10 Beauty Tips
From the time your alarm clock sounds to when you snuggle up to
slumber, looking your personal best may be an all-day ritual -- but it's
an investment that will have you not only looking beautiful but feeling
that way, too.
It is said that "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." But we think
it's actually in the eye of the woman who gets the most sleep, drinks
the most water and follows this daily regimen.
WAKE UP CALL
Slough and soak to soften.
During your morning shower, exfoliate dead skin cells before using your
favorite body wash. Keep showers quick and the temp not too hot to
minimize oil loss. Pat your body dry with a soft towel, and, for the
finishing touch, apply your favorite fragrant lotion, heated with a
hairdryer. Let your skin drink up as much as it can for the ultimate in
smooth skin... and while you are at it, drink a glass of water, too. The
more hydrated you are on the inside, the more you will radiate on the
outside.
Befriend concealer.
Brighten up your entire face with dabs of concealer. Use it on the
inner and outer corners of eyes to mask dark circles, the outer sides of
nostrils to cover deep pores and redness, and the sides of lips to fill
in lines. Follow it up with a light blend of foundation plus
moisturizer (both oil free with sun protection) to achieve a smooth,
even skin tone. And always use clean makeup brushes!
Tame your brows.
Well-groomed brows are the key to a polished look. Regularly wax,
thread or tweeze and perform maintenance as needed. If you are tweezer
shy and only trust the pros, conceal stray hairs with a swipe of bronzer
on your browbone in between appointments.
Experiment.
Seasonally (or more if you dare), replace your favorite color product,
be it lip gloss, eye liner or shadow, with something new to feel
re-energized.
DAYTIME DUTIES
Become a survivor.
Assemble your "can't live without it" kit consisting of three must-have
beauty items such as lip gloss, mascara, blotting papers, concealer or a
hairbrush. Create a few kits to stash in key places -- your desk
drawer, your glove compartment and your purse for touch-ups.
A pinch goes a long way.
Pinch your cheeks and your lips just before you want to make a great
impression. This teeny moment of pain will yield huge payoffs as both
areas will fill with a natural rosy color guaranteed to make you glow.
Let your inner beauty shine outward.
All day long, be mindful of your stature. Stand up straight with your
shoulders back. Walk tall and think positive thoughts. Offer up your
happiest smile, complete with whitened teeth (skip the dark beverages or
use a straw) and lips moisturized with lip balm and glistening with
your favorite gloss.
SWEET DREAMS
Come clean.
No matter how tired you are or how close the sun is to rising, wash and
moisturize your face before you hit the pillow to detox your precious
pores of all of the dirt that has accumulated during the day. At the
very least, start with baby steps: Tuck a pack of makeup remover wipes
in your nightstand.
Preserve your perfect manicure.
Apply a clear topcoat every other night post-manicure to help your
fabulous color polish stay chip free for as long as possible. Also, when
doing dishes, using gloves will save your polish too... not to mention
help you avoid the curse of dry, dishpan hands.
Bye bye, bedhead.
Rule #1: Don't go to bed with wet hair -- it increases the risk of hair
breakage. Rule #2: Brush your hair before bed with a clean hairbrush
(give it a soapy water bath once a week). Rule #3: Add a few drops of
your favorite serum to fight morning frizz.
commentscomments