10 of the Best Drugstore Beauty Products
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Yes To Carrots Hydrating Body Lotion with SPF 30
Anyone who has ever looked for a no-artificial-chemicals, all-mineral, whole-body sunscreen that does not leave you covered in a whitish film has been, until now, a very frustrated person. This brilliant SPF30 sinks in instantly, miraculously. And no, it has no nanoparticles either (if you're the sort of person searching for the above ultimate formula, you do not want nanoparticles). And it smells nice!YES TO CARROTS HYDRATING BODY LOTION WITH SPF30, $15.
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Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm
Feels incredible (cushy, moisturizing, healing) and looks fantastic: the perfect don't-need-a-mirror tint.BURT'S BEES TINTED LIP BALM, $6.50, YAHOO! SHOPPING
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Neutrogena 3-in-1 Concealer for Eyes with SPF 20
If you've got mild dark circles, this tinted moisturizer-like formula is perfect. If it's a more major problem, it's the ideal moisturizer to smooth on before dabbing on thick, more pigmented concealer—you'll need much less!NEUTROGENA 3-IN-1 CONCEALER FOR EYES SPF 20, $9,
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L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Color Truth Cream Eyeliner
The truest-black, the glidingest formula on the market. Makes the crispest cat-eye or the smudgiest smoky eye and lasts all day (or night).L'OREAL PARIS STUDIO SECRETS COLOR TRUTH CREAM EYELINER, $12,
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John Frieda Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme
Every beauty editor keeps a tube of this on hand—no other instant-fix (defrizzing, unpuffing, texturizing, etc.) product even comes close.JOHN FRIEDA SECRET WEAPON FLAWLESS FINISHING CRÈME, $6,
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Clairol Nice N' Easy Perfect 10 Permanent Haircolor
Causes much, much less damage to your hair than traditional color—leaving you with shine and bounce to spare. (Plus it only takes 10 minutes, leaves amazing permanent color and doesn't smell of ammonia, a serious upgrade in and of itself.)CLAIROL NICE 'N EASY PERFECT 10 PERMANENT HAIRCOLOR, $12, DRUGSTORE.COM
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Revlon Nail Enamel in Vixen
Instant sexy. It looks great no matter what your skin tone, and it lasts and lasts.REVLON NAIL ENAMEL IN VIXEN, $5, WALGREENS.COM
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Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Red Revival
Rich pigments and incredible hydration—this looks and feels like lipstick that costs 10 times as much.MAYBELLINE COLOR SENSATIONAL LIPSTICK IN RED REVIVAL, $5,
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Cover Girl LashBlast Mascara in Very Black
Gigantic, wide-awake eyes with a single swipe. And not a flake ever.COVER GIRL LASHBLAST MASCARA IN VERY BLACK, $6,
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Physicians Formula Organic Wear Eye Makeup Remover Pads
Flat-out amazing. Gentle, organic, effective, and they smell like lavender.PHYSICIANS FORMULA ORGANIC WEAR EYE MAKEUP REMOVER PADS, $10,.
10 Salon Hair Tips You've Never Heard Before
Whether you’re after gorgeous color, a bombshell blowout, or overall super healthy locks, stylists know the tricks to get you there. Here, they reveal their top must-try tips.
1) Find a shampoo that lathers less. Sudsy doesn’t necessarily mean clean—sometimes, it means the opposite. Shampoos that lather too much are often overloaded with moisturizing products, which can leave build-up in your hair, making it look and feel dirtier quicker. So opt for a sulfate-free formula.
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2) Give your locks a burst of cold. Before you hop out of the shower, turn the cold water on for a second and quickly rinse it through your strands. It helps seal the cuticle, adding a sleek finish to your locks.
3) Play hot-and-cold as you dry. When using a round brush to dry your hair in sections, start from the roots and dry all the way to the ends, letting the brush linger at the tips of your strands. Let your hair cool off like this on its own for five seconds, then repeat on another section. Alternating between heat and cool-down time helps set your style, and your blowout will have more body.
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4) Do an at-home glaze between color appointments. Glazes fill holes and rough spots in your hair cuticles, helping smooth your locks and put moisture back into your hair. This keeps your color shiny and bright so it lasts longer and look better. Plus, you can snag an at-home kit from your local drugstore.
5) Use rollers for high-volume. For sex-kitten lift, blow out your locks until they’re dry. Then, section off the hair on top of your head—between your temples and all the way back to the crown of your hair. Divide that section into three smaller sections vertically (as if you were making a mohawk), and wrap each in a 2-inch velcro hair roller. Let your hair sit like this for 30 minutes, and then unwrap your strands, lightly comb them out, and spray for hold.
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6) Drop the towel. Keeping wet strands wrapped in a towel for a half-hour as you do your make-up will just cause frizz! The roughness of the cotton forces your hair cuticles open, making them more likely to go every-which-way. Instead, squeeze out excess water as soon as you’re out of the shower, then let your hair air-dry for five or ten minutes before blowdrying.
7) Apply products 10 minutes before you style. Whether you’re curling, straightening, or whatevering, applying product 10 minutes in advance helps it fully absorb into your strands so you get all of its benefits and more bang for your buck.
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8) Wrap—don’t clamp—your hair for quick curls. When using a curling iron, you don’t need to fasten your locks to the barrel. Wrap sections around the iron and hold in place for about 10 seconds to score the same soft, sexy curls.
9) Use spray bottles as your new lazy-day BFF. If you wake up and your locks are totally flat or grungy from the day before, just spray the top layer of your hair until damp, and then use a big barrel roundbrush (2 inches or more) to blow your locks dry. You’ll score high volume on that top layer, and since it’s freshly blown out, you’ll create the illusion of all-over smooth hair.
Give Your Roots a Mega Boost
10) Use dry shampoo a different way. Instead of waiting until your locks need an dirt-fighting pick-me-up, apply a dab of dry shampoo to your roots immediately after you wash and dry them. Though your hair’s already clean, the barrier will stave off the debris and oil your strands will collect throughout the day before it hits. Bonus: It also gives you killer volume.
