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Friday 9 May 2014

Beauty Secrets!

Howdy! I am going to share some Beauty Secrets with you to help you spend less money and to feel good about yourself with some DIY concoctions.Tried and tested on myslef and also some beauty experts agree.
SECRET #1 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 very quickly with cotton wool pads or some tissue if you have run out of cotton wool.
SECRET #2 Towel dry your hair the correct way don't rub your hair dry with your towel it will cause your hair to frizz. Instead, before getting out of the shower gently squeeze excess water from your hair. Then, wrap your hair in a towel and pat it dry to absorb any remaining moisture.
SECRET #3 Always clean your make up brushes Make sure you clean your makeup brushes regularly to avoid a build up of make-up residue and bacteria. You can purchase make-up brush cleaner from a drug or beauty store, or you can simply use shampoo and conditioner to clean your brushes as you would your own hair. Clean brushes guarantee a super smooth and even make-up application every time. The one I use is by MAC and can be found in any Boots or Superdug store.It's a bit pricey but it lasts and lasts and lasts and....laaaasts (£10 a pop)
SECRET #4 One BIG HUMONGOUS GIGANTIC mistake (caps lock added for effect) is NOT moisturising properly reason will follow: Don't slather your face with moisturiser because it will take 10 minutes or more to be absorbed by the skin before your face is ready for make-up.The best way to apply face cream is to blend a penny-sized amount on your cheeks, nose, chin and forehead instead of moisturising heavily. Remember this is the one time where it is acceptable for this saying Less IS more!
Secret #5 Avoid nail chippins' there are only two options for your nails — with nail polish or without. Do not allow your nails to be caught somewhere in the middle (there is nothing worse than nails donning chipped red nail polish). Even if you think no one else will notice, Trust me someone will and they are very quick to point it out (past experience alters your future decisions)
Secret '6 This will be perfect for those that already have oily skin..Don't freak out BUT using an oil-based product to remove make-up 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.Yay Free for all! p.s Thank me later (maybe 2-4 weeks)
Secret #7 One big thing that annoys me is......Using Bronzer and using it right Before applying bronzer or self-tanning lotion, mix a drop or two of the solution with moisture cream. Blend using your finger or a cotton bud then apply to skin as you would regular moisturiser. This will ensure the cream blends in AAAND more importantly covers skin — evenly.
Secret #8 The experts at Beauty Is My Duty say that you should never pump your mascara (i.e., moving the wand up and down in the tube really quickly) because it will only allow air into the tube which will cause your mascara to dry (and ultimately shorten its lifespan) thats when you smell it and it smells rather unpleasant.If yours is BIN IT because it can also cause bad bacteria to mix with the good bacteria on and around your eyelashes causes infections and also irritate the eye making it water and sting.
Secret #9 Be beautiful and environmentally savvy while you're at it. Recycle your old beauty products by shipping them to Terra Cycle (you can download their pre-paid UPS shipping packages online so it's completely free). They'll take your old beauty products and transform them into something new and something that is friendly for the rest of the environment. BE GREEN (but not with envy...thats not..erm...good).
Secret #10 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 and gives you permission to wear...WAIT FOR IT.... NAKED TOES!
Secret #11 Before you pull those annoying hairs out of the eyebrow make sure you soften your skin by dabbing a cotton ball soaked in warm water or cream. When you start tweezing, do so in the direction of your hair's growth this will allow for the pores to open up and also soften the follicles saving you time dabbing away at your eyes to stop the water from running down those beautiful cheeks.
Secret #12 If you are like me and abit of a Hippie THIS is for YOU don't throw away your old mascara wand, it's still got a few uses left. Clean it and use it as a brow brush instead. You might even find it handy around the house — use it to unclog sinks or clean tough to reach areas in your home also around your little keys on your keyboard and hard to reach places on your PC/laptop,phone the list is endless!
Secret #13 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.Never test it on your wrist it is never right and has lied to me in the past I wanted to look like a beautiful golden girl but ended up walking out the colour of an orangutan not because I forgot to shave my entire face but the shade was rather....FUNKY
Secret #14 This IS A MUST 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 I recommend you use Neutrogena Visibly Clear Gentle Exfoliating Wash face daily.I love it and it draws out all those little impurities such as white heads,black heads and also spots heads (if thats one) It does good and I am going to marry it its just amazing.
Secret #15 QUIRKY! BUT IT WORKS Who here doesn't love a spa day? If we could go every day, we probably would, but that would also put a dent in our pretty purses. A quick, easy and cheaper indulgence is to put your favourite lotion in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Make sure the oils in your lotion don't separate and that it isn't too hot. Apply it on to your skin and enjoy! Remember test the temp on your ELBOW as its the same sensitivity as your face. Try all these handy tips and look and feel beautiful in an INSTANT! Now i am off to microwave my lotion for my SPA-evening. BLISS

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