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Happy Weekend, everyone! So this week’s Beauty Tip Friday just happens to land on…Sunday! Close enough, right?

Anyhoo, in our never-ending quest for fabulous skin, I have these 5 simple and fabby tips for you which you can do starting TODAY. Incorporate them into your skin care regime to get (and keep) great results and a gorgeous glow!

1. Washcloth = Cheap Exfoliator: We all know that removing the dead skin cells that build up and clog our pores is key to a beautiful complexion. And while there are a zillion great products on the market that will do the trick, try looking right in your very own linen closet for the cheapest answer. The fibers of a soft wash cloth will gently resurface your skin with whatever cleanser you have on hand. Just be sure to use circular motions and a wet cloth for best results.

2. Cool Glow: Think cool and crisp instead of warm and steamy when it’s time to rinse your face. Using cold water will instantly tighten your pores and make your skin appear more even and glowing.

3. Be a Smooth Operator: While it might be instinct to rub your face dry with a towel after washing, the friction caused by doing so may leave your skin irritated and blotchy. Instead, use a soft, fluffy towel and gently dab your face dry. Your skin will appreciate the pampering, I promise.

4. Left-Overs Be Gone: Ever emerge from the shower only to find that you resemble a certain nocturnal animal known for its black eyes? Avoid the raccoon look by removing your eyeliner and mascara before cleansing the rest of your face. Cleansers alone usually cannot handle the task unless you pull, stretch and tug the skin (which will lead to wrinkles later on), so reach for a good eye makeup remover or a jar of Vaseline to do the trick.

5. Give Skin a VIP Pass: Know how special you feel when you get to keep something indulgent all to yourself? Well give your face the same royal treatment by designating a towel meant just for it. Keeping things separate will protect your skin from the other pore-clogging contributors (such as body wash or hair products) that can be found on a one-size-fits-all towel. And after all the work you put in sticking to Tips 1 – 4, I know you don’t want to blow it now!

These great tips were found in a recent issue of Woman’s World magazine.

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Hi Guys,

It seems like lately I’ve been reading some of the greatest beauty tips. I see them all over the place: in magazines, online, on TV, etc. And since we’re all in this game of looking gorgeous together, I figured I’d start a new segment here at The Lounge. Please join me in welcoming our new baby: Beauty Tip Friday – Random Tricks to Make You Fabulous! Some of these tips may be brand new to you, and some you may have heard, but forgotten about. In any case, I hope you find them fun and useful.

I’m so excited about this new series and I hope you love it. If there’s something you’d like me to feature, just drop me an email and let me know!

Enjoy!!

Random Tip #1 - Extend the life of your lipstick. Apply your lipstick with a lipstick brush, rather than straight from the tube. You’ll use a lot less lipstick this way and will have better control over where the color ends up on your pout.

Random Tip #2 - Keep your mani chip-proof and fresh. Apply a thin horizontal swipe across the top edge of (and slightly underneath) your nail at the end of each coat. This keeps the polish from pulling away from the tip as it dries, which can lead to chipping troubles.

Random Tip #3 - Control fly-aways with a dryer sheet (or hand cream if no dryer sheet is handy). The lightweight softeners in dryer sheets can smooth your hair’s dry cuticles and tame it down in a hurry. If you should happen to discover the horror that is fuzz-head while you’re at school, bust out some hand cream, warm it between your palms, and smooth it gently over those unruly strands. Voila!

Random Tip #4 - Save money on shampoo. Believe it or not, your hair will be just fine with less shampoo, rather than more. Since shampoos are now more concentrated than ever, you really only need about a quarter-sized dollop to do the trick.

Random Tip #5 – Keep your nail polish fresh and thin. Storing your polish in the fridge will stabilize its ingredients and keep it from becoming too thick and gooey. (This is an especially good tip with warm and humid weather fast approaching!)

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