Puzzled.

[zeni]

I have two clues to solve of the crossword that I'm currently working on, I've been looking at them at various times throughout the day and can't come up with answers..

"Put the finishing touches to one's appearance" - T_T_V_T_D

"Policy-Making committee in former Communist countries" - P_L_T_U_O

EDIT - scratch the first one, I got it as soon as I posted - TITIVATED