e.l.f. Bath & Body is the pampering line of Moisturizers and Cleansers.
beauty tips
BATH
Lavender oil can be used in your bath to relax you, to prevent blistering and scarring from a burn, and you can even massage it into your joints to relieve arthritis pain!
Want beautifully soft hands?
Mix 1/2 cup warm milk, 2 tsp sugar, 2 tsp plain yogurt and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Soak your hands/fingers in this mix for about 5 minutes. Then use a hand scrub, nail/cuticle care, massage and polish. Its like a mini manicure!
Too much dandruff and hair loss?
Beat two eggs and add two tablespoons of water to it. Wet the your hair and apply the egg mixture over the hair. Now massage your scalp and leave the mixture on for ten to fifteen minutes. Then rinse the hair with lukewarm water. This will help keep the hair on your head and the dandruff out of it!!
Clarify!
Using too many hair products can damage your hair! Use a clarifying shampoo at least once a week to get rid of buildup!
Shave it!
To get rid of ALL your underarm hair when shaving, make sure you shave in every direction! You do this because your hair grows in every direction and if you only shave one way you won’t get every hair!
Change it!
Always remember to change the blade on your shaver! Bacteria builds up on it which can harm you if you cut yourself when shaving!!!
Exfoliate
When your self tanner starts to fade, use an exfoliator to even out your skin.
Smell Good- LONGER!
To keep your perfume smelling good longer, mix a bit of it in with your moisturizer and apply!
Absorb that oil!
To help absorb excess oil from your roots, use a little tea tree oil with your shampoo!
How to Shampoo oily hair!
When shampooing oily hair, press it into your roots with your fingertips rather than rubbing it into your scalp!
Don’t brush!!
Try not to brush your hair so much. Too much brushing or combing will stimulate the glands to produce oil!!
Towel Dry First!!
Never blow your hair straight out of the shower! Towel dry your hair first! It will take you less time to blow your hair and it will keep your hair healthier!
Lavender
Lavender oil can be used in your bath to relax you, to prevent blistering and scarring from a burn, and you can even massage it into your joints to relieve arthritis pain!
Bath Salts
When using bath salts, massage the salts into your skin while it is still wet. This will help your skin absorb more of your moisturizer!!
Does your skin hurt after a bikini wax?
Soak a cloth in warm chamomile tea and apply it to your skin. You should do this for about 10 minutes; it will help you calm your skin!
Are your elbows dark?
To prevent chaffing on your elbows, cut a lemon in half and rub it on your elbows!
Have extra baking soda lying around the house?
Use it to get rid of flaky elbows, to exfoliate your face, to brush your teeth, and even to get rid of a pimple!
Wash those hands!
Always remember to wash your hands after applying your makeup! You don’t want to stain your clothing!!!
Dry elbows?
If your regular lotion isn't working, try a little miracle whip (random I know, but it works)! Rub in and leave on for 10 minutes, wash, and then use your regular lotion!
Brrr…its getting cold outside!
Keep skin from drying up, by switching to a heavier moisturizer for winter.
Not enough time for a shower? Oily hair? No problem!
Sprinkle a little baby powder on your roots, for a quick fix!
Old Perfume?
Don’t throw it out, use it as an air freshener! Dilute with water for a subtle scent if desired and pour into a funky bottle for crafty décor!
BRUSHES
Cleaning Brushes
Use the vacuum, yes the vacuum to clean your brushes! Hold them tight (so you don't vacuum them up!) and close to the open end of the vacuum hose, then let it clean and fluff your brushes! Works great!
Clean it!
Keep brushes clean and bacteria free by washing at least once every week. Snip away at frayed ends to give that flawless application. Wash with your favorite face wash or makeup remover for best results.
ELF
Want makeup that lasts throughout the day?
Primer! This is the best way to get your makeup to last. Makeup primers, like e.l.f.'s Mineral Infused Face Primer, prepare the skin for makeup application giving your makeup something to grab onto. It helps to create a smooth and perfect surface.
Tiny purses!
You're heading out for the evening and your bag won't hold all the makeup you want! You need to be selective so pack the essentials. Lipstick or gloss, lip pencil, a powder compact, a customizable face pallette, mini perfume and breath mints!
Dull tweezers?
Your tweezers may get dull with repeated use, making them uneffecting when grabbing onto and removing small hairs. Take them to a knife shop for sharperning
Self-tanning dilemma!
Dark or streaky self-tanning? Fix overly dark color by exfoliating the skin in the shower with a washcloth or loofath, then thoroughly clean the skin with baby oil. Lemon juice can also be used with some self-tanners. Streaks? Apply a bit more sel-tanner on the lightest parts of the skin.
