Photo Ready skin with a BB Cream? Yes please.
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I’ve always been a fan of full-coverage makeup. My fair skin, uneven tones, and dark under-eye circles all show through really light makeup, so liquid foundation is what I always gravitate to.
BB creams took the retail markets by storm a few years ago, and lots of women were raving about how nice the lightness of the product was, while still delivering a fair amount of color. Plus, BB Creams offered a primer, hydration, spf, and sometimes other important skin benefits.
I, of course, jumped right on board but I couldn’t find one that would last all day, and offer enough coverage that I felt comfortable with. For simple makeup days, I would love the option of going a little lighter on the makeup, without feeling like I’m totally naked-faced.
I tried Revlon PhotoReady BB Cream™ Skin Perfector, and wow, was I impressed. Of all the BB cream’s I’ve tried thus far, this one delivered the most amount of coverage, while still being light and feeling breathable. I could smell the SPF, which is a good thing, and it melted into my skin beautifully. The only thing I used to set this BB cream with was a light dusting of powder. And I didn’t need to touch up for the rest of the day. It’s an “ever so slightly” luminous cream that doesn’t look too shiny or dewy.
I used the lightest formula (there are four in total), but I think a combination of light and light/medium would be perfect for my skin color right now. And if I manage to get any sort of tan this summer, grabbing the darker of the two shades will be perfect. It’s good to avoid heavy makeup if you have a tan anyway, as it can sometimes look “grey” on darker skin.
I love that I have found an option for the days where my makeup is lighter.
Summer is all about keeping it simple and light. The humidity and blazing sun rays will inevitably melt both my hair and makeup, so finding alternatives that will last all day without looking too heavy is high on my priority list!
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I always wash my face right before I go to bed. Simple and easy but I know it helps!
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I love Clinique Age Defense BB Cream. Feels light, but great coverage. 🙂
Forgot about the contest, but my best kept beauty secret is: non comedogenic moisturizer with built-in SPF. I use Oil of Olay! d(at)luvthebride.com
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I use coconut oil to cleanse my face. Once or twice a week I also add a small amount of baking soda to the coconut oil as a face scrub.
I keep sun off my face as much as I can to ensure my skin doesn’t age at a rapid pace. I have pale skin and try to keep it that way!
Sarah @ http://fashionedtobefit.com
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My best kept beauty secret is cornstarch on day old hair, or freshly washed hair to add texture for curls or up-dos. Use a big fluffy brush and lightly dust the cornstarch on to roots. It is a inexpensive alternative to aerosol dry shampoos and it works wonderfully for me. (I also use Chapstick as an eyelid primer – it keeps the eyeshadow from creasing and helps it go on smoothly.
Best beauty secret– keeping a quiet spirit knowing that God is in control of all things. Certainly helps with the worry lines!
I cleanse my face with coconut oil. After I had my baby in October last year, my face became extremely dry. Most cleansers I tried made my face burn and get all red and irritated. heather.beach.100408@gmail.com
Not sure if its a secret. But I exfoliate before shaving and it seems to give me a closer shave so I can go a few more days inbetween.
Not sure if its a secret. But I exfoliate before shaving and it seems to give me a closer shave so I can go a few more days inbetween.
Always using an eyelash curler! olsonsforchrist@msn.com
Sleep is a beauty secret as I always look better with a good night’s sleep, which unfortunately has eluded me this week!
To keep my “perfect ponytail” in place, I slip a few bobby pins in very snugly just BELOW the ponytail elastic (using the twist over and tuck under method, if you know what I mean?). No one can see, and the ponytail won’t sag or lose the poof all day!
Love your blog, Kate! 🙂
Ruth
Rutheebee@hotmail.com
I use a vitamin C serum to brighten skin tone on my face. My skin drinks it in and then I apply moisturizer.
I like to put a think layer of gold bond on my feet at night and cover it with socks, to let it soak in. When morning rolls around my cracked feet look 100% better! Beautiful feet are important too, right?
camille.twitchell @gmail.com
My beauty secret is drinking some sort of homemade “green smoothie” everyday. I love to combine kale, berries, greek yogurt, and chia seeds. Drinking these smoothies has made my skin look so much better!
The Revlon didn’t work that great for me, I found the Olay one to be better suited to my skin. The Revlon one was more of just a glorified, lightly tinted sunscreen.
Mascara 🙂
stacey_hope@hotmail.com
My beauty secret is drinking lots of water! Keeps you healthy and hydrated. 🙂
jenn723@hotmail.com
Don’t think I really have a beauty “secret,” but washing my face every night and getting all that makeup off before sleeping is such an important thing to do.
mantharoschelle@gmail.com
Don’t think I really have a beauty “secret,” but washing my face every night and getting all that makeup off before sleeping is such an important thing to do.
mantharoschelle@gmail.com
I always use two mascaras and apply from the front and back of lashes to really make them stand out.
Sun Block- especially on your face, neck and chest! All year round.
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I consider my secret to be that I save tons of money by not buying face cleansers. Instead I just use a little mixture of castor and grapeseed oil and rub it in, then “steam” it off with a really warm wash cloth! Easy peasy!
Aveeno clear complexion moisturizer! Love that stuff.
I LOVE organic, cold-pressed coconut oil for eye make-up removal. I also am a HUGE fan of all Cera-Ve products for my very dry skin. They make an AM & PM version for night and day moisture and I love it!
Melissa
mottiemel@aol.com
When I saw the picture of you yesterday, I thought you were glowing and looked beautiful! So it’s the Revlon BB Cream (or maybe a little of both).
Nars blush in Gaity is amazing – it looks way to pink in the container, but great on.
Definitely moisturizer day & night. I have used Oil of Olay forever and am just now using their Regenerist moisturizer. My summer look is to use a touch of blush for eye shadow as well to keep it simple, light & easy.
Not really a secret – but your blog is the best beauty secret I have!
At the least, be sure to take off your makeup EVERY night before bed. And, moisturize day and night.
My beauty secret would be getting at least 7 hours of sleep and drinking lots of water!
I don’t have a beauty secret – but I keep searching! 🙁
Sleep!
My beauty secret is Burt’s Bees Blemish Stick. It has lots of natural, plant-derived oils that somehow work together to clear up the occasional trouble spots! By the way, I just noticed the new very cute blog logo with the bobby pin! It made me laugh, in a good way, because it is so fitting! And, let’s face it, those things (bobby pins) end up everywhere.
I have oil breakout prone skin that is very sensitive. The only drugstore brand I can use without a reaction is Rimmel. There bb cream has a nice coverage. I consider myself a full coverage kind of person.
I always have a lip gloss on hand. Even if bits sheer it gives your face a nice little finish.
Jywhite6@gmail.com
I use CoverGirl’s AquaSmooth foundation as a concealer. It’s a bit heavy for me to use as foundation (though the coverage is great). It sets and stays in place so much better than any cream tube concealer I have ever tried. Love it!
Thanks so much for sharing! I’ve been looking for a good BB cream and didn’t want to have to buy 10 before I found the perfect one 🙂
As for my beauty secret: permanent eyeliner. Since I never wear much makeup to start with, all I have to do is add mascara and concealer and I’m ready to go! For formal occasions where you want a more dramatic look, you can smudge a little dark brown or black eyeshadow in the outer corners of your eyes for that smokey look. It’s great!
Burt’s bees tinted lip moisturizer, it’s a subtle amount of color.
I have no secrets … except I follow your blog, lol.
Vasaline! I use it as lotion, lip balm (the ONLY one i’ve found that does not make my lips dry out) Sometimes i add color to it, sometime i just wear it regular. I do not go anywhere with out it!
I always wash my face with cold water to prevent wrinkles! I don’t know if it works, but I’ll let you know in 20 years!
It’s not really a secret, but Moisturizer! I’ve always had combination skin so I was afraid over moisturizing would make the oily part Really oily. But finding the right moisturizer actually helped even out my skin!
what do you use?
Beauty secret? Washing my hair every other day, but conditioning it every day.
I love your little bobby pin up in your header! My beauty secret is Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin makeup. I can’t beat the compliments off with a stick. I can amp up the coverage or dampen my brush for a very natural look.
This is my new favorite BB too! Just picked some up at Target last week. Soooo I guess the secret is out now 🙂 can’t wait to read everyone else’s.
Was taught a long time ago by a makeup specialist, to always rub ANYTHING on my face from the bottom up, not the top down, and that over time I wouldn’t be assisting gravity in pulling my skin down. I am proud to say I am 49 years old and have very few wrinkles, no sagging, I really feel that this is a great tip.
Forgot my email–kelly@mrtampanorth.com
My Origins concealer is a lifesaver! Love it for covering blemishes and under-eye puffiness.
laurenwickersheim@gmail.com
I use a t-shirt to dry my hair instead of a towel, the cotton makes my hair way less frizzy!
My mother taught me to use a tiny amount of olive oil on my skin after washing my face before bed and she looks fantastic!!
Wash my face every night and MOISTURIZE! Can’t wait to try this BB!!
Shaunawalker01@gmail.com
My mom taught me to use baby oil to remove my eye makeup at night. I have super watery eyes so I used waterproof mascara and a waterproof liquid liner. Baby oil take both off like a breeze and it hydrates my entire eye area. My mom has always used baby oil to remove her eye makeup and her eye area look more youthful than most women her age.
Coconut oil on my eyelashes at night! Finally I have decent eyelashes:0)
Ginnernikel@yahoo.com
Washing my hair twice a week! Yes, years ago I would have gasped at the idea. Now I know it works.
I wash my face and put on moisturizer every night. Simple stuff is best! jennifer.paradise@gmail.com
organic coconut oil as a face wash AND hair mask. Best natural product ever!
acp389atgmail
My secret is drinking A LOT of water throughout the day and cutting gluten from my diet…now I only break out when I eat gluten.
