Style & Beauty / Beauty tips
You probably wouldn’t eat food past its expiration date, so why put expired makeup on your lips and the rest of your face? It may surprise you, but just like food, makeup has expiration dates. The trick is to know how quickly your products expire and to keep track of…
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Maybe memories of wiping Nana’s beet-red pucker off your cheek has turned you off of red lipstick. Maybe it’s red lipstick’s reputation as a bad-girl color. Whatever reason why you’re not wearing this timeless hue, it’s time to expand your horizons. Red lipstick is making a major comeback, and if…
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It may feel great to get a new look and be pampered in the process, but what you take away from the salon may be some unwanted skin conditions and germs. You’ve seen the hairstylist reach into a drawer and grab a hairbrush, but do you know where that hairbrush…
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These days, getting a shot of Botox seems to be a mainstream treatment for wrinkles. If you’ve been on the fence about getting it done, then you may wonder if it’s time to go ahead and get the shots. Since 2002, Botox has been used cosmetically to reduce the appearance…
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There’s nothing quite as uncomfortable as a case of chapped lips. For most of us, the issue of chapped lips arrives along with the cold weather. It isn’t uncommon to see people relying on Carmex and ChapStick to give chapped lips the kiss off. It’s hard to ignore those telltale…
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Years ago, dark nail polish was great – if you wanted to dress up like Elvira for Halloween. But over the years, beauty has evolved, and black is, well, the new black. There are actually a slew of dark nail polish colors that are currently in style. So don’t be…
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There’s something to be said about using your fingers to get precise application when you’re putting your makeup on. But if you’re ready to move on to a more professional way to apply, wipe that stuff off your fingers and ditch those teeny little brushes and sponges that come with…
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Where there’s smoke, there’s this fiery look that so many women try to achieve. We’re talking about the smoky-eyed look that’s apropos for just about any and every special occasion. While it may seem like an impossible feat if you’re not a trained make-up artist, giving yourself smoky eyes is…
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Piercing various areas of the body may be trendy, but for centuries, different cultures have pierced their bodies for myriad reasons, such as cultural ranking, religious purposes and protection from evil. If you’re thinking about getting pierced, there are a few things you should consider. First, think about the area…
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With the array of makeup out there that goes on before you start “painting” your face, you may wonder what the difference is in the myriad foundation formulas. Mineral, mousse, powder, stick, liquid…it can be confusing and frustrating to get the right formula for your unique skin’s needs. Whatever you…
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