41 Hacks Products And Tips To Keep You Looking BeautifulSkip To ContentHomepageSign InSearch BuzzFeedSearch BuzzFeedlol Badge Feedwin Badge Feedtrending Badge FeedCalifornia residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data.Do Not Sell My Personal Information 2022 BuzzFeed, Inc PressRSSPrivacyConsent PreferencesUser TermsAd ChoicesHelpContactSitemapPosted on 17 Feb 2018 41 Hacks Products And Tips To Keep You Looking Beautiful The beauty directory. by Tolani ShoneyeBuzzFeed StaffFacebookPinterestTwitterMailLink We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. 1 Clean everything your face touches Jenny Chang/ BuzzFeed The three main things being your phone, towels and pillowcases. Mainly because all the bacteria on these will touch your face. "How clean the objects are that touch your face does make a difference in terms of your skin's hygiene and can help to reduce breakouts," says dermatologist Dr. Adam Geyer. Here's the low down on how to clean these correctly. 2 A body scrub that leaves your skin feeling silky smooth Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Soap & Glory "I use Soap & Glory body scrub to exfoliate in the shower. It's worked wonders on the dry spots I regularly get. —jaekalirainz Get the body scrub from Boots, £8. Check out more products for dry skin here. 3 Lemon juice can do more harm than good to your skin Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF The Real Housewives Of Atlanta / Via Bravo Using lemon juice to treat your blackheads is a bad idea. It's a lot more irritating than it is helpful, says Doris Day, MD. Also, citrus juices can seriously burn your skin when exposed to sunlight. You can read more skin care tips from dermotologists here. 4 Dry your brushes upside down so that moisture doesn t ruin the shape or damage the handle Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF TashaRawr7 / Via youtube.com Follow these steps to help keep your brushes in the best shape. Check out more beauty tips here. 5 Oil based cleaners are brilliant for removing makeup even if you have oily skin Patrice Peck/ BuzzFeed Oil and water don't mix, so you need oil to attract other oil-based debris like makeup and SPF. You then follow the oil cleanser with a water cleanser to remove any remaining impurities. If you want to read more about double cleansing check out Patrice's post here. 6 You should apply sunscreen everyday M.Patrinos BuzzFeed We all know that we should use SPF every day, come rain or shine, especially on our faces. This is mainly because it prevents premature ageing, discolouration, and uneven skin tone, and it protects against skin cancer. So yeah it's pretty important. Here's all you need to know about apply sunscreen correctly. 7 People of colour should also wear sunscreen View this photo on Instagram instagram.com People with dark skin tones may not get sunburn, but being exposed to UV rays can still be damaging. Everyone, regardless of their skin colour, should be wearing sunscreen when they're out in the sun, says dermatologist Dr. Kavita Mariwalla. Check out some more sunscreen facts here. 8 Store your eye creams in the fridge to help under-eye puffiness Augusta Falletta / Via BuzzFeed It helps cool the delicate eye area. Check out more beauty tips here. 9 When applying your false lashes place a mirror in a position that allows you to look down View this photo on Instagram instagram.com A good little trick is to place your mirror flat on the table with your elbows either side, this will allow you to look down into the mirror. You can find more tips and tricks for false lashes here. 10 The SPF in your makeup or moisturiser might not actually provide enough protection from the sun Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF lifepixel / Via lifepixel.com "A lot of makeup companies make tinted moisturisers with an SPF of 15 or 20, which is just not a high enough SPF," says Janet C. Lin, MD, a board-certified dermatologist . You should look for products with at least SPF 30. Read more skin care tips from dermotologists here. 11 Instead of re-buying high-end mascara just keep the expensive mascara wand and use it with a cheaper formula View this photo on Instagram instagram.com Give the wand a clean first, and swap lids if it fits. Check out more beauty tips here. 12 Shaving cream breaks through stains so you can use it to get rid of foundation stains Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF FABLifeShow Check out other stain hacks here. 13 Use a daily moisturiser that s made for dry irritated skin View this photo on Instagram instagram.com Promising review: "My skin is hyper-sensitive with acne, flaky patches, small pimples, and hyper-pigmentation. In winter I get atopic dermatitis and my upper arms get covered in what appears to be mild psoriasis. I'm 39 years old and I've noticed that my skin is getting drier and thinner with age." As a daily moisturiser, I use Avene Tolérance Extrême Emulsion. For the dry patches around my mouth, cheeks and chin in winter, I use Eucerin AtopiControl Acute Care Cream on top of my moisturiser." —fruityc Get the moisturiser here, £13.50. If you want to know more products that are great for sensitive skin, check this post out. 14 This night cream that will hydrate your skin while you sleep because that s when your skin is most receptive to treatments View this photo on Instagram instagram.com Promising review: "Very impressed with the quality of this product. I am very picky when it comes to face creams but this product is rich and refreshing and it leaves your face with a glow." — Ana Get the night cream here, £27. Check this post out, for more low maintenance beauty tips and products. 