Ouch! Tweezing!
To minimize the pain when tweezing, pluck right after showering when your hair follicles are more open. Your hair will slide out more easily.
Spongy
If you choose to use a sponge when applying foundation, opt for a non-latex one. They creaye an easy and flawless finish without getting your fingers messy. Use a new sponeg every few days to keep your application nice and clean.
Make-Up Hygiene
Wash sponges, brushes and applicators frequently and throw out old cosmetics. Keeping your products clean is very important!
No time?
If you've got no time to think about lip liner and color, simply go with a tinted lip gloss. A little gloss can go a long way toward giving you a fresh, healthy appearance. Never leave home without it!
Shots shots!
Use the equivalent of a shot glass of sun screen (about 2 tablespoons) to cover skin from head to toe.
Fading perfume?
Spritz it on right after you get out of the shower. Perfume absorbs better on damp skin.
Fruit Power!
Blueberries are loaded with tons of antioxidants, giving your skin extra protection! One-half cup every day will help to prevent the cell-structure damage that can lead to loss of firmness, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Avoid Caffeine!!
Caffeine has adverse effects on the process of focusing. That means coffee, tea, soda and chocolate. If you can’t eliminate them, at least cut back!
Protect your wrists!!
If you are spending hours at a computer be sure to use a wrist rest to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome!!
Want to look thinner in pictures?
Lift your chin, put your hands on your hips, stand on a 45 degree angel like a ballerina and lean into the camera! It works!!
Help!
Your home waxing and you’ve applied the wax but now you’re too chicken to rip out your hair!!! Just soak in a warm bath for a few minutes. The heat from the water will loosen the wax; use a towel/washcloth to take it off.
Go Green, green tea that is
Green tea has long been known as a powerful antiaging skincare ingredient that can help firm or depuff the skin, along with being a great antioxidant. Green tea helps make fine lines and wrinkles look smaller, so drink a cup a day and feel/see the difference!!
Old toothbrush?
Use it as a scrub to clean pencil sharpeners.
Want to prevent teeth discoloring?
Drinking coffee out of a straw can help reduce teeth discoloring. Start your morning with a funky straw to jazz up your day!
Take your vitamins!
Create stronger healthier nails by taking daily vitamins that contain Iron, zinc, protein, calcium, and vitamin A & B!
Throw it out!!
Get ride of old makeup, it could have contaminants. In general , keep your: lipstick: 1 year , eye makeup: 3 months, blush:6 months, nail polish: 2 years (if stored properly)
Yum, Chocolate!
Did you know that dark chocolate in small quantities stimulates endorphins; contains nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, vitamins B1 B2 D and E; cuts cholesterol; fights fatigue; has serotonin, an anti-depressant; and has phenolic which is associated with reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. Who would have known something so good could be so good for you!
EYES
Glasses?
When deciding what kind of eye look to do, consider your frames. Thick frames, go for a natural look. Thin frames, go for drama, drama!
Close-set eyes
Close-set eyes are usually narrower than one eye-width. Widen the appearance by making them lighter on the inner corner. Further enhance it by extending the outercorners by using darker colors on the outer third of the eye.
Deep-set eyes
Deep-set eyes have sockets that are set back. Natural shadow below the eyes call for lightening with concealer or highlighter. Opt for a light shadow on the lid, with a deeper color above it.
Wide-set eyes
When the space between the inner corners is wider than the width of one eye, you're said to have wide-set eyes. Use darker shadows in the inner corners to make the eyes appear closer together.
Round eyes
Apply a light-colored eyeshadow on the inner corner of the eye, fading it into a medium color. Use a dark color on the outer corners, extending it beyond the outer corners.
Asian eyes
To increase the depth of the eyes, use darker eyeshadow in and above the crease. Apply eyeliner as close to the lashline as possible.
Almond eyes
These eyes are said to have the perfect proportions so don't hold back! Go experiment!
Hooded eyelids?
Just because your eyelid is hidden doesn't mean that you should avoid eyeshadows! With your eye open, make a mark on the upper eye above the area that your eyelids hide. Then, take some eyeshadow to to this point so it is seen when your eyes are open. Then soften it and apply a lighter color on the inner corner to open the eye.
Curled to the Max!
To maximize your lashes potential, first squeeze the lashes at the root with an eyelash curler, then release and squeeze two or three times more along the length of the lashes, working toward the tips. As you move away from the root, gradually turn your wrist so the curler is rotating away from the face. Want more length? Place the curler under a hairdryer for 10 seconds.
