Trends come and go, but no matter your age, there are some beauty truths that will never change. So whether you’re battling your first pimple or latest wrinkle, here are 10 beauty tips that will stand the test of time.
1. Wear sunscreen and avoid tanning beds at all cost. No matter what skin tone you have, sunscreen will protect your skin against harmful UV rays, which lead to early signs of aging and cancer. And nobody looks good with wrinkles or cancer.
2. To make your lashes look fuller, apply mascara in a quick left-to-right motion. Next, line the under eye lid with black liner and smudge it a bit between your lashes. It will fill in any gaps your lashes may have and give them a thicker, fuller appearance.
3. Even if you have oily skin, use face oil on a regular basis. Your makeup will set better, and your skin will look younger.
4. Always use lip balm before applying lipstick, especially matte lipstick. Your lips stay hydrated, and you won’t run the risk of having dry, cracked lips.
5. Don’t wash your hair every day. Although we all have different hair types, washing your hair every day strips it of its natural oils needed to keep your hair healthy.
6. Get a Clarisonic brush. It cleans your skin better than any other device on the market. Need I say more?
7. The older you get, the less makeup you need. It may seem counter-intuitive, but don’t pack on foundation or over-apply eye liner. Stick with lighter, softer makeup tones to look fresh and fabulous.
8. Drink water. Dehydration makes your skin look dry and wrinkled. Proper hydration (eight glasses of water a day) will keep your skin looking its best, and using a good facial moisturizer will keep the water, or moisture, locked in.
9. Use a white under-eye liner. It will make your eyes look bigger and brighter, especially after a sleepless night.
10. Don’t over-pluck your brows. Unless you’re a 1940s movie star, skinny, wide-set brows are not for you. If you’re not savvy with tweezers, pay to have them waxed. It’s a small investment that will go a long way and keep your face looking balanced and beautiful.
