Have you seen the Beauty Tips Widget on my sidebar? It’s from Unilever, and they are also offering Mom’s Favorite Stuff readers a chance to win a sampling of products featured on the widget!
To win, post your favorite beauty tip (not necessarily from the widget) as a comment and you’ll be entered.
My favorite beauty tip from the widget is using these Pond’s Wet Cleansing Towelettes to remove makeup on evenings when I’m just too tired to bother with soap and water. I also brought them with me at the hospital when I had both kids – it was a great way to refresh my face without having to stand at the sink.
US & Canada residents only. Contest ends 11/5 at 11:59pm ET. Congrats to our winner Deborah W!
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My favorite beauty tip is to put on your lipstick first, then your lipliner. It stops the lipstick from feathering.
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My beauty tip is to make sure you get enough sleep, exercise, and drink lots of water.
I use ground orange peel to take the inflammation out of pimples. It works great!
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I put Chapstick under my eye makeup. Not only does it make my skin soft, but it makes my makeup last longer during the day. (Weird, but it works!)
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use lemon juice and honey to help lighten scars leave on for 30min.
My favorite tip is to soak your fingernail tips in a bowl of Hydrogen Peroxide for about twenty minutes to whiten them.
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My tips is to use a cotton swap to put white mineral eyeshadow in the middle of your breasts (dot it down and then blend it.) to make your chest area look bigger.
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sunscreen year round
My favorite beauty tip is to wear lipstick all the time
My favorite beauty tip to wake up tired eyes is to dot white eyeliner on the inside corners.
Put a lot of hand lotion on, and then slip your hands into gloves for all day moisturizing!
eat lots of fruits and veggies drink lots of water
My favorite beauty tip is from the widget, about contouring your face.
I use moisturizer every day under my makeup
Use regular witch hazel as an astringent. Save money – it’s the main ingredient in Clinique #2.
in a hurry just put on a touch of eyeliner does wonders mverno@roadrunner.com
When applying mascara start with lower lashes to prevent smudges to the lids.
moisturize your feet and then put socls on when you sleep. You will find softer feet in the morning.
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Use Vaseline to condition your lashes.
I use castor oil at less than $3 a bottle to fade age spots, minimize scars and smooth wrinkles! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net
Use tea tree oil as an anti-inflammatory for pimples, insect bites and itchy feet.
From the widget – use a round brush and blow dry hair on a downward angle to get more of a shine in your hair without the drying effects of a curling iron.
I like the one about putting the towellettes in the fridge. You can use them in the evening to refresh your face. Thank you!
use a soft washcloth for your face.
Drink 8 galsses of water helps your body in many ways
Moisturize your face every night before bed, after cleansing well.
Well I would say to moisture before applying any makeup
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I like the tip about changing the part in your once it has dried to add volume and create fullness. That is a quick and easy!
My tip is apply a little Vaseline jelly to your front teeth before having photos taken for a shiny, beautiful smile.
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I always put lip balm on my lips before I go to bed. It keeps them soft and protects them against the dry furnace air.
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My tip is to use sunscreen on your face everyday, year round!
Use a gentle exfoliating face wash everday in the morning. It’s refreshing and gets your skin smooth for the remainder of the day
my beauty tip is always wash that makeup off!
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I use vaseline on my eyelash curler for great lashes. (wash thoroughly)
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My fave beauty tip is to not use facial mositurizer. Your face makes it’s own oils.
My fave beauty tip is to get plenty of sleep and drink lots of water to keep skin looking young and fresh. I like to sleep and to drink water!
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I use Vaseline jelly on my lips before I go to bed to keep them moist.
The best beauty tip I ever got was to get enough sleep! Thanks!
I think the most important tip is to ALWAYS wear sunscreen when outdoors. The sun does an amazing amount of damamge to skin. Thanks.
Q-tips work great to remove all under eye make-up
Drink 8 glasses of water daily.
Drink lots of water.
wear sunscreen
Use a moisterizer during the day and at night.
My beauty tip is from the widget (contouring your face)
Use Avocado on your face as a cleanser! Leaves you feeling very soft. Thanks for the chance.
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My favorite tip is to put Vaseline on your eyelashes. Thanks for the giveaway!
My tip is to double up on eye cream before bed. It will keep your skin supple and prevent wrinkles.
Any gentle facial cleanser
beauty tip-exfoliate your skin-makes it soft!
When I wash my face, I gently scrub with the washcloth = exfoliate at the same time I clean!
I always use avon eyemakeup remover lotion..never go to bed with eye makeup remover on..
sorry meant to say I never go to bed with eyemakeup on..
My favorite tip is “Be ready for whatever, whenever by creating a beauty ‘emergency kit’ of your favorite essentials. Stash in the glove compartment of your car for quick and easy touch-ups while on-the-go.” *Thanks* for the giveaway!
My beauty tip is to keep the face moisturized always. Slather on tons of moisturizer everytime you wash your face to prevent dryness
I don’t do much with makeup. I’m 82 years old, and don’t want to look like a “flozzie”, by having too much of everything on my face. But I DO drink a lot of water, and I DO make sure when I DO put on makeup, that I wash it off before going to bed.
I use Q-Tips to apply makeup and Vaseline as a moisturizer.
I use olive oil as a makeup remover. It leaves my skin so soft and smooth.
I use preparation H under my eyes to reduce puffy eyes and wrinkles
drinking lots of water for silky, smooth skin!
My tip is to always moisturize damp skin….works better than on dry skin! Also use a primer on your face right after. That sort of “seals-in” the moisture for me
Thanks!
My best tips are exfoliate and moisturize daily. A gentle exfoliator daily for me has changed myskin completely. I also moisturize before makeup and after I take it off.
Thank you!!
drink plenty of water- it will help keep you hydrated, wash away body wastes, and it’s good for you, so your body and beauty will benefit!
I like the tip from the widget about using Qtips for makeup. I think they would be cleaner than using the same applicator day after day.
My favourite beauty tip is to always wear at least SPF 15 sunscreen if you’re going to spend an extended amount of time outside.
Drink lots of water and wash ur face at nite – always!
Tip: Splash your face 10 times with cold water..it opens up your pores. Thanks
My tip is to use face lotion with sunscreen each morning
Wear sunscreen always! Every day! It will keep your skin looking its youngest and reduce skin cancer risk.
Mine is to mix equal parts of self tanner and moisturizer for a no streak subtle glow
I apply honey on my face, remove it with warm milk and then wash as usual.
Braid your hair at night to prevent damage from tossing and turning on the pillow.
Always wear sunscreen.
Exfoliate once a week