Beauty is work, beauty is pain, beauty is worth it. Looking you best can take a lot of effort, but there are little things that every girl should know that make a big difference in how you look and feel. Most of these things are details, but details matter. Details are what make up the big picture, and you want your big picture to make a statement that says "Look at me, I'm hot and you know it."
1. Lotion
Especially in the
winter, dry skin is a problem. I love long hot showers, and they really take a
toll on my skin. Buy a good moisturizing lotion and put it on right after you
shower. If you like scented lotion, buy an unscented moisturizing lotion and put
it on before you apply a scented lotion. If you don’t think lotion makes a big
difference, put lotion on one leg and not the other, and I guarantee you will
be able to tell the difference. Plus letting your lotion dry gives you an
excuse to chill naked for longer, not that you really need an excuse.
2. Exfoliation
If the three rules of
real estate are location, location, location, the three rules of basic skin
care are exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. How do you expect your skin to glow
if it’s hidden behind a bunch of nasty dead cells? Exfoliate with a loofah or
washcloth or something in the shower with body wash, especially after working
out. Exfoliation also increases blood flow and circulation, and can even reduce
cellulite. And, exfoliating before shaving gives you a smoother and longer
lasting shave.
3. Sleep and Water
These two are included
together because everyone knows them, but sometimes they are easier said than
done. Water and sleep both make you more alert, and more refreshed, and just
healthier over all. Plus, both of these give you more energy to workout and
look hot.
4. Basic make-up
Now you’re all beautiful
special snowflakes, which means you should enhance your natural beauty. Unless
I am going out, I hardly ever wear a full face of makeup. However, I always
take the time to put on at least mascara and a small amount of eyeliner before
I leave the house. This makes you look more awake, and I just feel better
knowing I put in at least a small amount of effort. If I’m only running
slightly late instead of really late I put on blush too. I always wear lip gloss.
Your face is one of your best first impressions, especially in college, so it
is important to make sure you look presentable.
5. Eyebrows
If the eyes are the
nipples of the face, the eyebrows are lingerie. If eyebrows are done right, no
one will probably notice. But if they are done wrong, people will definitely
notice. Wax, pluck, or thread, but for the love of God give your eyebrows some
attention. If you have light eyebrows, use a brow liner. Properly shaped and
groomed brows can do wonders for your face.
