I think it all starts with good skin. Cosmetics can't completely cover up bad skin. My skin care routine (I have oily skin): gentle soap (Aveeno), toner, an oil free mouisturizer if my skin in dry, and Neutrogena's acne treatment at night. I exfoliate once a week. I also use antiaging cream around my eyes. I use a body lotion at night before bed (usually Body Shop Body Butter). I heard a woman on televion years ago discussing how important it was to apply lotion to your neck too, so I never forget my neck!