Beauty for Dummies

by Melissa Goldberg

Do you feel like a klutz when it comes to beauty products? Stylelist has found the easiest, goof-proof products that even the biggest beautyphobe can adeptly apply. The secret? The products do all the work for you and get results.

Manicure in a Minute
No more fumbling with brushes and bottles that spill; a click-pen filled with polish makes applying polish a fast, quick-dry breeze. Shake and click until the brush is coated, then color in your nail base. Test out summery shades of hot pink and orange, or play it neutral with sheer pink or opal. Sally Hansen Color Quick Fast Dry Nail Color Pen. $8, www.cvs.com

Lip gloss that Stays Put
If gloss slides off your lips in minutes, this double-sided lip tool is your fix. Outline your lips with the nude pencil that promises definition without noticeable lines, and swipe on the gloss to get a shiny pout that stays put. Sonia Kashuk Lip Glossing Pencil. $8, www.target.com

Roll-On Eye Shadow
On mornings when you need to get out the door, searching for the right brush for each eye shadow is too much. A roller ball as a quicker option and goes directly on your lids for fast and even color that you can blend with your fingertip. Sue Devitt E-Z Eye Shadow. $18, www.ulta.com

Complementing Eye Liner
Are you clueless about what liner to match for your eye shadow? This double-sided pen does the high-fashion shade coordination for you. After applying the self-dispensing eye shadow to your lids, use the coordinated tug-free angled pencil for a smooth, sexy lash line. Bonus: No need to ever sharpen. Susan Posnick Color Eye Define. $26, www.susanposnick.com

The Smokey Eye Trick
Finally, liquid eyeliner that a shaky hand can use. First, draw from the inner corner of your eye outwards, staying as close to the lash line as possible. Then trace over your work with the powder side to blend even crooked lines into a sultry smokey eye . Tarte Indelible Wink Liquid Liner & Shadow. $22, www.tartecosmetics.com

Cover All Your Bases
Perfect your complexion and take care of skin with this tinted moisturizer. Titanium Dioxide provides complete sun protection while a rich vitamin blend moisturizes and heals. Sheer, blendable shades even out skin so you can skip foundation. MD Skincare by Dr. Dennis Gross All-In-One Tinted Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 15. $44, www.mdskincare.com

Boost Naked Skin
A radiant complexion doesn't have to mean complicated layers of makeup. This sheer cream blush is specifically designed to enhance the look of those who prefer a natural look. Pat on and blend with your fingertips to give a boost without looking made up. Rosie JaneCosmetics Cheek Gloss. $24, www.b-glowing.com

The Do-Everything Skin Cream
Every day, it seems like a new skincare ingredient is touted as the new must-have. What to do? Turn to a moisturizer that packs it all into one step. This rejuvenator boasts anti-aging peptides, brightening exfoliators, rejuvenating anti-oxidants, and plumping ceramides in just one application. Bliss The Youth As We Know It. $79, www.blissworld.com

Rid Redness -- Look Younger
Mature skin troubled by redness needs more than a tinted moisturizer. Model Lauren Hutton's starter kit puts everything you need for a more youthful face at your fingertips. Brushes are color-coded to the makeup, and an instructional DVD and brochure are included so that your every step is guided. Lauren Hutton Face Disc. $90, www.laurenhutton.com