Try adding some nailpolish remover to your colors that are starting to get thick and dry up. It works as a sort of paint thinner and can keep your colors going for longer.
Penny pincher: use cheap hair conditioner to shave rather than pricey shaving cream .It moisturizes your legs really well and is great for the pocketboot.
An interesting idea: if you have any vaseline based lip glosses, try putting the gloss on your eyelids. It is a cheap way to create eye grease and looks really fresh on tired eyes.
Hands too shaky to draw on perfect eyeliner? Here is an easy solution. When you apply your mascara, hold it close to the lash line and push up against the lid and then brush out to the tips of the lashes. This deposits mascara on the lid and creates and eyeliner look without all the work.
When you carry a small bag and don't want to have a bunch of makeup with you, try bringing just your lipstick and using it on your lips and as your cheek color.
Bleeding lipstick? Lip liner can only help so much. Here is a suggestion... Try brow wax (used for taming unruly eyebrows) and line around your lips. This creates a barrier so the lipstick cannot bleed past that point. MAC has a great brow wax that is nice and cheap.
"My feet kill from wearing these heels!" Heels make our legs look longer and give an outfit a finished look but really hurt after a few hours. A great way to give some TLC to your feet is to soak them in a tub of warm water with epsom salt. The salt helps to extract toxins from your body and is perfect for swelling and pain. Just remember to drink water to replace the water that is taking out of your body.
A little trick for a night out on the town: try wearing false eyelashes. They don't have to be as hard to put on as you might think. One important note is to put on the glue and let it dry to a tacky consistency. Wait until the glue is no longer white and then line the falsies up with your lash line by holding with tweezers.
Had a rough night? Does your face show it? Try putting your eye cream in the fridge before putting it on. The chilled cream will help calm down any swelling and puffiness and just feels fantastic.
Cholesterol doesn't have to be a killer: Tubes of "cholesterol" can be found at your local drugstore and should be used to take care of your hair. This product has been used by hair stylists for decades and is a budget friendly way to deep condition your mane.
Primping your pout: put a thick layer of lip balm on and then scrub your lips with your toothbrush. Do this at least once a week to keep your lips exfoliated and baby soft. Doing this will help your lipstick go on smoothly and last through the day.
Don't have time to wash your hair today? Try a dry shampoo. Along with getting rid of your greasies, this type of product can help dirty up your hair in just the right way so that your hair holds some shape and texture. It is the perfect way to easily tease up your do.
Bright lips are a classic touch of feminine. One downside to red lips is that the color has a tendency to bleed. A first step to prevent this is to get yourself a lip liner that is only a tad darker than the lip color itself. The best solution is to use a brow taming wax around the lips.
A new way to wear your scarf: with a long shape scarf, try tying the ends together and then looping it around your neck. This will create a cowl and will keep the scarf from blowing off in the wind.
Don't forget to take care of the skin around your eyes. Did you know that you should put a gel eye cream on in the morning and a cream on your eyes at night?
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