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BEAUTY: AT-HOME SPA TREATMENTS

Let the gazillionaires head to their fancy spas -- all you have to do is head to the kitchen. You can find some of the best spa treatments nature has to offer right in the fridge or pantry. Here are five great beauty recipes that just might taste as good as they work. Honey Cleansing Scrub 1 Tablespoon honey 2 Tablespoon finely ground almonds 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice Mix together and rub gently onto your face. The honey helps to moisturize, almonds help exfoliate, and the lemon helps to diminish redness and blotches. How sweet is that? Strawberries & Cream Toner 2 ounces ripe strawberries 1/2 pint lowfat milk Mix ingredients in a blender and strain through a paper towel. With a cotton ball, smooth the liquid onto your face, and wipe clean with a dry towel. The acids in both the milk and the strawberries brighten dull-looking skin. (It leaves you smelling berry good, too!) Avocad-Glow Mask 1 whole soft avocado, peeled and chopped A squeeze of lemon Mash the avocado in a bowl with a fork until smooth, and mix in lemon juice. Apply the paste to your face and let sit for 20 minutes. (Avocado has natural moisturizing properties to make skin super-soft.) Rinse with warm water and watch your friends get green with envy. Salty Body Glow 1 cup fine sea salt 1/2 cup grape-seed, olive, or almond oil Stir ingredients thoroughly in a small bowl. Spread the mixture onto damp skin and massage in -- the grainy salt whisks away dead skin cells while the oil seals in moisture. Concentrate on the rough spots like elbows and heels. Rinse well, and check out that smooth bod! Sweet Vanilla Soak 1 cup sweet almond oil (light olive oil may be substituted) 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup liquid soap (plain or flower-scented) 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract Measure the oil into a medium bowl, and then carefully stir in remaining ingredients until mixture is fully blended. Pour into a squeeze bottle and add about a quarter of the mix to a warm bathtub (this recipe will make enough for four baths). Steep and soak your cares away.

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BEAUTY: 4 STEPS TO LONG-LASTING PROM MAKEUP

For smudge-proof, budge-proof makeup, you've come to the right place. C'mon, who wants to spend all night retouching her look in the girls' room? Use our tried-and-true steps for making sure that your beautiful face stays in place -- through the photos, the dancing, and the after-party smooching. LIPS Prime: Start by applying a matte foundation, concealer, or an eye shadow base to lips as a primer (it'll give the color something to adhere to). Line: Slip on a lip-liner -- it really does help keep color corralled -- in a shade that matches or is slightly lighter than your lipstick shade. (No gross outline for you!) We like to color in the whole lip for a little added color kick. Color: Put on your lipstick, and then pat with a tissue. Repeat two more times. And no skimping -- it really does make a difference. Dust: The ultimate sealer: Place a piece of tissue over your lips and, using an oversize brush or powder puff, apply loose powder on top of the tissue. Remove tissue and apply one more layer of lipstick. We love: Cover Girl Outlast All-Day Lipcolor, about $9. It comes with a separate moisture stick and stays on without leaving your lips feeling like sandpaper. FOUNDATION Dot: With your finger, dot a longwearing foundation on forehead, cheeks, and chin. Blend: The jury is out on whether a sponge is necessary here -- some say fingers are better blenders. We think you should test both ways a few days before the big day to get a feel for what works best on your face. Conceal: On top of your foundation, apply a concealer to problem spots (you know the drill: under eyes, in the creases of your nose, on blemishes). Set: With a big powder puff (oh-so-Hollywood glam), dust on yellow-toned powder. Use a generous amount, because more is better here. Then, simply dust away excess with a brush. (FYI: Yellow balances out dark spots.) We love: Urban Decay Surreal Skin Liquid Foundation, $24. It changes to a powder, so it's ultra-light and won't cake like thicker formulas. EYES Prime: Using your finger, apply a shadow base -- which will help color stay in place and keep it from creasing. Line: Liquid liner is the key here. If you're not used to it -- practice, practice, practice. It goes on like a non-smudge, super-fabulous Sharpie marker. Stay very close to the lash line. It makes lashes look fuller. Color: Sweep on your color over the entire lid using a shadow brush. (Don't use your fingers, which are covered with slippery oils.) We like loose shadow powders, which go on and stay on like face powder. Lash: This is the smudge culprit. Apply two coats, letting each dry thoroughly. If you can bear the thicker feeling (and suffer the fussiness of getting it off at the end of the night), stick with a waterproof blend. If not, apply regular mascara with one thin coat of waterproof on top. We love: Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara, about $5. It's a cult classic -- and loved by countless makeup professionals. BEST OVERALL ALL-NIGHT-LONG PRODUCT BeneFit She Laq, $24, a makeup sealant. It comes with a set of brushes for use over eyeliner, lipstick, mascara, and brows to literally lock in the color.

