When it comes to Beauty and taking care of your skin, there’s always new advice on the horizon; from new ways to use your facial primer to the use of activated charcoal for almost everything (seriously, there is so much that you can use this stuff for).

There are a lot of Beauty Secrets out there, some of these are things that are total game changers, and others of them not so much. While certain beauty secrets work wonders for some people, that doesn’t mean that they will work as well for others. While your best friend may swear by makeup setting spray instead of baking her face, you may find that baking works best for you – different people find different hacks useful.

There are some beauty secrets that are just too helpful not to share, even if they don’t work for everyone, these are things that every woman should know about and have the chance to try. You can’t determine if a beauty hack will work for you without trying it, which is why it’s so vital that you take the time to give beauty tricks a try.

To help you give your beauty regime a boost and achieve better results, below is a guide to some of the very best beauty hacks that you might want to try.

Use the right lighting

When it comes to applying your makeup, one of the biggest mistakes that you can make is failing to apply your ‘face’ in the right lighting. When it comes to makeup application, the use of natural lighting is always best, but a lighted mirror can be the next best thing. When your face is properly lit up with natural or natural-looking light, you are less likely to overdo your makeup, plus there will be fewer shadows on your face.

It’s potatoes, not cucumber

When it comes to revitalising our eyes, the commonly used trick is slices of cucumber. However, experts recommend using sliced potato instead to see even better results. The enzymes released from raw potatoes help to naturally tighten skin and improve your complexion. The cooler the potatoes are, the better – so it could be worth popping them in the fridge for an hour or two before using.

Extend those lashes

Long lashes are a luxury that every woman wants, but unfortunately we’re not all born with luscious long lashes. While eyelash extensions are an option that has proven popular in recent years, they can be a little pricey. Fake eyelashes can be a great alternative as these are affordable, easy to apply, and can look just as natural as eyelash extensions. It’s just a case of choosing the right eyelash type to match to your natural lashes.

Plump those lips

To give your lips a ‘natural’ boost, add a couple of drops of peppermint oil to your lip gloss or balm, and let the green stuff get to work. As the mint tingles your lips, it should start to plump them up, giving you a more prominent pout.

Redo your nails every three days

Hate having chipped, grimy nails? Then perhaps you could consider redoing them every three days. The reason that nails chip so easily after the first three days of wear is simple: because most base coats stop working as effectively after that time period. So if you want to ensure that your nails always look smart and perfectly polished, redoing them every three days could be the answer. Of course, if you opt to gel nails or acrylics, it’s a different story – these last much longer – but for regular polish, three days is the max that you should wear it for.

Make your eyes ‘pop’

Want to make your eyes ‘pop’? Use a white eyeliner or pale concealer to add a light area under and above your eyes. If you’re adding eyeshadow to your lids, use your palette properly and take advantage of every colour. The lightest shade on any eyeshadow palette is always the highlighting shade, the shade that can be used under the eyes, in the corner of the eyes, and under the brow bone to make your eyes really ‘pop’.

Make your mascara last longer

Has your mascara become flakey and clumpy? If it has, don’t make the mistake of thinking that you have to throw it away and buy a new one, you could use saline solution to save it. Add a couple of drops of saline to your mascara pot, mix it around with your mascara wand, and you should have a usable mascara once again.

Heal those feet

Do you have cracked, sore feet? You can heal they while you sleep. All you need is two ‘foot bags’ and a deep moisturiser. Squeeze moisturiser into the foot bags, pop your feet in, tighten them, and leave overnight. By the time the morning comes, you should have super soft, smooth feet.

There you have it, a selection of beauty secrets that every woman should know and take advantage of to improve her beauty regime.

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