best for BEAUTY
FACEBOOK.COM/BESTMAGAZINE 35You
have...
greasy hair
MOP UP THE SHINE
WITH SAGE
Sage is said to help balance out the
oils in your skin. Steep leaves in hot
water, and then allow to cool in the
fridge. Drain, then use to rinse your
hair after shampooing.Your...
eyeliner
is wonky
CREATE A SMOOTH FLICK
WITH A CARD
Place a bank card (or library
card – you just need a straight
line shape!) against the edge of
your eye, so your liner has a
guide to create a smooth,
cat-eye flick.You...
suffer from
mouth ulcers
PICK A FEW BASIL LEAVES
Studies suggest basil has
anti-microbial properties, helping
to calm ulcers. Soak leaves in hot
water, wait to cool down then swish
the mixture around your mouth – like
mouthwash.You want...
lightweight
coverage
ADD SOME MOISTURISER
Don’t want to buy a separate
tinted moisturiser? Add
your face cream to your
foundation for a
lighter finish.6
You
have...
uneven skin tone
BRIGHTEN WITH
CARROTS
They’re said to help you see in
the dark, but their antioxidant
content helps to improve the
appearance of skin. Boil and
mash up a carrot, add a
pinch of baking soda and
wait to cool. Rub on your
face, and rinse after
5 mins.You
have...blocked pores
HELP CLEAR THEM WITH
POTATO JUICE
You read that right. Rub the
flesh of a potato across
congested pores and it’ll
gradually help loosen
the dead sebum.4
5
Your...
mascara has
dried out
DIP IT IN HOT WATER
Replace your mascara every three
months, but if it dries up before then,
dip your wand
in hot water
then back into
the tube to
warm up the
product.8
mer
acks
solutions
12
13
15
14
You... don’t know how
to apply bronzer
THREE IS THE
MAGIC NUMBER
Afraid of bronzer overkill?
Starting from the top, make
the number ‘3’ shape down your
face towards your chin for a
subtle, contoured effect.You have...
puffy eyes
USE YOUR EGG
WHITES
Paint egg whites onto
the skin under your eyes
(careful not to go right
up to the eye area).
As it dries it shrinks,
temporarily creating
a tightening effect
on skin.