Cosmo’s sexiest beauty secrets
November 14, 2008 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Beauty Books, Cosmetics, Makeup
Since as far back as high school, each month, like million of girls (and many of my friends), I’d scour the pages of Cosmopolitan for advice on everything from my lukewarm love life to my frazzled hair.
To me, Cosmo was sort of my beauty bible — and now they’ve published a comprehensive bible of their own. COSMO’S SEXIEST BEAUTY SECRETS: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LOOKING GORGEOUS (Hearst Books; November 4, 2008).
The book offers hundreds of insider tips and tricks on everything from scoring a flawless complexion to creating a ton of hairstyles to working the latest make up trends. There’s plenty of pointers drawing in our “prey”, including: the secrets to getting silky, touchable hair, captivating eyes, and soft, full lips.
Also in here: Decadent at-home spa ideas that advise women how to pamper themselves like a pro. And since every beauty junkie is bound to make a misstep now and then, Cosmo included crucial tips for overcoming common beauty blunders.
Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find inside:
- Shrink a zit instantly by dabbing it with toner then placing an ice-cube (wrapped in tissue) on the bump for one minute. Last, use a spot-treatment product before dotting on concealer.
- Get the shiniest hair imaginable by using an at-home clear gloss treatment, which will infuse your strands with potent polishers like silicone, jojoba oil, and vitamin E.
- Make your eyes look larger by rimming the inside of your lids with white liner. Then define your upper and lower lashes with a charcoal liner and finish with three coats of black mascara.
- Fake the look of fuller lips by blending a thin line of liquid highlighter along your cupid’s bow so light will bounce off it and play up this curvy area.
I love this book so much that I want to share it with my friends (though I hope that I still become the most beautiful from it, of course). Two readers will each win a copy. To win, please share your own sexy beauty secret! (We won’t tell anyone…except the millions who read the comment.) Deadline November 28.
Photo credit: Hearst Books
I spend a lot to have good hair color and cut and I use good quality cosmetics
Put an ice cube over my face to close pores to prevent breakouts.
I TAKE A SHOWER IN WARM WATER AND THEN SHOCK MY SKIN WITH COLD WATER. MY GRADNPA DID IT AND HE LOOKED YOUNG.
Use sunscreen every single day
ktgonyea at gmail.com
Buy quality products.
i hope i win
Count me in please
Lots of sleep + lots of water
Sunscreen – EVERYDAY
wear something sexy underneath, or at least something that makes you feel sexy.
water, sleep, sunscreen!!!
plenty of rest
My beauty secrets are, wear sunscreen, get lots of rest and know that you are always beautiful no matter what anyone says.
Julie
With a baby it’s hard to get a lot of rest so I focus on the rest of the must-do’s…like drink plenty of water (with an anti-oxidant booster!), exercise daily and always take great car of my skin…including doing no-makeup whatsoever twice a week.
I really need this
My secret would be to wear nice sexy underwear. Even if no one sees it you will know it’s there and will make you feel sexy
Honestly? Get a boyfriend. It’s a self-esteem boost to daily hear how lovely you are. When you know someone else thinks so, you feel lovely! (And sexy)
Beauty sleep is not a myth. Being well rested keeps our brain active and our body healthy which only brings out our beauty even more.
think sexy = be sexy!
My beauty sleep is pretty basic-get enough sleep!
Take lukewarm showers, not HOT
ktgonyea at gmail.com
Sweet
wear sunscreen
hope i win
olive oil is the best moisturizer and I get plenty of rest and fluids
I mainly use natural looking eyeshades unless I’m going for a more dramatic look with a colorful outfit or smokey eyes for a sultry kick butt look with chic clothes
i never leave the house without makeup thats for sure but its no secret
Blue eye shadow and body glitter
My secret is to use blush as eyeshadow in a pinch.
I use an eye makeup primer which keeps my eye makeup flawless the entire day.
Drink lots of water and moisturize often!
Use a good moisturizing lotion daily.
A fabulous perfume that compliments your body’s chemistry.
Sly sultry smiles go a long way.
Moisturize your whole body
Degrease oily hair with witch hazel when you don’t have time to shampoo. Apply to roots with a cotton ball.
Or! Invest in waterless shampoo.
Get enough sleep every night to look and feel great!
Cold spoons for undereye circles
Also, blend your eyeliner at the outer corner for an instant smokey eye
I try to stay well hydrated and drink plenty of fluids.
I use white eyeshadow to highlight my Cheekbones, chin, nose and forehead it gives a natural glow and looks gorgeous!