Drugstores have a good supply of foundation, but what they don’t offer is a way to try on the product. Foundation needs to match your skin perfectly, so it’s important that you try it on at a store that offers tester strips, like MAC or Sephora.  Look for foundations with built-in sun protection, so you don’t have to apply yours separately. If you have to shop at a drugstore, look for a foundation in a neutral tone. Avoid anything with overtones of other colors (yellow, peach, pink, copper, etc). If you have bad skin, splurge on the best foundation you can afford. The higher quality will help even out your skin tone without aggravating your acne. The biggest mistake people make when shopping for lipstick is only considering color. Choosing a lipstick that works with the color of your skin is important, but it’s not the only factor that counts.  Walk around the store and see how the color holds up over time. Consider how easy or difficult the lipstick is to apply. If it’s hard to apply, you won’t wear it often. Think about if the lipstick feels good on your lips. If it’s too dry, it won’t be comfortable. For a natural lipstick color, choose a color that either matches or is slightly darker than your natural lip shade. based on what you’re concealing. Concealer is meant to conceal small areas, not to be used as an all-over foundation. If you’re just evening out a few small blemishes, look for a concealer with light coverage.  If you have dry skin, steer clear of liquid concealers. If you have oily skin or enlarged pores, avoid stick concealers. For dark circles, select a concealer with at least medium coverage. Different types of lashes require different treatments, so it’s important to match your mascara with your needs. If you have very straight lashes, you’ll also need to invest in an eyelash curler.  If your lashes are short, look for a mascara with a lengthening formula. If you have dry eyes, use a mascara with a wax-based formula. Skip the waterproof mascara – it’s harder to remove.
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One-sentence summary -- Buy your foundation at a specialty store. Choose a lipstick that looks and feels good. Pick your concealer Shop for a mascara that works with your lashes.


Before you go through the whole trouble of trying to install the microwave, make sure it has all of the parts it needs. Nothing’s more frustrating that getting right to the last step of installation and realizing you’re missing a bolt or other part you need.  The microwave kit should include a list of parts. Go through and check what’s actually in the box against this kit. If your kit is missing any parts, return to the store you bought it from to exchange it, or contact the manufacturer to order the component you lack. Reading the instructions beforehand will give you an overview of the whole process. That way, you’ll not only understand what each step requires, but also think ahead to what comes next. This will reduce the chances of making a mistake during the installation process. If the instructions ask you to use a technique you’re not familiar with, consider contacting a professional for help. Since a microwave is an electrical appliance, you will need to take care to avoid electrocution or other damage. Before you start installation, go to your circuit breaker, and flip the breaker for the range to the “off” position.
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One-sentence summary -- Unpack the microwave kit and check the contents. Read the instructions. Turn off the power.


Regret, guilt, and fixation on the bad things that happened in your past can prevent you from moving forward in the present and into the future. You can no longer control the past, but you can prevent the past from controlling you.  Consider mistakes you made in the past that you don't want to repeat. Gather any practical lessons you can from those mistakes and let go of any theoretical fears surrounding those mistakes. For instance, a child may burn himself by touching a hot stove and thereby learn not to touch other hot stoves, but that experience does not need to prevent that child from touching and exploring other parts of his world. Past interactions with people can cause you to develop grudges against them, but grudges also drain you of your own energy and resources and ultimately hold you back. Your life is yours to live. Others may offer guidance and advice. Some of this can be helpful, and some of it can be hurtful. Regardless, you need to make decisions based on your own desires and ideas without worrying about what others expect of you.  Keep in mind that even the people closest to you have a limited understanding of who you are at the core. When you pursue a goal, some may criticize you if it does not fall in line with the things they view as important. For instance, your new passion may not make much money, so someone who values money as a high priority will likely view it as a waste of time. Remember that your values and others' values are not always the same, so running your life according to another's values will not bring satisfaction to your own life. Failing to make a choice is a choice in itself. Train yourself to be a more decisive person. If you cling to your indecisiveness, you will continue to doubt yourself at the most crucial moments. Right now. You have an indefinite number of “tomorrows” to deal with, and telling yourself that you will start doing something “tomorrow” can quickly become a habit. Stop putting things off and start doing them immediately. Think of it this way: you may end up pursuing a wrong path, but the sooner you embark on that path, the quicker you can learn your error and set it right. Dragging out the journey will only limit your future opportunities. Problems and issues inevitably arise, and many of these issues cannot be avoided forever. The more time you waste on running away, the less time you have for moving forward. For instance, if there is a misunderstanding or other form of tension between you and someone else, try talking it out with that person. The relationship could break apart afterward, but it could also end up becoming stronger. Either way, the issue will only continue to fester in your life until you take care of it. Granted, there are often legitimate obstacles that may prevent you from pursuing a specific goal or idea, but oftentimes, something one considers to be an obstacle can be overcome with a little effort. When there is an obstacle that you can remedy, telling yourself that it prevents you from accomplishing something is simply an excuse, and these excuses need to stop. Things often happen in life without reason or sense. Wanting an explanation for something is natural, but fixating on that desire can actually hold you back if you refuse to act before you have an explanation. Everyone has his or her own set of fears and anxieties. Be honest with yourself when identifying the fears that hold you back. Once you know what these fears are, work at letting them go.  Heartbreak is a major fear, especially for those who have already suffered from it. Understand that things can work out with another person even if they didn't work out with someone from your past. Another fear that haunts many people is fear of the unknown. Change is a scary thing—things can get better, or they can get worse. By avoiding possible evils that could lie around the corner, though, you end up forcing yourself to deal with current evils that definitely do exist already while depriving yourself of possible goods. Some people even fear success, especially if they do not like to stand out. Understand, however, that people who treat you poorly because of how you stand out are generally not worth impressing in the first place.
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Let go of past failures and pains. Don't surrender control to other people. Decide to let go of indecisiveness. Stop procrastinating now. Quit running away. Drop the excuses. Release the need for explanations. Realize and release your fears.