Whether you got them from your mom, your grandmother, your friends, magazines, or a combination of all of the above, we tend to have certain ideas in our head about what’s right and what’s wrong when it comes to beauty. Do you faithfully stick to these “rules”?
Always Wear Deodorant
Break it…if you’re having a mammogram.
Skip deodorant until after the screening. The aluminum in deodorant causes shadows on mammogram film and can botch the results. So try to endure one morning feeling a little less fresh. Super-self-conscious? You might check with your doctor to see whether an all-natural (aluminum-free) kind of deodorant might be okay for the day. Schedule the test first thing in the morning. Or check to see whether a digital test is available (no film).
Save Blue Eye Shadow for Halloween
Break it…if you know to apply it subtly.
The ’80s gave blue shadow a bad name. But we’ve seen some gorgeous blues lately. Pros say it’s all in the technique: If you have paler skin, pick a sheer shadow; darker skin types can go a bit deeper. Whatever you choose, stick with one blue—mixing shades gets tacky. Brush on shadow at the lash line, then fade color slightly upward toward the crease. Keep the rest of your makeup soft. (Now’s not the time to try a new fuchsia lipstick.)
Don’t Use Conditioner If You Have Oily Hair
Break it…every time you shampoo.
In most cases, even if it’s oily near your scalp, the ends of your hair are dry. So it’s smart to give them some moisture and protection from the hair dryer, curling iron, straight iron, whatever tools you might use. Here’s the trick: If your hair’s super-oily, apply conditioner to your hair only at the ends. That’ll give you healthy hair without making it slick where the oil tends to build up.
Foundation Is for Your Whole Face
Break it…if you can get away with spot treatment.
Do you really need allover foundation? Try blending your foundation in an upward direction with a cosmetic sponge just over any red, splotchy, or otherwise problem areas. This looks way more natural—and could even save you money. If you still need a little more coverage, try a light bronzer all over and foundation just in spots where you need it most.
Gloss Is Just for the Lips
Break it…if you want to try a new trend.
Envy that dewy look you see on models right now? It’s actually supereasy to get. Blend your usual eye shadow or blush with a tiny amount of petroleum jelly on your finger and apply. Or, even simpler, just play around with your favorite lip gloss.
Have you tried something that was totally different and outrageous for you, but looked great? What rules do you keep or break? Be daring, share!
Ooh...the tip about the eye shadow and petroleum jelly is a great idea...thanks for that easy beauty tip
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