#101 TIPS

EYES

#1 Use a flesh colored liner on the water rim of your lower lash line to make eyes look bigger and brighter.

#2 Apply a shimmery champagne color in the inner corner of your eyes to brighten your whole face.

#3 Apply highlighter onto your brow bone.

#4 Apply concealer to your under-eye circles after foundation (not before) to better camouflage them.

#5 To correct eye makeup mistakes or sharpen a cat eye, dip a Q-tip in eye makeup remover and erase the offending makeup. 

#6 To make your eye color stand out, apply black liner around the entire eye, including the water line.

#7 Instead of swiping on eye shadow, press the color into your eyelid with a brush or finger. This will give your lids a more pigmented look.

#8 Keep a clean eye shadow brush or Q-tip in your purse. Whenever you touch up your makeup, run it over your lids to get rid of any excess shadow that has collected in the crease.

#9 Camouflage crow’s feet with lighter colored concealer.

#10 Apply eye cream under the eyes and onto the lid before applying your makeup. It will make it go on smoother. 

#11 For a dramatic eye, apply darker shadow to the crease, as well as a small triangle of color at the outside corner of your eye. 

#12  Use coconut oil as an all-natural eye makeup remover. It’s gentle, yet effective.

#13 After you’ve applied your eye makeup, dab dots of highlighter along the brow bone and around your eye and blend in to brighten the whole area.

#14 Apply products to your delicate eye area using your ring finger, which uses less force than your other fingers.

#15 To get a classic smokey eye, combine a little bit of shimmer, tons of dark eye shadow and a whole lot of smudging.

#16 Use a darker shade of concealer to cover puffy eyes. Darker colors recede, which means bags look less pronounced.

#17 If you want a more defined look, use a creamy black eye pencil to rim your eyes.

#18 You can use darker shades of nude and brown to create a subtle smoky eye look that works on everyone.

#19 The most important rule when wearing a smoky eye is that if you go dark, keep the rest of your face soft.

#20 Use two colors that are similar but different (like light purple and dark purple) on the lids to create dimension.

#21 For a unique look, dab a brightly colored cream shadow on the inner corners of your eyes.

#22 If you have blue eyes, apply a peach color all over your lids and underneath your eyebrows to really make them stand out.

#23 To further blend a smoky eye, swipe the same color you use on your lids on your bottom lash line.

#24 Rub an ice cube over puffy eyes in the morning to reduce swelling.

#25 Don’t be afraid to extend your shadow well above the crease for a dramatic effect. Instead of an intensely dark shadow, a rich café au lait shade looks less harsh.

#26 Apply a light colored, cream-based shimmery shadow to the eyelid to open the eye.

#27 Change your mascara every 3 months. When it comes to your eyes, it’s better to be safe than sorry. 

#28 Never use liner in the inner first third of the eye; it will make eyes seem closer set.

#29 If you have green eyes, try out purple eye shadow shades such as lavender, violet, or amethyst. Keep the color sheer so it won’t look garish. For eyeliner, a deep plum is perfect.

#30 Create a triangle of opaque white shadow in the inside corner of the eye and up towards the brow to instantly change the shape of your eye.

#31 If you’re constantly waking up to puffy eyes, consider changing your laundry detergent. You may be allergic.

#32 Apply a primer before eye shadow to give it lasting power and to intensify the color. 

Wash your Hair the proper way

#33   1. Start with a rinse.
Just like your laundry needs a rinse cycle before you add detergent, hair should be thoroughly wet before you add your shampoo. “Hot water will open the cuticle, which is good for removing any dirt or product trapped in the hair,” says White. Another bonus: “When your hair is rinsed in warm water, it loosens the oils through the scalp and opens the cuticle so it is able to absorb the oil” in your conditioner, says Saviano.

#34   2. If you have long hair, condition first.
Yes, really! “If you have hair beneath the shoulders, protect fragile ends from drying out and further damage by running a small amount of conditioner through them and lightly rinsing, before any shampooing. This will not only keep ends healthy, it will fill any holes in the cuticle with moisture, making it smoother and boosting shine,” says White.

