So many people think of beauty as what they see on TV or magazines. This is a bad idea, because what is on TV and magazines is not realistic. You need to define beauty for yourself. Keep reading to discover tips and advice for becoming the most beautiful version of yourself.

Apply Vaseline to your feet every night. This can make them smooth and soft, which is similar to a fresh pedicure. Make it simple to remember by making it a nightly habit. All you need to do is give your feet a coat of Vaseline and slip into a pair of socks before turning in for the night.

Prior to putting on makeup remember to moisturize your face. Not only do moisturizers help the health of your skin, they assist your makeup in having an even distribution and application. Without a moisturizer, your makeup could appear to be blotchy. Your makeup will stay on longer and you will look fresher.

Hazel and green eyes can be enhanced using coral or purple-colored eyeshadow. Some suggestions are purple, silver, and light brown.

Keep a moisturizer on hand to keep your skin looking fresh. Especially during winter months, your skin can crack and break which ultimately is not very attractive. By keeping your skin constantly moisturized you will prevent the dryness, and its subsequent cracking and breaking.

It doesn’t have to be a time-consuming process to freshen up after work and get ready for a night out. Giving your face a quick dusting with matte powder (a big fluffy brush works best) will make your skin look less oily or shiny. You can make your cheekbones have some emphasis with a gentle application of shimmery powder on your cheek temples.

Stretch the longevity of your foundation by adding a moisturizer to it. This will help your skin to glow and add some SPF as well.

Add honey to your beauty treatments. There are many benefits from honey, both when you put it on your skin and when you ingest it. Topically, mix with sugar to make a very effective scrub. Using honey inside your lotion also increases moisture retention. Adding a little honey to your regular shampoo helps to keep your hair shiny and soft.

Using Vaseline on your cuticles once weekly will help your fingernails grow. This will encourage nail growth because you are essentially feeding the new nail. Use a top coat after painting your nails to avoid chipping.

Brushes Thoroughly

If you want your makeup to look the way it was intended, clean your brushes thoroughly. Wash them in warm water mixed with a little baby shampoo, and work it through the bristles. Rinse your brushes thoroughly, and allow them time to air dry while laying on a towel. This prevents both caking of the makeup and build-up of bacteria on the brush.

After apply lipstick; especially in a dark shade, use your finger and slide it in your lips while making them into an “O” shape. Doing this enables you to clean lipstick traces from the corners of your mouth, preventing them from migrating to the teeth.

Wear sunscreen to keep your skin looking young and healthy. Do not assume that sunscreen should be used in the summertime only; to keep it free of wrinkles where it in the winter too. The most vulnerable places on your body in winter months are your face and hands.

Set your own beauty standards. Don’t look to movies and TV to tell you what is beautiful. Your ideas of beauty should be ones you define for yourself. Bring out your own incomparable beauty with these tips.


*Consult with a physician before attempting any tips in this blog post.