My best kept beauty secret is to add a few drops of contact solution to my mascara when it starts to dry out! I swear by Clinique’s High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara and it’s not the cheapest mascara out there so I like to get as much life out if it as I can. By adding those few drops of solution it brings it right back to life and I get as much use of it as possible!
Oops my email is Lynseyeschaffer@gmail.com 🙂
GENIUS!! I am so going to try this. Thanks 🙂
My favorite mascara and I also add lens solution to mine!! It works great!!
When applying under eye concealer, apply with a brush or dab your finger going from the outside toward the nose to reduce saggy eyes over time.
My best kept secret is washing with sensitive skin formula washes, I have acne prone skin and if I use acne washes it will actually break out my skin. I also have to use paraben free skin products.
After I wash my face, I always rinse with cold water. Not sure if it’s true, but was told that would make my pores appear smaller!
Ok, I’m totally prepared for people to think of me as crazy, but my big secret for keeping my face blemish free and improve the inherited dark bags under my eyes, is I “wash” my face every morning with a 50/50 combination of castor oil and EVOO. I was very skeptical when I was first introduced to this idea, but I was ultimately fed up so badly with my teenage breakouts on my 31 y/o face I was willing to try anything. PLEASANTLY SUPRISED! christinasmith327@gmail.com
My best beauty secret is, to always smile! A smile – even on the most stressful of days, can help you look and feel your best!
I love skin 79 super pink BB cream!! It’s heaven in a bottle! 🙂
ashleedbecker@yahoo.com
My best beauty secret is, to always smile! A smile – even on the most stressful of days, can help you look and feel your best!
I love skin 79 super pink BB cream!! It’s heaven in a bottle! 🙂
ashleedbecker@yahoo.com
I started using the Olay Pro-X brush about 6 months ago. I use it with any face wash I wish. It has made a huge difference! I’ve always been one to have a random zit on my face at any given time, but not any more. For real. It’s similar to the Clarisonic, but much cheaper. This goes for $30.
Also worth mentioning is Origins Make a Difference skin rejuvenating treatment lotion. It’s like a toner. It’s best for combination dry skin. I swipe it on in the morning before I put anything on my skin and after I wash my face at night. I love this product! It definitely helps with any dry skin issues. It leaves your face feeling clean, moisturized, and refreshed.
ericagladden@yahoo.com
I don’t really have any beauty secrets… washing my face every night before going to bed is something I have consistently done for many years.
I am curious if this would work on my problem skin – thanks for the giveaway!
Tea Tree oil really works to clear up zits! and it doesn’t dry out your skin like typical acne creams. But, a warning… it stinks!
My best-kept beauty secret is that I don’t use conditioner. I have very fine, wavy hair, and it’s always been limp and sad-looking no matter how I styled it, until I stopped using conditioner every time I washed it. I was afraid my hair would turn rough and brittle, but it looks better than ever and feels just as soft as always!
miss.ragsdale@gmail.com
Clean skin and exfoliating often! Plus I have started to use olive oil/caster oil combo as a face cleanser at night. I see a big difference in how my skin looks and feels.
I say the best beauty secret is skincare. In order for foundation to work properly your skin needs to be in good condition.
amdavies07@gmail.com
The best thing I do for my skincare is drink plenty of water.
My best kept beauty secret is Aquaphor healing ointment by Eucerin. Not only does it keep my lips amazingly soft and hydrated, but it has so many other hidden talents. I use it in the winter to keep my dry cuticles and skin around my nose super hydrated. Best of all, I use it to turn my favorite light pink eye shadow into a lip stick. All for about $6 bucks a tube!
emilygreteman@gmail.com
Moisturize moisturize moisturize is my best kept secret. terri_champagne@hotmail.com
My secret is moisturizer with sunscreen. Everyday of the year!
orrmegan@gmail.com
Hyaluronic acid… I apply it after I wash my face before my moisturizer and eye cream.
My tweet…. https://twitter.com/ericalg12/status/350603000454189056
ericagladden@yahoo.com
Definitely Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion. It keeps my eye makeup in place instead of melting into my crease.
I heat up my eyelash curler with the blow dryer before I curl my lashes! Just make sure it’s not too hot. Works great!
My secret is to always wear mascara – even if it’s the only makeup you put on, it helps open your face.
If I have a zit, but don’t have any on the spot treatment, I have used toothpaste to cover it for the night. I read this somewhere, and tried it, and it seems to work for me!
I wash my hair with baking soda twice a month to get all of the build up out then rinse with cold water to keep it shiny. montague1118@yahoo.com
https://twitter.com/wallygirl78/status/350604513201242114
I have dry patches on my face, so I always put a light lotion on a night and when I wake up immediately wash my face with a gentle exfoliator to wash away the dead skin. Since starting this routine, my dryness has drastically decreased!
I always use bronzer. A quick dusting before leaving the house gives you a nice glow and evens out skin tone.
My beauty secret it to always fix my hair! I feel that even if I can’t get my makeup to cooperate, my hair helps make a difference in making me look more put together.
megpalmer808(at)gmail(dot)com
I use a bright blush if I’m not wearing any other make-up. It gives a pop of color to my face.
Love seeing all your new posts for new things for me to try!!!
mamaplusmini.blogspot.com
I like to use cheap conditioner as a shaving cream. One less thing in the shower and my daughter shares the conditioner with me.
Washing my face every night and using toner. Simple yea. Also drinking enough water helps my skin too.
My beauty secret is my finishing spray! I was a bit skeptical at first but it really helps my makeup stay on all day long! cindyskowronski@yahoo.com
Less is more! I have oily skin and heavy make-up just slides down my face. Totally buying some of this Revlon product this weekend!
Dry shampoo is my beauty secret! It gives me tons of volume!
I use sugar as an exfoliant instead of paying for the expensive name brands! Works great and I always walk away with glowing, fresh skin! From head to toe 🙂 liannelstewart@gmail.com
I wish I had a best kept secret…..I guess my go to in th summer is tinted moisturizer and a ponytail. (lilbit1981@hotmail.com)
My beauty secret is 1)get enough sleep and 2)under eye concealer – I have those dark circles too! (ugh)
crest white strips. a white smile does wonders for your confidence. confident women are the prettiest! vjbrousse@gmail.com
My best kept beauty secret? Coconut oil as face wash! My face is so smooth, clear, and I don’t even need lotion after. Takes of eye makeup wonderfully too.
Giveaway, yes please!
highlighter on my upper cheek bones – gives the perfect amount of glow!
I have ALWAYS curled my lashes by heating (not too hot!) my metal eyelash curling tool with my hair dryer, then letting it cool, and then press/curl my eyelashes. They stay curled ALL DAY! Everyone always thinks it’s a mascara I’m using, nope! 🙂
My best kept beauty secret? I only rinse my face at night– I don’t use any soap. If I use a cleanser twice a day, I break out without fail!
I love BB creams, but haven’t tried Revlon! I have found that they slide off a little in humidity, so I can’t wait to try this one!
Especially in the summer, my beauty secret is always keeping oil absorbing blotting papers in my purse – keeps me from getting that slick look in the afternoons!
Hi Kate!
I would recommend trying Jane Iredale’s skincare line. They offer a variety of mineral foundations (powder and liquid) depending on what coverage you are looking for. Plus, their formula is actually GOOD for your skin. Imagine that? I currently use their tinted moisturizer with a light dusting of translucent powder and I’m very impressed. Other foundations I’ve used in the past have “caked” up leaving me with a total sloppy mess. I have yet to try Jane’s BB Cream, but I’m eager to do so. I’ve heard nothing but great reviews! I intend on purchasing it for those evenings I want a fuller coverage look.
Check it out!
https://janeiredale.com/
Ana
I really love the bare essentials foaming face wash.
Moisturizer and lots of water throughout the day for beautiful skin. Love your blog! Also love the way your eyes look! Too much black eyeliner can look heavy on the eyes, but yours looks really natural! michael_weiss at hotmail dot com
My best beauty secret is sleep and a healthy diet. When I don’t get enough sleep or indulge in too much junk food my skin shows it, but if I eat healthy and get enough rest it just makes me glow, plus you feel better too!
I’m so excited because I just bought this and haven’t opened it yet. It’s good to know that you love it! I love LaRoche face wash and products for my skin. They make a huge difference in keeping me looking young. I also wear tons and tons of sunscreen and hats and anything to keep the sun off of my face.
Ashely Rane Sparks
http://www.makeitrane.com
My beauty secret? Monistat Chafing Gel. No, not for that.. for my face! It is the EXACT SAME product as Smashbox Photo Finish. I mix it with foundation or BB Cream and it makes my makeup stay on all day long.
Great giveaway…Ive tried a few BB creams but am not sold on any….I can’t wait to try the Revlon! Thanks!!
Never sleep with your make up on!
Sleep! When I don’t get enough, you can tell from looking at my face.
Smashbox brow tech. Perfect, simple, easy! gidget614@gmail.com
I always wash my face before going to bed and get as much sleep as possible.
I use coconut oil to remove my eye makeup. It doesn’t sting, smells good, and leaves my skin soft.
To keep my skin hydrated. I have really dry skin so if it isn’t adequately hydrated then my make up looks caked and cracked.
Put sunscreen on your face daily.
Just taking the time to take good care of my skin– it’s the base for everything!
I remove eye makeup every night and then drink a glass of water before I go to bed. I wake up refreshed and clean!
I have started wash my face 3 times a day if I am running around with the kids or bumming around at home. Helps control extra oil due to heat and more sweat of summer. Jayneastark@gmail.com
I have started wash my face 3 times a day if I am running around with the kids or bumming around at home. Helps control extra oil due to heat and more sweat of summer. Jayneastark@gmail.com
I have my eyebrows threaded, as opposed to doing my own. I started doing this after a makeup artist told me I should stop using whoever was doing my eyebrows.