#35   3. Lather up — but only at the scalp.
“You only need to shampoo the hair at the scalp, particularly at the nape,” Saviano says.
White agrees. “The best way to lather up is from roots to ends. The hair closest to the scalp is the youngest and will inevitably be the oiliest, while the end of the hair is the oldest and usually driest, most fragile part of the hair.”

Don’t use more shampoo than you need; both Saviano and White say that a quarter-sized amount of shampoo is enough. If your hair is particularly long or thick, go ahead and double that.

#36   4. Be gentle!
Friction can permanently damage your hair’s cuticle, leading to breakage and frizz. Think about washing your hair like you hand wash your delicates — very carefully.

“Start your lather at the roots,” says White. “Increase blood flow to the scalp and stimulate hair growth by using vertical strokes with medium pressure.” Don’t use circular motions, which can tangle your hair.

Next, “Smooth the lather over the ends in a straight stroking motion,” White advises. “Do not scrub the fragile ends or use a back and forth motion like you’re washing a rag on a washboard.”

#37   5. Don’t rinse and repeat.
Despite what the instructions on the back of your shampoo bottle may say, there’s no need to wash your hair twice. “Avoid stripping the hair by doing one shampoo only, which is usually sufficient,” says White. “Unless the hair is extremely dirty and the first shampoo didn’t produce a lather,” in which case, go ahead and lather up one more time.

#38   6. Add conditioner from the mid-lengths to the tips.
After you’ve rinsed out your shampoo, “squeeze some of the water out of the hair before you put in the conditioner,” says Saviano. “Then clip your hair up and finish showering, leaving the conditioner rinse out for the final step of your shower.” The longer the conditioner stays on your hair, the better it absorbs. Don’t put conditioner at the roots of your hair; the natural oil from your scalp is more concentrated there.

#39   7. Finish with a cold water rinse.
“Cold water will shut the cuticle tight, sealing the shingle-like outer layer, which will cause it to reflect the most light and give off the most shine,” says White.

More Hair Washing Tips

#40   Use a shampoo and conditioner that’s made for your hair type. If your hair is dry, choose moisturizing products. If you color your hair, opt for color-safe formulas. “Volumizing” shampoos tend to leave hair drier, so they’re best for fine hair types that would be weighed down by more moisturizing products.

#41   How often you wash your hair depends on your hair type, too. If you have oily or fine hair, you may need to shampoo daily. Normal or dry hair can lather up closer to three times a week.

During this sticky, humid time of year the last thing we want are globs of makeup. But long, luscious lashes — those are a year-round necessity. Follow these five rules to get perfect eyelashes without having to revert to time-consuming falsies or expensive extensions.

#42   1. Eyelash curlers are essential. 
Be sure to choose one that creates a beautiful upward curl, and with a delicate pumping motion, move from the lash base upward for maximum results.” And always curl before applying mascara, not after. 

#43   2. Let lashes set between layers of mascara.
Practice a little patience between each coat. “Giving a little bit of air time between each coat will allow the mascara to set and build upon each layer instead of gooping up as one big clump,” 

#44   3. Prevent “spider lashes” with a lash comb.
Avoid spidery clumps by combing lashes after applying mascara. “A metal-toothed lash comb is key; apply a coat, wait a few seconds, brush through eyelashes, and then apply the next coat.” 

#45   4. Don’t layer different mascaras.
“I wouldn’t recommend this, as some formulas will not mix well and end up clumping,” Kashuk says. However, some mixing and matching does work. If there’s a wand you perfer over another, clean it off and use with your favorite formula or as a lash comb.

#46   5. Condition and treat your lashes daily.
Just like your hair, your lashes need a little TLC. Lash conditioners, such as Dior Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum work as a primer, creating a smooth surface for mascara. Growth treatments like Latisse “stimulate the eyelash growth cycle, making it longer, so lashes come in longer, darker and thicker,” s. Full results take within 2-3 months, while improvements show within 4 weeks.