Intensity!
Make eyes look more intense by double lining. Use a dark shadow with a dry eyeliner brush, then repeat with a liquid liner or wet brush using a slightly thinner line.
Removing Mascara
Nothing beats premoistened makeup remover cloths or pads. These cloths have oiler ingredients that better break down mascara's wazes, including waterproof brands, with no scrubbing! Remove mascara gently by closing your upper lids and swiping the cloth or pad in a smooth, light, downward stroke.
Add a bit of sparkle!
Going on a date or having your photo taken? Try adding a shimmery eye shadow in the same shade as your brows. This soft gleam will make your eyes sparkle!
Not sure about metallics?
An easy way to start using metallic makeup is to apply a spot of silver on the center of your upper lid. Or try a speck of gold on the inside corners of your eyes to make them look bright and sparkling. This will make your eyes appear bigger!
Thin Eyelashes?
Use an eyeliner to fill in any gaps between the lashes and lightly dush them with powder in between coats of mascara to add volume. Try e.l.f.'s brightening eye liner.
Tableworks
You can flatten out your eyeliner pencil and create an edge that allows you to go right up against the lid. I usually drop the pencil straight on the table. It's easier than using an eyeliner with a point, since it allows for a better angle on the pencil.
Bye bye clumps!
To avoid clumpy lashes, lay the lascara brush at the abse of the lashes, jiggle the brush from side to side, and then whisk it up through the rest of the lashes. This loads the mascara at the base of the lashes. It doesn't leave you with clumpy ends, but thick and luscious lashes!
Falsey removal!
Use an oil-based remover to remove false eyelashes. Never pull the eyelashes off without using a remover; otherwise you can risk pulling and stretching your delicate eyelid skin. Treat your eyes with care!
Before powders…
Loose and pressed powders need something to grab onto, so apply a cream eyeshadow or eye primer underneath.
No pumps!
Don't pump the brush in and out of the tube, the trapped air wil dry the mascara out.
Ouch!!
Plucking your eyebrows in pain, try icing your brows 10 seconds prior to plucking to numb the skin.
Day-to-Night without Raccoon Eyes
For no smudging skip the mascara on bottom lashes for day. Then when its time to get ready for a night out, swipe your mascara and eyeliner on. It'll look fresh and there'll be no need for fixing your under-eyes come night!
Prevent Eyeshadow Breakdown
When applying eyeshadow use applicators or brushes instead of fingertips. The natural oils in your skin can cause the eyeshadow to break down faster.
Make your Mascara Last All Day
Apply one coat regular mascara, then apply one coat of waterproof mascara. E.l.f. earth and water mascara duo has both! The waterproof ensures minimal smudging and staying power while the coat of regular makes the mascara come off with great ease!
Tired Eyes?
To fake awake and wide eyes after a long night apply a light eyeshadow in bright tones such as whites or golds to the inside corner of the eyes (e.l.f. eye shadow in ivory). Blend a bit up to the brow and down under the eye.
Intense Eyes
This tip comes from trina_blue, following askelf on Twitter:
Wet your eyeshadow brush with water when applying eyeshadow for a stronger and darker color!
No Smudges
This tip comes from caruso_deb, following us at askelf on Twitter:
Put e.l.f. mineral booster under your eyes with a small brush and your mascara and eyeliner won't smudge or give you raccoon eyes!
Eye Widener Pencil
The Eye Widener pencil works for so many uses other uses than just the eyes- blend it over your upper lip to enhance the 'bow', blend it under eyebrows to enhance the arch, if your inner eye socket looks dark and you don't have your concealer, smudge a little there for an instant brightening effect, and don't forget, if you have 'marionnette' lines on the sides of your mouth, it will lighten them up too.
Dark Circles
Take 2 teabags that you have already used put them in the freezer until they are cold (30 mins) then put them on your eyes use this tip daily and watch your dark circles fade away bring these teabags to use instead of wasting them. (I recommend Mariage Freres teas)
Has your beautician messed up your eyebrows?
Brush the brows straight up with an eyebrow comb.
. With the eyebrow pencil, draw short, feathery strokes on the hairs around the sparse areas.
. Use an eye-shadow, which matches your brows to make the desired shape.
. Press some powder lightly onto the area. Then brush them back to their natural shape.
Dark Circles?
If you have dark circles under your eyes, don't apply eyeliner until dark circles are covered with concealer. Or else your eyes will become too dark!
From thick to thin!
Eyeliner should be applied close to base of eyelashes to make them look thicker. Start with a thicker line on the outer edge of your lid with elbow on table for stability, draw the line towards inner corner of your eye, thinning the line as you go.
