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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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Focus your makeup away from your imperfections "Redirect your feature focus," says Bowyer. If you have a zit on your forehead, draw attention to a bright lip, or if you have one near your mouth, go heavier on your eyes. Don't shy away from wearing bold makeup in the office, which Procter & Gamble scientist Sarah Vickery says can "give a powerful, 'I'm in charge here' kind of impression."

If you want to focus on your lips, try a deep lip color like MAC Lipstick in Sheer Plum, $15.

If you want to draw attention to your eyes, you only need three products to do an amazing smoky eye on-the-go: mascara, dark eyeliner pencil, and dark eyeshadow.

Apply mascara first, which frames the eye instantly. Scribble the pencil from your upper lashline to the crease, and blend it out for a smooth finish. You're using the pencil as a base for the smoky eye. Then tap your eyeshadow on top of the pencil to set it. Prior recommends using a brown, bronze, or charcoal color. "But as long as you're using a color that's deeper than your skin tone, you'll get definition and drama," she says.

Expert tip: Brush powder over your lips before applying lipstick. That way the color will last longer and won't bleed -- even without a lipliner, says Prior.

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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