#47 Remove Nail Polish Without Remover

If you run out of nail polish remover, you can remove cracked or chipped nail polish by applying a clear top coat to the nail and removing it promptly with a cotton ball.

#48 Stop Taking Supplements

It's true the healthier you are, the healthier your skin and hair will be. But popping supplements without discussing them with your doctor can do more harm than good. Why? Because mixing certain vitamins and minerals can have the opposite effect of what you're hoping. Talk to your doc before popping any pills.

#49 Avoid Overly Rosy Cheeks

Giving yourself a natural glow avec blush is an in look for spring. But you'll want to avoid brushing on too much (lest you look like a clown). So always start your blush line two finger widths away from your nose and only apply it on the apples of your cheeks. This will ensure you create a natural glow without going overboard.

#50 Banish Oil

The fastest way to clear your skin of any oily breakout, especially in the summer, is to use blotting papers. They'll clean up the excess oil on your epidermis and will prevent breakouts.

#51 Nix Post-Shaving Redness

Shave your face, legs or underarms in the shower after standing under warm water for a few minutes. This will help open up hair follicles and will soften hairs so they're less coarse to shave.

#52 Give Hair Lift

Before you start blow drying your hair, add a volumizing spray to your roots. This will give your locks some added lift.

#53 Find Your Shade

When choosing a foundation, test a product on the skin near your jawline. And be sure to do it in natural light. This will ensure the foundation tone you choose for your face isn't too different from the natural shade of your neck.

#54 You Can Use Exfoliator Daily

Exfoliation is an important and easy way to buff away the dead skin cells that cover up your skin's natural glow. Use a light exfoliator, like the Daily Microfoliant from Dermalogica, to freshen your face daily.

#55 Give Curls Bounce

Never brush curls out with a brush. Instead, loosen them with your fingers. This will give curls added lift without flattening them down.

#56 Don't Believe Beauty Labels

Some beauty labels actually display false information, so don't believe everything you read. If a product promises instant results or all-day protection, it may be too good to be true.

#57Create Fuller Lips

If you're sick of having thin, pursed puckers, extend your lip line using a neutral-toned lip liner. Then apply lipstick over top. Be careful though -- don't extend your lip line too much.

#58 Stop Your Hair Colour From Fading

If you've just had your hair dyed, the last thing you want is for the colour to fade. One surefire way to prevent such a mishap from happening is to use a deep-conditioning treatment once a month. This will help lock in colour and has the added benefit of staving off dry and damaged locks.

#59 Apply Mascara To Fake Lashes

This will help fake lashes blend in a bit more seamlessly with your natural ones.

#60 Treat Ingrown Hairs

Apply a product containing azulene or witch hazel to help reduce the swelling and redness that's associated with ingrown hairs. From there, coax the ingrown hair from its location with a pair of tweezers (don't pull it out, though -- this will only make the in

#61 Cut Back On Pedicures

Save money on your beauty routine by taking care of your feet on a daily basis. Simply scrub your foot with a pumice stone each morning in the shower. Once you step out and dry off, apply a moisture cream to your feet. This will increase the amount of time you can go without a pedicure and will keep your toes healthy and fungus-free.

#62 Using Eyeshadow Primer

Primer is a great tool that will help you lock your makeup look in place. But adding too much of it on areas of your face where you won't actually apply colour will actually detract from the look you're going for (mostly because primers are brighter in tone than most makeup shades).

Gorgeous Hair

#63   1 | Camouflage roots by zigzagging your part rather than making it straight.

#64   2 | Brush hair from roots to ends nightly. This distributes natural oils throughout the shaft and gives hair a healthy sheen.

#65   3 | Be direct when telling your hairstylist what you want, and bring photos from magazines of styles you like.

#66   4 | Doing your color yourself? Don’t make too drastic a change. Stay within one or two shades of your natural color.

#67   5 | Comb wet hair like the pros: Hold a handful at a time and work from center to ends, then scalp to center.

