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Sexy Makeup You Can Do in Your Car

Are your mornings so crazed that you usually put your makeup on using your rear-view mirror? Here are the best looks to do in your (hopefully parked) car

by Sharon J. Yi

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If you have sallow skin ... Start by rejuvenating the skin with a serum. Napoleon Perdis' Chief of Makeup Services, Rebecca Prior, says, "Even though it�s a skin care step, the better your skin is, the less you'll have to do with your makeup." Look for a serum with peptides, which pep up your skin instantly, and antioxidants, which provide ongoing protection throughout the day.

Next, apply a color-correcting primer that has a purple tint. "Purple counteracts the yellow sallow color in the skin," says Prior. Try NP Set Brightening Pre-Foundation Primer, $29, which evens skin tone and has microscopic gold flecks that help brighten skin.

Expert tip: Look for a foundation that has SPF protection in it, which cuts out one skin-prep step.

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I keep a concealer stick and mascara in my car just for this purpose. Of course I don't apply it while driving.

by jessielynn17 Monday, May 6, 2013 at 12:52AM Report as inappropriate

@nicky22 the title reads sexy makeup you can do in your car, not while driving. If you are in a rush to best traffic, you can bring your makeup, arrive a few minutes before work starts or before you walk into a bar or wherever, spend a few moments doing your makeup, then stroll in.

by msbunnilee Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 09:45AM Report as inappropriate

I'm famous for applying makeup when someone else drives. I especially like using a white pencil for a wide-awake look.

by GigiSD Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 09:19PM Report as inappropriate

Why are you encouraging driving while putting on makeup?

by nicky22 Friday, January 4, 2013 at 12:13PM Report as inappropriate

interesting

by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 07:01AM Report as inappropriate

If u read the article, it clearly states to do these tips WHILE PARKED, not while driving. So chill.

by MisSimOne2steps Friday, December 28, 2012 at 03:49PM Report as inappropriate

I can barely drive even with the radio on - never, ever going to be trying these.

by schien Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 02:16PM Report as inappropriate

Putting your make up on in your care is dangerous for the driver and others on the road! How irresponsable to post an article like this! You are encouraging risky behavior that endangers everybody. If you can't manage your time in the morning then may I suggest that you think twice before having children be cause they will grow up to be as stupid as the idiot putting make up on in the car. Whats next? Tips on texting and driving?

by satorotas Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 09:10PM Report as inappropriate

On busy mornings red lights are the best for furiously applying make-up. I love the tip about using foundation left in the cap to cover up spots.

by VV001 Monday, May 28, 2012 at 03:09PM Report as inappropriate

ah! i'd never do my makeup in my car! seems kinda risky to me.

by liliofthevalley Friday, May 25, 2012 at 06:39PM Report as inappropriate