Trick of the Trade

Back in action, day two of blog world! So I was recently reading InStyle Makeover and read some great beauty tricks that could help you on a day to day basis. The magazine had 50 best tips but I have listed 10 of my favs below, hope they can help your beautiful self!

1) Get Unstuck- nail polish wont budge? wrap a rubber band around the lid to get a better grip

2) Find Your Best Blush- choose a color that matches the pink of your knuckles when making fist

3) Mix Your Own Dry Shampoo- a fast and inexpensive way to get rid of grease. Add equal parts of baking soda and baby powder, sprinkle over hair and brush. Baking soda helps remove build up and baby powder soaks up the oil

4) Boost Lashes- before putting on mascara, dust translucent powder to add instant volume

5) Hair SPF- Mist a mixture of equal parts water and sunscreen before you hit the beach, it will keep color from fading and keep hair from drying out

6) Amp Your Lash Curler- Warm up the curler for no more than three seconds before curling lashes. This will open the hair cuticles giving them an instant boost

7) Punch Up Neon Polish- apply an opaque white polish before a neon shade. The flat base brings out the pigment of the color and illuminates it from underneath

8) Thin Out Clumpy Mascara- a drop of Coca Cola will reinvigorate you mascara's consistancy. The syrup adds just the right moisture without making it watery

9)Avoid Breakouts From Brushes- wash your makeup tools with a clarifying shampoo to rid them of product buildup that can cause blemishes.

10) Harden Nail Polish Faster- once they are partically dry, run nails under cold water. The icy tempature will speed up setting your polish

Sweet right? Enjoy!

Peace. Love and Moisturizer
AJ