My secret is that I use olive oil to “wash” my face. Every night. I never need moisturizer or blot sheets and only use a spf lotion in the morning. All I do is rub a pea sized amount of oil over my face and wipe off with a hot, wring-out, washcloth. Dewy, gorgeous and CHEAP! My grandmother and mother did the same, and none of have had breakouts… unless it’s my monthly, of course!
Filling my eyebrows makes a world of difference!
blueroxy6(at)yahoo(dot)com
I use a deep scrub once a week to help refresh my skin. Great giveaway!!
saltwatergirl7@comcast.net
My beauty secret? The old less is more.
hannah(dot)schulte210(at)gmail(dot)com
Moisturizing is a MUST!
My beauty secret is BB cream! I’ve been using Almay, but after this post I’m ready to try Revlon! I love how light BB cream!
klm61210(at)yahoo(dot)com
Essential oils! Tea tree to keep my skin clear, lavender to calm redness and peppermint to wake up tired feet!
I live in Oklahoma, where the heat and humidity mixed with my naturally oily skin is a super bad combination. But, the one product I have found taht keeps my makeup looking the same all day long is Urban Decay’s All Nighter Makeup setting spray. Just spritz it all over my face after I’ve put all my makeup on… and I’m good to go!
Tweet!
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I always start with filling in my brows and blush, You’d be suprised how pretty the littlest bit of makeup will make you look and feel!
chelsea_timmermann@hotmail.com
Every Saturday when I get home from work, I use a cocoa Shea butter scrub. My skins feels so soft, smells amazing, and its a great way for me to leave my work week behind and start my weekend – feels so invigorating, like a fresh start!
Arkienicole(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the Highlighting Pen by Mary Kay! It makes me look instantly like I’m refreshed…. where before I’m pretty sure I always look tired!
My beauty secret is to apply milk of magnesia to my face with a cotton ball before I smooth on by BB cream. I have oily skin and it soaks up the oil all day. By the way, I love Lumene BB cream! It has perfect coverage and is unscented…super good price, too! Works great for me. efrancisco79@yahoo.com
My best kept beauty secret is surrounding myself with my kids, because that is when I truly shine from the inside out.
Melissa.lane08@outlook.com
I don’t know why but it always seems like a pain to wash my face at night, so I buy the cleansing cloths. My trick though is I cut the cloths in half and they last twice as long.
Eye cream from Mario Badescu and using the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunblock every morning!
lauren.m.irwin(at)gmail(dot)com
My beauty secret is…I don’t have one! 🙂
I don’t know if this is really much of a secret, but I wash my face before bed and again after waking up. At night I use a heavier moisturizer, and in the morning I use a lighter moisturizer with SPF, and I always use an eye cream after every wash.
I think the worst hair/style day can be remedied or at least faked through with big sunglasses, lip gloss, and a bright pair of flats. That’s my secret, anyway! 🙂
(definitelyra at gmail)
My beauty secret is coconut oil! I use it on my hair, skin, nails, and in cooking! It’s so versatile and without all the added chemicals it makes a good choice!
cortney tipton at gmail.com
I wash my face morning and night with Cetaphil and my Clarisonic. Best routine I’ve ever had for great skin!
I use Vaseline under my eyes every night and in the morning, no puffiness no bags under my eyes as I age! 🙂 I rarely wear undereye concealer too because I look natural.
My beauty secret would have to be moisture! I have dry skin, and coconut oil/vaseline in the shower, slathered all over my face for about 10 minutes once a week keeps my skin awesomely soft.
My beauty secret is taking really good care of my skin and hair. I wash my face and hair every day, and I invest in quality products to ensure great results!
jputrich(at)gmail(dot)com
Lots of exercise! It forces me to sleep, hydrate, and salty sweat exfoliates!
My beauty secret is that I go one day a week makeup free to give my face a break. Usually I am wearing sweatpants and a messy bun and don’t leave the house but hey, my house is super clean that day!
A tiny bit of vitamin E oil when my skin is dry, especially near my eyes to help my concealed blend in. It works like a charm! Meghann.Claire@gmail.com
I keep all types of beauty supplies on hand. I wash my hair with different shampoos and use different products throughout the week. On the weekends I use more subtle makeup and lipsticks. I try to keep my hair and face guessing what I’m going to do with it. HA! Except when I’m exhausted, I still keep my basic routine down pat.
I’ve enjoyed using the Rimmel London BB Cream, but this one sounds great. I’m loving the new Revlon Lash Potion mascara!
My best kept beauty secret is the importance of well-defined eyebrows! They make or break your face!
newlywedded (at) gmail (dot) com
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/SalinasRachel/status/350634107744686080
Being in my 50’s, I have a fear of walking around with lipstick on my teeth!!! LOL….so when I place my lipstick on I take my index finger and put in my mouth and pucker my lips around it, pull it out and it removes any excess lip gloss that may get on my teeth. I also use just plain sugar as a scrub once a week on my face.
This stuff is the best!! I use it with concealer and I’m done…
I apply a sunscreen made for use with make-up every day! (Clarins Day Screen spf 40) There is no better beauty tip than “take care of what the lord has blessed you with!”
Drinking a big glass of water in the morning. Helps in hydrating the skin in the morning!
I tweeted!
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I always make sure to remove my makeup before going to bed.
sheri.wiesenfeld@gmail.com
Best kept secret…Using Preparation H on sunburns. It takes the heat and any swelling out! They even make it with aloe vera now, which is more of a cream based instead of oil based. The redness may still remain but the pain, heat, and swelling goes away fairly quickly! Best. Thing. Ever!!! kayla.morrison@hotmail.com
I just discovered a finishing veil by Too Faced that sets my BB cream and keeps my very oily skin looking matte all day, even in this Florida humidity!! AH-MAZE-ING!!!!!!
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I just discovered a finishing veil by Too Faced that sets my BB cream and keeps my very oily skin looking matte all day, even in this Florida humidity!! AH-MAZE-ING!!!!!!
Cowens1986@gmail.com
I don’t have any beauty secrets, but I loved reading all the comments of your readers secrets!
I tried their CC cream, and LOVED it!
Carly
http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com
My “best beauty secret” is using Mary Kay moisturizer after washing my face and before putting on makeup. It makes my makeup go on smoother and my skin stays hydrated. My mom has used Mary Kay moisturizer for years and gave me my first bottle when I started wearing makeup. I have used it ever since!
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I LOVE Clinique’s All About Eyes gel formula. Great for under eye circles, diminishing crow’s feet, and light hydration. I use it every day in the morning and sometimes at night if I’m feeling especially tired. LOVE. IT.
Oops here’s my email 🙂 nicholekerns(at)gmail(dot)com
Tweeted it! https://twitter.com/LeHobbylobbyist/status/350645290237313024
I guess my main “secret” is trying to drink plenty of water and green tea. Staying hydrated on the inside helps your skin stay hydrated on the outside.
My beauty secret is drinking lots of water
My best kept beauty secret is using oil blotting sheets throughout the day. My skin can get somewhat oily and those little babies soak up all of it!
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Kate, I am wanting to try a BB cream but I’m scared about it breaking me out. My skin is very acne prone. I usually try to stick with oil-free products. Do you think this Revlon BB cream is a good option for those with acne?
Kate, I am wanting to try a BB cream but I’m scared about it breaking me out. My skin is very acne prone. I usually try to stick with oil-free products. Do you think this Revlon BB cream is a good option for those with acne?
I finally found an eyeliner that I love! I’ve even gotten compliments on it while out shopping and at church, talk about make a girl feel nice! Its Loreal Infallible Lacquer liner.
My email is jmabcgraham(at)gmail(dot)com
My beauty secret is only wearing makeup when I have to so my skin can breathe. I love my current BB cream but am looking forward to trying a new one.
My beauty secret came from my mom. She taught me how to curl my eyelashes using a teaspoon. Yup, a teaspoon! You can curl them as if you’re curling a ribbon with scissors, does that make sense? Anyway, they make my lashes look more natural than the regular lash curler.
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I swear by using coconut oil as eye-makeup remover!
I use hair conditioner to shave my legs instead of shaving cream. My skin tends to be dry, and the conditioner helps to mositurize even before my lotion. It also makes them feel super smooth!
I never leave my house without using and SPF 30 or higher. I didn’t use it when I was younger so I’m making up for lost time.
yorichent at yahoo dot com
A damp q-tip (the pointy kind) in black eye shadow to make an easy cat eye
Sleep! I try to get at least 8 hours every night.
When I’m in a hurry and don’t have time to paint my nails I apply a coat of clear nail polish to make them nice and shiny.
My best secret is water! Staying hydrated at all times works wonders on my skin!
Eating healthy and staying hydrated all day long! payal@theartsyelephant.com
My best kept beauty secret … hmm, that’s a really hard one. Probably using a lip scrub and keeping my lips moisturized with a Burt’s Bees lip balm! I have full lips so they’re one of my greatest assets, and keeping them looking good is one of my “priorities,” I guess you could call it.
I got a sample of BB cream at Walgreens about a month ago and really liked it. It evened my skin tone beautifully. I’m 16 and I don’t wear makeup (my family isn’t big on makeup until about 16) except for the days when I decide to be spontaneous and wear some. One of my first favorite makeup combinations was BB cream, a green eye shadow, and mascara. I really liked how it played up my features.
My email address:
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My secret is oil cleansing: it has done WONDERS for my acne-prone skin!
drink lots of water and get enough sleep!
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Drink lots of water throughout the day! Just tried my first BB cream and loved it. . . would definitely try Revlon’s next!
katieennay(at)Hotmail(dot)com
My #1 beauty secret is sticking to tried and true beauty products. I’ve used the same face wash since I was 12 years old… now 33 y/o, and any time I try to stray, my face reacts in rebellion!
Kim 🙂
ka_davis710@yahoo.com
I always drink lots and lots of water. Simple but it works.
