How to Be Beautiful : Want to look your absolute best every day without stressing, spending hours in front of the mirror or shelling out big bucks at the salon? Then you need this guide, packed with our editors' all-time-favorite tips, treats and fabulous finds, to keep you Gorgeous!
Be Beautiful #1 Makeup.
Use cream-based formulas on a dry face or over fine lines; powders can appear cakey on rough skin and settle into creases.
Use cream-based formulas on a dry face or over fine lines; powders can appear cakey on rough skin and settle into creases.
Be Beautiful #2 Makeup.
Love sheer base, but need more coverage? Use a foundation brush for a thicker (but natural-looking) layer.
Love sheer base, but need more coverage? Use a foundation brush for a thicker (but natural-looking) layer.
Be Beautiful #3 Makeup.
Use eyeliner inside your upper lash line; you'll create the illusion of mascara without having to apply it.
Use eyeliner inside your upper lash line; you'll create the illusion of mascara without having to apply it.
Be Beautiful #4 Makeup.
Brush on bronzer using the W method: Go from temple to nose (via your cheekbone), nose to forehead, back down the nose and up the opposite cheekbone.
Brush on bronzer using the W method: Go from temple to nose (via your cheekbone), nose to forehead, back down the nose and up the opposite cheekbone.
Be Beautiful #5 Makeup.
Use lipliner to fill in your entire mouth before applying lipstick; outlining will create ring-around-the-lips.
Use lipliner to fill in your entire mouth before applying lipstick; outlining will create ring-around-the-lips.
Be Beautiful #6 Makeup.
When applying concealer, dot some on your eyelids, too. You'll neutralize redness (commonly caused by sleepless nights), which is magnified by the thin skin there.
When applying concealer, dot some on your eyelids, too. You'll neutralize redness (commonly caused by sleepless nights), which is magnified by the thin skin there.
Be Beautiful #7 Makeup.
Pairing bright shadow and black liner is jarring. Swipe the shadow over lids, then dip a wet eyeliner brush into the same shade and sweep it across your top lash line.
Pairing bright shadow and black liner is jarring. Swipe the shadow over lids, then dip a wet eyeliner brush into the same shade and sweep it across your top lash line.
Be Beautiful #8 Skin.
Exfoliate at night, so fresh skin isn't exposed to UV rays during the daytime.
Exfoliate at night, so fresh skin isn't exposed to UV rays during the daytime.
Be Beautiful #9 Skin.
Apply your products in order from thin to thick consistencies (serum first, moisturizer next, sunscreen last), so skin absorbs all.
Apply your products in order from thin to thick consistencies (serum first, moisturizer next, sunscreen last), so skin absorbs all.
Be Beautiful #10 Skin.
Create a body wrap by slathering on body lotion, then donning a robe. You'll lock in heat and help the moisturizer penetrate.
Create a body wrap by slathering on body lotion, then donning a robe. You'll lock in heat and help the moisturizer penetrate.
Be Beautiful #11 Skin.
Control combo skin by smoothing a clarifying mask on your T-zone and a hydrating version on drier patches.
Control combo skin by smoothing a clarifying mask on your T-zone and a hydrating version on drier patches.
Be Beautiful #12 Skin.
Ask your derm for a prescription retinoid cream. You'll see fewer fine lines and freckles in a month. Plus, your insurance will likely cover a portion of the cost.
Ask your derm for a prescription retinoid cream. You'll see fewer fine lines and freckles in a month. Plus, your insurance will likely cover a portion of the cost.
Be Beautiful #13 Hands and Feet.
Wearing flip-flops home from the salon keeps your pedi perfect.
Wearing flip-flops home from the salon keeps your pedi perfect.
Be Beautiful #14 Hands and Feet.
File your nails before washing hands or applying lotion. Moisture separates their layers, upping the risk for splits and breaks.
File your nails before washing hands or applying lotion. Moisture separates their layers, upping the risk for splits and breaks.
Be Beautiful #15 Hands and Feet.
Save dry, scratchy soles: Drop a bath bomb made from essential oils into tub water, then have a soak.
Save dry, scratchy soles: Drop a bath bomb made from essential oils into tub water, then have a soak.
Be Beautiful #16 Hands and Feet.
Polish tips with base coat before cleaning the house; it protects them from nail-weakening chemicals.
Polish tips with base coat before cleaning the house; it protects them from nail-weakening chemicals.
Be Beautiful #17 Hair.
Apply a mix of gel (to define) and leave-in conditioner (to calm frizz) to hair, then blow-dry with a diffuser to make waves.
Apply a mix of gel (to define) and leave-in conditioner (to calm frizz) to hair, then blow-dry with a diffuser to make waves.
Be Beautiful #18 Hair.
Rinse just-washed hair with two tablespoons of apple-cider vinegar, diluted with three cups of water (so it won't smell) to dissolve shampoo residue and revive dull strands.
Rinse just-washed hair with two tablespoons of apple-cider vinegar, diluted with three cups of water (so it won't smell) to dissolve shampoo residue and revive dull strands.
Be Beautiful #19 Hair.
Before spending a day in the sun, comb a leave-in conditioner through hair; it will protect your color.
Before spending a day in the sun, comb a leave-in conditioner through hair; it will protect your color.
Be Beautiful #20 Hair.
Fluff baby powder through roots when there's no time to style. It absorbs oil and texturizes for extra body.
Fluff baby powder through roots when there's no time to style. It absorbs oil and texturizes for extra body.
Be Beautiful #21 Hair.
Your hair usually looks sleeker the day after you shampoo. Get that effect instantly by applying pomade before blow-drying. It mimics your natural oils and smooths flyaways.
Your hair usually looks sleeker the day after you shampoo. Get that effect instantly by applying pomade before blow-drying. It mimics your natural oils and smooths flyaways.
Be Beautiful #22 Hair.
Spice up a straight style simply. Put wet hair in six buns all over your head. Let each air-dry, then unravel and scrunch with a styling spray that contains salt.
Spice up a straight style simply. Put wet hair in six buns all over your head. Let each air-dry, then unravel and scrunch with a styling spray that contains salt.
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