Beauty Tips

18 Best Life-Changing Beauty Tips From Industry Experts

We hear tons of beauty tips, but these are the genius ones we swear by

by Anna Jimenez, Jessica Amaris

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Avoid Ingrown Hairs Once and for All Beauty Tip: Shave in the direction of the hair growth

If you want the closest shave, shave in the opposite direction of hair growth. But if you're prone to ingrown hairs, particularly in the bikini line area, shaving in the opposite direction of hair growth is practically guaranteed to make the problem worse. "When a shave is superclose, the hair can actually retract into the skin slightly and curl back on itself during the first few days after shaving," says Hollywood dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu, MD.

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Nice

by Mollysunshine Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 01:44AM Report as inappropriate

For pregnant ladies or women who are trying to have a baby, plase be careful with retinoids! It can induce congenital malformations. Dont believe me? Google it. Better yet, look for medical journals concerning topical retinoids and pregnancy :-)

by dwity07 Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 02:56AM Report as inappropriate

I never use primer, i find when I do that my make up feels heavy and easy to rub off my face if I bump it. But I do have oily skin too.

by modinosaur Monday, November 12, 2012 at 12:26PM Report as inappropriate

interesting

by kimihavens Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate

How much is a precribed retnoid?

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 09:06AM Report as inappropriate

I've heard the mascara one before, but great tips.

by nicky22 Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 08:04AM Report as inappropriate

I'm going to try the purple eyeliner asap!

by robyne00 Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 05:22PM Report as inappropriate

great tips!!!

by LittleBunny Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

I liked the advice on the moisturizer. I have always rubbed it on my face instead of just dabbing it on. I will use this helpful tip and see if it is more effective.

by uniquefashionista Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 05:04PM Report as inappropriate

PURPLE EYELINER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm really excited to use that tip!

by featherawesome Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 06:48PM Report as inappropriate