Seunmie Beauty Studio
As style
editor, I’ve always doing my best to bring you the latest and greatest information
about beauty and fashion. I research stories, put products to the test and
interview experts who are specialists in this sartorially savvy world.
And while
all of the new info I bring you is important, so too are the tried and true
beauty basics I’ve learned to love and embrace over the years.
What are
some of the easiest and most useful beauty tips out there? I compiled a list of
top 30 bits of advice. From dealing with ingrown hairs to keeping highlights in
your hair, these bites of info will help you build a better beauty foundation
so you can put your best face forward on a daily basis.
1. 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.
2. 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? 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Add Oomph To Cheekbones
To make
your cheekbones appear higher and to give them more structure, apply bronzer
directly under the cheekbone. You can also add highlighter to the cheekbone
itself (under a thin layer of blush).
6. 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.
7. Create 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.
8. Nix Flaky Mascara
One of
the main reasons mascara will flake onto your face after you apply it is
because it's old. Opt for a new container and always remember to keep your
mascara tube tightly sealed.
9. Dry Out Pimples
Believe
it or not, dabbing toothpaste onto a pimple is a quick and easy way to dry it
out.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Use Oil On Your Skin.. Even If
It's Already Oily
This
probably sounds crazy, but using an oil-based product to remove makeup or
excess dirt from your skin can actually improve your epidermis' condition. Why?
Over-cleaning stimulates the sebum glands, which causes skin to over-produce
oil. Using oil-based products will have the opposite effect.
13. 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.
14. If You Have Greasy Hair...
Avoid
applying conditioner directly to your hair's roots -- just apply the heavy
moisturizing cream to your locks' ends.
15. Clean Your Makeup Tools
Whether
you use a razor, a Q-tip or a powder brush, make sure to clean your beauty tools.
After even a couple uses, they become breeding grounds for bacteria, which can
cause breakouts, eczema and many other skin conditions.
16. 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.
17. Change It Up
Our skin
craves different things depending on the time of year. So change up your beauty
routine based on the seasons. In the winter, add more moisturizing creams to
your daily beauty list. In summer, ensure you're using lots of SPF.
18. Apply Bronzer Evenly
Before
applying bronzer or self-tanning lotion, mix a drop or two of the solution with
moisture cream. Blend using your finger or a Q-tip then apply to skin as you
would regular moisturizer. This will ensure the cream blends in -- and covers
skin -- evenly.
19. Hide Split Ends
To make
split ends less noticeable, apply a heavy hair repair cream to lock in moisture
before and after using a flat iron or a blow-dryer.
20. Lock It In
When
using cream-based beauty products -- like lipstick or foundation -- apply a dry
face powder on top to seal in your look. This also works for blush (apply a
cream blush to cheeks, then top with a dry blush).
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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).
24. Apply Mascara To Fake Lashes
This will
help fake lashes blend in a bit more seamlessly with your natural ones.
25. Clarify Your Hair
In order
to remove product build-up from locks, use a clarifying shampoo once a week.
This will also help prevent dandruff and other annoying hair/scalp conditions.
26. 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.
27. Replace Old Products Regularly
The
effectiveness of products -- not to mention the amount of bacteria they breed
-- wares after only a few months. Ditch old items and replace them with new
ones.
28. 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 ingrown hair regrow in in the same way later).
29. 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.
30. 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.