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!
Comments from Members
i have very dry cuticles.....do you have any tips??? Me 
By Kath on 7/5/2009 10:13:57 AMTry baby oil just rub it on it works really well
i have very dry cuticles.....do you have any tips??? Me 
Fruit of the Earth has this awesome Vitamin E lotion that is very light. I swear by it as my moisturizer. I put it on before my foundation and then use a cream foundation on my trouble spots and blend it out, then a powder to set it, to get rid of any shine. I used this when I was living in Florida and it worked great. I have combination skin so the lotion was light enough not to cause problems in my oily areas.Also, I have brown eyes and have always worn blue eyeshadow. It truly is a matter of how you wear it. It does make a great summer color though. Keep it light for day time and simple.
I am brand new and waqs aware of these notations, Thank you and keep them coming
I will have to try the visine under puffy eyes. I find that concealer one shade lighter athan my foundation, gives me a younger look.
I'll have to try the visine under puffy eyes. I find that concealer under the eyes, slightly lighter than foundation gives me a younger look.
A quick fix for puffy eyes is to soak a cotton ball with Visine and dab puffy area. 
You have to be very careful when you use baking soda for deorant. Combining with one body chemicals will sometimes turn the baking soda red and it will come off on your clothes. I would try it just to be safe.
i love the tip of the blues i love to there is awesome! thank you also thank you for theling abaout gresse hair big problem and i know now how use rinse now
Ooh...the tip about the eye shadow and petroleum jelly is a great idea...thanks for that easy beauty tip
