expert special! the best beauty secrets ever! · · 2009-05-22the best beauty secrets ever! ......
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the best beauty secrets ever! Look amazing from head to toe like your favorite celebs—just steal the tips from their favorite pros! by desi gallegos
secret weapon
Skin Guru:
Susan Ciminelli17 expert
Brow Shaper:
Anastasia Soare17 expert
Manicurist:
Deborah Lippmann17 expert
Makeup Artist:
Linda Hay
17 expert
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“Your eyes come alive when you curl your lashes! This lash curler is the best—it will make you look wide awake and doe-eyed.”
“Makeup doesn’t stop at your chin. Apply a mixture of gel body bronzer and daily glow facial moisturizer from head to toe for a warm glow all over.”
celebrity client
try: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, $19, shuuemura-usa.com
try: Victoria’s Secret Bare Bronze Daily Glow Facial Moisturizer, $18, victoriassecret.com; Victoria’s Secret Bare Bronze Gleaming Self-Tan Body Tint, $18, victoriassecret.com
“I always use fake tips on celebrities. You can get long manicured nails in no time by gluing these onto your nails.”try: Cosmar Quik Fit Nail Tips, $3, Rite Aid stores
try: Jason Vitamin E Oil 5,000 I.U., $7, Whole Foods stores
try: Maybelline New York Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil, $6, drugstores
“The pencil gives the perfect touch of color. Use the comb on the end to brush through brows: This will soften the line, so it looks more natural .”
“I use this for everything: all over lids to create a long-lasting shadow base, under lower lashes to make eye whites appear brighter, and on blemishes and just-tweezed spots to diminish redness.”
“A seawater facial spray is a great natural antiseptic. Spray it on before you apply your makeup to keep your skin bacteria-free and to prevent breakouts. ”
drugstore pick
try: Susan Ciminelli Seawater, $13, susanciminelli.com
try: Anastasia Eye Lights Matte in Shell, $21, sephora.com
try: Mehaz Depil-A-Tweez Slanted Tip, $23, folica.com
“These slanted tweezers get at those tiny hairs that look like black dots—and they won’t pinch your skin!”
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cuticle reMover
try: Lippmann Collection Cuticle Remover, $18, lippmanncollection.com
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“Whether you have an acne mark or chapped lips, this will help heal your skin. After washing your face, apply the vitamin E oil directly to your problem area.”
eyelASH curler
essential tool
try: Ms. Manicure Block Party, $1, drugstores
“Toss a four-sided file in your bag. It gives a great, gentle manicure on the go—you get perfectly shaped high-gloss nails in one minute.”
“Brush this where the skin meets the nail, then push back the cuticles. It softens cuticles so they’re less noticeable, but you don’t have to cut them! ”
“For a dewy complexion, rub three drops of an essential oil, like lavender, between your palms, then gently press them to your face.”
“Brush shimmery powders just below your brows—the highlight will add dimension to your brows.”
“To remove dark polish in one swoop, take tiny pieces of cotton saturated with remover and place them on your nails. (Work with one hand at a time.) Then take a cotton pad soaked in remover and rub it over the smaller pieces. ”
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“Use a clean washcloth to cleanse your face. It works like a scrub to help loosen the dead skin cells that can clog your pores, but it’s mild enough so it won’t irritate your skin.”
Buffer file
liP GloSS
try: Maybelline New York Shiny-licious Lip Gloss in Pink Sorbet, $6, drugstores
“A pinky-peachy lip color brightens your whole face. This one isn’t sticky, and it flatters everyone.”
Brow Definer
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“Wash your skin with a gel cleanser morning and night to minimize pores. Gels give you the gentlest clean.”
$ Buy in bulk! It’s cheaper to stock up on everyday items (like tissues, face wash, etc.) than buying them every time you run out. MAke Money, SAve Money!
Can you sing? Perform at local birthday parties for kids. Professional kiddie acts go for $350—so you’ll be a bargain at $50 per party! $ MAke Money, SAve Money!
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