It protects my skin and saves me time and money.
“posted by UrsulaM
SELF saysSlick move!
“It allows the razor to glide easily, preventing nicks and irritation.”
Formulas with wheat proteins and amino acids are especially soothing.
Skip a wash cycle
“I shampoo only my bangs every day.
“Shampooing opens the hair’s cuticle slightly,” says Kevin Murphy, a hairstylist in Sydney.
“Over time, this can lead to lackluster hair and split ends.”
Spritz it on your part, then style as usual.
Wait 10 minutes, then rinse.
“posted by Nancy
SELF saysCan’t manage to squeeze a facial into your hectic schedule?
Simply initiate the fridge.
Although berries do the job, he prefers to use lemons and oranges.
“Both contain higher levels of citric acid, so they wipe away even more dull skin cells.”
But getting bronze from a bottle can have a dark side: zebralike streaks.
Shrink styling time
“After showering, I wrap a hand towel on my head.
It stays tucked in while I get ready, soaking up more water than the bath-sized versions.
and mop up water at a faster pace than bigger towels.
Really want to cut time?
Microfiber cloths absorb water better than those with a regular cotton weave.
Once hair is damp, apply your favorite styler.
Rinse, moisturize and ta-da!
“posted by Jenn C.
SELF saysSweet idea!
After buffing, treat moist skin to a lotion with hydrators such as glycerin or dimethicone.
“Creams seep into freshly sloughed skin more quickly,” Dr. Wechsler says.
“posted by Jarcuri
SELF saysThe tint-free tool is a multitasker’s BFF.
“And because the formulation is similar to hair gel, it fends off static, too.”
(Try Clarins Double Fix' Mascara, $21, to smooth out-of-place strands in a pinch.)
Make lipstick last
“I pat a neutral eyeshadow on lips before I put on lipstick.
Doing this keeps color in place so I don’t have to constantly reapply all day.
No bare-hued shadow in your stash?
Turn to translucent face powder for the same color-sustaining results.
Look bright-eyed
Dab some Smith’s Rosebud Salve on lids instead of powder shadow.
Creating a slight dewy sheen on lids wakes up tired eyes.
Then use a tissue to gently blot any extra balm before applying mascara.
