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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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Aveeno Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion/Self-Tanner

In the wake of my fabulous Roxy summer outfit revelation, I decided it was high time I up the ante in the self-tanner department. Perhaps you’re in my boat? Maybe the weather is starting to get nice where you live (not here, blech), you’re headed somewhere sunnylicious for Spring Break (also not happening for me, double blech), or you just want to bronze up a little to make those winter blues disappear (okay, now that describes me!) Whatever your reason, Aveeno has the answer for you.

This color-customizing moisture-rich cream lets you pretty much “dial-a-tan”. By using the adjustable dual-chambered dispenser, you can mix up the level of color you’re hoping to achieve. So if you want to start out a little lighter until you get your application techniques nailed down, go right ahead. Then as you become more experienced and confident (and you get closer and closer to D-Day) you can kick your color up a notch and rock that tan in a hurry.

And as with all Aveeno products, you get the added benefit of natural ingredients like soy and chicory extract, making your skin happy as can be.

So do you use a self-tanner or plan to start using one soon? Do you have any no-fail application tips? Do tell – spring is coming and we’re all ears!

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