Expert Beauty Tips and Tricks

MISSION, KS--(Marketwire - Jan 5, 2012) - (Family Features) No matter what the season or occasion, every woman likes to update their look. Beauty expert, Rebekah George has a few tips and tricks to help you spice up your look and easily and stylishly glam up for any occasion:

Skin -- "The trick to good skin is hydration -- and not just from your moisturizer. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water as well," says George. During dry months, be sure to mix a little bit of moisturizer in with your foundation when applying. This will keep your skin from drying out. Apply body lotion right after you get out of the shower for super soft and moisturized skin from the neck down. The steam will help the lotion seep into the skin.

Hair -- Regularly styling your hair with a blow dryer, flat iron or curling wand will likely lead to some split ends. Mend those locks with a deep conditioner. "Apply to your hair and wrap in a warm towel while you apply your nightly moisturizer and brush your teeth. The warmth from the towel will help the conditioner penetrate your locks," says George. "Do not be afraid to skip a day of washing your hair during the colder months. You can get away with it this time of year because your scalp is producing less oil. Use a dry shampoo to refresh between washes."

Eyes -- "New Q-Tips Precision Tips cotton swabs, with pointed tips at both ends are specially designed for precise makeup application and beauty touch-ups, and are an affordable and clean alternative to makeup brushes," says George. "Use these unique cotton swabs for softening bright colors, mixing eye shadows and precisely applying concealer."

Made from 100 percent pure cotton, they are a versatile home and beauty tool that are safe for use on the delicate skin around the eyes, including touching up eyeliner and removing any smeared mascara mid-day. Draw a thick line close to your lash line using eyeliner and smudge upwards with a cotton swab to achieve a quick smokey eye. "Define your brows by brushing on a shadow of the same shade with a cotton swab in quick, feathery strokes. This will help frame your face and provide the perfect finishing touch," explains George.

Lips -- "Spice up your look by trying a new trend like a deep burgundy lip," suggests George. Keep lip color from bleeding by using a cotton swab to apply loose translucent powder along the outer edge of the lips. "Smear clear gloss in the center of your mouth to help reflect light and brighten up your skin since we all tend to appear a bit duller this time of year."

Nails -- Perfecting a manicure like a pro is easy with a few tricks. Q-Tips Precision Tips cotton swabs are the ideal tool to clean up excess nail polish around the nail bed. "Simply dip the pointed end of the cotton swab into nail polish remover and swipe along the edges of your cuticle and nail," says George. "Be sure to moisturize daily to keep hands soft and smooth. Gloves this time of year are essential, not only to keep hands warm, but also to prevent the elements from drying them out."

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