Beauty Pro Tips

[xyz]

What are your favorite beauty short cuts or cheap tricks?

One of my favorites is baby powder in your hair to combat greasies. I don't like to shampoo every day because I straighten. But by the end of Day 2 my hair is starts to get a little bit slick looking for my standards. Baby powder to the rescue! I think it only works for lighter colored hair but is cheaper than dry shampoo and works better in my opinion.

Lemme in on your best secrets!

[onsilver_stars]

Vaseline on eyelids to turn powder eyeshadow into a creamier gel, also vaseline (lightly!) in eyebrows to hold them still, looks less rigid than hairspraying them down (I have some wild brows, ladies).

[xyz]

Oh gosh I love any and all eyebrow tips and I can't wait to try this. I've never hair sprayed but the edge of my right eyebrow is crazy.

[brightasyellow]

Ooh, I have a question. Molls recently wrote a post about the skin care products she uses but it was so overwhelming. For some reason, I've recently started to break out again and am looking for a good face wash as I don't think the one I use is doing the job. I also need reccs on a good moisturizer as I'm noticing wrinkles...

[printcards]

Sort of gross, but when you don't feel like showering spray your toner on a paper towel and wipe down your body.

Exfoliate your lips with your toothbrush.

Make your own body scrub course sea salt and olive oil. You can also add a few drops of essential oil in your favorite scent. Soooo much cheaper than buying one pre-made.

For face wash I use Lush Fresh Farmacy. It's for sensitive skin that is prone to breakouts. I just started using Argan Oil as my face moisturizer. The bottle I bought was sort of expensive (Josie Maran) but you only use a few drops. It will probably last me at least a year. I've had it for about a month and the bottle looks like I've barely used any.

[anne]

Lip exfoliation via toothbrush, yes!
Also, NOT using an exfoliating scrub everyday did some good for my skin.

I do the powder on hair thing sometimes when my hair is super oily. I find dry shampoo hilarious, though. People talk about it as if it's a miracle and I'd be like, "you mean you've never put powder on your hair before?" It's JUST POWDER, people!

I've been using Lush's Dark Angels face wash for over 2 years now, and my skin has never been better. I guess there's something about it that just clicked with me.

[xyz]

I also need reccs on a good moisturizer as I'm noticing wrinkles...

I'd try Philosophy's Miracle Worker. It is kinda expensive but really thick so you just need a dab.

[whirlingdervish]

For face wash I use Lush Fresh Farmacy. It's for sensitive skin that is prone to breakouts.

I need to check this out!

[cindypark26]

Ooh, I have a question. Molls recently wrote a post about the skin care products she uses but it was so overwhelming. For some reason, I've recently started to break out again and am looking for a good face wash as I don't think the one I use is doing the job. I also need reccs on a good moisturizer as I'm noticing wrinkles...

Dr. Bronner's Magic Pure Castile Classic Soaps - http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/LS.htm

I swear by this stuff and use it every day for my face AND body. Comes in great scents and has really improved my skin. You can get a huge 16 oz bottle at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods for like 10 bucks and it lasts forever.

[brightasyellow]

Cindy - that looks interesting! And it really works well for your face?

As for moisturizers, I really can't afford anything expensive; it's pretty much gotta be drug store level because I'm unemployed:(