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"After I apply my makeup, I dab a sponge over my foundation and bronzer. It keeps from looking like my makeup is caked on." --Barbara, 13, Mechanicsburg, PA

"I wear a foundation that actually matches my skin tone! I see girls going around with orange faces, and I automatically know that it is NOT natural." --Gertrude, 21, Westchester, NY

"I put my bronzer on with a brush, not the applicator that comes with it. This keeps my face looking tan, and not blotchy." --Ramey, 13, Fayette, IA

"If you absolutely cannot go out without something on your face, I suggest Bare Minerals SPF 15 Foundation. It's very light and has many colors to match your exact skin tone. It's even light enough to sleep in." --Morgan, 13, Woodstock, GA

"Every day before I leave the house, I ask my mother if I have too much makeup on." --Hannah, 15, Falmouth, ME

"Don't wear any foundation, your skin will look much softer and prettier. Wear a light pink lip gloss for a touch of color!" --Rose, 17, Appleton, WI

"Don't line the bottom lid of your eyes! Eyeliner there makes you look like a corpse!" --Julie, 16, Saint-Hubert, QUE, Canada

"Use a light pink or brown blush for a natural look, instead of a bright pink. Also, try a face powder, like Physician's Formula Powder Palette Multi-Colored Face Powder, that has a mix of pink, green, and brown colors to blend into your skin." --Kherstin, 14, Waconia, MN

"Before I put on my foundation, I apply lotion to my face. It keeps my makeup flaking, and looking like I have too much on!" --Christina, 16, Annandale, MN

"I use one coat of red lipstick, and then blot. Before I go out, I put on a natural-colored gloss over my lips. It gives me subtle red lips." --Adia, 17, Oakland

"Use brown eyeliner, black is too harsh and heavy." --Patty, 16, Rosedale, NY

"Use bronzer, instead of blush, on cheeks, top of nose, and forehead. A sun-kissed glow is more natural than a pink one!" --Corrina, 14, Somserset, PA