Beauty is a great subject to learn about no matter who you are. Don’t buy into the beauty hype that surrounds us online and on TV. Beauty involves more than just being skilled. Use this advice to see how fun it can be.
If you only have the time and money for a single beauty product, consider spending it on a flattering cheek color. A cream-based blush is easily applied using only the fingertips and can be thrown in your purse and applied quickly and with little to no effort at all. This is one item that you shouldn’t be shy about spending a little extra on.
Apply a moisturizer that is light before putting a fake tan on your skin. A fake tan will collect on spots of your skin that are dry. You should make sure you pay attention to your feet, elbows, knees and around your wrists. Apply lotion to these areas before applying a fake tanner.
Cracked heels and dry, flaking feet are very unattractive, especially in sandals. To combat this problem, right before you go to bed, soak your feet in a warm water bath for ten minutes, coat them with petroleum jelly and then cover them with a thick pair of socks to lock in the moisture. In no time, you’ll have soft feet.
Tired of dealing with lots of frizzies and fly aways? Rub lotion into your hands and then very gently run over the frizzy part of your hair. This helps those annoying strands to lay flat with the rest of your hair and become non-existent for the duration of the day.
If your hair is greasy or oily, an easy way to fix this if you don’t have time to wash it, is to use a bronzer compact or baby powder. Brunettes should carry bronzer compact and add to extra oily hair, and blondes should do the same with baby powder. This will temporarily hide your unwashed hair.
As part of your beauty regimen, have at least one glass of milk everyday. There is scientific proof that it helps bones and organs, including your skin. Milk provides you with protein and can help build muscle. It can also help you maintain a healthy weight. A simple yet helpful beauty tool is milk.
To whiten and brighten your teeth, add a little baking soda to your toothbrush once a week. Just sprinkle a little baking soda in the palm of your hand, dampen your toothbrush and press the bristles into the baking soda, add toothpaste and brush your teeth as usual. Don’t do this more than once a week since baking soda can be hard on your tooth enamel if overused.
For a concealer, make use of the foundation stuck to the container’s cap. If you do not have a concealer and need some, just use the thick makeup inside the cap on your makeup container. It is the perfect concealer because it already matches your skin tone and is thick.
If you ever find yourself relly under time pressure, here’s a great tip on how to do a quick makeup job. Put some waxy lip balm on your fingertip. Then put a dark eyeliner on top of that. Smear it onto your eyes. Then finish with mascara. Apply lipstick. You’re ready to go!
Make sure you are washing your makeup brushes regularly. This keeps makeup colors from blending and prevents breakouts. Use a mild cleanser and warm water, gently removing old makeup and skin cells from the bristles. Rinse the brushes thoroughly, and put them on a towel to dry. This prevents both caking of the makeup and build-up of bacteria on the brush.
To highlight your eyes and make them look larger and more awake, use a shimmery, pale shade of vanilla or light gold just under your brow bone. You can sweep it down to cover your entire lid for a natural look, or sweep it on after applying your other eye colors to frame your eyes.
To achieve beautiful lips easily, think glossy. Try outlining the edges of the lips with a concealer brush that has been dipped in bronzer two shades deeper than the tone of your skin. Apply a top coat using peach, coral or gold gloss.
You can save a lot of money by trimming your own bangs at home. First, make sure you have the proper scissors. Spend the money for a small pair of good haircutting scissors. Trim your bangs dry. How to trim them will depend on your hair type, but most people do best by dividing the bangs into three sections, holding the hair up in a twist, and taking small diagonal snips so that the cuts aren’t straight. Drop the twist, see how you look, and repeat until it’s short enough for your liking.
As mentioned earlier, beauty can be fun for everyone. All you need is a bit of know how so that you will be more beautiful every day. Keep these hints and tips in mind when you are doing your beauty regimen.
