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Beauty Tips
Makeup
Look like you just spent a day in the sun with this tip: Use a big, fluffy brush to sweep the faux glow onto cheekbones, forehead, chin, nose, and brow bones – the places that naturally get the most color in the sun. Don’t forget the décolletage and neck.
When picking out blush, look for this: Vibrant shades of blush that look intimidating in the package are far more natural and fresh-looking than tones that are muddied with hints of brown and grey.
Get rid of those annoying sheet marks on your face by using this tip: To get rid of sheet marks or those left by a massage cradle, Joanna Czech, the owner of New York City’s Save Spa, suggests massaging the face and applying ice-cold compresses to stimulate circulation.
Don’t use this when trying to get rid of a blemish: Using under-eye concealer is a definite don’t when it comes to blotting out a blemish.
How blue-based lip tones help your smile: The darker the lipstick, the smaller lips will look and the more washed-out the skin; blue-based tones whiten teeth, while yellow and orange tones can have a dingy effect.
Line your lips with this before applying lipstick: Instead of lining lips with the oft-recommended pencil that matches your lipstick, makeup artists now use clear and nude pencils.
Make yourself look alert with this tip: For an immediate dash of alertness, Quinn uses a white pencil on top of shadow to draw a vertical line on the eyelid from just above the pupil to the brow bone then smudges it with his finger.
Make your lashes look glamorous with this tip: For long, lush lashes without clumping, Dior’s Dubroff first applies a thickening mascara with a big brush, such as DiorShow mascara then uses a separating one with a tiny brush or comb that gets closer to the roots, such as Maybelline Lash Discovery.
Do allergies make your eyes red? Whether your eyelids are red from seasonal allergies or lack of sleep, you can deflect the discoloration by applying a flesh-toned pencil, such as Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk eye pencil in No. 1.
Make your eyes look brighter with this tip: To make eyes look instantly brighter and more awake, Carmindy, the makeup guru on the TLC series What Not to Wear, adds a dab of subtle shimmer to the corner of the inner eye, just above the tear duct.
How to make your brows beautiful: To get beautiful brows that go the distance, Christian Dior makeup artist Pati Dubroff first uses a pencil then a matching brow powder.
Do you need to fill your eyebrows? Try this tip: When filling in eyebrows, Fernandez recommends going with a brow pencil or powder that’s one shade lighter than your hair color.
Does your nail polish thicken too fast? Yes, you really can prevent polish from thickening by stashing it in the fridge.
Use this tip to help keep your foundation longer: Keep the plastic seals or paper discs that came with tubs of foundation and replace after each use. It helps prevent air from distributing in the product and breeding bacteria – which means the foundation stays fresh much longer.
Does blush leave your cheeks looking too rosy? Try this tip: If you’ve put on too much blusher, tone it down with a little loose powder over the top until you’ve reached a shade you’re happy with.
Not sure of what to use to apply foundation? Always use a cosmetic sponge to apply foundation – using your fingertips can result in an uneven, greasy finish.
Using dark eye shadow? Sweep a little loose powder under your eyes when applying dark shades of eye shadow to catch any falling specks and stop them from staining your foundation.
Never run out of blush with this tip: If you’ve run out of blusher, dot a little pink lipstick on your checks and blend well with your fingertips.
Do you want lighter eyebrows? Try this tip: A little foundation lightly rubbed through your eyebrows and brush through with an old toothbrush will instantly lighten them.
Are you in a hurry to dry your nail polish? You can dry nail polish very quickly by blasting nails with a cold jet of air from your hair dryer.
Does your nail polish accumulate dried polish around the edges? Rub a dab of petroleum jelly around the neck of a new nail polish bottle and it should be easy to open for the rest of its life.
Learn how to make cheap nail polish last longer: Make cheap nail polish last longer by sealing it with a clear top coat.
Instead of shaking your nail polish to mix it up, try this: Bubbles of air in the polish ruin its finish. Prevent this by rolling the bottle between the palms of your hands to mix it up before using rather than shaking it vigorously.
Do you have a problem with dried-up nail polish? Dried-up nail polish can be revived by stirring in a few drops of polish remover before using.
Do you have a problem putting mascara on your lower lashes? If mascara tends to clog on your lower lashes, try using a small, thin brush to paint color onto individual lashes.
Does your mascara dry up too fast? Stand a dried-up mascara in a glass of warm water to bring it back to life.
How to make your lashes look longer: Turn ordinary mascara into the lash-lengthening variety by dusting your eyelashes with a little translucent powder first.
