Lip gloss gives a natural, fresh look

Dear Lucy,

I really admire how you put on your makeup because you look fresh and natural even with makeup on. What kind of lipsticks do you use and what shades do you go for? I’m fair-skinned like you. – Ann

I’m very partial to lip gloss because aside from moisturizing my lips, it also gives the most natural hint of color. I have my all-time favorites – I like to call them personal classics – and I’d love to share some of them with you: MAC Prrrr, MAC Angel, Skew, Flavour, Nars Turkish Delight, Lancome Juicy Tubes Cerise, Lancome Juicy Rouge 339, RMK Holographic Blue Pink, Bobbi Brown Lip Tint in punch, Herbench Twist Pens in Teeny Bopper and Ballerina, Herbench Lipgloss in Tease, Body Shop Lip Tint and the only lip balm I use – Kiehl’s. MAC, Nars and Lancome are available at Rustan’s. – Lucy

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Bye-Bye Blackheads

Dear Mary,

Is there any cream or ointment available on the market today that can cure whiteheads and blackheads? – Paulo

The first thing you must do is to go to a dermatologist to have your black heads and white heads removed. After washing your face, use a toner or astringent (Fine O Xina or any other name brand), wiping with cotton ball. – Mary

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When You Must Increase Your Bust

Dear Tingting,

I’m 16 years and my first problem has to do with my legs. I don’t know why the part behind my knees is dark. I tried using a whitening lotion, but it didn’t work. I also use loofah when I take a shower to exfoliate the skin in that area, but it is still dark. Could you tell me how to lighten my skin in that area? I don’t know why that area is dark when everything else is light.

My second problem is that I have wide hips, thick thighs and broad shoulders, but my breasts have not grown. What’s going on? Is there something I can do to have big breasts? – Paula

Go to Mercury Drug and get a cream with hydroquinone. Apply it three times a day – be patient and your skin will lighten eventually.

As for your second problem, the answer is exercise. Elbows out, press palms against each other and feel your pectoral muscles move. Try to lose weight. Walk to slim down. – Tingting

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