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ACCESSORIES: PROM SURVIVAL KIT

It's better to be safe than sorry. That's why we've come up with a list of prom essentials that will get you through the night glitch-free. Don't leave home without it! Oil control paper Shout Wipes (for stain removal) Pain reliever Breath mints Cash/card Flip-flops (for dancing and post-prom fun) Band-Aids (for blisters) Nail file Camera/film Mirror Cellular phone Clear nail polish (for stocking runs) Bobby pins Prom itinerary Cotton swabs Safety pins Eyedrops Keys Mini sewing kit Prom tickets All set? Not so fast. Check out our 6 sassy bags to stash this stuff in. Now you're ready to go. Enjoy your prom night!

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There’s nothing more romantic than soft, sparkling eyes -- the perfect match to your dreamy, prom-day smile. When done right, this shimmery look can give the illusion of wider, more open eyes. (And with the after-party, you’ll need it!). What you’ll need: Flat shadow brush Thin eyeliner brush Concealer Loose powder Nude shimmer shadow Rich taupe or gray shimmer shadow Silver metallic shadow Gray powder eyeliner Mascara   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   To mask any darkness and to get a clean canvas, apply a light coat of concealer to the eyelid with your finger. Set the concealer with a dusting of loose powder. (Note: A dry base allows shadow to adhere longer, whereas a moist base forces shadow to slide off the lid.)   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   With a flat brush, apply the nude shimmer shadow over the entire lid. Cover completely, extending the color all the way up to the brow. Swipe the darker shadow -- gray for dark skin tones, taupe for fair -- into the crease and the corner of each eye. Then wet the eyeliner brush and dip into the darker shadow: Apply the wet shadow as eyeliner, staying close to the lash line. Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Dot the silver metallic shadow onto center of lid for a dramatic kick of brightness. Lightly blend it into the other shadow while maintaining its prominence in the center of the lid. Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Photo: Fabrice Trombert; illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Blend outward, especially around the nose and mouth, and take care to smooth out any lines of demarcation that might have appeared. Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Photo: Troy House; illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Don't be scared! Grooming your brows is a cinch. Consider your brows a fabulous frame that can transform your face without even a hint of makeup. Celebs know the importance of well-groomed arches -- to widen eyes, lengthen the face, and create a dramatic effect in photos. Tip: Pluck eyebrows the day before the prom, never the day of, to avoid redness or irritation that may occur. What you'll need: Ice cubes Sharp tweezers Brow pencil Brow powder Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Photo: Fabrice Trombert; illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Place a piece of tissue over your lips. With your powder brush, apply loose powder on top of the tissue (which will seal the top coat). Remove tissue and apply one more layer of lipstick. Just try to kiss this lipstick off now. The color will last for hours and, more importantly, so will the moisture. Apply your lip color outward from the center of your lips. Pat your lips with a tissue. (No mashing your lips together on the tissue -- just blot gently.) Reapply color, pat with tissue again, and repeat once more. Photo: Fabrice Trombert; illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Moving from the center out, apply a nude lipstick. Keep the color going all night long by blotting with a tissue and reapplying the color. Repeat a third time for even longer wear. Illustrations: Brittany O'Neil   Clean your lip brush, and use it to add a thick layer of clear gloss. (Try not to smudge your lips together as this action thins out the gloss and helps it disappear.) You’ll need to reapply the gloss as it wears throughout the night, but the color underneath will stay put. Frightened of looking washed