Tricks of the trade
What do real women do to look beautiful? To find out, we went online and asked our favorite bloggers for their best beauty secrets. Here are their top, go-to strategies for gorgeous hair, glowing skin and marvelous makeup. Thanks, ladies!
Dunk nails to dry
"If you have no quick-dry products lying around, dip your painted nails in a bowl of ice-cold water to help them dry faster. It really works!"—Michelle Phan, YouTube vlogger
Hide chips with textured polish
"Unlike regular lacquer, the glittery kind is supposed to look sort of uneven, so it's great for fix-it situations. When a nail chips, instead of removing all my polish and starting over, I'll just slap on a coat of sparkle over my current color. And when I (inevitably) get another chip, I paint on a little more. You can keep a manicure going indefinitely!"—Alyssa Hertzig, The Sparkly Life
Topcoat your decals
"When I opt for nail stickers, I always seal them with a clear topcoat covering the tip of the nail, too. It discourages edges from peeling, makes the decals last longer and gives an authentic painted-on look (so you can pretend you have crazy nail skills!)."—Kathryn Romeyn, Beauty Bender
Cocktail your concealer
"I like my cover-up to float on the skin and hide imperfections rather than sink in and accentuate them. My latest trick: I first dab my ring finger into an eye balm (I love Kiehl's Rosa Arctica Eye), then swipe it over a solid concealer and dot it on. The creamy texture blends in very smoothly and doesn't settle into little lines. So nice."—Brooke Pakulski, Blushing Noir
Dot your eyes
"I have the least steady hands on the planet, but I love the way my eyes look when they're tightly lined. I've learned to hold a liquid-liner marker pen horizontally, so I'm using the broader side of the tip instead of the fine point, and press it into my lash line. This way I can line my eyes in three to four quick stamps instead of trying to draw a straight line—which is nearly impossible!"—Lara Ramos, The Glossarie
Swirl on blush
"I spin my brush in small, light circles from my cheekbone to my hairline. This trick gives a flawless, airbrushed look."—Allison Kratzer
Remove makeup with coconut oil
"After I douse a cotton pad with my regular makeup remover, I add a bit of coconut oil and apply it to my closed eye. It helps break up the makeup, so it slides off with more ease."—Julie Gutierrez, YouTube vlogger
Card your lashes for major volume
"Before applying mascara, place a business card or index card behind your lashes to cover your lid. Starting at the roots, swipe mascara all the way to the tip. You can really let the wand fly so it lengthens without making a mess—the mascara will just hit the card! Your lashes will go from barely-there to full and thick in seconds."—Jeannine Morris, Beauty Sweet Spot
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