31 of My Favorite Beauty Reads for Makeup & Skincare

I love health and beauty tips and hacks; I’ll take whatever I can when it comes to skincare advice and saving money on overly expensive beauty products.

In fact, I’ve read too many of them, and by now my skin is probably wondering why I’m lathering coffee and oatmeal masks on it.

But in all seriousness, these tips can actually help you with your own skincare and makeup routine, saving you money and time.

As women, there’s a lot to keep track of, but if there are beauty hacks to make things easier, then I’m all for it. Give me those crazy scrubs and weird eyeliner tricks, I need all the help I can get!

25 Life-Changing Beauty Hacks

Green Tea Bags for Puffiness: When I first saw my sister do this, I’m pretty sure I gave her a funny look. But after learning about how the caffeine in green tea bags might actually help with dark circles and puffiness, I guess I realized she wasn’t so weird after all.

Eye Shadow for Thicker Hair: This is a simple and quick trick if you want to give the appearance of having thicker hair. Just take a small to medium sized brush, pick an eyeshadow that is very close to your own hair color, and then apply at the roots of where your hair parts. It’s as easy as that!

Nails in Cold Water: This was one of the first health and beauty tips I ever learned. When I was a kid, my sister (the same one with the tea bags) did my nails and taught me this hack. After coating your nails with polish, dip them into a pre-prepared bowl of ice water, and let them set for about a minute.

Update: Original article by Cosmopolitan no longer exists.

27 DIY Beauty Hacks Every Girl Should Know

Here are my favorite tips from this article!

Apply Glue Before Nail Polish: Glue is a cheaper alternative to products that do the exact same thing. All you have to do is apply some glue around your nails (on the skin), let it dry, and then apply the nail polish. Reason for this? Well once you’re finished painting your nails, you can easily peel off the glue and there will be no nail polish on your skin.

Lipstick Hack: A lot of brands promise you a 24-hour lasting period, but we all know they’re liars. Thankfully though, there’s a hack for that (surprise surprise). Once you’ve finished applying your lipstick, grab a tissue, and then lightly dust the tissue with translucent powder.

Use a Lighter to Create Gel Liner: This is probably one of the coolest beauty tips on this list. Just use a lighter to heat up a pencil eyeliner and it’ll quickly become a darker more intense color that’ll make your eyes pop!

Read more health and beauty tips from Buzzfeed here!

17 Beauty Products You’ll Wish You Knew About Sooner

I seriously appreciate Buzzfeed for this one. These products definitely up my beauty hack game. And it’s true; I really do wish I had known about these sooner!

NYX Be Gone Lip Color Remover: You know how after you remove your lipstick, they’re stained with that color? Well this stuff takes care of that problem.

Shiseido Eye Smoother: Want to get rid of bags, dark circles, and laughing lines? Then apply these just under your eyes or around your mouth area to reduce laughing lines. This is such a great product that reduces signs of aging!

Berrisom Peel-Off Lip Stain: So I know I just talked about a lip stain remover, but this beauty product is awesome! It goes on like a jelly lip gloss, and then once it’s done drying, you peal it off and you have an awesome lip color for around 12 hours. This is honestly great since I hate getting lipstick or gloss on my teeth.

Read more of Buzzfeed’s beauty tips and finds here!

DIY Quick and Simple Brush Cleaning Routine

When I was a young teenager, I didn’t have the best skin hygiene. I’d lather on makeup (forget about washing it off), and finish it all off with brushes that hadn’t been washed in who knows how long. But if I had known about this beauty tip, I probably would have done it (especially since it’s so easy).

And if you’d like the full tutorial, then you can check it out here on byAnnaGrace!

10 Amazing 2 Ingredients All Natural Homemade Face Masks 

I love face masks. It’s like I can feel the nutrients seeping into my pores as I let it sit on my skin. Ok so that sounds a little weird (minus a little). But what I love even more are simple masks, the two ingredient kind that don’t cost me much time or money.

