User post: 10 Beauty Tips Everyone Can Use

Carol Belanger

There are numerous beauty tips shared among the Shine community and I really enjoy the posts and the writer sharing what works for them and what doesn't. The beauty tips range from using common ingredients in the home such as baking soda, olive oil, etc., to beauty tips on the right application of makeup. With that in mind, I thought I would share some tips I have learned over the years and hope you find them useful.

1: To quickly dry your fingernails after polishing them, dip in ice cold water. I have found that no matter how long I try to sit still I always smudge my fresh polish, so this tip works well for me.

2: I am a firm believer in toner. I keep my toner refrigerated so that it gives my face a blast of cell circulation. In additon it tones, tightens and closes the pores after cleansing. However, when I am out of my homemade toner I always splash my face with cool water to close pores before applying any lotions or creams.

3: For a clarifying shampoo I use apple cider vinegar. It works just as well as store bought clarifying shampoos and the cost is minimal. Did you know that most clarifying shampoos or dandruff shampoos will strip hair of its artificial color? To make your own clarifying rinse, mix one part apple cider vinegar with two parts water and do not rinse. The vinegar smell will diminish in a very short amount of time.

4: We all know that wearing to much makeup really makes you look older.

5: A silk pillowcase is a must have to prevent premature wrinkles. You will never get pillowcase lines in your face with a silk pillowcase. I just love my silk pillowcases!

6: When you are low on mascara, try Vaseline! It really does wonders for the eyelashes. Also nourish your eyelashes with almond oil or olive oil.

7: When the dry skin winter blues set in I break out a bath bomb and then the body butter! Shea butter is wonderful. Read about its wonderful properties.

8: Want to plump up the lips for the night, add an irritant like cayenne pepper over your lip balm. Get the full recipe on my Shine blog post "DIY Lip Plumpers".

9: Need a quick scrub to brighten the complexion, consider oatmeal or cornmeal mixed with your favorite cleansing cream.

10: To give the illusion of fuller lips, add a dab of shimmery lip gloss that is one shade lighter than your lipstick.

I hope you enjoyed my beauty tips that I frequently use. I would love to hear about your beauty tips and what works for you.

Below are just a few of my blog posts here on Shine, hope you will stop by!

First Ever Video - DIY Bath Bombs aka Bath Fizzies

Caring for Combination Skin

Properties of Essential Oils in Skin Care Products

Selecting the Right Mineral Makeup for Your Skin Type

Tried and True Tips for Selecting Your Next Moisturizer


Carolb author of 300+ Skin Care Recipes, visit Complete Skin Care Therapy