I would LOVE to win!!! 🙂 Your skin looks absolutely gorgeous, Kate, and not cakey at all! If I were you I’d keep it light at all times and play up those eyes! 😀 😉
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https://twitter.com/KimmyAnneD/status/350658866238857220
Kim
ka_davis710@yahoo.com
Using a spoon to curl my eyelashes! Works like a charm 🙂 breanneo{at}gmail{dot}com
Have you tried the full coverage Bare Essentials? I believe it’s called Ready. I have the same skin type, pale, uneven, racoon eyes, AND blemishes. (yikes!) and I get great coverage with it. After getting used to the powder feeling I can’t go back to liquid, especially in the summer. But I am always intrigued with these BB creams. I’ll have to try it! Thanks for you review, I spend so much money because of you! 😉
Washing my face with honey – not one single zit since I started this method!
amanda.sitek at gmail dot com
My beauty secret is coconut oil. I put it on under my makeup and it really helps smooth things out. Then I don’t have to worry about all the fake yucky stuff in primers!
My best kept beauty secret… Dove bar soap! It cleans my face way better than any other face wash has!
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Also, here’s my Tweet!
https://twitter.com/anshaffer/status/350665679034253313
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I don’t know that I really have any beauty “secrets,” but something I’ve found success with is shaving with Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser rather than a shaving cream. It’s less expensive and more versatile, and I avoid all shaving skin irritations when I use it.
Best kept secret? Thanks to Pintrest, it’s not so much of a secret, but Coconut Oil works wonders. I use it as facewash, mostiurizer, in body scrubs and as a hair mask. It’s magic!
loveablelaura13 @ gmail.com
Aveeno facewash and moisturizer…the best!
Ourlittlefamblog@gmail.com
My best beauty secret is to skip the make-up all together for a weekend once in a while. I think it gives my skin a chance to breathe and refresh.
My beauty secret is a layered haircut to lighten up my long, very thick hair
Groomed eyebrows (and a lip wax) do wonders for me with my almost-black-brown hair and fair skin – brightens up my whole face. On that note too, the other biggest beauty secret I know is that it’s all about color – YOUR colors. I look great in cool colors, black, & white, and whatever is closest to your face is what gives you that whole “wash” over- so just popping on my pearl studs in the morning also brightens me right up. When I wear true blues and greens I always get compliments. 🙂
Moisturize!!! I never used lotion on my face, but I found the generic brand from Target works wonders!! It has evened my skin out and kept it looking moisturized all day!
I make my own lotion bars. My son is in a wheelchair and his hands get very chapped and since I found the recipe (bees wax, shea butter, coconut oil, grapeseed oil) his hand are very rarely cracked.
My best kept beauty secret is to ALWAYS apply makeup in natural light. With my super pale skin, putting on foundation or blush in artificial lighting is just asking for trouble (makeup lines, clown cheeks, and so on).
Jennifer
hibbard.jenn@gmail.com
I try to use products I love or friends recommend, narrows down the trial and error process a lot! I went to Target today and got the BB product. I love how light and s,ooh it feels in all this humidity! Great find Kate!
Monistat 7 Chafing Cream…Actually it’s a gel. Use it as a primer. Same ingredients as Smashbox.
Moisturize your face. Find something that work for your skin and stick to it.
Mia
zunicam@yahoo.com
I have used Noxema to clean my face since middle school and I love it!!
lifehappens.blog2013@gmail.com
Truly mastering an eyeliner routine. Takes time and practice, but pays off the most. I use a get liner and a small angled brush.
jreyn097@gmail.com
Truly mastering an eyeliner routine. Takes time and practice, but pays off the most. I use a get liner and a small angled brush.
jreyn097@gmail.com
Not sure I have an actual “beauty secret”…but I use Biotera Ultra Color Care shampoo & conditioner from Sally Beauty Supply rather than paying for pricey Biolage.
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I wear tinted moisturizer. It’s light enough for the summer, but still gives some coverage.
amandarwest atgmaildotcom
I drink a ton of water and that seems to have cleared my skin up. I would love to win! https://twitter.com/StephiMarie/status/350683009663504384
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/whitney_rose4/status/350684231376183296
I love Makeup Forever’s HD finishing powder! No more shine by the middle of the day! Thanks for the giveaway!
https://twitter.com/livewell2thrive/status/350684093240983552
I tweeted
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My mom shared with me when I was a young adult ” drink lots of water” =) fingers crossed I win!
Thanks Emily
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I use corn starch from my kitchen for finishing powder
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My beauty secret is your recipe for the homemade lip scrub! It makes my lips so much smoother especially in the dry months when they can get chapped. It was so easy to make from ingredients I already had on hand! Thanks for the tip!
morgan22737@my.wbcoll.edu
I always use sunscreen when I plan on being outside. Keep those wrinkles away!
jlw9rd(at)gmail(dot)com
Love your blog! My beauty secret is: when I gave up sugar for Lent my skin improved exponentially: tone, texture, pores, everything! So I kept going after Lent.
My favorite beauty secret product is probably “Well Rested” by Bare Escentuals. It’s an awesome highlighter when you’re doing face contouring.
arielle_thompson@hotmail.com
Skipping greasy eyeliner & the peel-away liquid liners, I get my mascara all the way down in the root & ~wiggle~ the brush to get between lashes & it really makes them bulk up & look like awesome liner 🙂
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Love your blog! My beauty secret is: when I gave up sugar for Lent my skin improved exponentially: tone, texture, pores, everything! So I kept going after Lent.
My favorite beauty secret product is probably “Well Rested” by Bare Escentuals. It’s an awesome highlighter when you’re doing face contouring.
Arielle_thompson@hotmail.com
For me my secret is that I only wash my hair every 3 or 4 days and I find it looks better, holds curl better, and lays really nice. Besides saving a ton on shampoo, I find my hair looks way better when I do this. My e-mail is: smb6510@gmail.com. Thanks!!
my beauty secret is always wearing earrings! even with a ponytail or no makeup, it makes me look polished enough for public :).
I look forward to trying this BB Cream! I tried Garnier BB cream and it made me break out really bad and i’ve been afraid to try anything else ever since but this one is definitely worth trying!
My beauty secret is Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. I apply it after washing my face before bed every night. It helps to minimize pores and keep blackheads away.
bowen(dot)jena(at)gmail(dot)com
Witch hazel for astringent…keeps skin clean and fresh and removes impurities and bacteria that can cause pimples…it is the main ingredient in brand name astringents but wo the extra colors fragrance. Then I moisturize with olay. Kcroland3 (at)gmail(dot) com
My number one beauty secret is to keep a lighter looking eye but with a little edge… I use a dark brown or black eyeliner in the water line. It’ll amp my day makeup up just a notch without over doing it.
I’m a big fan of the spoolie brush for use after applying mascara! It helps separate the lashes and makes them appear longer!
My beauty secret is… I rinse my hair with beer twice a month 🙂 The beer smell disappears once your hair drys and it leaves your hair super shiny.
Bethanybee@gmail.com
I tweeted! @stylefilesval https://twitter.com/stylefilesval/status/350691907216736257
BB Cream, sunless tanning products and a facial cleansing brush are my “triple threat” when it comes to beauty!
Valerie
http://www.the-style-files.com
I have never tried that makeup, I will have to pick some up and give it a try!
Not a real secret, but I always wash my face before bed each night, then I exfoliate once a week, and use proper anti-wrinkle creams (so far I don’t have any yet, knock on wood).
i always wash my face at night
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I love Mary Kay’s Finishing Spray and their new loose translucent powder!
tweet: https://twitter.com/akronugurl/status/350693897644670976 .
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The Body Shops eye reviver is amazing! ashley.wright@mail.com
I have a few beauty secrets my first is my eye liner. I use black or brown eye liner on the top and a navy blue or turquoise eyeliner on the bottom. The color contrast really brings out my blue eyes. My second secret is my spray on foundation. It is called Aero Minerals makeup mist, and it provides the perfect amount of coverage. The cool thing about this foundation is it was used on the set for the Twilight movies: Breaking Dawn Part 1 and Part 2.
Oh I forgot to add my email…
christian.1196@yahoo.com
Cutting out diet Coke or diet Dr. Pepper seems to be my beauty secret. I noticed my skin looks better if I don’t drink any for a day or two so while it’s hard to stick with it (I love my diet DP!) I try to skip it as often as possible just so my skin looks better.
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My best kept beauty secret is a combination– steam and green tea! Placing a hot towel over your face (or standing over a sink of hot water) is a great way to open your pores and cleanse the face. I also drink green tea quite often. It has antioxidants that help clear blemishes and give your skin a nice glow. Rubbing a tea bag on your face never hurts, either.
I love Aquaphor…I use it around my eyes, on my lips, on dry patches, as a cuticle cream. Keep it by my bed.
Kelli
Retin-A!!!! It makes me look 10 years younger!!! Seriously!
My secret is to wait to put my contacts in until after I’ve done my make-up. At age 49, I need readers when I’m wearing my contacts. I used to wonder why older women always had the worst eye make-up jobs, but now that I AM older, I know why-they can’t see what they’re doing!!! People don’t pay special attention to a flawless make-up job, but they definitely notice badly applied make-up.
Drinking lots of water is definitely the easiest and simpliest beauty secret! Congratulations on the baby, Kate!
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My best beauty secret is my clarisonic mia. I gets all the gunk out of my skin every night!
I like to soak my feet in 1/2 warm water and 1/2 hydrogen peroxide. I soak for 10-15 minutes and then scrub and lotion up. My feet feel so soft for about a week after.
Mine is using natural stuff like apple cider vinegar and coconut oil on my skin…cheaper and works better than store bought!
