Choose the right light in which you do your make-up. Day-time make-up is best put in daylight by the window. Evening make-up should be done in front of a centrally positioned electric light.

Use a hand-mirror for really close work, i.e., applying the eye-liner or the mascara.

Apply make-up on a skin that is freshly cleansed, toned and moisturized. Wait for five minutes before starting your make-up.

Give yourself enough time to do a good job. Plan your look before you start laying your equipment in front of you.

Keep your make-up kit clean and tidy. Sharpen all your pencils and make sure your brushes are clean and no residue of the previous make-up is left on it.