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I love Asian food, and I also love eating healthy, so a company that offers all natural, healthy Asian cuisine for cooking at home is something me and my family would appreciate. Annie Chun’s is a company that offers a line of all natural, preservative-free and gluten-free Pan-Asian foods that are super quick to make- […]
Simple is beautiful, especially when it comes to beauty. I feel every woman can do something to look better, but too much can be overkill, so keeping your beauty routine simple and efficient is the way to go. I feel women should highlight their best features rather than spend a lot of time, money, and […]
I always wear lip gloss!
My main beauty tip is keep your face out of the sun, use spf or hats!
A beauty tip I use is to put eyeliner on each morning, in a color that compliments your eyes. I wear charcoal black, since I have dark hair. If you are blonde or have light brown hair (to match your lashes), choose a lighter color. It really makes your eyes look alive.
My tip is for side swept bangs. I blow dry them in the opposite direction and blow in the downward motion. When I flip them the correct way, my bangs lay like they should 😉
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I always wear lipgloss. I need to make it more of a habit to mosturize daily.
Sometimes I use I toothbrush or washcloth to exfoliate my lips before putting on lipgloss. 🙂
when I need a gentle exfoliator, I use baking soda!
If you run out of shaving cream when shaving your legs use cream rinse.
In the winter my lips get dry. I apply Chapstick, then put sugar over it. I gently rub my lips and then rinse. My lips feel soft and healthy afterwards!
I always wear a small amount of makeup…
makes me feel so good…even if I am having a bad
hair day…or can’t find the right outfit…I feel good…
and so I smile…
If you mess up on your makeup take a q tip and dip some in makeup remover and use it to fix what got messed up like maybe smudged eyeliner 🙂
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I have oily skin so I use rubbing alcohol to clean my face
Dry skin is a huge problem in the long winters here in MN. I like to add a bit of baby oil to a hot bath for an all-over moisturizing!
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To exfoliate my lips, I just use my toothbrush and brush my lips.
drink lots of water to keep your body and skin hydrated and don’t forget the mouthwash for good oral hygiene
I always wear lip liner under my lipstick. It makes it last longer.
Thanks,
Diana C
I think curling your eyelashes can really go a long way to making your eyes pop as well. As another mom to a newborn, it’s so tempting to put off wearing makeup everyday but it makes me feel better about myself and I’m camera ready for pics of me and the baby when and if someone takes them!
I make a scrub out of sugar, olive oil, and vanilla extract to exfoliate!
my trick for dry hair is to put mayonaise in it…let sit on it for awhile and rinse really good
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Beauty tip: Drink water, all day every day!
moisturizer twice a day, lots of water. and sunscreen!
try to get enough sleep.
My best beauty tip is to put mascara on your bottom lashes first then the top to prevent smudging.
I have dry hair so once a month I use a leave in conditioner overnight.
ALWAYS USE A MOISTURIZER AFTER SHOWERING
my beauty tip is to moisturize every day
Drink lots of water — get plenty of rest.
my favorite beauty tip is to moisturize more than you think you need to!
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my mom taught me to gently exfoliate/scrub my face and neck with a moist/wet washcloth each time I wash my face. At 88, she still looks much younger. I’m following her example!
i use dry shampoo on busy mornings
i make my own oatmeal honey mask – for the best skin nights!
I use sun screen all year round
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I need lipbalm handy at all times, as lips get so dry
A good night’s sleep and moisturizer.
My favorite beauty tip is to never go to bed before cleaning the makeup off your face – nothing like a face full of make up to cause breakouts!
Use a toner and cotton pad after washing your face to remove excess face wash that may be on the skin. No matter how well you think you rinsed your face, there is usually residue. Follow that with a good moisturizer.
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my big tip would be to moisturize!
My tip: use moisturizer on your skin.
I drink lots of water and keep my face moisturized.
My beauty tip is always wash makeup off before going to sleep!Thank you!
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My tip is to ALWAYS stay hydrated – both inside AND out!