Where to begin on the beauty secrets?! The most important one is maintenance, like face washing & layering creams. I traveled with some friends a couple times way back when and they used to make fun of me for ‘maintenancing’ myself. Their grown children now ask me what I’ve done all these years to keep my skin looking young. I’ve used DHC Deep Cleansing Oil for eons and the Paula Begoun Resist line for the last couple years. And the Revlon BB Cream is awesome! I ran out and bought some as soon as I read a very favorable review from PBegoun and have loved it ever since!
email: DebBHenning@gmail.com
bronzer and mascara! sienna(dot)moore(at)Gmail(dot)com
I love BB creams! Sunscreen all the time!
My best kept beauty secret: don’t stress. Stress is so hard on skin and can prematurely age you. Hard for any makeup to look good, if your face looks stressed.
jslbrown_03 at yahoo dot com
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Eyeliner is my go to makeup secret. Every time I go out in public not wearing any without a doubt someone asks me if I am tired (in most cases I am not tired I just don’t have on eyeliner). Let’s just say I try not to leave the house without!
Olivia.mackesy@gmail.com
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I have been looking to try a BB cream so this would be a great opportunity!
I don’t really have any beauty secrets. I’ve been using the same regiment for years.
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My #1 beauty secret is to SMILE! An older friend used to always say, “When you’re smiling, nobody sees the laugh lines”, and let’s face it, when there’s joy in your eyes and a smile on your face, you will look beautiful, no matter your skin tone or hairstyle or age. 🙂 P.S. Kate, you are completely adorable! God bless you. 🙂
I use jojobo oil to cleanse and my older skin looks fabulous
This isn’t a “secret” but the most important make up tip is shaping your eyebrows!!
dsmoerdyk@sbcglobal.net
Coconut oil for everything, to remove makeup, to wash my face, to moisturise.
krlabelle at msn dot com
Lots of water and plenty of sleep.
Not sure they are secrets, but I drink a lot of water AND wear an SPF every day on my face.
hopkins091011(at)gmail(dot)com
I have used eye cream at night since I was young. A friend gave it to me and told me it was better to start early then after the fine lines already appear! Great advice.
Mascara primer. Longer, fuller lashes that last.
I learned mine from you–always start with primer!! Primer for face and primer for eyeshadow. Oh, and wash those makeup brushes!! Amazing what a difference it makes. 🙂
bethanyjanae(at)gmail(dot)com
p.s. Since having my baby girl 2 years ago, my new (forced) beauty secret has been to become comfortable going out in public with no makeup on. (survival mode and priority shift! haha) I wish I’d known about BB creams then since washing my face and moisturizing was sometimes all I had time for in order to squeeze in a grocery run before next feeding/naptime! Here’s to you feeling confident in the way God made you when you’re post-baby, too! <3
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/bethanysloan/status/350721954531127296
Contouring! I just discovered it recently, but it’s amazing what a difference it makes!
My beauty secret is a sloppy, easy ponytail.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/KariWins/status/350725773776261121
kari(dot)etc(at)gmail
http://www.paulaschoice.com/beautypedia/
I use this site for independent beauty reviews…helps me know what are the best products to buy 🙂
Mascara by benefit called They’re Real! Love it!
Karnold133@aol.com
Best kept beauty secret is to drink warm water with lemon every morning. It has really helped clear up my skin and there are tons of other health benefits too!
I have 3 beauty secrets…exercise, SPF, and Atralin. Oh, and there really is such a thing as beauty sleep!
Vaseline for removing mascara.
my secret is to wear sunscreen every day
elena150980@yahoo.com
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/350736276825182208
elena150980@yahoo.com
putting toothpaste on zits to dry them up!
mufflers19 (at) gmail (dot) com
Jbarber0731@yahoo.com
Best kept beauty secret is monistat chaffing cream for primer. Works like the Youngblood primer $$$ for SIGNIFICANTLY LESS
also CLn facial cleanser.
My best kept beauty secret is to put on a tinted moisturizer that also has SPF every day to protect my skin from the sun and give me a healthy glow.
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I love trying any face mask I can get my hands on! splayer87 at gmail dot com
tweet
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Wear sunscreen
No real secret to offer, but I feel totally naked without lipstick. A current favorite is Revlon’s lip butter.
shehulkout (at) gmail (dot) com
My best kept beauty secret is not over accessorizing. People take notice when I wear earrings or a cute watch because I don’t wear them everyday. I am very strategic to wear different things to make individual pieces special.
And here’s my tweet: https://twitter.com/shehulkout
Best of luck to everyone!!
Coconut oil. I use it as a face cleanser, moisturizer, makeup remover, and hair treatment (plus it’s great for cooking)! It has saved me so much money and made my skin absolutely amazing! vlzaniewski@gmail.com
My best kept beauty secret is really not a secret at all because everyone asks me about it and I tell! I use lip stain underneath my lipstick to keep the vibrant color all day long. I love doing a bright red lip so I will use a red lip stain and layer a true red lipstick over it, and it never wears off or dulls, even when eating or drinking!
camrypink@yahoo.com
A little bit of surprise sparkle! Glitter is a girl’s best friend.
kmaaiello@gmail.com
My beauty secrets, which aren’t really secrets… using coconut oil as make up remover and using conditioner to shave my legs!
mlchris87@gmail.com
My best kept beauty secret is lip stain for a natural look at work every day.
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I swear by wearing sunscreen every day. It keeps your skin looking young and flawless.
Best beauty secret: Vaseline on my hands at night, covered with socks! Keeps them from drying out, especially in the winter!
allisonjoy19(at)Hotmail(dot)com
I have super light skin too so to set my BB cream I use Youngblood Hi-Definition Hydrating Mineral Perfecting Powder color warm to brighten my face and add very natural looking color. (morganbwd@gmail.com)
ohh i wish i had a beauty secret to share – i am in need of some help!
I use apricot scrub once a week to get rid of blackheads.
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I like to keep everything as natural as possible, from food to makeup to hair. also lots of sleep plays a key role. 🙂
I love BB creams as well, but it is hard to find any foundation that doesn’t make me break out!
~Haylie
hayliewright97@gmail.com
I try to stay out of the sun and I use moisturizer with SPF on my face daily.
My beauty secret would be filling in my eyebrows- it makes a bigger difference than I ever imagined!
callywog (at) hotmail.com
My best beauty secret is to not use a crap load of products. A basic cleanser, then apply a thin layer of honey and rinse, then apply coconut oil as a moisturizer. No need for fancy products. Same goes for hair: a good conditioning rinse (skip the shampoo), and a very, very, very small amount of coconut oil to control the frizzes.
My best kept beauty secret is Blistex medicated ointment. I use it on my lips all day, everyday. Even though I don’t NEED the medicated part, it keeps my lips so soft and silky, with a light glossy look. Couldn’t live without it.
Dove dry shampoo! It is the best that I have tried and makes my hair look really fresh the day after shampooing.
abigail(dot)l(dot)hardaway@gmail.com
Drinking water. Old one but it works.
freelandwendy8[@]gmail[dot]com
Monistat chafing cream as face primer… more product for way less $$!
My beauty secret is Extra Virgin Coconut Oil! It helps if you actually ingest some, but I also use it as an all over moisturizer. When I was pregnant, I put 1 tablespoon in every bath soak. It really helps fight off stretch marks and varicose veins as well 🙂
blush, without it I look washed out
Washing my face every night and not wearing foundation…I use just Clinique powder and that’s it!
You look beautiful!
xoxo, Aman | coffee chic
I wash my face with a mixture of grapeseed oil and castor oil – my skin has never been so healthy 🙂
Oops, I forgot to add my email address – bast0089 at gmail dot com
I cleanse my face each night with the full routine of cleanser, toner and moisture. But in the morning I skip cleanser and use toner followed up with my makeup routine.
I too, would love to win! My secret is for my nails, and skin. Jojoba oil, in it’s purest form is absolutely the best thing for your nails. Its the only product that actually penetrates into your nail bed. I use it after i’ve showered, done dishes etc. Keeps your nails super long and strong,and awesome for your skin!
momrulez7@aol.com
I tweeted this giveaway! yay!
https://twitter.com/momto6kiddos/status/350815724631101440
Can you explain how trusty worthy your answer is about this product if Revlon is sponsoring this post? How is it any different than Revlon paying you to say you love this product and it’s different from the others you have tried?
Aside from sleep and water….exfoliating and SPF! Cell turnover and protecting the new little darlings is important. julie (dot) M (dot) smith (at) comcast (dot) net
Based on a recommendation from Capitol Hill Style a couple years ago, I started using raw African Black Soap, and I love how clear it keeps my skin. I also drink a ton of water…why not!?! lauren.luhrs @ gmail . com
I make sure I don;t wash my hair everyday and make sure to take off
all of my mascara.
Moisturizing at night – no matter what!
Drinking lots of water, makes my skin feel refreshed and hydrated. I also never walk out of the house without putting on SPF.
katiejhorne@gmail.com
It’s not so much of a secret anymore, but organic coconut oil is seriously a game changer. I wash my face with it every night, use it as a hair mask twice a week, and moisturize my legs and arms with it. It definitely helps with keratosis pilaris and eczema.
It’s not much of a secret but my lifesaver skin secret is Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Lotion %1. I had really bad acne, and couldn’t use any acne cream because my skin was so sensitive. My doctor prescribed me this and my acne went away in a little over two weeks and I had no irritation at all! It’s my lifesaver, and my skin has never looked better
genevieveg3216@gmail.com
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/GenbabyG/status/350840172709031938
I use a great moisturizer every day. 🙂
Fantastic post i really enjoyed to read this post!! your picture is looking so nice, thanks for sharing with us nice post..
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I agree will everyone about the water, but my beauty “secret” is about eyebrows. They can make such a difference on a face. I like fuller ones, not too over tweezed, and filled in with powder or pencil. I recently had mine threaded, and I found it to be much more gentle and prettier than waxing or tweezing. Please make me a winner! Great blog and good luck with your new baby..
Always wearing sunscreen!
