22 Ways to Be Beautiful

Want to look your absolute best every day without stressing, spending hours in front of the
mirror or shelling out big bucks at the salon? Then you need this guide, packed with our editors'
all-time-favorite tips, treats and fabulous finds, to keep you gorgeous!
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Riccardo Tinelli
1

Skin
1. Exfoliate at night, so fresh skin isn't exposed to UV rays during the daytime.
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Riccardo Tinelli
2

Skin
2. Apply your products in order from thin to thick consistencies (serum first,
moisturizer next, sunscreen last), so skin absorbs all.
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Troy Word
3

Skin
3. Create a body wrap by slathering on body lotion, then donning a robe. You'll lock
in heat and help the moisturizer penetrate.
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Juicy Images
4

Skin
4. Control combo skin by smoothing a clarifying mask on your T-zone and a
hydrating version on drier patches.
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Riccardo Tinelli
5

Skin
5. Ask your derm for a prescription retinoid cream. You'll see fewer fine lines and
freckles in a month. Plus, your insurance will likely cover a portion of the cost.
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Brian Nice
6

Hair
6. Apply a mix of gel (to define) and leave-in conditioner (to calm frizz) to hair, then
blow-dry with a diffuser to make waves.
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Riccardo Tinelli
7

Hair
7. Rinse just-washed hair with two tablespoons of apple-cider vinegar, diluted with
three cups of water (so it won't smell) to dissolve shampoo residue and revive dull
strands.
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Art + Commerce
8

Hair
8. Before spending a day in the sun, comb a leave-in conditioner through hair; it will
protect your color.
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Arthur Belebeau
9

Hair
9. Fluff baby powder through roots when there's no time to style. It absorbs oil and
texturizes for extra body.
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Cathrine Wessel
10

Hair
10. Your hair usually looks sleeker the day after you shampoo. Get that effect
instantly by applying pomade before blow-drying. It mimics your natural oils and
smooths flyaways.
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David Gubert
11

Hair
11. Spice up a straight style simply. Put wet hair in six buns all over your head. Let
each air-dry, then unravel and scrunch with a styling spray that contains salt.
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Conde Nast Digital Studio
12

Makeup
12. Use cream-based formulas on a dry face or over fine lines; powders can appear
cakey on rough skin and settle into creases.
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Emmanuelle Hauguel
13

Makeup
13. Love sheer base, but need more coverage? Use a foundation brush for a thicker
(but natural-looking) layer.
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Greg Delves
14

Makeup
14. Use eyeliner inside your upper lash line; you'll create the illusion of mascara
without having to apply it.
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Robert Erdmann
15

Makeup
15. Brush on bronzer using the W method: Go from temple to nose (via your
cheekbone), nose to forehead, back down the nose and up the opposite cheekbone.
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Emmanuelle Hauguel
16

Makeup
16. Use lipliner to fill in your entire mouth before applying lipstick; outlining will
create ring-around-the-lips.
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Troy Word
17

Makeup
17. When applying concealer, dot some on your eyelids, too. You'll neutralize redness
(commonly caused by sleepless nights), which is magnified by the thin skin there.
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Arthur Belebeau
18

Makeup
18. Pairing bright shadow and black liner is jarring. Swipe the shadow over lids, then
dip a wet eyeliner brush into the same shade and sweep it across your top lash
line.
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Alessandro D'Andrea
19

Hands & Feet

19. Wearing flip-flops home from the salon keeps your pedi perfect.
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Conde Nast Digital Studio
20

Hands & Feet

20. File your nails before washing hands or applying lotion. Moisture separates their
layers, upping the risk for splits and breaks.
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Francois Deconinck
21

Hands & Feet

21. Save dry, scratchy soles: Drop a bath bomb made from essential oils into tub
water, then have a soak.
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Tom Rafalovich
22

Hands & Feet

22. Polish tips with base coat before cleaning the house; it protects them from nail-
weakening chemicals.