We’ve uncovered a few beauty tips that will help you make the most out of your beauty regimen. Since many of us have to watch our coins, we’ve included money-saving tips as well. The beauty tips below come from editors, experts, and professional makeup artists and are sure to benefit everyone.
- Repurpose old mascara wands by tossing them into the dishwasher and then using them to groom unruly brows. Try misting a wand with just a smidge of hairspray to get rid of those fuzzies along the hairline.
- Since lipstick costs a pretty penny these days, try scooping every little bit out of the tube by using a Q-tip which is more sanitary than germy fingers.
- Dropping a fave powder product like a blush or pressed powder and trying to pick up the pieces afterwards is messy! Press the crumbly pieces back together by adding a few drops of rubbing alcohol to it. The powder product will reset in its container.
- Hate it when you can’t squeeze out every last drop of product in a tube-like hand cream or toothpaste? Well, using an inexpensive tube wringer will squeeze out every single drop of your product; it is sure to become your main squeeze!
- Tired of fading lipstick? Well, try setting your lipstick by placing a single ply tissue across your lips, then using a fluffy brush to dust translucent powder over the top. Your lipstick will get just enough powder to set it without diluting the color or making it unintentionally matte.
- Want longer lashes? Between layers of mascara, try lightly dusting translucent powder to your lashes to add thickness and length.
- Got a wrinkled collar? Use a flat iron to smooth it out!
- Stubborn chin hairs are a pain to remove. Dust a little loose powder over the hairs which will make them easier to spot and pluck.
- Stash your nail polish in the fridge because the cold will keep it from thickening over time.
- Lip balm can moisturize cuticles, fix frizzy spots or cowlicks, or add a bit of glossiness to your eyelids.
- Larger pores and fine lines can usually be found in women in their 50s, using the right primer can help conceal them. A thin layer of thick primer applied to moisturized skin will instantly smooth skin texture.
- Kick face powder to the curb! Using face powder on aging skin makes it appear dry.
- If you want to enjoy a more youthful look and have your whole face come together better, pick a cream blush over a powder.
- As you become more mature, move towards a classic makeup style. Use softer colors on your eyes. Try to move away from trendy eyeshadow colors like bright blue, lime green or hot pink.
- Make sure you use a liner to help define your lips. Lip lines can become less defined as we age.
- After you finish painting your nails, submerge your hands in ice water to help them dry faster.
- Sleep with your head propped up to avoid waking up with puffy eyes in the morning.
- Wet your eyeshadow brush with a setting spray before applying shadow to enhance the pigment and staying power of the product.
- You can fix a badly broken nail in minutes by using a tea bag to keep the problem from getting worse.
- Ditch a towel and dry your hair with a T-shirt or microfiber hair wrap instead to protect your hair from breakage.
