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#1. Keep Old Makeup Palettes
They're good for storing broken chunks of blushes, powder foundations, bronzers, and eye shadows. Bonus: This trick helps keep your cosmetics area clutter-free.
#2. Use Face Scrub All Over
Ward off dreaded "bacne" by making your face wash double as a body wash, too. The salicylic acid also works to deep clean pores below the neck, not just on your mug.
#3. Get Artsy with Eyeliner
Try salon-style nail art at home by getting creative with your waterproof liquid eyeliner pens. Make designs using the tiny brush heads-just be sure to seal them in with a coat of clear nail polish when you're done.
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#4. Recycle Old Shower Scrubbers
That body pouf or sponge you wash with can also be used as an all-around cleaning tool when its shower days are over. The net is great for
While 27-year-old rocker Avril Lavigne is typically known for her pipes and punky style, she's foraying into nail polish design. This April, she will debut a 12-piece collection of Sally Hansen Salon Effects Polish Strips ($9.99 each) featuring animal prints, polka dots, glitter, and more. We sat down with our music crush to chat about manicures, how she creates her signature smoky eyes, and her secrets to getting awesome bed head.
Real Beauty: Tell us about your new nail polish strips.
Avril Lavigne: I love to have good nails at all times, especially because I'm on the red carpet often. I can apply these polish strips in the car, airplane, or studio. They are awesome because it takes me five to seven minutes to apply them, there's no drying time, and they last for up to ten days. Just take them off with nail polish remover.
RB: What influenced your designs?
AL: My personal style and all of my favorite colors. I love skulls! I love pink! I love black! And I love sparkles!
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Whether you're looking for a quick beauty fix or must-try fitness tips, we've rounded up the ways to get gorgeous gams.
#1: Do a Serious Scrub
Sloughing off dead skin cells is vital to snagging a glowing complexion (plus, alligator legs are pretty unsightly). Just be careful not to scrub too often or too hard. Stick to two to three times (every other day) for oily skin and no more than once a week for sensitive skin.
#2: Make Your Shower Do Double Duty
It is the perfect place to squeeze in a few calf raises while you suds up. Switch the stream to cool water and your body will work overtime to maintain your normal temp. You could lose about 100 extra calories!
#3: Fight Off Cellulite
While there's no magic cure to get rid of cellulite, you can reduce its appearance. Deal with the dimples on the cheap with a daily dose of firming cream, which contains ingredients like caffeine and seaweed that are said to tighten and moisturize the skin. Amp up the effects by using a rolling pin to
Before soaking up the sun, read these tips that could protect your skin and save your life.
#1.Check Everywhere
Get a thorough check from a dermatologist once a year and check everywhere for suspicious marks: scalp, toes and fingers, and places where our clothes cover. A wound on Rasta legend Bob Marley's big toe was initially thought to be a scar, but turned out to be deadly malignant melanoma.
#2. Know Your Risk
Your genetic makeup and coloring can affect how dangerous sun exposure is for you. Dermatologists reference the Fitzpatrick Scale, which divides all skin types and tones into six categories based on pigmentation and genetic history.
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#3.Fight Free Radicals
Found in car exhaust and cigarette smoke, free radicals are reactive molecules that damage cells and accelerate the aging process. Counteract the damage by eating foods rich in vitamins E and C, like wheat germ, apricots, and leafy greens like kale and spinach.
#4.Remember Your
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Hey, big spa spender-save your cash! Some of the world's best treatments are free and right under your nose. We've got step-by-step instructions on how to whip up these replenishing recipes in the comfort of your home.
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Sure, we love red carpet glam, but these days what really turns our head is a star rocking easy, breezy, natural looking makeup.
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Beach days will be here before you know it, so we rounded up the latest launches to spruce up your hair and body. Check out more spring beauty stories!
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Hold on to your youth with these tips and tricks for younger-looking skin.
#1: Eat Seaweed
Certain undersea delicacies, like seaweed, have a composition similar to blood plasma and are among the richest sources of minerals and nutrients. Seaweed also minimizes signs of aging by detoxifying skin and fighting free radicals. If you don't want to munch on salty seaweed, introduce it into your diet with capsules.
#2: Get Enough Sleep
No matter how much makeup you apply, your skin won't look good without enough sleep. Skin needs this down time to repair and rejuvenate itself, so turn off all your digital gadgets at night.
#3: Don't Stress
Studies show that stressing out practically etches lines on your face (as if you don't have enough to worry about). Finding a few moments of solace everyday can add years to your life-and money to your bank account (think about how much you'd spend on Botox otherwise).
#4: Go Sugar-Free
Or at least avoid it whenever you can. Excessive sugar reacts with