Small Eyes
Don’t use too much shadow or liner – it will make your eyes look smaller. Apply a light color onto your eyelids, use a darker color in the crease and use a highlighter under the brow.
Large Eyes
Wear a darker shadow on the lid and extend it to the crease. Use a flat color under the brow to highlight.
Deep Set Eyes
Use light colors on the eyelid and under the brow. Use a medium color in the crease. Emphasize the outer corners with shadow.
Hooded Eyes
Apply light colors onto your lids. Use darker colors from the center of the eyelid to the outer corners and blend.
Round Eyes
Make round eyes longer by using color all around and extending toward the outer corners.
SMOKEY EYE!
For natural Smokey looking eyes, smudge in your eyeliner by creating tiny circular motions near the lashes to blend in the color!
Get rid of those dark circles!!!
Here's 6 ways to help eliminate dark circles: 1. Get enough sleep. Try to go to bed a little earlier than you normally would.
2. Cucumber slices have a soothing effect on the eyes.
3. Use sunscreen every day and moisturize in the night preferably using a good under eye cream.
4. Drink plenty of water to hydrate the skin.
5. Apply cold compresses.
6. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Iron deficiency can be a cause for dark circles around the eyes.
Droopy eyes got you down?
Line the top eyelid with eyeliner at the outer corner or the lash line and draw the line upwards. To make it look softer, apply eye shadow on top of the line, or you can smudge it in with your finger!
Keep getting clumps on your lashes??
Try wiping off excess mascara from your mascara wand with a tissue before use to prevent clumps on your lashes!
Want younger looking eyes?
Apply a little eye cream on the brow bone and under the eyes. Then dab on a concealer that matches your skin tone. The last thing to do is line your eyes with a pencil just below the lash line. This will give the impression of larger and brighter eyes!
Thinning brows?
Have your hair stylist dye them for you. For an at home treatment you can use eye shadow to fill them in!
Use powder!
When filling in your brows try using powder! Although brow pencils may last longer, powder creates a more natural look! Set color in with a clear brow gel.
Shades of yellow!
Using shades of yellow on your eyelids will make the white in you eye pop!
Light Lashes?
Try using brown mascara instead of black. Black can be too much of a contrast if your lashes and brows are too light!
Spare your lashes!
Never use your eyelash curler after applying your mascara! Always use it before or you may pull out your eyelashes!!
Bushy stray brows?
Spray a bit of hairspray on an old toothbrush or use a clear brow gel and brush over brows to shape.
Raccoon eyes?
Did you sleep with your mascara on, and there's no eye makeup remover in sight? No worries, grab some kitchen standards to save the day! Use a little vegetable oil or butter on a cotton pad or tissue. Gently pat around your eyes. Not only will it remove the makeup , but it moisturizes too!!
Painful tweeze?
Rub a little anbesol on a brow before your next tweeze to numb the area.
Want lasting eye liner??
Seal it with vision! Add a few drops to your forehand and mix with your eye shadow. Apply with an eyeliner brush to the lash line on top of the liner for all day wear.
Puffy eyes?
Run teaspoons under cold water, and place on eyes for a few seconds. Close the eyes, then using the rounded edge massage gently by rolling back and forth over the eye area.
Out of eyeliner?
Use your mascara and apply with an eyeliner brush, looks just like liquid eyeliner it will last all day!
Out of eye shadow?
No need to fret, brush on some bronzer or blush for a soft glow of color on the eyes!
Fading eye shadow?
Use shielding hydro-tint as a base on your eyes to keep your eye shadow lasting and fresh!
Creasing eye shadow?
Avoid wearing eye moisturizer with shimmer eye shadows, it breaks up the consistency of the shadow and causes creasing.
Want to minimize "crows feet"?
Wearing sunglasses can help protect your eyes from harmful sun rays, but also can prevent pre-mature aging due to squinting, not to mention sunglasses are the perfect fashion accessory!
Freeze! Puffy, droopy and under eye circles got you down?
Grab a Gel Mask! Pop in the freezer for a few minutes to chill, strap on and watch those dreary eyes awaken! ( a few minutes a day wearing a chilled gel eye mask has been shown to reduce the signs of aging.)
Want the perfect lash?
To get that perfect lash, heat your eyelash curler with a blow-dryer for a few seconds ( make sure it is not too hot before curling ). Heat will lock in the lengthy curl.
FACE
Soap … oh no!
Step away from the normal soap you would use to wash your body. You shouldn't use this kind of soap on your face. They dry out the skin, getting rid of the natural oils. Because the skin on your face is thin and easily irritated, it needs a more gentle cleanser.