I highlight the bridge of my nose to make it look smaller. I use mineral make-up for that and it works great.
I like to keep oil absorbing wipes in my purse. It’s a great way to get a fresh face.
An oldie but goodie- use hemorrhoid cream to get rid of puffy eyes! Thanks for the chance to win!
drink lots of water to keep skin clear
Thanks so much!
Janna Johnson
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Always wear SPF on your face!
I use a tinted moistuzer for a tan
To set your makeup and give you a dewy look, rub an ice cube over your face lightly and quickly.
I slather on nighttime moisturizer but do it at least a half an hour before bed to allow it to soak in before I get to bed.
I moisturize daily..
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I enjoyed reading your tips!
I agree that lovely white teeth make me look better ANY day, whether I wear makeup or not. So I take care of my teeth. I also ALWAYS remove my makeup at night (no exceptions!) before I wash my face, and (almost) always apply a moisturizer for bedtime. Clear, healthy skin and teeth are all I need most days to keep me looking better than I often feel!
Thanks!
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A natural remedy for age/dark spots is castor oil applied to the spots nightly before sleeping. Thanks! senekers@comcast.net ♥
I layer lip products to come up with different colors instead of just buying new shades all the time.
My beauty tip is to clean makeup brushes often to help prevent break outs.
My beauty tip is to not use eyeliner all the way around my eyes because it makes my eyes look smaller and tired.
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I use a regular lipstick and a a lip liner.
always wash off makeup at night
When I remove my make-up I always use a soft face cloth and gently dab it off instead of rubbing it too hard. I also use cool water instead of warm.
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Well, I’ve always got nail polishes that seem to get hard before it even gets out of the bottle. I thin it out with a bit of polish remover and then I’m good to go again.
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thanks for the giveaway.
I’ve learned to combat dry heels to put some Cocoa Butter on my feet at night time with some socks and by morning they are soft! I do this about once a week 🙂
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slough your lips with a toothbrush (that’s used only for that purpose). Apply petroleum jelly and let rest overnight. When you wake up your lips are smoother than they’ve ever been in your adult life!
as you get older do not use shimmer eye shadow only use matte it will help to make you look younger.
Drink plenty of water to keep skin healthy and wear SPF on your face and neck.
Getting enough sleep is the best beauty advice I ever received
I use Johnson’s aloe vera baby oil gel on my elbows and hands and even lips to keep them moist
After putting on eyeliner, I get a brush just a little damp and put it in black eyeshadow. I use the black eyeshadow to create a seal over my eyeliner so it doesn’t smudge under my eyes throughout the day. 🙂
I have always washed my makeup off at night & use a night moisturizer
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To make my green eyes “pop”, I use plum eyeshadow.
A beauty trick I have for a great facial mask (it makes my pores look smaller) is to put 3 uncoated aspirin in about a small dab of aloe vera. It has always just dissolved quickly with stirring. I then spread it over my face and let sit for about 10 minutes, removing it with cool water. I love the way my face looks afterwards. I do this at least weekly.
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I would love to win this! My favorite beauty tip is to sleep with moisturizing gloves on!
Thanks for all the good tips. I love the Olay moisturizer and use that morning and night.
Mix a bit of moisturizer into foundation for a more sheer look.
Rub honey on your face and remove with warm milk then wash as normal. It leaves my skin silky soft and shiny.
Moisturize day and night, curl lashes before applying mascara.
wash your face before bed
Always wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water 🙂
I use avocado for moisturizing. It has such rich oils that leave my skin silky soft.
I hoard magazine tear-out fragrance samples and save them for vacations or mini-trips away from the house.
Some girls just apply make up products on their face like foundation, blush and mascara e.t.c and they don’t know foundation is coordinating with their skin type or not. Too much use of blush and mascara also make face dusty. You have shared helpful makeup tips to make our face more attractive with the balance use of makeup products.
