Great Fakes: 5 Beauty Tricks That Transform

The Fakeout: Exotic Eyes

Want to amp up your look? Give your "real" routine the boot. These breakthroughs will make it seem like you've got grade A genes or the daily services of a beauty pro. Try these tricks and you'll have lush lashes, voluminous locks, and the perfect, chip-free manicure. Who said you should never fake it?

The Fakeout: Exotic Eyes

"Colored contacts look natural and can brighten up your eyes without makeup," says Romero Jennings, a senior artist for M.A.C Cosmetics.

Get the look: Visit an eye doctor to get fitted -- even if you have 20/20 vision, you'll need to get a prescription. Choose a shade that will highlight the color you were born with -- emerald green or bright blue makes hazel and brown eyes sparkle, while aquamarine over blue becomes an amazing turquoise.

Try: Acuvue 2 Colours, acuvue.com, for information and a free trial pair.