Beauty Stars Ask, We Answer: Need-to-Know Beauty Questions By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on October 9, 2014 @ 01:20PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Jason LaVeris/Getty Images Stars Ask, We Answer: Need-to-Know Beauty Questions 01 of 06 Flakey Mascara FAQ Jason Merritt/Getty Images QUESTION: "What can I do about flaky mascara?"-Ginnifer Goodwin ANSWER: For serious staying power, switch to a mascara that uses tube technology (we like L'Oreal Double Extend Beauty Tubes, $11; lorealparis.com). Unlike traditional formulas, this new breed creates tiny water-resistant tubes around each lash that won't flake or smudge. Apply two coats, waiting five seconds for the first to dry. 02 of 06 Refeshed Look FAQ Jason Merritt/Getty Images For DETAILS Magazine QUESTION: "I am always exhausted. What can I do to look refreshed?"-Olivia Wilde ANSWER: Reach for creamy, light-reflecting products like the Clarins Instant Light Brush-On Perfector ($32; clarins.com) suggests L.A. makeup artist Fiona Stiles. After applying rosy pink blush on the apples of your cheeks, use a sheer concealer to disguise dark circles. Dab a luminizing powder like the Smashbox Fusion Soft Lights Powder ($30; sephora.com) in the inner corners (choose a more golden shade if you have darker skin), then rim the bottom lid with Tarte's Emphas Eyes Natural Inner Rim Brightener ($18; ulta.com), an illuminating peachy liner. Coat lashes with navy blue mascara. (We like the Guerlain Le 2 Mascara in blue, $36; saks.com) "It helps the whites of your eyes appear whiter," says N.Y.C. makeup artist Nick Barose. 03 of 06 Puffy Eyes FAQ David Livingston/Getty Images QUESTION: "How can I make my eyes less puffy in the morning?"-Whitney Port ANSWER: Find an eye cream with caffeine (like Origins Ginzing, $30; origins.com), and stash it in the fridge. "The caffeine along with the coldness will help constrict blood vessels, which can alleviate swelling," says N.Y.C. dermatologist Anne Chapas. Another option? "Gently massage the area around the eye with a roller ball; it manually pushes the excess fluid out." We like the Sephora Instant Depuffing Roll-On Gel ($15; sephora.com). 04 of 06 Hair Roots FAQ Jason LaVeris QUESTION: "How can I keep my roots looking fresh?"-Julie Bowen ANSWER: Spritz them with John Frieda's new Sheer Blonde Controlled Lightening Spray ($10; drugstore.com), which can help disguise grown-out color in between salon visits. A blend of hydrogen peroxide, citrus, and chamomile, this quick-fix formula uses the heat of your blow-dryer to gradually brighten highlights and allover color. To help diffuse dark roots, part hair into sections and apply to the areas of regrowth. 05 of 06 Matte Lipstick FAQ Dominique Charriau/WireImage QUESTION: "Why are there so few matte lipsticks in the world?"-Dita Von Teese ANSWER: Good news for Dita: The matte famine is over. This season, there are tons of great new formulas, and they're easier than ever to apply. Sonia Kashuk's Lip Crayon ($8; at target.com) is user-friendly, and delivers matte with a sheer wash of color. For denser pigment without the usual drying effect, try Nars Pure Matte Lipstick ($25; narscosmetics.com). 06 of 06 Chapped Lips FAQ Jason LaVeris/Getty Images QUESTION: "Help! My lips are always chapped-even when it's warm out."-Colbie Callat ANSWER: Lips need exfoliating too. Remove flakes with a gentle sugar scrub. Then, says N.Y.C. dermatologist Anne Chapas, "use a hydrating balm instead of a waxy one, which will sit on the surface of lips but won't add moisture." The new Victoria's Secret 2-in-1 Lip Scrub amp Balm ($14; victoriassecret.com) smooths lips pronto.