feature at the same time. Whether you love experimenting with makeup or not, pick one feature and accentuate it. For example, pair a bright lip color like fire engine red or electric pink with a fresh, natural face -- not too much foundation, blush or eye makeup like Denise Richards, right. Focusing color on the eyes? Go easy on the mouth with a pale, sheer lip color. "It will make the strong eye look modern and more interesting," says Stiles. "Anything thick or heavy will look aging."

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Really Great Article-the best are The Bronzer-some woman look like they put mud on the face in order to look like they came back from the Caribbean Islands-ugh!!! The best was the makeup overload-I have especially seen this on older woman(maybe due to poor eyesight or not enough lighting in the house) The golden rule as we age is less is more.

by BlondeBabe Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 12:41PM Report as inappropriate

some of these are just HILARIOUS! :)

by MissXu Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 10:42PM Report as inappropriate

Oh the beautyblender! It seems like it would be worth the investment.

by sweettpea29 Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11:01PM Report as inappropriate

Great article, I know a few people who don't blend well enough but I don't know how to tell them. I think I'm going to pass this article along.

by taryn.romero Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 09:41AM Report as inappropriate

amen on the over bronzing

by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 08:09PM Report as inappropriate

I loved this article.

by volta Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 09:08PM Report as inappropriate

i hate overplucked eyebrows!

by riley_beach Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 06:25PM Report as inappropriate

The worst combo is overbronzing AND not blending. Whenever I see someone on the street like that I always have to fight to urge to run up to them with a wet wipe...

by SShum Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 05:51PM Report as inappropriate

Ewww I hate it when people cake on their makeup. Men and women!

by theseattlesound Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 04:00PM Report as inappropriate

Amusing article, I loved it.

by MissPurple Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 03:48PM Report as inappropriate

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