Yahoo Lifestyle 20 Beauty Hacks Every Woman Should Know
The marie claire team share their ten best beauty hacks. Photo: Instagram
1. SPEED ST YLING
"For a chic up-do in seconds, create a high ponytail, twist your hair and wrap it around the elastic, then pin into place. Muss up your makeshift bun with your fingers, and accessorise with a cute clip."
Bianca De Candia, marketing coordinator
2. SOFT TOUCH
"I replace make-up remover with coconut oil – a small amount dissolves make-up and softens dry skin."
Melissa Gaudron, deputy editor
MC LOVES: AboutLife Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, $6.95.
3.SHINE ON
"After conditioning, rinse hair with cold water to close the cuticle and boost shine."
Jana Pokorny, fashion director
4.WANDERLUST
"Splurge on an expensive mascara you love and when it runs out, wash and reuse the wand with a budget-friendly option – it’s all about the wand!"
Robyn Fay-Perkins, photo editor
Victoria Beckham knows the power of the perfect mascara. Photo: Instagram
5. GOOD DROP
"For a soothing facial cleanse before bed, place a few drops of lavender oil in the bathroom basin with warm water and remove the day with a face washer."
Chloe Finley, fashion editor
MC LOVES: Jurlique Lavender Pure Essential Oil, $35.
6. PERFECT P OLISH
"To set a manicure, I dip my digits in ice water for one minute, post paint job."
Kimberlee Garcia, account manager
7.ANTI-FRIZZ
"For a frizz-free finish, I dry my hair with a clean cotton T-shirt rather than a towel – the smooth fabric causes less friction and makes for the sleekest, silkiest blow-dry."
Kathryn Madden, deputy chief sub-editor
8. BASE CAMP
"Make mineral sunscreen mandatory after skincare: a physical formula wears really well and it’s a great base for your make-up."
Jessica Prince-Montague, senior editor
MC LOVES: Ultraceuticals Ultra UV Protective Daily Shield Mineral Defence SPF 50+, $65.
9. WING IT
"For a simple statement look, I like to match coloured winged liner to a pair of earrings. Turquoise is my hue right now."
Bree McDonald, junior fashion & news editor
Match your winged eyeliner to your outfit for a statement look. Photo: Instagram
10. FIX FLY-AWAYS
"When I was a ‘bottle blonde’ I had a lot of breakage, so I would spritz hairspray onto a toothbrush and use that to smooth down fly-aways."
Erin Cook, PA to the editor
11. FULL STEAM AHEAD
"To get more moisture into dry skin, I apply a body or coconut oil after stepping out of the shower – the steam helps it absorb better."
Liz Elton, art director
12. LIGHTEN UP
“When contouring, stick to matt formulas for shading and iridescent for highlighting.”
Anita Zacharia, advertising coordinator
MC LOVES: Estée Lauder New Dimension Shape + Sculpt Face Kit, $98.
MC LOVES: Estée Lauder New Dimension Shape + Sculpt Face Kit, $98.
13. MULTI-TASK
“For a fast beauty look when I’m on the go, I blend my favourite rosy lipstick onto lips, cheeks and across my lids – the heat from your fingertips makes blending a breeze and it nixes the need for extra products.”
Lisa Ballard, acting national business integration manager
MC LOVES: Chanel Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour, $52.
MC LOVES: Chanel Rouge Coco Ultra Hydrating Lip Colour, $52..
14. MASK MATTERS
“I like to double up on masks – I start with an exfoliating, clarifying or refining mask (depending on my needs), and follow up with a hydrating or brightening one.”
Sherine Youssef, beauty associate
15. DOUBLE DUTY
“I put a dollop of sugar- or salt-based exfoliator on an exfoliation mitt to buff away dryness. The oils from the scrub replenish skin, too.”
Daniela Elser, features director
16.SO SMOOTH
“Tame unruly strands by smoothing a pea-sized dollop of hand cream over ends.”
Bianca Martin, lifestyle editor
17. LAY IT ON
“Layer a vitamin A serum underneath a replenishing overnight mask – the barrier will trap the actives allowing for more effective ingredient absorption.”
Aimée Leabon, contributing beauty editor
MC LOVES: Philosophy Time in a Bottle Daily Age-Defying Serum, $99.
MC LOVES: Philosophy Time in a Bottle Daily Age-Defying Serum, $99.
18. HINT OF TINT
“To get some colour on my legs, I mix liquid bronzer with a body lotion and slather.”
Monica Russell, fashion office manager
MC LOVES: Stila Aqua Glow Perfecting Bronzer, $47.
MC LOVES: Stila Aqua Glow Perfecting Bronzer, $47.
19. LOVELY LASHES
“To accentuate smaller eyes, cut fake lash strips in half and apply only to the outer half of each eye for a more natural look.”
Larissa Yu, deputy art director
20.HIGH & DRY
“To refresh hair while you sleep, spray roots with dry shampoo and fasten lengths into a high ponytail using the waistband of a pair of tights as a hair elastic. You’ll wake up with voluminous clean hair due to the absorption of oils overnight.”
Anne-Marie Cheney, group sales director – fashion
MC LOVES: TONI & GUY Glamour Sky High Volume Dry Shampoo, $15.99..
MC LOVES: Stila Aqua Glow Perfecting Bronzer, $47.
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