Learn how to use your eye shadow two ways: Eye shadow doubles up as eyeliner, if applied with a cotton bud. Dampen the end of the bud for a more dramatic effect.
Learn what powder and lipstick have in common: Dusting a little loose powder over your lipstick will help it stay put for longer.
Prevent lipstick from getting on your teeth: After putting it on, put your finger in your mouth, purse your lips, and pull it out.
Learn how to apply lip and eye pencils easier: Put your lip and eye pencils in the refrigerator before sharpening.
Want to learn how to turn lipstick into a gloss? Turn lipstick into lip gloss with a coat of lip balm after applying the color.
For fuller, more beautiful lashes, take your mascara brush and place it against the lowest part of your lashes. “Wiggle” it back and forth to force the mascara into the very base of the lashes. Continue to pull the brush through the lashes all the way to the tips to finish your look.
When applying concealer, the first thing to remember is to always use your ring finger for maximum control. Secondly, choose a shade that closely matches your foundation shade or choose one shade lighter.
If you want to make your lips look fuller, use lip liner to define the edge of your lips. Stay with a shade that closely matches your lip color, or use a neutral, skin-toned shade for lip lining.
Is your foundation wearing off by mid-day? Make sure your moisturizer is fully absorbed before applying foundation. Afterwards, set the foundation with a coordinating powder.
Healthy Living
Burn more calories while walking with this tip: Walking with poles works 90% of your muscles while burning 46% more calories than regular walking.
Eat grapes instead of taking aspirin daily. Learn why with this tip: Super-nutrients in grapes have similar anti-blood clotting effects to aspirin. A 100g bunch has just 60 calories.
Haircare
Try this blow drying tip to keep your hair looking healthy: Direct the air flow of the hair dryer down the hair. This keeps the look as shiny and sleek as possible.
Use this tip when tweezing your eyebrows: A classic error when tweezing our own brows is doing one at a time, notes Mercedes Fernandez, a makeup artist at New York City’s John Barrett Salon.
Try this tip if you have fine hair and you’re looking to color it: Although coloring fine hair can give it more texture, Melville recommends avoiding overly cool and light shades.
How drying your hair on a “cold” setting will help your hair be healthier: For the least amount of frizz, fewest flyaways, and bounciest blow-dry, switch your dryer to the “cold” setting for the entire process, suggests Fabrice, a top stylist at the Frédéric Fekkai Salon in New York City.
Try this tip to revive fading hair color: To revive fading color and disguise roots without the damaging effects of a chemical process, New York City stylist and salon owner Antonio Prieto recommends using a vegetable dye to add shine, deepen color, and temporarily cover roots. It should buy you another month without chemicals. This is a great option for pregnant women.
Men! Try this tip for unruly eyebrows: If you don’t dare shape your eyebrows into a feminine style, at least get rid of the long hairs and those over the bridge of your nose. That’s just good male grooming.
Learn how to minimize the pain of plucking your eyebrows: If you find eyebrow tweezing painful, hold an ice cube over the area first to numb the nerve endings before you start.
Do you have unruly eyebrows? Use an old, clean toothbrush to slick unruly eyebrows into shape.
Make plucking your eyebrows easier: When plucking your eyebrows, coat the hairs you want to remove with concealer – it will help you visualize exactly the shape of the brow you’re after.
Defining your brows will help open up your eyes and give your eye area a new dimension. Working with your natural brow line, use short, feathery strokes. Start at the inner corner and taper out to the end.
Skincare
When applying sun screen, don’t forget this key place: We’ve all been indoctrinated to slather sunscreen on our faces, but our hands still seem to be getting short shrift.
Try this tip to make your fingers look longer: To elongate fingers and make your hands look younger, more feminine, and graceful, file nails in a perfect oval shape.
Want beautiful sun-kissed skin without the dangers of the sun? Try one of the new self-tanners. Remember to exfoliate dead skin before applying for a smooth and even tan. Apply sparingly to knees and elbows as they tend to dark more.
Caffeine: the hot new ingredient. Caffeine in skin care lotions improves the appearance of cellulite. In addition, studies suggest that caffeine might prevent youthful sunburns from causing skin cancer in older age.
To protect your skin from ultraviolet exposure, you should always use a moisturizer with an SPF of 15 or higher. Be sure to choose one that protects against both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays.
Why use eye makeup remover? The eye area is very delicate and eye makeup should be removed with a product developed to gently dissolve your eye makeup without a lot of tugging and pulling.
When applying an eye cream, use a very light touch. Always apply with your ring finger in a gentle, patting motion on the bone, and never tug or pull at the delicate skin.
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