I am back with some of my favorite tips and tricks I am using constantly throughout my beauty routine! I am always trying to find cheaper, quicker ways to get the looks I want. Check some of these out and let me know if you have used these or have more! :)
Hair
This is my holy grail of hair products! (Specifically this brand too!!) I get compliments about the volume in my hair and I have to give all the credit to this product. I use it when I'm going a few days of not washing my hair, and even when it is clean. It gives your hair great texture and volume at the roots & througjout. It does come off a white powder like consistency, so if you do not have lighter colored hair, it may look dull or dingy. If that is the case try:
(This brand comes in lots of colors to match different hair shades!)
Slippery Bobby Pins
Ever have trouble getting your Bobby pins to stay in place? A quick fix is to spray them with hair spray before you put them in your hair. They will get a sticky consistency that will help hold those stray hairs!
Cheaper High Quality Products
T.J.Maxx and Marshalls are two of my all time favorite stores. I literally buy EVERYTHING there including hair products. They tend to carry a lot of great brands and products, which you should always check out (such as: CHI, Sebastian hairspray, Biolage, OGX etc.)
Makeup
Want a really great matte lip color but do not want to go buy every shade of lipstick you have in sheen and matte? Well, I have a trick of using face powder/translucent powder over my lipsticks to give it a matte appearance (and also keeps it on my lips longer!) You can also use a specific eyeshadow color over lipstick to get the same effect + a new lip color from your own makeup kit!
+(Another tip: Translucent Powder is a must for everyone! It helps set all your makeup so it lasts all day. Especially those with oily skin.)
Wash Your Face!
It is SO important to wash your face daily! I used to leave makeup on for days, or at least sleep in it every night. Then would wonder why I was so oily/breaking out. Since I have washed my face every night/morning, my skin has been much easier to work with.
Contour! Contour! Contour!
If you have a round face like I do, you have no features like women with slimmer face shapes. Even women who do not have round faces, still can enhance features with this simple concept. Contouring isn't only the crazy looking pictures we see on Pinterest. It is simply creating shadows on your face to have the appearance of bone structures. A drugstore powder I have been using and very impressed with lately is:
I have previously used a $40 palette from a higher end company that I thought I lived for until now! This has been the best dupe for that palettes I can find, oh and not to mention its is about $4. I use the one with the yellow (banana) powder in it to set my under eye, then the darker shade to contour!
*Also, contouring is great to do along your makeup line on your neck to create shadows covering any hint of a double chin!
Teeth
I have tried a very long time to get gleaming white teeth. Although, I do not believe I have celebrity status whites yet, I am happy with my cheap teeth whitening routine. It is a routine of consistency, which is important.
First:
I have tried many different strips and gels for the primary whitening stage. I do really like the Crest Whitening Strips and the Equate brand strips too. BUT my favorite has been this product that only costs about $10:
Plus White Five Minute Premier Whitening System
This stuff is AMAZING! I have to admit, the guard is kind of big and obnoxious, but totally tolerable for 5-10 minutes of the day! I usually do it before bed or while doing house work. This is the best for getting your smile up to par!
Next:
My other secret to KEEPING the whiter smile without having to use this product constantly is:
Yes, you are seeing that right. I typically brush my teeth at night, then swish with this stuff. People assume it is only for cuts and scrapes, but right on the bottle it tells you that it is a great oral rinse for cleaning your mouth. On the every brighter side, it whitens your teeth! (Oh and is super cheap like maybe $2?) Check out the back of any whitening product and you'll see the main ingredient is none other than, hydrogen peroxide. (On a side note, be sure to always spit it out and never swallow it)!
I do use a whitening toothpaste as our household toothpaste, but otherwise, this sums up my cheap teeth whitening routine!
Any other questions, comments or concerns are very welcome! Please let me know if you have more wonderful tips in your makeup bag!
Yours truly,
Mrs. Dix
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