Foundation Perfection!
When your foundation is applied correctly, it should look like you aren't wearing any at all! First, test the color of the foundation on your jawline. It should disappear into the skin and blen well between the face and neck. Then, apply the foundation to the face, starting in the center and blending it over the nose working outwards. You can apply this with a foundation brush of your fingers. Finally, brush the whole face with some translucent powder to keep it set.
Concealer Tip
Always apply your foundation before concealer. This will allow you to see what cover is provided by your foundation and how much more cover is needed from your concealer. Try e.l.f.'s tone correcting concealer!
True Effects
To see the true effect of your foundation, let it settle for a few minutes on your face. Then blend of layer in more foundation in spots where it is needed.
Veins, Scars, and Blemishes… oh my!
A creamy stick or pot concealer works great to keep your complexion looking flawless! It should be a little thicker than your regular foundation or it will slide off. If you're hiding acne, look for a concealer with a pimple fighting salicylic acid.
Secret Concealer Find!
If you don't want to spend the money on a separate spot concealer, dip your concealer brush into the leftover foundation that is a bit dried up in the cap. It is thicker than what is in the bottle and you can layer it on the spots.
Find Your Cheekbones!
The top of your cheeckbones are a key place to apply highlighter because it draws the eyes upward, highlights your bone structure and gives the face more radiance. To find them, place two fingers side by side under the outer corner of your eye and bingo... you found it!
Blush Emergency!
Blush overload? If you used a cream blush, take a makeup sponge and place a drop of foundation on it and with tiny upward strokes, buff over your blush to soften the color. If you used powder blush, do the same with a dry sponge.
2-for-1 Blush
Turn a cream blush into a two-in-one. Blend it onto the apples of your cheeks then dab the same color onto your lips for a quick natural look.
Hate Foundation?
Some women feel that even a sheer foundation feels like a mask covering up their skin. If you want your skin to show through, skip foundation all together and try a tinted moisturizer. It's the best choice for natural coverage that evens out skin tone and will give a healthy glow to your complexion.
Burning Scalp
If your beautician is using bleach and it burns your scalp (or usually does), ask them to put one packet of the pink stuff (Sweet n Low) in the mixture. No more burning and it does not affect the coloring!
Create your own colors
I've found that the empty Elements compact cases are perfect for mixing your own custom shades of lip gloss or cream eye shadow. Just select your favorite E.L.F colors and mix them until you create your very own new shade of gloss or shadow! Mix a variety of different glosses or shadows and you have your own mini travel set--customized to your skin-tone. Your new combinations will keep perfectly in the Elements compact case!
Broken Blood Vessels on Your Face?
Before bed wash your face and moisturize, then take a green grape, cut it in half and massage the open ended juice onto the problem area. Repeat this several times in 2 weeks and see the difference!!
Need to remove stains from your teeth?
Mix a little bit of baking soda and peroxide together and use as a paste instead of your normal tooth paste once a week.
Feel a pimple coming on?
Try applying a small dab of Apple Cider Vinegar to the spot before bed, and awake to clearer skin.
Can’t find your makeup remover?
Use baby wipes! They can also be used to remove makeup stains from clothing!!
Blush Up!
Your blush should always look as natural as possible!!
. Place your index and middle finger vertically against the side of your nose. Start putting the blusher from near the edge of the outer finger, going up to the temple.
. If you have a square or round face apply the blusher on your cheekbones and do not brush it up towards your ears.
. Dab blusher on each earlobe. It can add a glow to your face if you pull your hair back or have short hair.
. Don't forget to add a touch of the blusher on your chin and forehead to help give the natural look.
Your pores are big and you want them to shrink!!
Every morning, when you get ready to apply makeup, rub a ice cube all over your face. Then clean and dry your face. Your face should now look and feel tighter, then when you apply your powder or foundation, it will look smoother.
Prep
Use toner on your face first then apply moisturizer to enable better blending of foundation and concealer.
Flushed?
To reduce redness, spray your face with cold water or stand with your head in the air from the freezer for a few moments.
Want a quick way to remove blackheads?
Steam you face for a few minutes and exfoliate immediately afterwards! Finish by closing pores with a cool compress.
VITAMIN C!
Vitamin C in a daily dosage of 2000 mg is strongly recommended to help you maintain your good looks and prevent the appearance of broken blood vessels. Vitamin C is one of the building blocks of blood vessel walls and helps strengthen them. Vitamin C can also help your skin look more radiant!!
Large pores??