out, unnatural, or corpse-like? The thought of nude lips might be a little scary, but don't be afraid to try it -- it can make as big an impression as a set of bright red lips. Using short and light strokes, draw a light line at the edge of your lips with the pencil. Note: Do not attempt to make your lips look fuller by drawing a line outside the mouth. (You’ll end up looking like Ronald McDonald instead.) On a smooth surface, mix a drop of liquid foundation with a smear of your favorite lip balm. Blend together until color is evenly dispersed. Smooth over lips with a lip brush. There’s nothing softer, sexier, or more all-season than nude-color lips (they’re glam without trying too hard). The nude pout works for day or night and can be worn by girls of every color. Balance it with a more dramatic feature -- smoky eyes or strong cheeks. What You’ll Need: Liquid foundation Lip balm Nude or light rose lip pencil Pale lipstick High-shine clear gloss Lip brush Use a lip liner, which helps keep color corralled. Always start at the highest peak of your mouth and follow your lip line to the corners. Note: Don’t use a liner to fake fuller lips -- you’ll only end up with an awkward Ronald McDonald look. As a primer for your lipstick, apply a matte foundation, concealer, or an eye shadow base to lips. (It’s the best way to give the color something to adhere to.) It’s the problem that plagues every prom girl: How do I keep my lipstick from sliding? In just a few careful steps (and without any long-wearing lip stains), your color can stay put through the dinner, the dance, and even the after-party. What you’ll need: Foundation or concealer Lip liner Lipstick tissues Loose powder Powder brush With the same brow pencil, use light strokes to emulate the look of hairs, filling in where the brow needs more depth. Do not apply one heavy line. Tip: When filling in, use a pencil for heavier undertakings or a powder for lighter jobs. The difference is like night and day. As you keep up the brow-sculpting process, you’ll find that your hairs will grow in lighter and sparser. With a sharp set of tweezers (the sharper, the less the pain) tweeze any hairs that extend past the pencil and that fall outside the brow-pencil lines. Pluck in the direction that the hair grows -- not against the grain -- which will allow the hair to come out more smoothly. Find where your brows should begin and end by placing a pencil along the side of your nose and seeing what hairs extend inward past the pencil toward your other brow. Choose the right thickness of your brows by filling in the shape you want with a brow pencil Before tweezing, apply ice to the brow area to numb the nerve endings -- a great idea if you fear the pain Take a big powder puff and use it to press powder over your base; this locks the foundation into place and helps prevent oil breakthrough. (Very, very important for those prom photo ops!) The final result: A finish that only you’ll know is faux. Apply a swipe of foundation to your cheek, and grab your mirror and step outside into natural light. (Note: If your skin is between shades, go with the warmer or slightly darker shade. A lighter tone can make skin appear chalky.) Apply a swipe of foundation to your cheek, and grab your mirror and step outside into natural light. (Note: If your skin is between shades, go with the warmer or slightly darker shade. A lighter tone can make skin appear chalky.) A great base makes for a great face. Foundations can be tricky, though -- no one wants a mismatched or cakey look. But with the right technique and a perfect color, foundation can give you a radiant and flawless face -- perfect for prom night! What you’ll need: Liquid foundation Triangular makeup sponge Loose powder Powder puff Using the same silvery shadow, add a light dusting at the brow bone. (This helps to open the eyes.) Apply your mascara. Voila! An elegant look that goes from day to night with ease. To mask any darkness and to get a clean canvas, apply a light coat of concealer to the eyelid with your finger. Set the concealer with a dusting of loose powder. (Note: A dry base allows shadow to adhere longer, whereas a moist base forces shadow to slide off the lid.)

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