7. REMOVE THE MAKEUP

It's tempting to just come home and zonk out on the couch, but we're warning you: don't ever go to bed without taking off all your makeup first. You'll be sorry when you wake up to discover a smeared and pimply version of the goddess you were the night before (and a smeared couch).

Besides, removing makeup is quick and easy. Here's how to do a thorough job of it:

  1. Get all your hair out of your face with a headband or ponytail holder (we are morally opposed to the word "scrunchee").

  2. Start by removing your eye makeup with a cotton ball that's been moistened with eye makeup remover formula. Rub each eyelid gently until all the color is gone. Don't use regular makeup remover on your eyes because it might be too harsh. Similarly, don't use eye makeup remover on the rest of your skin because it might cause you to break out.

  3. Splash your face with lukewarm water and lather on a facial cleanser that's meant to remove makeup. Concentrate on areas where you had makeup on, and add water if necessary.

  4. Spend at least a minute lathering the facial cleanser on your skin before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. Then pat your face dry and apply a moisturizer.

After that, go to bed, get some rest, wake up, and start the whole damn thing all over again. And while you're going through the motions, don't forget to smile cutely and sing an upbeat rendition of "I Enjoy Being a Girl!"