To take care of enlarged skin pores you need lemon juice and orange juice. Mix the juices and apply all over your face in upward and outward stokes. Wash it after 10 minutes. This is also a good facial mask for oily skin!!
Dry Skin
For dry skin use a creamy cleanser to melt away dirt. Leave it on your skin before sweeping it away with cotton wool. Splash cold water onto your face to clean and refresh your skin. Use a thick cream moisturizer to seal in as much moisture as possible.
Oily Skin
To care for oily skin you should start with a gentle, foaming facial wash. This will remove dirt and oil without stripping away moisture. Soak cotton wool in a gentle astringent lotion and sweep it over your skin to refresh and cool it. Even oily skin needs a moisturizer, but chose a light, watery fluid; this will be enough for your skin. Allow the moisturizer to sink in and then absorb the excess with a tissue to prevent shine.
Sensitive Skin
If you have sensitive skin do not use facial washes or soap; instead use a light, hypoallergenic cleansing lotion. Use a moisturizer to strengthen your skin and provide a barrier against irritants. Make sure you use an non-perfumed moisturizer so as not to irritate your skin.
Get great skin!
Avoid strong sunlight and use sun cream.
Drink at least a liter of water daily.
Limit intake of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, additives, salt and sugar.
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Seatbelts aren't the only thing you need!!
Apply sunscreen even for a quick joy ride around the corner! Yes, you can get harmful UV rays even while driving your car!
Elmer’s glue
Use Elmer’s glue on your face to get rid of blackheads! Simply apply the glue to your face and peel off when dry!
Want beautiful waves without the trouble?
Put your hair in a low braid while it’s still wet and let it dry naturally!!
Is your skin oil or blemish prone?
Use a spray sun tan lotion instead of lotions or creams which can clog your pores!
Want a ready to go face in 30 seconds?
First use a cream concealer on blemishes and under eye circles. Next use a tiny bit of liquid or gel blush on cheeks and work in with your fingers. And lastly slick you hair back into a high pony or a bun.
Not too much!!
When using powder on your face always try to use as little as possible. Too much powder can seep into lines and creases on your face and make you skin appear dry and flakey!! To avoid excess, swirl a face brush over powder and then tap off any excess.
Clay Masks!!
Not only are they an excellent way to get excess oil out from your pores but the clay actually dries up pimples and can also sooth your skin from those itchy bug bites!!!
Keep it LOW!
When blow drying your hair, try to keep it on a low setting so you won’t damage your hair!!
ALUM
Can’t find a deodorant that you like? Have a pimple that you MUST get rid of, need to stop a cut from bleeding? Use and Alum Block! An Alum Block is made up of potassium phosphate and alum which is a natural mineral with multiple end uses!
Take it off!
Don’t forget to take your makeup off before jumping into bed! If you don’t you can wake up breaking out!! Yikes!!!
Hair thinning?
To disguise thinning at the hairline, fill in the sparse areas with a dark eye shadow!
Is your skin looking washed out by the end of the day?
Just put a little bit of color on the apples of your cheeks. It will instantly brighten your face and make you look flushed!
Yogurt, what can it be used for?
It can be applied to you skin to soften and sooth tight, dry skin. It can be used on oily skin to absorb excess oil. And it can also be used to get rid of a flakey scalp! Massage it onto your scalp and leave it for 15 minutes. Then rinse it out, you should now be flake free!!
Mmm Honey!!
Use honey to get rid of a bad blemish! Apply it and then cover it overnight. The reason this works is because honey is antibacterial. Honey can also be used to prevent a burn from turning into a blister!!
Neosporin isn’t only for cuts!
Use it on stubborn white heads and pimples overnight to help clear and heal skin!
Can’t find your blush?
Use pink or red lipstick on your cheeks like grandma would!
Can’t find your makeup remover?
Use baby wipes! They can also be used to remove makeup stains from clothing!!
Feeling a pimple coming along?
Wrap an ice cube in a thick cloth and hold it on the suspected spot, hold it on and off for 15-20 minutes!
Planning on traveling?
Keep your skin hydrated by packing a travel size moisturizer to periodically pat on your face and neck during the flight.
Create your own Moisturizing mask!
1 Tbsp kelp powder 1/2 Tbsp honey(raw honey is best) 1/2 Tbsp aloe Vera gel 99.9%pure) Mix all ingredients in a bowl and apply to a clean face avoiding eye area. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water for soft, supple skin
Running low on Blushes and Bronzers?
Create your perfect shade and blend together old shades. Take a butter knife and dig out remaining color and pour into a small travel container, mix together and you have your perfect loose powder blush!
