amazing beauty secrets

Curl your lashes both before and after applying mascara for longer lashes. You may want to re curl them throughout the day to get some extra lift, just remember to be gentle when you apply pressure with your curler.

No, no, no! Don t pop your zits. Not only does it increase the chance of scarring, it s also likely that you will worsen the blemish and spread bacteria to other places on your face which could give rise to another breakout.

If you ve just had your hair dyed, the last thing you want is for the colour to fade. One surefire way to prevent such a mishap from happening is to use a deep conditioning treatment once a month. This will help lock in colour and has the added benefit of staving off dry and damaged locks.

Flat irons are amazing tools with multiple uses. Not only can you use it to straighten your hair, you can also create tight curls or soft romantic waves. Making sure that she gets enough vitamin C and D in her food is a big priority for Candice Swanepoel, and she says that the most important thing for healthy and glowing skin is to think about what you eat.

Dry, flaky, chapped lips are the worst canvas for lipstick. To ensure that your puckers are in perfect pout condition, the experts at The Beauty Department recommend exfoliating your lips. To do this, apply lip balm to your lips, then using a toothbrush or clean mascara wand, scrub your lips (don t be too rough). Then, use a tissue to wipe away excess flakes and voila! You ll have a perfect pout in no time.

Who doesn t love a spa day? If we could go every day, we probably would, but that would also put a dent in our wallets. A quick, easy and cheaper indulgence is to put your favourite lotion in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Make sure the oils in your lotion don t separate and that it isn t too hot. Apply it on to your skin and enjoy!

Exfoliation is an important and easy way to buff away the dead skin cells that cover up your skin s natural glow. Use a light exfoliator, like the Daily Microfoliant from Dermalogica, to freshen your face daily.

When choosing a foundation, test a product on the skin near your jawline. And be sure to do it in natural light. This will ensure the foundation tone you choose for your face isn t too different from the natural shade of your neck. We really love Makeup Forever s Invisible Cover HD Foundation because it comes in so many shades.

Don t throw away your old mascara wand, it s still got a few uses left. Clean it and use it as a brow brush instead. You might even find it handy around the house use it to unclog sinks or clean tough to reach areas in your home.

What s worse than having to wear a skirt with absolutely no time to shave your legs? We ve all been there. The hassle free fix for this is to wearing pantyhose or tights (try a patterned pair for something new). It will disguise stubble as well as any blemishes on your stems.