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Eat healthy! What you put in your body is reflected through your skin!
Keep it simple!! If i try to make it too complicated, I don’t stick to it. So, I just try to make sure I moisturize daily.
My best kept beauty secret…chapstick! The original in the black tube. I must use it 5 times a day. Always before applying lipstick or gloss. It helps keep my lips smooth, moisturized, and helps my lip color stay put! LLKFSU@yahoo.com
My beauty secret- If I want my cheeks to have a very subtle pink color, I brush powder over my blush. It looks more natural.
cstansel@umich.edu
My best beauty secret for the summer time is using Ocean Potion Lotion!
No matter what skin tone you have, use this after being out in the sun and it will replenish the moisture in your skin. The best part is that it comes in a HUGE bottle, so you can use it ALL OVER and it will last awhile!!
It also is amazing when it comes to keeping your skin from peeling if you didn’t get to reapply sun screen as often as you would have liked.
Love it!!
(search: Ocean Potion After Sun Aloe Lotion)
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p.s. I love love love your blog. I would love to have one of my own someday (I already have a blogger account ready to go), and your blog is a great inspiration. Have a blessed day!
No beauty secrets here. With three boys (youngest is 2), I am finally trying to make time for a regular beauty routine. Lve your blog for ideas! Thanks!
aewheel@gmail.com
Oh, and I love your new header up there with the bobby pin!! So cute and fitting!
No beauty secrets here. With three boys ( youngest is 2), I am finally trying to make some time for a regular beauty routine.
Love your blog for ideas!
I use a primer on my eyelids before I put make up on. It makes my eyeshadow last much MUCH longer!
Djsmommy2010@live.com
My Clarisonic Mia skincare brush in my beauty secret. I received one as a gift (they’re a little pricey so I probably wouldn’t have splurged for myself). I have oily skin, prone to breakouts, but ever since I’ve been using the Clarisonic Mia (morning and night), I’ve had very few breakouts and my skin never looks dull. I love my Clarisonic!
I have been using coconut oil lately and I am loving it!
lizrowley06@yahoo.con
My best kept secret is coconut oil! I love it!
lizrowley06@yahoo.com
Moisturizer! And it doesn’t have to be the fancy stuff.
julielspano [at] yahoo [dot] com
Moisturizer! And it doesn’t have to be the fancy stuff.
julielspano [at] yahoo [dot] com
I put Carmex on my lips and my cuticles at night. Really helps keep them soft.
welgolpol@aol.com
My best kept beauty ‘secret’ would have to be doing my eyebrows. The shaping, the filling in…. Have you ever seen a picture of someone without eyebrows? Not cool.
excusemeimintroverting@gmail.com
My beauty secret is getting 8 hours of sleep a night! My body needs it. akm5113@gmail.com
My best kept secret is to cover up brown spots. I put a fairly heavy coverage of concealer on the spots and don’t blend. Just make sure to “color in the lines”. Then when I put on my mineral foundation with a brush, it buffs and blends the concealer in and no more brown spots without having to carefully stipple the concealer in. This gives better coverage than any other method I’ve tried.
My favorite beauty secret is using unrefined coconut oil to cleanse and moisturize my face! I had horrible skin for so long, now everyone thinks I am about 10 years younger than I am. Also, hydrate! 🙂
mrshenneke@gmail.com
No secrets here Kate, but you always look AWESOME! You inspire me! Thanks!
leighmschultz@gmail.com
My beauty secret — sleep! 🙂
sazelasko at yahoo dot com
Exfoliating my lips makes such a difference for applying lip color.
scoutgirl1228@gmail.com
Coconut oil!
theruppes@yahoo.com
I put a little powder blush under my eyes before I put my foundation powder on. It completely gets rid of my dark circles!
coocnut oil day and night! scg00387 at yahoo dot com
https://twitter.com/DesMoinesDealin/status/351174882832302081 scg00387 at yahoo dot com
extra virgin coconut oil to moisturize after washing. I am regularly told I look 10 yrs younger than my age.
Moisturize. I know it sounds obvious, but I didn’t think I needed to since my skin was oily. It took me a long time to realize that just because it was oily didn’t mean it was *moisturized*. I started slathering every night and my acne cleared up in a jiffy!
My secret is that I follow The Small Things Blog. Now, I don’t waste a lot of money on products that don’t work. Thanks, Kate!
My secret is coconut oil- keeps my skin so soft and moisturized!
Melissa – klutzyone@gmail.com
My twitter entry: https://twitter.com/klutzyone/status/351354753885814785
My best (maybe only?) beauty secret: Psalm 35:4…Look to Him and be radiant!
Sunscreen is my beauty secret!!!!! The sun is so damaging, protecting yourself is super important!!!! I have been looking for a new BB cream, what a great opportunity to try Revlon out!!!
katek126@yahoo.com
My best (maybe only?) beauty secret: Psalm 35:4…Look to Him and be radiant!
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I use aloe Vera juice as a toner at night. It helps with my redness. I love doing things naturally if I can and this seems to help a lot.
Spellman921@gmail.com
I use aloe Vera juice as a toner at night. It helps with my redness. I love doing things naturally if I can and this seems to help a lot.
Spellman921@gmail.com
I guess my secret is sunscreen everyday to protect my skin.
My best kept “secret” is eating a healthy diet of full-fat foods (lots of protein and veggies also!) and attempting to drink a lot of water and tea. It works!
My beauty secret is to use coconut oil to remove makeup, deep condition my hair, and moisturize my skin.
Amber
amber.ablaze@gmail.com
I’d love to win… I’ve been wanting to try this BB cream but couldn’t find it for a while! My best kept beauty secret? Acne spot corrector. It keeps blemishes at bay!
Sunscreen is the top beauty secret!!!!!! I have been looking for a new bb cream, what a great chance to try Revlon!!!!!
Thanks for the opportunity to win! I’ve been wanting to try a BBcream!
http://www.kayliwanders.com
I have been on the search for a new foundation, and I have heard a lot about BB creams. Thanks so much for sharing, Definitely will look into it!
Yasmine xx
I always remove my makeup at night. It’s not good to sleep with it on. It’s better to start with a fresh face. I love using arbonnes primer, foundation, and mattifying powder. My skin has majorly improved since I’ve started using it!
I read The Small Things Blog! All of the hairstyles I have tried from this blog I have gotten compliments on!
Love the blog post! Ordered some today so we will see how it works. I also have fair skin so I hope it works for me as well as you!
My beauy secret is sunscreen and moisturizer. Sunscreen in my moisturizer and makeup protects my skin from harsh rays and keeps it from over drying! Email: stephanie.garcia1992@yahoo.com
Here is my tweet!
https://twitter.com/Steph_Garc
When I hairspray my hair, I lightly spritz it on my face too to put a “finish” on my makeup..seems to hold up pretty well through the whole day. marylaurenl55@gmail.com
My beauty secret is getting enough sleep. I see from the comments that I’m not the only one. It really does wonders!
I’m deathly pale and have been looking for a lighter coverage and lighter feeling foundation or cream to use in the summer. As far as my number one beauty secret…curl your eyelashes! Always!
You have a great blog. I liked BB cream. I have dark circle under eyes. I used BB cream for these dark circle and my dark circles are improving day by day. Thanks BB cream.skin care
Water, water, water!
bunnywest(at)Hotmail(dot)com
I love my bb cream too! My best beauty secret is in my homemade toner and eye makeup remover. I love using all natural home remedies.
I am glad to see this post. Thanks for this great share! Teletherapies
I have been using Maybelline Superstay 24® Color Lip Stain for 10yrs now and I love that it lasts all day long and I can take it off with one swipe of Vaseline.
I like to use baking soda as a facial scrub.
Lots of Water, and SPF on the face every morning
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
I tweeted too! https://twitter.com/jessrwarfield/status/351689754967945217
jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
My secret is essential oils. Lavender and melaleuca together zap zits faster than any chemical product I have ever used. They also heal the scars faster so my skin tone is more even.
I use jojoba oil to moisturize. It works great!
https://twitter.com/jacrae21/status/351698380482809856 I tweeted!
I wash my face twice a day, limit the makeup to maybe once or twice a week, and drink lots and lots of water! oh and moisturize! ashley[dot]mouton[at]gmail[dot]com
My beauty secret would be mascara. Even if I don’t put on a lot of makeup, I’ll put on mascara. It brightens up my face and brings some life to my eyes. I use to wear glasses so I never worried too much about it, but now that I wear contacts, I’m always wearing mascara if I’m out in public!
I use Clinique Super Defense moisturizer under my makeup. I just got back from the beach and this was all I used on my fair skinned face and I didn’t get burned at all. Doesn’t break my skin out all all either.
Tammy
tmundy33@yahoo.com
Who wouldn’t want $50 for new makeup:) I love double cleansing every other day.
My favorite beauty secret is Dr Pepper Lip Smackers. I get compliments on the subtle color and keeps my lips moist!
lori314 at gmail dot com
I live in the desert, which is beyond drying. Plus, the blazing Arizona sun wreaks havoc. The moisture and spf of BB creams are great for desert makeup needs.
I always remove my makeup at night. Its good for your skin and your makeup will look better when it’s fresh in the morning. I love using primer from Arbonne. It’s the best! I also love there foundation and mattifying powder. It works great with my oily skin:)
Mel_miller87@yahoo.com
My best kept beauty secret is staying hydrated. I have a natural glow, but if I don’t stay hydrated, I lose that glow, which makes it hard to put makeup on without looking weird.
rainpendragon2684[at]yahoo[dot]com
I really think taking my makeup off at night has made a big difference.
My face moisturizer has SPF and I wear it every day 🙂
Christinagathright[at]gmail[dot]com
Drinking lots of water and getting lots of sleep, though the second is not always easy to do with 2 young kids running around 🙂
I have very blue eyes and light skin, so it’s important that I lighten up the dark spots on my face and dark circles under my eyes. Highlighter and/or light shimmery eye shadow always does the trick for me!