Too much blush?
Correct it by applying powder to a blending wedge and blending it in over the color to lighten.
Want color that stays?
For color that stays, lightly dust eyelashes with powder, then apply waterproof mascara to beat the heat!
Sunless Face Tanner, the streaks free way!
Tired of having orange hands, apply sunless tanner with an elf foundation brush for blended application and flawless hands!
Minimized Pores!
Ingredients: -one green tomatoes - one tsp of honey directions using a blender puree the tomato with the honey, apply to a clean face with elfs foundation brush, and leave on for 20 minutes, then wash
Need a little extra coverage?
Add some water to elfs clarifying pressed powder and blend in like a foundation!
Unwind with a cucumber mask
Ingredients: 1 tbsp nonfat dry milk, 1 egg white, 1/2 peeled cucumber, 1tsp plain yogurt, 1 tsp mint. Great for toning, moisturizing and softening. Blend all the ingredients in the blender until smooth and well mixed. Apply mask to your face with the elf foundation brush, put a slice of cucumber on each eye, relax and leave on for 20 minutes, then wash.
Want to know the fountain of youth?
Wear Sunscreen! Wearing sunscreen daily will help skin moisturized, looking youthful and can help prevent certain types of cancer. Avoid prime sun exposure during 10:00-3:00pm to prevent burns and intense UV rays.
Unwanted scars or blemishes?
Try tea tree oil, it has been proven to help reduce the appearance of scars, and help clear up blemishes.
LIPS
Full lips?
Skip the liner. Keep the color soft for the day, anything dark can look a bit overwhelming. Opt for matte or gloss colors!
Thin lips?
Start off with a rich color on lined and add gloss in the center of the lips to add depth. Lip plumpers can also be used to make lips appear fuller!
Lip Color 1,2,3
Your skin color is important when determining which lip color will be the most flattering. Plums, wines and deep reds are perfect for those with dark skin. Light-brown beiges with pink or orange undertones flatter light skin and brownish reds, light browns and raisin shades look good on olive skin.
Chapped lips?
To smooth chapping, rub on balm before you get into the shower. Immediately after, gently buff lips with a few pinches of sugar and a wet terry cloth. Simple!
No Time?
The quickest way to add color to the lips is to use a tinted lip balm. This is a fast and natural way to add color, moisture and protection in one easy swipe!
The Perfect Red for You!
All women can wear red lipstick! When choosing the right shade, fair complexions are flattered by cool reds (like a cherry or red rose). Redheads look great wearking warm reds (like a tomato or brick) Medium or olive skin look great with classic reds like an apple and dark skin looks good with deep reds.
In Between the Lines
Use lipliner all over the lips, not just as an outline. This will give a better finish and will hold your lipstick for longer. If lipstick does wear off, you will still have an all-over color rather than just an outline.
Need to remove stains from your teeth?
Mix a little bit of baking soda and peroxide together and use as a paste instead of your normal tooth paste once a week.
Brush that tongue!
Bacteria builds up on your tongue so always remember to brush it! Can’t find your toothbrush? Eat an apple! The flesh of the apple cleans your teeth while the pectin in the apple helps gets rid of any bad odor!
STOP!
Do not apply moisturizer after waxing your upper lip! Apply sweet almond oil to the spot, then apply a cold compress or bag of frozen food to the area for a few minutes. This will make the redness go down and stop irritation!
Slippery lips!
To stop your lip gloss from slipping, rub an ice cube over your lips after applying.
Lipstick on the teeth?
After applying lipstick make an O shape with your lips, put you index finger halfway into your mouth and slowly pull out, letting your lips roll over the finger. Any excess color will glide onto you finger and not on your teeth!
Bad breath?
Be kiss ready at ALL times with a lip gloss that contains peppermint! Try our plumping lip glaze for ohh so kissable lips!
Lip lines?
Reduce the appearance by applying lip color vertically versus horizontally.
Go a little overboard and out of "line" with applying lip gloss?
Clean up the lips with a Q-tip for fast fixes!
Can't reach that last of the lipstick down in the tube?
Use elf professional lip brush to reach down deep and grab ALL your favorite color!
Eye Liner & Lip Pencil
Before sharpening your eyeliner or lip pencil, place it in the freezer for around 10minutes. They will harden slightly and not break when sharpened.
Want Lip protection?
Grab an SPF Lip Gloss to guard the sun away
What causes the plump?
Menthol and Peppermint, it stimulates the lips to create blood flow and plumping that re-does fine lines for a luscious and voluptuous pucker!
Want to burn som extra calories?
Kissing burns calories, talk about a great diet!
