fresher MAKE-UP

IT'S CLOSE, IT'S VERY CLOSE!!! THE NEW YEAR... {I CAN'T BELIEVE 2009 IS OVER - where did the year go?}

If you're off to your NY's party tomorrow night and you don't have time to shower and re-do your make-up before heading out, {like if you're working, going from one 'do' to another - or if have kids} here's how to freshen up the make-up you're already wearing, quick-sticks...

* If you're not wearing foundation, rub some moisturiser on your cheeks to make your skin look dewy.
* Swipe a makeup-eraser pencil around your eyes and mouth to delete mascara smudges and lipstick smears without messing up your foundation.

* Re-do your undereye coverage with some concealer, but be sure to dab on a bit of moisturiser or eye cream. It will keep colour from becoming cakey.

* Pumping up lashes with an eyelash curler will perk up tired eyes, with or without a new coat of mascara.

* Press an oil-absorbing sheet - or a tissue - on your forehead, nose, and chin to degrease without destroying your makeup.

* Swipe a highlighting cream or powder on the cheekbones and brow bones to brighten your skin.

* Smile wide and dab a rosy cream or gel blush on the apples of your cheeks. This one step alone will make you look ready to face the world.