Rub honey on your face and remove with warm milk than wash as normal, it leaves my skin soft and shining. thanks for these useful beauty tips
I always love to try new things, and creating recipes is a lot of fun for me. A lot of people in my life are now following a gluten free diet, and I love to host get togethers, so I thought it would be a lot of fun to come up with some yummy gf […]
How sweet! If only every parent could be so supportive. I hope to be with my boys.
That’s so sweet.
That’s a great quote
Awww!! That is so sweet.
Very good answer!
What a great perspective.
makes your heart smile doesn’t it
Nice!
In the end, isn’t that all that matters?
That is the sweetest thing I’ve read all day! What a great dad.
Awww, that’s so sweet! Sounds like you have one amazing father.
Smart man!
WHat a wonderful sentiment
Beautiful
Such a great quote from your dad. I think that’s what we should all want from our kids. Being a good person is more important than career field for sure.
Love!
This post brought to you by Tom’s of Maine. All opinions are 100% mine. My son is now a toddler, so we are navigating through very important milestones, such as attempts at potty training, sleeping in his own toddler bed, and of course, teaching him good dental habits such as brushing his teeth daily before […]
I haven’t tried Tom’s toothpaste, but I love their deodorant! I just signed up for our sample so thanks so much
My children are a bit older, so they are already set in a routine. It does help that their toothbrushes and toothpaste have their favorite characters 😉
I am picking this up! I adore Tom’s and have been using it for a while now. Great review!
That’s the cutest picture. We love Tom’s of Maine and it’s nice to see a product geared to kids.
He is just so precious brushing his teeth there! It really is a great toothpaste, and they did a remarkable job making it mild enough for children.
My kids love the Toms Silly Strawberry. My 4 year old will not use anything else. Toms does not burn her sensitive mouth.
We love Tom’s of Maine and I love that it is natural! Your little guy is sooo adorable!!
We do bath, brush teeth, potty, story time, bed. Would love to try out Tom’s.
My son didn’t used to like it – but then one day by accident I did the batman theme song and he has been hooked to brushing his teeth that way ever since!
We love Tom’s too!
AT first I practically had to sit on mine to make them brush. But then I bought them fun character brushes, and toothpaste and a reward chart. It is working!
My sister-in-law only uses Tom’s for her kids, but I’ve yet to try it. I do love the idea of all-natural! My son is in a routine now, but I will admit it’s still a bit of a hassle. I wonder if it’s a boy thing?
Your son is adorable Penelope!
My daughter isn’t big on brushing her teeth. I’ll send her in to do it, and when she comes out, I have to inspect.
I’ve never used Tom’s. I should look into it because my daughter despises the training toothpaste we’ve been having her use.
I just saw this post – if you have a Trader Joe’s near you try the Trader Joe’s Wasabi Roasted Seaweed Snack. Very good. Even though one reviewer on Amazon thought they tasted like cigarette ashes (how would they know?) ignore that comment.
They taste delicious.
Laura
I love Annie Chun’s. 🙂
My kids love their dried fruit, and I really want to try that white sticky rice now!
They look and sound so good!
We LOVE Annie Chun’s! Thanks for sharing!
I’ll have to look for those fruity strips next time we are out and about.
I’ve been eating fruit strips since I can remember. They scream childhood memories for me!
I never heard of this brand. Looks like good stuff.
Mmm I love Bear Naked!
I love the Bare Naked granolas, they are one of my favorites
love, love, love Bear Naked!!
Yes Trader Joe’s has deals on these foods!
I LOVE Annie Chun’s soups. I fyou look in my pantry you are sure to find the Udon or Miso on a regular basis. I will also eat seaweed as a snack.
I love all that stuff and have tried them! Very good for you 🙂
The berry crunch snack sounds good!
I have never heard of Bear Naked. I’ll have to look it up on amazon.
Yum!!! We love sticky rice and dried fruits too!!
I didn’t realize that Kashi owned Bear Naked and Stretch Island Fruit – all yummy foods!
Bear Naked snacks are wonderful!
I’m going to have to try the new Bare Naked stuff. It looks yummy!
My family doesn’t care for Asian foo. I like it.