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Beauty has changed a lot since I started working in the industry back in 2007.
Therefore, it’s important tolayer properly.
Oils help seal in any products applied prior.
This is the one trick that has saved me the most time over the years.
Before I began my career, I was a mascara diehard.
Now, not so much.
I regularly do this with whatever lipstick I have on hand.
My go-to is Tom Ford Lips & Boys in Thomas ($36,sephora.com).
And hand sanitizer totally doesn’t countat all.
But your hands are REALLY dirty.
But what’s even better is setting spray.
After you finish your makeup, just a few choice spritzes will keep everything in place.
I have made a trillion hair mistakes in my almost 33 years.
I was born with light blonde hair that turned green every summer because I loved to swim.
By the time I was 17, the Japanese straightening process had rolled around.
And I did that, too.
You know what happened?
My hair all but broke off.
I had pieces of various lengths and textures.
But that’s because I’m beyond repair.
Treat your hair well.
Be kind to it.
I’ve had manicurists look at me strangely for toting a gel-like topcoat everywhere I go.
Oily skin isn’t something you might fixit’s just something you have to manage.
The key is to find the oil that suits your own skin pop in or complexion issues.
For example, grapeseed oil is lightweight and full of antioxidants, making it ideal for pre-sunscreen hydration.
Other oils, like tea tree, can actually fight sebum buildup, bacteria, and inflammation.
Some oils even have acne-fighting properties, like Sunday Riley U.F.O.
This must-know tip relates to your grubby hands, too.
Remember how I told you to not touch your face?
Same goes for when you apply makeup and skin-care, which I know seems like a lot of work.
All you need is one magical tool: the Beautyblender.
This is probably my oldest trick in the book.
Thank you, Lisa Hoffman (yes, the wife of Dustin!
), for this wonderful tip, which I regularly use to this day.
This routine no doubt contributed to all the aforementioned hair damage.
Body acne is real.
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