Got things on your to-do list that you never quite get to? Here’s your guide to ticking them off and feeling awesome!
1 I RESOLVE TO
Apply makeup like and expert
4 Tips for when your eye makeup doesn’t go to plan
When mascara smears… use a cotton bud to fix it.
When eyeliner fades in a blink… use a liquid liner – it lasts longer and it’s more intense.
When you have no mascara… dot black pencil in the roots to create the illusion of fuller, thicker lashes.
When nothing will cover under-eye circles… try a brightening blush to detract.
2 I RESOLVE TO
Sort out my brows
Time to get them under control
Tweeze hairs under the brow, but don’t mess with the shape. Lightly sketch in your brows to give a full, neat effect.
3 I RESOLVE TO
Do these important things
Feel – and look – better in a flash
- Keep my stomach in and shoulders back
Are you slouching as you read this? We’re not going to make you balance books on your head, but it’s a good way to remember your posture.
- Stop frowning
It contributes to wrinkles – and smiling is way prettier.
- Take deep breaths
It gives an all-over feeling of calm and helps us de-stress.
4 I RESOLVE TO
Get sexy, sandal-ready feet
Try these easy tips for your tootsies
- Invest in an oil
Massage your feet and toenails with oil every time you get out of the shower.
- Detox your polish
Take a break from lacquer.
- Buff regularly
It protects the nail, adds shine and helps varnish stay on for longer.
5 I RESOLVE TO
Not be a product hoarder
Beauty products have a shelf life, so start cleaning out
- Keep your fingers out of creamy products. Use a spatula so that you don’t mix in dirt and bacteria.
- Wash your brushes regularly – you’re constantly mixing skin’s oil into powders.
- Don’t pump your mascara brush in and out of the tube – it pushes in air, which dries out the product.
6 I RESOLVE TO
Find my ideal foundation shade
Foundation lines aren’t a good look on anyone
If you have oily skin… try a powder foundation that’s light and buildable.
If you have dry skin… look for hydrating ingredients to keep skin dewy.
If you have acne-prone skin… invest in an oil-free product that has salicylic acid.
If you have normal skin… stick with light coverage – it’s all you need.
7 I RESOLVE TO
Wash my hair properly
Yup – we still get it wrong! Try these tips
Wash hair with lukewarm water… and make sure your whole head is wet – this helps spread shampoo all over.
Think of a size… somewhere between a R1 and R5 coin – that’s how small an amount of shampoo you must use.
Squeeze shampoo into hands… rather than directly onto your head – this ensures a thorough cleanse. Then rinse.
Remove excess water… before applying conditioner, and never put it on your scalp (hello, flat hair).
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