Update: The original article and the site, The Indian Spot, no longer exists.

19 Insanely Good Makeup Dupes That Will Save You Tons Of Money

Makeup is awesome, but expensive makeup? Not so great.. at least for my wallet. That’s why when I saw this Buzzfeed post on cheaper alternatives (that were basically the same) to expensive brand products, I started taking notes.

And if you wanna save money, then check out their list of makeup and skincare dupes here!

How to Get Thicker Lashes – The Beauty Department

Out of the many health and beauty tips, this one is pretty cool (and simple!) All you have to do is apply the first layer of mascara, then brush, dab on (with a cotton swab), or dip your mascara brush into some loose powder, apply to your lashes, and then finish off with the final layer of mascara!

You can check out the original beauty article with steps here!

7 Habits You Should Be Doing in Your Morning Skincare Routine

This is one of my articles, and I’m not ashamed to self-promote. 😌

In this read, I cover what you should be drinking first thing in the morning, what to put on your skin before leaving the house, and even some beauty habits you can adopt right now.

You can read the full article on morning skincare routine tips and ideas here.

6 Ways to Romanticize Your Night Routine for Better Sleep

Getting good sleep and practicing proper skincare at night is so incredibly important for your beauty.

And if you want some tips and ideas on how to get to sleep sooner and enjoy your skincare routine even more, then here are some ways to romanticize your night routine here!

Teas for Your Health and Beauty

Tea is a great way to help and relieve so many situations. Whether emotional or physical, they all have their benefits. So find one from the list above that works for your own beauty needs (like peppermint for bloating) and drink up!

Update: The site, The Indian Spot, no longer exists.

Infused Water Drinks

Healthy infused water drinks aren’t just great for losing weight, they’re also great for your skin’s health. You’re taking in the nutrients you need while also hydrating your skin. And if you wanna try some, then you can check out the healthy drink recipes from Skinny Ms here!

How to Layer Skincare and Makeup Products

You need to understand when to put on what when it comes to your makeup routine. And while it can be a bit confusing, once you get it down, it’ll be a piece of cake to apply your makeup.

Update: The article where I found this infographic no longer exists, but you can check out the rest of the site, Makeup Tutorials here!

The Order of Application for Face Products

Now if you want something a bit less complicated then you’ll appreciate this chart. It’s easy to follow and remember which is great for first timers (and even those who are more experienced in makeup). 

I found this awesome infographic from Buzzfeed’s article on Charts That Will Help You Make Sense of Makeup.

Powder and Foundation Cheat Sheet

Also from Buzzfeed’s list of 27 makeup tips, I found this great infographic for those who are looking for the right powder. We all have different skin, some more oily and others more dry, and this graph shows you exactly what powder is good for you.

Read full beauty article on Buzzfeed here.

Broken Eyeshadow Quick Fix

I hate those moments when I drop my eyeshadow on the ground, or it just decided to crumble from a lot of use. But thankfully this chart shows you a quick fix for this kind of makeup situation.

Best Tools for Eyeliner Application

Now whether you want to do a winged look or something more smokey, this guide is great to follow. Also, I found this helpful infographic from Buzzfeed’s list of 15 Game-Changing Eyeliner Charts which is packed with great makeup tips!

You Can Subscribe to Get Makeup!

That’s right! No more going to the store every time your run out, VeganCuts will just send you a beauty box filled with the makeup you need. Pretty handy right?

I found this awesome subscription service from Buzzfeed’s post on 29 Awesome Things You Didn’t Know You Could Subscribe To.

Test Foundation on Your Neck, Not Your Arm

I’m really light skinned so finding the best foundation can be a bit tricky. Usually I have to mix and match colors to get something.. well.. pale enough. But this chart is super helpful for those (like me) who have a hard time finding something that actually works for them.

Found from Buzzfeed article, 47 Lazy-Girl Beauty Hacks Everyone Should Know.

