In the beauty world, it is important to market yourself so that you stand out above your possible “competition”. That is where smart beauty regimens come in handy. This will help people remember you, which can result in more clients or more suitors. Follow these tips to make yourself stand out above the rest.
If you notice that your nail polish is becoming thick in the bottle or sticky, just add some acetone, or nail polish remover, into the bottle. Just a little bit of remover will go a long way. After adding the remover to the bottle you will need to shake the bottle well. This may leave you with one or two additional coats of polish.
Before using a self tanner, always exfoliate. This process will smooth skin and remove layers of dead skin cells. This helps your sunless tanner look smooth and even after you apply it. It will last much longer and look more natural.
Before going to bed, rub your eyebrows with Vaseline. This will give you healthy looking eyebrows that shine. You should be careful to only apply it to the eyebrows and not your skin, so as to avoid acne outbreaks.
Apply a moisturizer that is light before putting a fake tan on your skin. A fake tan will collect on spots of your skin that are dry. You should make sure you pay attention to your feet, elbows, knees and around your wrists. Apply lotion to these areas before applying a fake tanner.
Even the most skilled makeup artist sometimes has difficulty applying lipstick neatly. After you have applied it, use a cleanup brush that has been dipped in powder to place the powder all along the lip outline. Next, use a disposable wedge sponge to blot away any excess powder that may be left.
If you want to camouflage a pimple, rosacea, a rash or another reddish skin imperfection dab on a green concealer. While it looks strange in the package, the green neutralizes the red tones of irritated skin so you can apply your regular foundation and concealer without the redness showing through.
Large pores on the face are a common problem and can be helped. Age and genetics are the cause of large pores and there is a way to help shrink them, go to the dermatologist or spa. There you can receive a microdermabrasion treatment which will gently remove the top layer of dead skin and decrease pore size.
To highlight your eyes and make them look larger and more awake, use a shimmery, pale shade of vanilla or light gold just under your brow bone. You can sweep it down to cover your entire lid for a natural look, or sweep it on after applying your other eye colors to frame your eyes.
By taking 10 minutes a week to care for your nails it will help your appearance greatly. This is especially true for men, who very often neglect their nails and cuticles. A little regular maintenance results in much-improved hands. At the very least, nails should be cleaned thoroughly; they should be moisturized; and the cuticles should be gently pushed back.
To give more definition to your eyes apply mascara. If you only have a few minutes, you can apply mascara to highlight your eyes, and look like you have spent more time than you really have getting ready. Adding eye color will only take a few moments, and really completes your look.
If your skin looks like it could use a wake-up, try this idea. Use a hot, damp washcloth (with a few drops of your favorite essential oil on it, or plain is fine too) and press it gently against your face for a minute. Finish with a splash of very cold water. The heat will improve your facial circulation and open your pores, while the cold water will tighten your skin and wake you up generally.
Enhance your eyes by doing work on your eyelashes. Many women just apply mascara and go on their way. If you take the additional second to curl your eyelashes prior to applying the mascara, you will accentuate the eyes better than you would if you just apply the mascara.
If dandruff has you flaked out, try an aspirin! Crush up an aspirin, combine it well into your regular shampoo and use as usual for a cheaper and more effective remedy than expensive dandruff treatments! The beneficial properties in painkilling ingredients actually work to calm your dry scalp and finally offer you relief from annoying and unattractive dandruff!
Make any eye shadow bend to your will. If you are bored with the shadow choices in your beauty kit, it may be time to get creative. Try using a moistened brush to apply your shadow. You will find it brighter and more interesting than it was before. Try it as an eyeliner too.
After waxing any part of your skin, it is important that you do not take a hot bath or shower right away. This can cause irritation because waxing leaves your pores wide open. Try waiting at least an hour before being exposed to any type of hot water at all.
If you don’t like the way you look, you should go to a dermatologist for a chemical peel. Chemical peels will remove the outermost layer of skin and help to reveal the new, fresher skin that is underneath. As a result, you can achieve skin that looks cleaner and is more rejuvenated.
As you can see from the previous list of tips, proper beauty regimens can really make a difference in the strength of your overall appearance. It takes a lot of research, a lot of practice, and lots of work, but it is all worth it in the end to make yourself appear more attractive.
