41 Hacks, Products And Tips To Keep You Looking Beautiful

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    1. Clean everything your face touches.

    2. A body scrub that leaves your skin feeling silky smooth.

    3. Lemon juice can do more harm than good to your skin.

    4. Dry your brushes upside down so that moisture doesn't ruin the shape or damage the handle.

    5. Oil based cleaners are brilliant for removing makeup, even if you have oily skin.

    6. You should apply sunscreen everyday.

    7. People of colour should also wear sunscreen.

    8. Store your eye creams in the fridge to help under-eye puffiness.

    9. When applying your false lashes, place a mirror in a position that allows you to look down.

    10. The SPF in your makeup, or moisturiser might not actually provide enough protection from the sun.

    11. Instead of re-buying high-end mascara, just keep the expensive mascara wand and use it with a cheaper formula.

    12. Shaving cream breaks through stains, so you can use it to get rid of foundation stains.

    13. Use a daily moisturiser that's made for dry irritated skin

    14. This night cream that will hydrate your skin while you sleep, because that's when your skin is most receptive to treatments.

    15. Use concealer instead of eyeshadow primer.

    16. Rub Vaseline on your pulse points before spraying perfume. This will make the scent last longer.

    17. If you're into full-on eyelashes, stack your falsies BEFORE putting them on.

    18. Use an unused toothbrush to lay your edges, or tame your stray hairs.

    19. Wear a satin bonnet or opt for satin pillows when sleeping. This helps to protect your hair from damage.

    20. Know what your brushes do.

    21. Use tweezers to remove excess glue on the lashes.

    22. Combine your favourite eyeshadow powder with a little Vaseline and you'll have cream eyeshadow.

    23. A curved eyeliner that makes application really easy.

    24. Curl your hair from the middle, instead of the ends to help your curls last longer.

    25. Swap your towel for a T-shirt when drying your hair.

    26. A setting spray that helps your makeup stay put.

    27. Heat up an almost-empty bottle of concealer or foundation, to get out every last drop.

    28. A foundation with great coverage.

    29. Apply primer with a brush for a even application.

    30. To avoid damage on your lashes, use cotton buds and oil free makeup remover to remove your falsies.

    31. Give your hairbrushes a good wash every so often.

    32. Less is more when it comes to covering spots.

    33. Never skip moisturising.

    34. There is no right order when it comes to applying makeup.

    35. A mascara that adds length and volume.

    36. A brighting treatment that reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation.

    37. To remove dead skin, run a dry, soft-bristle brush over your bare skin.

    38. A facial cleanser that you can use day and night.

    39. People with hooded eyes should always use eye primer.

    40. A brow highlighter that adds subtle highlights.

    41. A lip gloss that gives you a glossy finish.