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Are You “Pretty” Smart?
If you’re not careful, purchasing your favorite beauty products could really throw your budget for the entire month, especially if you aren’t careful about how you buy. These necessary beauty buys are hanging out at your local drug store for a fraction of what you’re probably paying at ULTA. Keep reading for my favorite beauty buys and how I save tons of money on them at local drugstores. Don’t forget to share your “pretty” smart beauty buys with your friends! Ways To Be Pretty Smart La Roche-Posay Wipes $10 @ CVS Instead of spending $40 for a package of Lancer makeup wipes at Sephora, save big bucks and purchase La…
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Summer Beauty Must-Haves That You Should Always Have In Your Makeup Bag
In their own ways, every different season can be brutal on your skin in some kind of form. Winter can be drying (my skin never looked as dull as it did this winter) and so can summer, in its own way. And no one really likes sweaty makeup streaks, am I right? Fortunately, these amazing summer beauty products will keep you looking your best, despite the heat and humidity! Summer Beauty Must-Haves Spray On Sunscreen Mist If there’s one thing you absolutely cannot forget this summer, it’s your sunscreen. Pick up a facial lotion with an SPF of at least 15, or go with this broad spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen for even…
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Beauty Tips That Instantly Make You Look Younger
I love discovering great beauty tips! After all, as any woman knows, your beauty routine may just affect how well you do (or don’t!) age! I don’t know about you, but I want to keep myself looking young and spry for years to come! If you too would like to keep yourself looking young, healthy, and utterly fabulous, check out these incredible tips for looking younger. Incorporate them regularly into your routine and reap the rewards! Try Under-Eye Patches Puffiness under the eyes can make you look years older and totally tired! To reduce under-eye puffiness, apply this collagen-filled vitamin E eye patches. Plus, these will reduce the need for…
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5 Ways to Whiten Your Teeth Naturally
Just like everyone else, I love the way white teeth look. When your teeth are white, they just brighten your entire face. They can make such a huge difference! But I really don’t like putting gross chemicals inside my mouth–they taste gross and they’re so bad for you! But never fear! I’ve found some really great teeth-whitening strategies that are totally natural. So whiten away! Everyday Roots suggests making a toothpaste out of lemon juice and baking soda. Apply the mixture to your toothbrush, brush your teeth, then leave the baking soda paste on your teeth for a minute. When you take the paste off, your teeth will be glowing! Crystal…
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9 Best Hair Products for Humid Climates
My hair goes berserk in humid climates. The frizz factor is just out of control! But I’ve learned that with the best products, my hair can still look good even in the wet heat. I’ve compiled a list of some of the best hair products for humid climates ranging from hairsprays to leave-in-cremes. Enjoy! 1. Total Beauty recommends Garnier Sleek & Shine Moroccan Sleek Oil Treatment. This product is a cost-effective alternative to expensive name-brand products, and it works even better! Your hair will feel silky and soft like it should, without a greasy, oily feel. 2. Allwomenstalk recommends L’Oreal Paris EverSleek Humidity defying Leave-In Creme. This product will help…
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12 Adorable Toe Nail Polish Designs
I think painting my toe nails is one of the most relaxing things I do. I turn on my music, zone out the world, and zone into a single task—making my toes look adorable! I was perusing the web for some inspiration (I’ve been a bit boring with the polish lately), and here are my favorites:
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5 Fabulous Uses for Coconut Oil
Coconut oil can be a great way to decrease the fat content in your diet but did you know that there are other helpful uses for coconut oil? From your health to your home, coconut oil can do it all! A Hair Mask When you’re in the shower, just scoop a small amount out of the jar, apply to your roots and scalp and let it sit for about 5 minutes before rinsing. After, just wash your hair as you normally would. You won’t regret how soft your hair will be. A Skin Mask I suppose it’s not really a “mask” as much as it is a lotion but unlike…
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10 Surprising Tips For Aging Well
We all know that exercising, eating well, and avoiding destructive habits are important in aging well. But how about these interesting tips? 1. Have a happy marriage. Love will keep you alive! Source, Photo Source 2. Forgive. Holding grudges can take its toll. Source, Photo Source 3. Expand your social network as you age. You never stop needing friends! Source, Photo Source 4. Get your Zen on. Stress affects your emotional, psychological, and physical self, and prolonged exposure to extreme stress can lead to disease. Manage stress through relaxing activities. Source, Photo Source 5. Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep doesn’t just affect you the next day. Extensive periods of poor…
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DIY Makeup Remover Solutions
Looking for a way to remove your makeup with natural products that are probably lying around your house? Look no further! Check out these recipes: Liquid Makeup Remover From That’s What We Said (for a small bottle): ½ cup water 1 T no-tears baby shampoo ¼ tsp olive or coconut oil Combine and shake before using Liquid Makeup Remover From Empowered Sustenance: 2 oz. jojoba oil 1 capsule non-GMO vitamin E Add jojoba oil to container, then prick vitamin E capsule and squeeze contents into the container. Shake well to combine. Makeup Remover Wipes From Mommy Needs Her Coffee: Cut a roll of your favorite paper towels down to the size…
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9 Must-Know Beauty Hacks
Do yourself a favor and read this list—I promise it will make your life easier! Create your own lip-plumping serum by adding a drop of peppermint essential oil to your lip gloss. Apply white eye shadow to your eyelids before you apply other colors. This will help your eyes “pop” and your other colors will stay on longer too! For longer looking eyelashes, apply a coat of mascara, then apply some baby powder to you lashes using a cotton ball, then apply a second coat of mascara. I use this one all the time—when you have a cold and have blown your nose so many times it has become sore…
