Beauty Gaia

Look more awake with n**e liner.
Want to instantly brighten up your eyes, making them look wider and more awake? Apply a n**e eyeliner pencil to your lower waterline.

Remove a mascara smudge with a makeup brush
There are few beauty missteps more frustrating than getting a mascara smudge on your eyes just after finishing your eye makeup.

Use lip liner for a longer-lasting look.
Lip liner is an easy way to make your lip color last all day. "Make sure you sharpen the pencil first for precise application,

Use a diffuser for more defined curls.
Taking your blowdryer at face value is a big mistake if you're a curly girl.

Use powder to enhance your lashes.
Want extension-like lashes? Between layers of mascara, try fluffing on a little translucent powder to add thickness and length. Use our quick and simple guide to master this sweet technique without looking dusty.

If you don’t have nail polish remover, apply clear nail polish over your nail, and then wipe off. It will remove old polish.

Remember, clean your makeup brushes to fight against potential bacteria and breakouts. At least once a week, swirl brushes around in a mixture of warm water and mild soap, then lay flat to dry.

Try to avoid washing your hair everyday. Constant shampooing leaves hair dry and your scalp will create more oils to compensate for the loss of moisture. Instead, use a dry shampoo and style your hair into a braid or ponytail when it’s a bit more oily.

Use an exfoliator to get rid of dead skin, but limit yourself to 2-3 times a week so you don’t dry out your skin. Use a gentler scrub on your face and a coarser scrub on the rest of your body.

Sunscreens that claim to provide “all-day protection” and “water resistance” are not reliable; don’t be fooled by these claims and reapply all sunscreens at least every 2-3 hours.

It’s easy to forget that feet can get sunburned. Be sure to apply sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 50 when barefoot.