Here’s a list of quick and easy things you can do in your beauty routine — they won’t take much time or effort, and they can make you feel more confident and more beautiful.
Makeup Dos
- Wash makeup off before bed.
- Wash makeup off before you hit the gym. Don’t stress about people seeing you without your “face” on — your skin will benefit from the effort.
- Swap your face powder for blotting papers if you want to cut down on shine. Powder can clog pores; blotting papers won’t.
- Use a hint of shimmer to give your skin a healthy glow.
- Use a skin toner. It can help your anti-aging treatments work more effectively.
- Toss your mascara after three months or immediately after you’ve had an eye infection like pinkeye.
- Toss your foundation after six months or immediately after you’ve had a skin infection.
Makeup Don’ts
- Don’t share makeup wands — for lip gloss, eye shadow, mascara, or anything.
- Don’t line your lips without filling the center, too.
- Don’t go too heavy on the eyebrow pencil — it can make you look garish.
- Don’t forget to blend. Whether you’re applying blush, eye shadow, or even tanning cream, take the time to blend it in for a more natural look.
Other Beauty Dos
- Start at the feet and work your way up when self-tanning. If you start at the top and work your way down, you can get tan creases from all the bending. Prevent the streaks and creases by starting at the bottom!
- Switch your conditioner from time to time — brand loyalty can leave you with a conditioner that stops working.
- Limit your use of fake nails — using them long-term can weaken your real nails.
- Limit your use of teeth whiteners. Once every six months is plenty for the over-the-counter treatments.