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10 Beauty Hacks Every Girl Should Know

10 Beauty Hacks Every Girl Should Know

Whether it’s through routine skincare, a healthy diet, or smart makeup choices, there are plenty of ways to make yourself look even better. Here are ten of our best tips you should try out to look stunning.

1. Use Mascara as Eyeliner

If you somehow forgot to bring eyeliner, don’t panic - there’s an easy solution. Many girls use mascara in emergency situations to serve as an eyeliner instead, and it works surprisingly well! Simply use the eyeliner makeup brush and dip it in the mascara, and apply as needed. Of course, you’re way better off using actual eyeliner, but if the situation calls for it, mascara can get the job done.

2. Use Lip Liner

If you want your lips to pop and look exceptional, then you’re going to want to do more than just use lipstick. Lip pencils, or lip liners, outline the contour of lips and allow you to form a more even shape to use your lipstick with. This is especially useful if your upper lip is a little uneven on one side. Just apply the lip liner evenly on both sides, and fill it in with lipstick or other lip products to look perfectly symmetrical.

3. Apply Concealers and Eye Brighteners Properly

When using concealers and eye brighteners to hide annoying dark circles, it’s important to know how to apply them. Some girls simply place it over the dark circles, which results in an uneven look. To solve this, simply apply the concealers and eye brighteners in the shape of an upside-down triangle below your eyes, so your skin looks more even.

4. Drink Green Tea

Green tea’s a popular drink, but it also does wonders for the skin. Regular amounts of green tea are said to help make your skin healthier and even remove dark circles. This saves you the trouble of applying certain makeup products, such as blushes, bronzers, and even tinted moisturizers.

5. Remember to Use Face Primer

If you’re relatively new to makeup, remember to always start off with a face primer in preparation before your makeup session. It’ll save you plenty of time working on the finer details and allow you to rock a certain look for much longer before the makeup starts fading. So, before applying powder foundations and the like, apply some face primer.

6. Almond Oil Helps

Almond oil is a helpful substance for makeup. Not only does it help with pimples, but it also gets rid of makeup fairly quickly, such as lipstick. If you want to get rid of makeup on your face quickly without spending tons of money on makeup removers, almond oil is a cheaper alternative.

7. Wash your Face Regularly to Remove Large Pores

Pores can be an annoyance, and you may be resorting to pore minimizers to make them look smaller. While those work, another alternative would be to simply wash your face with cleansers on a regular basis to slowly clean out clogged pores.

8. Look great waking up

If typically don't sleep much, you can apply white eye shadow first thing in the morning to counteract your bloated eyes.

9. Easy Waves

Want wavy hair that lasts long? Simply braid your hair and use your hair straightener to press down on them. When you untie your braids, they’ll end up wavy and will last throughout most of the day.

10. Apply Perfume Right after Showers

Being damp and slightly moisturized can really prolong the effects of perfumes, so unless you plan on freshening up later in the evening, you can simply apply it right after your shower instead.

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