Teeth feeling yellow?
Wearing darker lipstick can make your teeth appear whiter!
Lipstick on the collar?
Hairspray, believe it or not, can help break up the stain. Simply spray on stain, let set for a few minutes, then wash according to label instructions.
Exfoliate your lips!
Want kissable lips, use your toothbrush and brush your lips slightly before bed, add our lip balm, and awake with smooth lips!
Want to create your own lip color?
Create your own lip color by using a sheer lip-gloss and mixing it with a favorite eye shadow
MINERALS
Large Pores?
To take care of enlarged skin pores you need lemon juice and orange juice. Mix the juices and apply all over your face in upward and outward stokes. Wash it after 10 minutes. This is also a good facial mask for oily skin!!
Sensitive skin?
Avoid using lotions that are heavily fragranced or contain essential oils. They are all natural, however some can irritate sensitive skin!
HYPER??????
Run your wrists under cold water for a couple of minutes to calm yourself down!!
Want soft skin?
To keep your skin soft and supple, you should moisturize your whole body twice a day. This will also help reduce stretch marks and prevent pre-mature aging!!
Stressed? It will show!
Here are a few suggestions on how to detox: Natural aromatherapy oils or candles in the home - Listen to calming music at night - have a massage at least once a month - exercise at least 30 minutes a day - take a 20 minute walk in the evening - take all natural vitamins daily- And don't forget to smile!!
NAILS
At Home French Manicure!
This beauty tip comes from one of our e.l.f. members, Lauren:
When I don't want to pay a fortune to get white tips I just do it myself! I got some white nail polish, polish remover, a top coat polish, and q-tips. You just paint on a line of white paint at the tips, dip the q-tip into the polish remover and make the line straight. Then let that dry and put on the top coat. I especially like this for my toe nails because it makes them look nice and it stays on a lot longer than when I put it on my finger nails.
Got nails that won’t dry?
Dip them in a bowl of ice water. It should freeze them right up!
Avoid the corners!!
When getting a manicure always ask your manicurist not to file the corners! Filing the corners weakens your nails and can cause your nails to crack!!
Base coat first!
Don’t forget to apply a top base coat on your nails before you apply polish to prevent your nails from turning yellow!!
Got nails that won’t dry?
Dip them in a bowl of ice water. It should freeze them right up!
Don’t cut your cuticles!
I know ladies, but fight the urge, cutting your cuticles allows for bacteria to harvest easier. Instead add a dab of coking oil ( I prefer extra virgin olive oil) to your cuticles and gently massage in and push back the cuticles.
Need a little nail therapy?
Use a Mascara Wand for massage cleaning under your nails!!
Is your manicure always chipping on vacation?
Bring the elf survival kit! Nail polish remover pads (they don’t spill!) & Favorite led nail lacquer color, its fast, its simple, and its affordable!
Nail Polish
Keep your nail polishes lasting longer by sticking them in the refrigerator!
SHOP BY PRODUCT
Switch it up!
To keep hair healthy you should use different shampoos. Try switching it up once a month. This will help reduce buildup.
Hair Tips!
Shampoo less frequently- 3 times a week, unless your hair is oily. Avoid the high setting on your blow dryer, and whenever possible let your hair dry naturally!
Period??
DO NOT WAX! Waxing during this time can really hurt! Wait until the week after when your hormone levels go down. It won’t hurt as much and you’ll get fewer bumps!
Go Ionic!
Try using an ionic dryer on your hair in the summer. It will do less damage to your hair and it will also reduce frizz!
STUDIO
Oh No!!!
You’ve dropped something on your dress and its going to stain!!! No worries! Grab some club soda and press it into the stain. Sprinkle some salt on top and let it sit and soak up the stain for a few minutes then just wipe it away!
SHINE!!
To get that extra shine in your hair, rinse your hair with cold water for a few minutes after shampooing!!
Scent Spots!!
Throat, wrist, and your hair! These are just a few of the places to spray your perfume!!
OH NO!!!!
You’ve dropped something on your dress and its going to stain!!! No worries! Grab some club soda and press it into the stain. Sprinkle some salt on top and let it sit and soak up the stain for a few minutes then just wipe it away!
Had all this humidity left you with static hair?
Keep a pocket of dryer sheets handy to rub down your hair with. Yep, its smells great and leaves hair silky smooth.
Lighten Up!
Ready for the sun kissed beach hair, here's how just add 1/4 cup on lemon juice to 3/4 cup of water, put it in a spray bottle and sprits it on your hair for a day at the beach or just relaxing in the sun, but don’t forget the sun block!
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