{"id":1955,"date":"2017-04-14T14:59:53","date_gmt":"2017-04-14T19:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/?p=1955"},"modified":"2018-05-21T11:28:29","modified_gmt":"2018-05-21T16:28:29","slug":"cut-up-add-3-quick-beauty-tips-to-use-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sparkleprom.com\/blog\/cut-up-add-3-quick-beauty-tips-to-use-forever\/","title":{"rendered":"Cut Up & Add: 3 Quick Beauty Tips to Use Forever"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/b>Sometimes the best beauty fixes really are the easiest, and we\u2019ve found 3 that will serve you well now and for the rest of your life: perfect eyeliner technique, tons of water and (can you guess?) apple cider vinegar! From more beautiful eyes to a healthier body <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> more radiant skin\u2014plus a few more health fixes and benefits\u2014check out these 3 super-easy tools to add to your \u201cI\u2019m Gorgeous Arsenal.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

CUT<\/i><\/b> Your Eyeliner Mistakes<\/b><\/h2>\n
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There\u2019s a lot of advice on how to apply eyeliner, and while some of them are OK, some of the others\u2014that don\u2019t seem to matter now\u2014will hurt you in the long run by causing premature aging of your lids and the skin around your eyes. So check out these tips and apply as many as possible <\/span>now<\/span><\/i>:<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t use a dull, dirty pencil:<\/b> There are \u00a02 crucial reasons to always use a freshly sharpened eye pencil. First, it makes application exceptionally difficult because the pencil\u2019s dry and it drags. But second\u2014and more importantly\u2014eye pencils harbor germs. Always use a freshly sharpened pencil to not only give you a smooth, clean line but to lift off the contaminated layer (yes <\/span>contaminated<\/span><\/i>\u2014that\u2019s a scary enough word to keep a pencil sharpener in your bathroom <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> your handbag isn’t it?!)<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t use liner all around<\/b>: Yes, stark black winged eyeliner is all the rage but have you noticed\u2014if you wing the top, you <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span><\/i> line the bottom? And unless it\u2019s done perfectly, you\u2019ll make your eyes look smaller. Try to learn to use no liner on the bottom but if you really want it, then do a complete line on the <\/span>top<\/span><\/i> but line only the <\/span>outer<\/span><\/i> corner\u2014no more than a 3<\/span>rd<\/span>\u2014of your <\/span>bottom<\/span><\/i> lash line. <\/span><\/p>\n

Look <\/b>down<\/i><\/b>\u2014do <\/b>not<\/i><\/b> tug<\/b>: Maybe today it will \u201chelp\u201d you get a straighter line, but over time, it damages the tissues and causes premature aging. Instead, look down into the mirror but also lift your head up slightly in order to get the top line straight and close to your lashes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do line your waterline<\/b>: That\u2019s the little strip of skin between your lashes and your eyeball. <\/span>But:<\/i><\/b> Again use a super-clean pencil <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> use <\/span>only<\/span><\/i> white or nude liner for a healthy, wide-open look.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ditch black or dark liner<\/b>: Again, while black wings are all the rage (for now), it won\u2019t be long before a harsh dark line will look dated (and it\u2019s starting to already if you watch the ads). Also, again, dark liner all around will close your eye. Instead, learn the art of smudging for a stunning evening look.<\/span><\/p>\n

UP<\/i><\/b> Your Water Intake<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\u00a0You hear it all the time, but the truth is, \u201c8 glasses a day\u201d is the <\/span>average<\/span><\/i> advice. Your body may need more, so if you see any of these signs, up your water intake pronto:<\/span><\/p>\n

Your mouth is dry and sticky, or you\u2019re thirsty<\/b>: Don\u2019t just pop a breath mint or a calorie-laden hard candy. Grab a glass of water. Even at school, you can tote a small water bottle all day long. <\/span>Important warning<\/i><\/b>:<\/b> If drinking more water doesn\u2019t clear this up, see a doctor pronto. Excessive thirst can be the first sign of an otherwise hidden illness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your dry skin lotion stops working<\/b>: On either face, body or both, if you\u2019re slathering on the lotion, but nothing is happening, start slugging down more water.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re tired all the time:<\/b> Yes, maybe you need more sleep, but maybe you also need more water. Give it a shot and see!<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve got a headache:<\/b> Try a glass of water instead of aspirin or Advil and give it a few minutes to work. Because guess what? Sometimes it\u2019s the glass of <\/span>water<\/span><\/i> you drink with the painkiller that <\/span>really<\/span><\/i> kills the pain!<\/span><\/p>\n

You gain unexpected weight:<\/b> A little bloat before your period or after too much pizza is one thing. But if your diet is healthy and consistent, but you\u2019re still putting on pounds, slug down more water before you grab a snack. Sometimes you think you\u2019re hungry, but you\u2019re <\/span>really<\/span><\/i> thirsty. (And yes, the old trick of drinking water before a meal really does help!)<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re cranky or moody\u2014and it\u2019s not PMS<\/b>: Same thing as above\u2014give a couple of glasses of water a go and see if it doesn\u2019t help.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re constipated<\/b>: Water is what makes your digestive system run, well, <\/span>smoothly<\/span><\/i>!<\/span><\/p>\n

You get too many UTIs<\/b> (urinary tract infections): You need water to flush out bacteria. You can also add a little cranberry but what you need most of all is water. Not coffee, not soda, not juice\u2014<\/span>water<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fact:<\/b> The average person \u201cneeds to go\u201d about every 90 minutes to 2 hours. So yes, you will visit the ladies\u2019 room more often because you\u2019re drinking more water, but that is <\/span>not bad<\/span><\/i>! And is it is <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> \u201ctoo much.\u201d That will get you through 2 class periods or one reasonable length movie (providing you\u2019re not sucking down soda). Plus, holding it in too long over time can cause all kinds of damage from repeated infections to kidney malfunction or just plain not getting the toxins out of your body.<\/span><\/p>\n

ADD<\/i><\/b> Apple Cider Vinegar<\/b><\/h2>\n
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\u201cAn apple a day (supposedly) keeps the doctor away,\u201d but apple cider vinegar\u2014<\/span>who knew<\/span><\/i>? But yep, that little bottle on the bottom of the grocery store shelf can be a beauty godsend. <\/span><\/p>\n

Facial toner:<\/b> It\u2019s full of acids and enzymes that are great for your skin. <\/span>Recipe:<\/i><\/b> 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar to 2 cups water, apply a little with a cotton ball and <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span><\/i> rinse<\/span><\/i>\u2014let it dry naturally<\/span><\/p>\n

Hair rinse:<\/b> To cut product buildup and residue, you can use your facial toner recipe <\/span>or<\/span><\/i> up the ante with a 2:1 ratio of 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar to 1 cup water. Wash your hair, douse it with the vinegar mix, rinse and then apply your favorite moisturizer. <\/span>Bonus:<\/i><\/b> This can also help with dandruff!<\/span><\/p>\n

Bye-bye bug bites & razor bumps:<\/b> Use it straight out of the bottle\u2014undiluted\u2014pat on with a cotton ball. Voila!<\/span><\/p>\n

Get your motor running in the morning<\/b>: Try an apple cider vinegar cocktail to jump start your day for that morning workout routine and also as a pick me up if you hit the dreaded 3:00 o\u2019clock slump. You can mix this in a little thermos to keep in your backpack or locker. All you need is this:<\/span><\/p>\n