Who doesn’t love an awesome beauty trick? Try these tried and tested hacks.
• Mix a little peppermint oil into your lip gloss to give your lips a plumping boost.
• Scrape out every last drop of foundation/bronzer/shimmer before you have to schlep out to the store again.
• Use a white or light eyeliner to really make your eyes pop (or hide how tired you are).
• If you accidentally purchase a foundation that’s too dark, adding a bit of moisturizer to your mix can help lighten it.
• To get the most out of your mascara, stick in your bra for a few minutes to warm it up. It’ll work magic on your lashes and curl so much better.
• Use the one and done philosophy: If you’ve only got a short amount of time (or energy), either play up your eyes or your lips, not both. And if you don’t feel like going crazy with your eyes, a quick comb of an eyebrow brush, and a swipe of mascara can usually do the trick.
• Want to fight puffiness? Sleeping propped up on two pillows instead of one can help reduce puffiness by helping drain fluid from your face.
• Want your glossy lipstick to have a matte look without buying a new tube? Dab on some concealer before applying. It’ll make it matte just like that, and it’ll also keep your lipstick on longer.
• Add a little bit of cornstarch to a glossy polish to give a matte finish.
• Make dry shampoo your BFF for those in between forget-it-I’m-hitting-snooze-again days.
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