15 Use concealer instead of eyeshadow primer Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Laura Lee / Via youtube.com "I use concealer as eyeshadow primer. I think you get a way better base with concealer, especially if you have oily eyelids."– ericaf9 Check out more ways to save money on makeup here. 16 Rub Vaseline on your pulse points before spraying perfume This will make the scent last longer View this photo on Instagram instagram.com Most perfumes are made with ingredients that are attracted to oil, the oils help to hold the fragrance for longer. Check out more beauty tips here. 17 If you re into full-on eyelashes stack your falsies BEFORE putting them on Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Queenii Rozenblad / Via youtube.com Create thick, dramatic lashes by stacking two lashes. Staking false lashes will add a little more volume and dimension to your eyes. Here's the full tutorial. You can find more tips and tricks for false lashes here. 18 Use an unused toothbrush to lay your edges or tame your stray hairs Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Fabulous Bre / Via youtube.com Check out more beauty tips here. 19 Wear a satin bonnet or opt for satin pillows when sleeping This helps to protect your hair from damage Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF BiancaReneeToday / Via youtube.com Satin will allow your hair to maintain its moisture, instead of drying it out, which cotton tends to do. Check out more beauty tips here. 20 Know what your brushes do The Beauty Department / Via thebeautydepartment.com Check out this post for more hair tips. 21 Use tweezers to remove excess glue on the lashes Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF It'sMyRayeRaye / Via youtube.com Grip firmly on the lashes with one hand, and use the tweezers to gently pull of sections of glue stuck to the lash band. You can find more tips and tricks for false lashes here. 22 Combine your favourite eyeshadow powder with a little Vaseline and you ll have cream eyeshadow Darren Leis / Via BuzzFeed Check out more beauty tips here. 23 A curved eyeliner that makes application really easy NYX / Via amazon.co.uk, Emma Cooke/ BuzzFeed Promising review: I LOVE IT! Like really love it. The shape of the eyeliner really makes difference. It's really easy to hold and the formula glides on so well. — Emma Cooke Get it from Amazon, £5. Check out more tried and tested products here. 24 Curl your hair from the middle instead of the ends to help your curls last longer Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF mamasarollingstone / Via mamasarollingstone.com Check out this post for more hair tips. 25 Swap your towel for a T-shirt when drying your hair Sarah Kobo / Via BuzzFeed Tees are way more absorbent and will get your hair dry a lot faster! Check out more beauty tips here. 26 A setting spray that helps your makeup stay put Urban decay / Via urbandecay.co.uk Promising review: "Urban Decay Makeup Setting Spray. Will make even the worst foundations stay all day. Especially for oily skin!"– missypuppylove Check out more beauty products that are worth the hype here. Get it here, £24. 27 Heat up an almost-empty bottle of concealer or foundation to get out every last drop Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF @wheelsnoheels_ / Via instagram.com Fill a bowl of hot water and let your makeup sit in it for 60 seconds. Watch the full Instagram video here. Check out more beauty tips here. 28 A foundation with great coverage Patricia Bright/ Estee Lauder / Via esteelauder.co.uk "My beauty buy would be Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation, I wear the shade Rich Mahogany. It's my ultimate favourite foundation. It's a one pump foundation that can be built up. It gives me great coverage and creates a nice warm look on my skin as opposed to looking dry and washed out especially during the winter time! "– Patricia Bright Get it from Estee Lauder, £33.50. Get more blogger recommendations here. 29 Apply primer with a brush for a even application Taylor Miller / Zoë Burnett / BuzzFeed Get more tips from Rihanna's makeup artist here. 30 To avoid damage on your lashes use cotton buds and oil free makeup remover to remove your falsies Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Elegant Lashes TV / Via youtube.com Avoid using oil on the false lashes, because the oil left on the lash band will make it difficult for the glue to bind to your lash line the next time you try to put them on. Here's a tutorial on how it's done. You can find more tips and tricks for false lashes here. 31 Give your hairbrushes a good wash every so often Michelle Phan / Via michellephan.com Pull out all of the hair and then soak them in warm water with some shampoo. Check out this post for more hair tips. 32 Less is more when it comes to covering spots Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Jess Bunty / Via youtube.com Samantha and Nicola, Pixiwoo: "When it comes to covering spots