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This article originally appeared in the January/February 2016 issue of SELF.
Think tweak, not overhaul.
While a big-picture resolution takes time and patience, a small change in yourbeauty routinecan produce results right away.
Get whiter teeth in as little as 48 hours.
Your teethcan brighten your entire face, and it no longer takes weeks to get them gleaming.
Then try cosmetic dentist Michael Apa’s chic (yes, really!)
They’ll make your smile look even whiterand perfectly primed for your close-up.
Try a polish cleanse for stronger, even-toned, and natural-looking nails.
Taea ThaleTo brighten bare nails, try Zoya Naked Manicure in Nude Perfector, $10.
Pick-up sticks for eyes, cheeks, and lips make your makeup routine simpler (and prettier).
(Bonus: They’re very portable.)
Reveal a #NoFilter complexion with gentle and effective glow-boosting treatments.
Taea ThaleFor lips this soft, try a double-duty balm.
Nivea Smoothness Hydrating Lip Care ($2) protects with SPF 10 and aloe.
A dose of retinol or vitamin C will help give you incandescent skin.
It works by causing microscopic damage to the skin, which then stimulates collagen production.
Grow, strengthen, repair, and love your hair.
A made-for-you elixir will help strands shine.
Taea ThaleHerbal Essences Naked Smooth & Soft Conditioner ($5) infuses strands with moisture.
You’ll walk out of the salon with instant shine and added resilience.
From top: Swim top, Well Kept, $138;WellKeptBra.com.
Water bottle, S’well, $45;SwellBottle.com.
Watch, Freestyle, $70;FreestyleUSA.com.
Sports bra, Well Kept, $115;WellKeptBra.com.
Photo Credit: Taea Thale