“Whenever I rim my top inner eye (using a black pencil), I end up with a thick black line under my eyes by the end of the night. Sometimes I can pass it off as smokey, other times, it just looks like I put my makeup up with the lights out. Any tips on how to prevent this from happening?” Min, Virginia
Please be sure to lend Min your advice in the comments. (And no, that is not Min in the picture.)
If you have a makeup question, please submit it to shannon at b5media dot com.

“Hi, I was wondering whether anyone had suggestions for how to line around the entire eye, even the inner corners…to achieve a look like Amrita Rao’s (pictured). I’ve seen this done on many Indian and Arabic models/actresses, but I can’t quite figure out how to do it–nor how to keep in smudge-proof! Any ideas?” Sheena, Michigan
Please be sure to leave your suggestions in the comments. If you have a makeup question you can email me at: shannon at b5media dot com

“I was just wondering how to cover up acne and redness on your face without you breaking out more?” Anonymous
Ok readers, it’s your turn to put your beauty knowledge to the test. Can you help out this anonymous reader? Please be sure to post your reply in the comments.
If you have a makeup question you want your fellow Makeup Minute readers to answer, submit them to shannon at b5media dot com

With no reader questions submitted this week, I asked around the blogs for any particular makeup questions.
The readers of Aging Fabulous would like to know–Which do you apply first, concealer or foundation?
Remember you can submit your questions for your fellow Makeup Minute readers to answer to: Shannon at b5media dot com
Photo Credit: EvePearl.com

Ok, so it’s not Monday, sorry I’m late with this!
“My question is about hyper pigmentation. I have one on my lips, it is green. I don’t know how to cover it up. What color or base can I use? If you can help me, thanks!” Lucy
If you are able to help Lucy, please provide her some guidance in the comments.
If you have a makeup question you want to see answered on Makeup Monday, please email it to me at: shannon at b5media dot com

“Which do you think has longer staying power: powder blushes, cream blushes or stains? And which do you think is the better of the 3 (more natural looking)?” Meghan C.
As always, readers submit their questions to hear your 2 cents, so feel free to share your opinion in the comments.
Please direct all all makeup questions to shannon at b5media dot com.

“I’ve always wondered, why do people say that blue in mascara brings out green eyes? What is it about the color blue? I guess I am referring to the post you wrote on Benefit Cosmetics BADgal blue mascara.” Eve L.
The post Eve is talking about can be found here. So do you have any input? Post a comment and let us know.
All makeup questions can be submitted to shannon at b5media dot com.

“Hi, I hope that my question isn’t too silly. I’m almost embarassed to ask. I’m 15 and just started wearing makeup. I noticed that some people wear eyeliner on the inside of their eyelid and some wear it out. Is it safe to wear inside your lid? Does it irritate your eye or wash away quickly when your eye waters? Thank you.” Kiley T.
Readers, please lend Kiley your opinion on wearing eyeliner.
Remember to check through my Makeup Questions Answered category in the sidebar to see if there are any other makeup questions just waiting to be answered by knowledgable readers …read more

“What is the best way to choose the right foundation for your skin tone? It always looks good in the bottle at the store, but then I get home and get that hideous orange line around my jaw bone. Help!” Debbie L.
Any readers want to chime in?
Have a makeup question you want my readers to answer? Submit them to shannon at b5media dot com. Please make sure it says “makeup question” in the subject.

“I’d like to hear from your readers what they think is the best waterproof mascara. Thank you.” Amanda S.
Now I know we have some mascara fanatics on here–so be sure to let Amanda know your suggestions!
Send your makeup questions to: Shannon at b5media dot com