without them going dry, think less is more. Ensure you have prepped the area with a moisturiser, and use a cream or liquid concealer that is a good colour match. Then just lightly buff the concealer over the area with a clean brush. You will never stop product clinging to a dry area of skin but at least it will take down the redness." Check out more makeup artist tips here. 33 Never skip moisturising Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Younger TV Samantha and Nicola, Pixiwoo: "If you only have five minutes spare in the morning, we would advise massaging in your skincare. Take the time to really work the moisturiser into the skin to hydrate, get the blood flowing and wake the skin up. You’ll look like you’ve had an extra two hours' sleep." Check out more makeup artist tips here. 34 There is no right order when it comes to applying makeup Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Essence / Via https://essence.com Suzy Gerstein, Honey Artists: "There are very few absolute dos and don'ts when it comes to applying makeup. There are a couple of general rules of thumb that are helpful to remember to make your makeup last longer. For instance, layering your powders over cream products makes the colour more stable so that it doesn't slide around on your face with oil and sweat. But other than that I've seen clients and colleagues start with eyes, start with skin, start with lips, and I've seen the end result look great in all of those cases." Lisa Potter-Dixon, head makeup artist, Benefit Cosmetics UK: "Always prep your skin with moisturiser, prime with a primer, and perfect with foundation and concealer, in that order. For everything else, apply it in the order that you prefer." Samantha and Nicola Chapman, Pixiwoo: "It’s makeup, it’s art, and there are no rules." Check out more makeup artist tips here. 35 A mascara that adds length and volume Too Faced / Via debenhams.com Promising review: "Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara is still the best stuff I've ever used. I don't buy it all the time because I'm on a college student budget, but every time I do buy it, it's absolutely worth the money." – Hannah Gorski, Facebook Get it from Debenhams, £19. Check out more beauty products that are worth the hype here. 36 A brighting treatment that reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation Sunday Riley / Via net-a-porter.com "Sunday Riley Good Genes, the one skincare item I will always repurchase despite the price, it really is life changing stuff. " – brittanyt417641f83 Get it from Net-a-porter, £85. Check out more beauty products that are worth the hype here. 37 To remove dead skin run a dry soft-bristle brush over your bare skin Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Olivia Budgen / Via youtube.com "Take a nail brush and scrub all over your body before getting in the shower — it removes way more dead skin than doing it in the shower with expensive scrubs." — canvas8282 Check out more life changing beauty tips here. 38 A facial cleanser that you can use day and night View this photo on Instagram instagram.com Promising review: "Not only does it work as an amazing facial cleanser that you can use day and night, it also easily removes any makeup, including waterproof mascara. It’s all natural products and works on all skin types, and makes you feel so pampered." - jodiej46ee5825b Get it from Feel Unique, £14.50. Check out more products you need to try in your twenties. 39 People with hooded eyes should always use eye primer Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF NYX / Via nyxcosmetics.com Lisa: "One solid tip I have for people with hooded eyes is to use an eye primer. Your makeup is much more likely to transfer if you have hooded eyes, so this will help prevent this. Also, make sure your brows are groomed and styled. This will open the look of your eyes instantly." Check out more makeup artist tips here. 40 A brow highlighter that adds subtle highlights Benefit / Via benefitcosmetics.com, Tolani Shoneye/BuzzFeed Promising review: "When I first heard about this product, I thought it would be a little gimmicky, a gel that can highlight my brows, yeah sure. But my gosh I was so silly to underestimate this. I love it so much. It makes my brows look so real, and not just two curved lines across my face. It also allows my brows to match my hair colour a little more. The only reason why I didn't give it full marks is because it's a little expensive, for just an eyebrow product." — Tolani Shoneye Get it from Benefit, £20. Get more beauty product recommendations here. 41 A lip gloss that gives you a glossy finish Pixi Beauty / Via pixibeauty.co.uk, BuzzFeed Promising reviews: "I am really into lip gloss and this might be my new favourite. It is has a hint of colour, it's silky, and it's not at all sticky. I love it so much. I have naturally big, luscious lips so I don't actually think the plumping did anything for me. But either way YAASSS to this product. I want one in every colour." — Tolani Shoneye "I liked this a lot, though for some reason it made me feel very '90s. Not that that’s a bad thing. I do think it made my lips look bigger though, and the colour is pretty!" — Emma Cooke Get it from Pixi, £12. Check out cruelty-free products here. 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