I would love to win! bellk1020@yahoo.com
I don’t have one, but I love reading others’ tips!
I wish I had a great beauty secret, but I don’t really…probably why I read blogs like this! I’d love to try light, inexpensive skin cover for the summer (or lazy days, which happen often with a toddler!)
jena . l . cook [at] gmail . com
Even if I go out completely fresh-faced, I always take time to darken and shape my eyebrows a bit. They’re very light and often practically disappear into my face – so just that one step frames my face and makes me look more expressive and put-together!
I love the old school cold cream to remove eye makeup. Although sort of greasy, its gentle and removes all eye makeup, and not just part of it. When traveling or in a hurry, I reach for the eye makeup removing disposable pads. Love it! So much better for your eyes to take it all off at night!
laurenrdavis27[at]gmail.com
What a fun giveaway! My legs are extremely prone to razor burn, so I wash my legs with my body pouf FIRST which exfoliates and lifts the leg hair. Then I shave using sensitive fragrance-free shaving gel and a MEN’s razor – life changer! The mens’ razors are so much sharper and have stronger, thinner blades.
laceyrose (dot) 1 (at) juno (dot) com
Contrary to popular belief, it’s not good to wash your hair everyday since it strips the hair of its natural oils. Therefore, I don’t wash it everyday. I also tame the flyaways with organic coconut oil. 🙂
HilLesha(at)twc(dot)com
I use both a daytime and nightime moisturizer.
Thanks so much.
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/351786451131838464
Thanks so much
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
Something I’ve done ever since I was a kid, but I NEVER have chapped lips and they are always smooth and moist: I put Mentholatum on my lips before going to bed! (I also rub a little under my nose – gives me a crisp menthol-y scent as I’m falling asleep 😉 )
I use a night cream every night.
twitted this today, 01/07
http://www.twitter.com/myspotme
My secret is to use a moisturizer.
austma7@aol.com
By drinking a lot of water it keeps my skin smooth
tweeted- https://www.thesmallthingsblog.com/2013/06/photo-ready-skin-with-bb-cream-yes_28.html?showComment=1372720926360#c963445709633023753
I wash my face twice a day.
https://twitter.com/cowboyswife1
https://twitter.com/cowboyswife1
I wash my face regularly and use sunscreen whenever I go outside.
Eating carrots daily causes a healthy glow similar to a light tan or wearing blush.
My best kept secret is to wash my hair only 3x per week for shiny, healthy hair. heatherlynne60 [at] yahoo [dot] com
I have been a firm believer in moisturizing and using eye cream each night before bed!!!
alhull1986 [at] gmail [dot] com
A goodnight’s sleep! THanks for hosting!
Drink plenty of water for healthy skin.
I have no secrets, everything I do is well known.
Moisturize! Often!
tamarsweeps-at-gmail-dot-com
BB creams are much better than foundation on the skin.
https://twitter.com/sohamolina/status/351913382644957185
Using NeriumAD to even out skin tone and texture, diminish lines, wrinkles, sun/age spots. It’s truly amazing, and a totally natural plant based product. Also helps to hydrate and leaves skin with a beautiful glow! Just have to wash face at bedtime, apply Nerium AD, then wake up and see the difference! I can not live without it :). Check it out at http://www.lolsen.nerium.com
Lisanneolsen@mac.com
Drink plenty of water and I use coconut oil for everything and love it!
Tamara 🙂
tamarastoybox@gmail.com
My best kept beauty secret is to sleep with a clean towel over your pillowcase every night before bed. It really
helps reduce acne.
Email in Blogger profile
https://twitter.com/CarlyHobart/status/351995892863221764
Email in Blogger profile
Tweeted https://twitter.com/WonderMommy4/status/351995806091456512
I use oil to cleanse my face. I alternate between coconut and grapeseed oil.
My secret is… I steal ideas from my daughters! I tend to get stuck in the rut of doing what I’m familiar with, so I look to my daughters and “borrow” from their ideas and styles to update and have fun with my own 🙂
Tweeted 🙂 – https://twitter.com/Enter_Now/status/352025085026107392
sleeping and drinking lots of water!! Also I love “all nighter” by urban decay (their makeup setting spray). and ALWAYS moisturize
i drink lots of water and wear sunscreen all the time
tina19820115@gmail.com
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/352086407407349760
tina19820115@gmail.com
I am a huge fan of BB Cream, I have one now and it is so lightweight and great for these hotter days we are having!!
kelseylouiseapley at gmail dot com
The most important thing for me is moisturizer!!
ky_grandma40@yahoo.com
I know this is not new to anyone, but my BEST beauty advise is LOTS of sleep!! My complexion and eyes always look so much better when I’m rested!
cam8724(at)yahoo(dot)com
I use a moisturizer with sunscreen daily.
I use a moisturizer with sunscreen daily.
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/352131777009172480
I love Artistry Time Defiance skincare line. It’s amazing and my skin never breaks out. So important to tackle signs of aging while you’re young.
I love Artistry Time Defiance skincare line. It’s amazing and my skin never breaks out. So important to tackle signs of aging while you’re young.
I NEVER sleep in my makeup. Never ever! I bought this BB cream based on your recommendation yesterday, and today it looks great 7 hours in! I’m always a little shiny in the afternoon, but it did seem less with this stuff; I’m sold!
twitted this today, 02/07
http://www.twitter.com/myspotme
My beauty tip- besides the given of taking off your makeup before bed, enough sleep and enough water, is Neutrogena oil blotting sheets- they take the shine off your face but leave your makeup. Obsessed!! allisone.cox at gmail.com
Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!!!
My beauty secret is i listened to my mom the Esthetician, cover my face while laying out, take women’s formula vitamins, take vitamin e, use glycoglic acid once a month in a facial. Once i learned to trust in the lord in all areas of my life, the joy shines through which gives a youthful glow. Mwhaley@juno.com
I’m surprised to see that this is part of the photo ready line if it has spf in it? interesting… something that makes me want to check it out myself!
I don’t think it’s too expensive either…
You looked gorgeous Kate!
Emily xoxo
http://daisylocks.blogspot.com/
I just really make sure I take care of my skin. Even when I can barely keep my eyes open, I always make sure I wash my face before bed. I’m pretty careful about what I put on it and I make sure to give my skin breaks.
brendawalter312 (at) gmail (dot) com
Less is more when it comes to plucking your eyebrows! I learned that young.
This post was just in time for me! I have been hearing about BB’s creams for awhile now and have been dying to try one but have yet to take the plunge. I was just at Target the other day looking at different brands prepping for my summer vacation, in which I hope to wear something light for make-up. I am so going to pick up a tube of it tonight! Thanks Kate 🙂
My beauty secret is that I shave my legs with a mens razor and shave cream (I hate the gel 🙂 A man’s razor get a much closer cut and gives me super silky legs! My friends always ask how I get such a close shave and thats my secret 🙂
http://sassymominheels.blogspot.com
Tweet: https://twitter.com/OneFrugalGirl/status/352552083184041985
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
Wash your face with a washcloth. It’s cheap and the best and easiest way to exfoliate.
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
For the occasional blemish grind up an aspirin, add a small dab of honey and smear on the blemish. One or two days and it’s gone!
adrianecoros(at)gmail(dot)com
Get 20 minutes of direct sun at least daily
I heat up my metal eye lash curler with my hairdryer before using it to curl my lashes. I have thick lashes, and the heated curler makes them spring right up, ready for a coat of mascara!
walker.kelly@comcast.net
My favorite beauty/hair tip is… DRY SHAMPOO
I use it every day. On clean hair, on dirty day 2 hair, to build volume or add texture. It’s amazing!!!
allidaw@gmail.com
My favorite current beauty tip is for lips: I am in love with Revlon Just Bitten Kissable!! I have it in 2 shades and my roomie has it in 4 (!!!)
We love the light feeling yet full color and it literally will last all day. I used to be mad about the Revlon lip butters (which I still am) but I am all about the chubby sticks for summer.
allidaw@gmail.com
Bare Minerals’ all over face color is my go-to secret. No matter when I wear it, everyone always comments that I look well-slept and put together! I love BB cream in any form, too!
oneradmother(at)gmail(dot)com
I use neosporin on old acne spots to help heal faster and to minimize the scar.
heat up my eyelash curler with my blow dryer for extra curl (be careful!)
hippopurplemonkey at yahoo dot com
I add a bit of moisturizer to my foundation for a smoother look.
Thank you.
barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com
Tweet @JalapenoMama
https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/352949649641971714
Once or twice a week I like to exfoliate my face and lips. I mix 1 T. sugar with 1/2 T. (or a little more) olive oil and apply this to my face and lips and then gently rub it in circular motions to exfoliate. I remove it with warm water and a rag. My skin feels so smooth after this treatment, and foundation goes on really well. : )
J.J.R.
reuseit7@verizon.net
This looks really neat! I’m hesitant to try due to the SPF since I think my skin reacts to SPF, but I still might try it. My fav hair product is Morocan Oil curly hair foam. So easy to wash, apply, and go.
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I wouldn’t say it’s a “secret”, but a very important step in my beauty routine is making sure that my skin is always moisturized. A good, glowing complexion relies on it.
My best kept beauty secret is the Jane Iredale D2O Hydration Spray. I love using this after I’ve applied all powder products just to set everything and take away that powdery look.
hbarton0515@gmail.com
I tweeted about the giveaway:
https://twitter.com/barton_family/status/353143796613124096
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My go to beauty secret is using olive oil to remove my makeup with a wet warm washcloth before I clean my face with my Mia2. I am amazed at the changes in my very difficult, acne prone, large pore skin with these simple changes to my beauty routine.
I love your blog and do a “small things blog” inspired hairstyle almost every day! 🙂 Thank you Kate!
