5 Beauty Tricks Every Woman Must Know

Make-up is an art, as well as a magical gift to all womankind. Many women master this art in their own way, to highlight their best features and hide their weaknesses. But even those ladies who use cosmetics regularly are not aware of all the beauty secrets that are out there.

* Taking care of your make-up brushes

Good-quality brushes can last almost a lifetime. To keep your brushes in good condition, follow these simple but effective steps. First, don’t leave your brushes dirty — leaving left-over cosmetics on them can permanently damage the bristles. Wash them regularly using shampoo or mild dishwashing liquid. Let them dry naturally by placing them on a paper towel. You shouldn’t stand them up because the water can damage your brushes irreparably.

* Take care of your lips

To apply lipstick perfectly, your lips should be smooth and well cared for. And you don’t really need to buy a special lip scrub for this. Instead, mix together equal parts of brown sugar, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Gently massage the mixture into your lips, then wipe it off with a tissue. That’s it! Your lips are ready for lipstick.

* Never buy a foundation one shade darker than your skin tone

There is no need to have lots of foundations in your make-up bag. You may want a darker foundation for summer. If the one you’re wearing seems too light, intensify it by mixing in a bit of gel bronzer. It’s much easier and cheaper than buying a new tube.

* Remove excess mascara from the wand

You don’t need to book an appointment at an expensive salon to get long, lush, natural-looking lashes. Here’s how: take your mascara and a tissue. Glide the brush over a tissue several times to remove any extra mascara that’s built up, and only then apply it to your lashes.

* Vaseline as a make-up remover

Vaseline can be used as a make-up remover. You just need to put a small amount onto a cotton wool pad, hold it over your face, and wash it off. This remedy removes even the most tenacious waterproof make-up.