25 Beauty Problems and Fixes

Now here’s a quick look at all of the makeup problems us women face and the makeup tips that can help fix them. I found this great one from Buzzfeed’s article on 47 Lazy-Girl Beauty Hacks and it’s definitely a keeper!

Eye Makeup Brush Cheat Sheet

Now this is probably one of the best makeup tips out there. There are so many brushes and it’s hard to know which one you use for what. But this chart that I found from Buzzfeed’s list of 23 Eyeshadown Basics will help you get it down.

Update: Original article from Makeup.com is no longer there.

Know What Blush Works for Your Skin Tone

Blush can be tricky for my light complexion too. If I put too much on and if it’s too dark, I look like a clown, plain and simple. But whether you’re pale like me or darker, this guide (which I found from Buzzfeed’s post on 21 Beauty Tricks) on blush tones is gonna help you out!

Update: The page on makeup.com no longer exists.

The Ultimate Guide to Great Skin

The post itself gives more information on how to best take care of your skin, but I really thought this infographic was handy. It gives you a quick rundown on what you should do every day, week, month, and year.

And when things are broken down like this, it makes it seem so much more manageable.

Check out the rest of Good Housekeeping’s skin care tips here!

10 Amazing 2-Ingredient Face Masks

Face masks are the best, and especially when they’re only two ingredients. And when it comes to this list, I like the turmeric and coconut oil one the best!

Update: The Indian Spot (where I originally found this infographic and article) no longer exists.

Simple Honey Masks for Every Skin Problem

Honey is probably one of my most favorite ingredients when it comes to face masks. Pair it with another ingredient and it becomes an unstoppable force for skin health!

Update: The website, The Indian Spot, is no longer there.

10 Ways to Get the Glowing Skin You’ve Always Wanted

I love this infographic because it’s an easy to follow guide on how to take care of your skin when washing, putting on makeup, taking vitamins, and even dieting.

Update: Original article that had the infographic no longer exists.

15 Skin Care Tips You Didn’t Know About

This infographic also provides great tips, but the one I really appreciate is..

Apply eye cream or serum to prevent collagen damage: The skin around your eyes is so delicate. You have to make sure that you take care of it very well and handle it gently so the elasticity doesn’t wear out. Also, if you don’t know already, your ring fingers are your most gentle fingers to use when touching your eye area.

Update: The original read is no longer there.

Beauty Hacks You Wish You Knew Yesterday

If you like really helpful beauty tips, then this article is chock full of them! They even have a guide on how to make your own pore strips so you’re saving money at the beauty store.

Check out the rest of One Crazy House’s skin care tips here!

Household Ingredients You Can Use for Your Skin

This graph gives some great info on more 2-ingredient masks, but the one I like best is the..

Coffee ground and egg mask: Coffee grounds lightly exfoliate while also reducing puffiness in the face. However, I can’t speak for the egg part, so you’ll just have to consistently test and see how it affects your own skin!

Check out the rest of the skin care tips from Buzzfeed here!

59 DIY Beauty Tutorials

This post is full of beauty tips, but I really like their tip on using a toothbrush to exfoliate your lips! I’ve done this before and it really does work well!

Check out the rest of Makeup Tutorials’ beauty tips here!

Product Free Beauty Fixes

Some products are great, but many of us would rather opt for a more natural approach, which is why I like their tip on washing your face with lukewarm water. It’s a simple way to not irritate your face, but still get all the impurities off.

You can check out the rest of Ogle School’s beauty article here!

Why You Really Need to Get Your Beauty Sleep

Sleep is so incredibly important for your self-care and physical appearance.

As stated in a 2010 study, “Our findings show that sleep deprived people appear less healthy, less attractive, and more tired compared with when they are well rested. This suggests that humans are sensitive to sleep related facial cues-“

So make sure you’re getting enough sleep every single night!

Check out the rest of Beauty Tidbit’s skin care tips here!