Getting plenty of sleep and downing water like there’s no tomorrow!
Keep my feet soft by apply vaseline and wear socks overnight.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/353251922926518273
My hair is super dry so once a month I put conditioner on my hair and sleep with on overnight and wash it off in the morning.
s2s2 at comcast dot net
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/353340686843658240
s2s2 at comcast dot net
Leaving a little conditioner in my hair instead of rinsing it all out. Makes my hair lie down better, and look more smooth.
reuseit7@verizon.net
My secret is moisturizing before anything else. I step out of the shower and put it on, let the steam soak it into my skin perfectly.
My beauty secret is organic coconut oil. I use it to remove makeup, moisturize my face, body and hair, and sub it in for butter in cooking. Love it!
My beauty secret, sleeping exclusively on satin pillowcases. Sleep is essential, but can cause creases. And now that I live in the mountains, I use a humidifier in my bedroom EVERY night. I even take it with me when I travel.
Thanks for all you show us, Kate~ Kristi
Use a mashed avocado as a face mask…super soft face!
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
Wait – tell us which BBs you’ve tried!?
I’m almost through my Smashbox BB and i’ve loved it! But for a cheaper/every day option i’ve been debating between Revlon & Maybelline
My Biggest Makeup Secret! ~ almost every day i line the outside third of my eye with a brown liner and then almost to my inner corner with an eggplant purple (since my eyes are green) which really makes them stand out. Then if i have time i tightline on the outer third with brown too.
Oops. – paigeemoe @ gmail.com
best advise: Exercise as much as you can, lots of water, fruits and vegetables. It works!!! THANKS!
inesmassiel@yahoo.es
I don’t think anything about my beauty routine could be called a secret 🙂
I usually let my skin “breathe” and only wear eye make-up. Once I cut out the foundation my skin cleared up significantly.
wtiger9 at bellsouth dot net
I used to suffer from acne often since junior high, and I recently developed dull skin and dark circles in college. I then guessed my pimples were due to genetics and stress. Unfortunately, I can’t change my DNA, so I focused on meditation, practiced in worrying less, distracted myself from negative memories, listened to relaxing music before I sleep, etc. I’m still progressing, but my face is clear enough so I don’t need to apply concealer to my entire face!
Its not really a secret but when I changed my diet to eliminate most processed foods and eat cleaner (organic and raw much as possible and afforable for my budget) and drink mostly water (over a gallon a day) my skin did a 180 and now it looks so much better than before, beuty is not just about what is applied to the skin what we digest is a huge part of it too 🙂
oops email wadenshell at gmail dot com
Vaseline is my beauty secret! My skin is dry even in the summer, and just a dab around my eyes and lips smooths and softens. Love it. laurierogers87(at)yahoo.com
I use Vaseline year ’round on my laugh lines and lips. My skin is super dry and this works like a dream! laurierogers87@yahoo.com
my mom told me to always use eye cream so that my face doesn’t look old due to eye wrinkles
nannypanpan@gmail.com
Stay out of the sun 🙂
Stay out of the sun 🙂
Exfoliation seems to be my secret right now. If nothing else it makes my skin feel better.
My best kept secret? I HATE when my expensive mascara gets dry and clumpy. So, I simply add a few eye drops to the bottle, shake, and stir with the mascara wand. Voila! My mascara is good for another few weeks!
Naomi
naomihorak@gmail.com
drink plenty of water
jen gersch
jtwark@mail.com
A beauty junkie needs to save room in the shower…I shave with hair conditioner. And it’s a great way to use up a conditioner that wasn’t so wonderful.
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/355016264621629440
My best beauty secret is to use a primer before applying foundation.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
My secret is crystal nail files. They do a terrific job and last forever.
Tweet
https://twitter.com/clc408/status/355022492416479232
drinking lots of water!
My mom always taught me to moisturize! 🙂
chambanachik at gmail dot com
Ever since I turned 19 (many moons ago), I have had flawed skin. I became very meticulous with my skin care routine. I did everything the way you were supposed to do it, yet for years and years, still would have dry patches right next to very oily spots. Both areas would break out. I have always been a “Product Bouncer” as something would only work for about 6 months and then I would have to move on to the next thing. I read on some website that it’s possible to wash your face too much! I only did it the recommended 2 times a day so didn’t feel that was my issue. To the end of my wits one day I decided to do a little experiment…my skin couldn’t get much worse after all! So I cut out the morning wash and I am telling you…it worked! I still get the typical once a month hormonal symptoms, but it worked! I would NEVER have advocated that in the past…and not sure that I would now, but that is MY beauty secret!
Good grief…I forgot to include my email: nikib09@gmail.com
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My beauty secret is that I trim my eyebrows in addition to tweezing – it makes them more manageable and “finished” looking. Thanks for the giveaway!
My beauty secret is to drink lots and lots of water and wash my face twice a day!
heatheranne99 at gmail dot com
Tweet!
https://twitter.com/KaizenFashion/status/355706810352668674
heatheranne99 at gmail dot com
Your skin looks so perfect. I can’t wait to give this a try. I probably need a darker shade as I get tan easily. My beauty secret is get lots of sleep. My skin look a lot nicer the next day when I sleep well.
amy [at] utry [dot] it
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/355943862285500417
amy [at] utry [dot] it
Exfoilating once a week makes a world of difference
I LOVE BB cream! Going to try Revlon’s next. I guess my beauty secret is that I never blow dry my hair and wash it every 2-3 days. I let it dry over night and in the morning I have the options to scrunch, curl, or straighten and use CHI oil to fight summer frizz.
ericachase@gmail.com
Always wash your face before bed.
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/356885638320099329
nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net
My beauty secret is common sense…drink plenty of water and exercise.
I use a lemon juice & egg white mask to tighten my pores. It makes my skin super soft!
I use Moisture Surge from Clinique every day. It doesn’t leave your skin greasy or oily!
Kelsobanana@aol.com
Drink water and moisturize…. I’m not super good at beauty so no real secrets 😛
My tip is apply vaseline to dry skin before you shower. Your skin will be so soft!
smchester at gmail dot com
always wear spf, even on cloudy days. preferably spf 30 and above!
I sometimes use a touch up pen or a little mascara to cover up grays between dying sessions!
abuninoven athotmaildot com
tweet
https://twitter.com/abrightbabe/status/357669412863610881
abuninoven athotmaildot com
Use a foundation with sunscreen.
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
Beauty secret – vitamin C. Does wonders on post acne marks. sczosnek @ gmail dot com.
BTW – picking up this BB cream! 🙂 ♥
I wash and moisturize twice a day
secret is stay protected from the sun
My best kept beauty secret is to use a lighter shade of concealer around my eyes. I find that it really makes my eyes pop 🙂
It may be obvious, but lotion, lotion, lotion. Lotion after you shower or bath when you are still slightly damp and warm. Lotion thru-out the day after washing your hands or if they feel dry. Lotion before bed. Lotion if you itch. Just lotion!
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/358565869317660674
Angie
14earth at gmail dot com
exercise for the natural glow
pry.school.1@gmail.com
tweeted https://twitter.com/holly_gardens/status/358674654409400320 pry.school.1@gmail.com
less it more when it comes to makeup
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/358683542189907968
i do not have one
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My best kept beauty secret in ponds cream on my eyelids everynight
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A smile is a girl’s best friend! Confidence is beauty.
-Ashley Marie Morrissey
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-Ashley Marie Morrissey
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I don’t really have any beauty “secrets” just common sense things I do. Staying hydrated and moisturized has helped keep my skin in good condition.
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Powder Seaweed add water and use as a mask!
Use witch hazel as toner, it’s the primary ingredient in Clinique Potion #2 and way, way, way cheaper.
ky2here at msn dot com
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My tip is to always use sunscreen when outdoors.
Old fashioned Smith’s Rosebud salve. You can use it for EVERYTHING! It’s been around since God was a boy. (actually since 1892) cheap and comes in the cute little navy blue tin. Bonus!!! It smells like roses! I buy it at my locally owned independent pharmacy but you can also buy it at Sephora and a bunch of other places. You can learn more about it here—->http://www.rosebudperfume.com
Getting a good night’s sleep
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For extra coverage instead of caking on the foundation, I first do a layer of tinted moisturizer and then do a layer of foundation.
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drink a lot of water, this will help keep your skin clear and looking young. sweepmorey at gmail dot com
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get 8 hours of sleep every night
Drink lots of water and wear sunscreen before going outside.
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Coconut oil is pretty much the solution to everything! Dry hair, dry skin, dry nails… Love it!
Drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep.
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slehan at juno dot com
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Use a foundation that has a combination of sunscreen in it. This helps to prevent your face from getting burnt.
FunkyColdMadena@hotmail.com
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I try to get plenty of sleep star95011atyahoodotcom
eat lots of fruits and veggies, esp kiwi and berries for great skin!
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Coconut oil & baking soda scrub for a nice glow.
My “secret” is using Coconut oil as a makeup remover
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My biggest beauty secret is to get enough sleep and stay hydrated!
Protect your skin from the harmful rays of the Sun by covering up or using sunscreen.
My beauty routine is 8 hours of sleep, drink water not sodas and exfoliate. saltpepper1_2000@yahoo.com
moisturizer with SPF every single day!
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once a week I brush my teethe with a paste made from 1 tsp of baking soda and 1 tsp of peroxide to remove stains
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I use apple cider vinegar on my hair once a week to keep it shiny
My best kept beauty secret is neutrogena sunscreen, i wear it everyday to stay safe and it gives me flawless skin too!
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My best secret is always remove makeup at night
tiffany lane
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My best kept beauty secret is use an eyelash primer before applying mascara!
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I drink lots of water and get a good night’s sleep as much as possible for better skin.
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always take your makeup off in the evening and moisturize
My best beauty secret is get lots of sleep!
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Berry lipstick!
ATREAU at GMAIL dotcom.
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