 

 

Beautiful Brows

#68   1 | Soften skin before tweezing by dabbing with a cotton ball soaked in warm water or cream.

#69   2 | Tweeze in the direction the hair grows.

#70   3 | Don’t change the place where your brows peak and never pencil the whole brow. Instead, only fill in holes.

#71   4 | Use only the side of a sharpened brow pencil—not the pointed tip—so as not to draw a hard line.

#72   5 | For unruly brows, apply hairspray to an old toothbrush, then brush brows upward and outward.

 

Bright eyes

#73   1 | Treat your eye area gently. This is the most delicate part of your face. Cleanse with care; blot, never rub.

#74   2| Reduce puffy eyes by splashing with cold water or applying a cold compress (ice cubes in a washcloth): 15 seconds on, 15 seconds off.

#75   3 | When you put on mascara, don’t lower your chin—that’s how mascara gets on your lid.

#76   4 | Get eyeshadow to stay in place by priming lids with moisturizer and foundation.

#77   5 | Always use your ring finger to apply moisturizer or concealer to the eye area. It puts the least amount of pressure on the skin.

#78   6 | Never put mascara on lower lashes; it casts a shadow on your undereye, making the area look darker.

#79   7 | Open up eyes: Apply a light eyeshadow (like ivory or gold) just above the lashline and along inner corners of your eyes.

#80   8 | Stop pencil eyeliner from smudging by applying powder shadow (in a matching or slightly darker shade) over the pencil.

#81   9 | Switch to brown mascara for a softer look for day.

 

Pretty Face

#82   1 | Don’t touch your face unnecessarily. Breakouts can be caused by your own fingers.

#83   2 | Apply cream or cleanser by lightly pressing upward—never down. The delicate skin sags easily enough in time.

#84   3 | For the best color match, test foundation and powder either on your face or neck (the inside of your wrist is too pale).

#85   4 | Use foundation, not concealer (which is lighter than your skin color), to cover up redness or blemishes.

#86   5 | Rouge should be well-blended far out on the cheekbone; circles of rouge don’t look good on anyone.

#87   6 | Before applying powder, gently blow the excess off your brush to prevent flaking.

#88   7 | Never squeeze a pimple. You may damage tissue and cause a tiny scar or pit.

#89   8 | Freshen makeup by pressing a tissue on oily areas of the face— forehead, nose, chin. Then smooth on a thin layer of pressed powder with a brush.

#90   9 | Concentrate blush on the apple of cheeks, the part that puffs out when you smile.

#91   10 | For special occasions, apply your makeup earlier in the day and touch it up before you leave. It will look more natural, and you’ll be less rushed when it comes time to get ready.

#92   11 | Powder is the only makeup applied with a downward motion—you do this to smooth down facial hairs.

#93   12 | To stop makeup from fading during the day, apply a primer before your foundation.

 

Lovely Lips

#94   1 | Get lips soft and smooth by using a damp, warm washcloth at night to rub off the flaky dry bits; follow with a coat of lip balm.

#95   2 | Ease the evening switch to a redder or darker lipstick by applying it over and blending it into your daytime color.

#96   3 | To make lipstick last longer, allow it to set for a few minutes after applying, blot lips with tissue and dust them with powder, then apply another coat.

#97   4 | Cheeks feeling flushed? Put on a bold color lipstick; a neutral shade will only make red cheeks stand out.

#98   5 | For lipliner that glides on, warm it up first by pinching it with your fingertips.
46 | To keep lipstick from bleeding, pat a little concealer around your lips.

#99   6 | Smile when you put on your lipstick—it’s the best way to ensure complete coverage, corners included. 

#100 Soften Skin

Immediately after stepping out of a shower, pool or lake/ocean, apply some sort of cream to skin. Water washes away the skin's natural oils and applying moisture cream will prevent skin chapping.

#101 Eye Cream Is Great For Cuticles

Instead of spending money on cuticle cream, you can use extra-moisturizing and hydrating eye cream to cure dry cuticles.