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BEAUTY HACKS From the Kitchen

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The kitchen isn’t limited to just cooking food. Here’s your reminder that fresh ingredients from the fridge—and pantry—are actually winning concoctions for beauty treatments that you can do at home. So the next time you have an extra half of an avocado (post your morning toast), why not mash it into a hydrating hair mask? Also on our list, a skin-tightening mask made with egg whites (which is said to temporarily reduce the appearance of fine lines). 

We love a good skincare hack where you can find all of the items in your home—an all-natural way to reset your skin with minimal, everyday ingredients.

Head over to your kitchen this weekend and follow these step-by-step instructions on how to have a beauty-focused self-care day that’s budget-friendly. Ready, set, DIY. 

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Sugar Lip Scrub

INGREDIENTS:

1 teaspoon organic sugar in the raw (or to touch)
1 tablespoon organic coconut oil
1 tablespoon Manuka honey

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix the sugar, oil, and honey together in a small bowl.
2. Rub onto your lips with a finger in a circular motion
3. Rinse.
4. Keep for up to two weeks!

Anti-Aging Egg White Face Mask

INGREDIENTS:

1 egg white
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Beat the egg until it becomes foamy.
2. Add lemon juice and honey and mix together.
3. Wash your face with warm water.
4. Apply egg white mask onto face with a brush or cotton pad.
5. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes.
6. Rinse with warm water.

Nourishing Avocado Hair Mask

INGREDIENTS:

1 ripe avocado
2-3 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons honey
2-3 drops essential oil (we prefer lavender)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Blend all of your ingredients.
2. Apply the hair mask throughout hair, making sure it is thoroughly coated.
3. Let the mask sit in your hair for 30 minutes until dry.
4. Rinse with warm water.

Cooling Cucumber Eye Mask

INGREDIENTS:

1 cold cucumber

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut two slices of cucumber about 1/4 inch thick.
2. Place on eyelids and relax and until they become warm.
*Primp Tip: Put these over your eyelids while you have a face mask on.

Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric and Oatmeal Face Mask

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup oats
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 cup filtered water

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Blend the oats and turmeric in a food processor.
2. Add the oil and water to the processor slowly.
3. Wash your face with warm water.
4. Apply the face mask to your face and let sit for 15 minutes.
5. Rinse.

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5 Concealers to Use Without Foundation for a Less-Is-More Makeup Routine

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On days when you want to opt for foundation-like coverage that takes less effort, concealer is the way to go. Medium-to-full coverage formulas can easily blend into the skin for a flawless and crease-free finish. Ahead, we rounded up the very best concealer formulas that can take the place of foundation.

nyx bare with me concealer serum

NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Serum Concealer

This medium-coverage concealer formulated with tremella mushroom, cica and green tea is hydrating and leaves behind a dewy finish. It can be blended out all over the face for a sheer tint or layered on targeted areas for a velvety smooth coverage.

dermablend cover care concealer

Dermablend Cover Care Full Coverage Concealer

For a heavy-duty formula that can easily cover up everything from acne-scars to active breakouts, opt for this formula from Dermablend. It lasts for up to 24 hours and will leave the skin looking flawless.

lancome teint idole concealer

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Concealer 

A lightweight yet full-coverage option, this Teint Idole formula will instantly become your favorite. It’s very breathable, feels comfortable on the skin and won’t cake — no matter how long you keep it on for.

urban decay stay naked concealer

Urban Decay Stay Naked Correcting Concealer

Want an even-toned complexion sans the foundation? Apply this formula from Urban Decay on problematic areas and watch them disappear before your eyes. It’s full coverage, easily blendable and won’t crease or crack throughout the day.

huda beauty concealer

Huda Beauty The Overachiever Concealer

There’s a reason why this concealer is a cult-favorite. It’s longwearing, super creamy and blends flawlessly into a variety of skin tones with little finesse. No matching foundation needed!

This Buzzy Skin Care Tool Just Got An Acne-Fighting Upgrade

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If you’re serious about your skincare routine, you’ve likely got a few tools lying around. Whether a jade roller is proudly displayed on your bathroom shelf or you’ve invested in something a bit more high-tech, these handy devices are meant to provide luxurious experiences as well as address certain skin concerns. With brands becoming more and more innovative, it’s now possible to get spa-like treatments at home, and the number of options is only growing larger by the day. Case in point: SolaWave’s brand new blue light upgrade to their buzzed-about skincare wand.

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The original Red Light Wand is designed as a four-in-one tool that delivers microcurrents, red light therapy, facial massage, and therapeutic warmth to help with things like fine lines, wrinkles, and overall radiance. The new SolaWave Blue Light 3 in 1 Wand, which launched somewhere in August, takes a more targeted approach to skincare — specifically, to acne. The portable (and chic) tool uses blue light to fight breakouts and kill acne-causing bacteria. The wand’s warmth function also helps your products better absorb into your skin 2x as effectively while using less product. The SolaWave Blue Light Wand also reduces redness, brightens dark circles, combats blemishes, while the vibrating capabilities de-puff, promote circulation, and boost the skin’s radiance.

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While the Blue Light Wand isn’t cheap, it typically retails for less than the original wand ($139 versus the Red Light Wand at $149) — and currently, it’s on sale for $119. If you’re looking for acne-fighting solutions and have been curious about skincare devices, now’s the time to dip your toes in.

The aluminum alloy tool has a razor-like shape and a form that’s easy to clean and recharge. Safe for all ages, the wand is best used on hydrated skin and it comes to life thanks to smart-touch activation. Perfect for use on the forehead, under eyes, cheeks, jaw, neck, and upper lip, the wand can be used in one of two positions.

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Primp Tips:

  • SolaWave can be used on most areas of your face: forehead, under eyes, cheeks, jaw, neck, and upper lip.
  • The SolaWave Wand forms two distinct positions: (1) the vertical “I” orientation and (2) the rotated “T-bar” position.
  • When using the wand, glide across your face in an upward and outward movement.
  • Clean your SolaWave Wand by spraying a dry cloth with water or disinfecting spray and wiping down the head.
SolaWave Blue Light Wand

SolaWave Blue Light Wand, $139 $119

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5 Fall Makeup Trends Currently Trending on Pinterest

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Sure, we’re a little crazy for daydreaming about fall makeup looks when it’s still a zillion degree outside, but we can’t help ourselves. It’s the perfect time to scope out all of the best new autumn eyeshadow palettes and stock up on some vampy lipsticks. For inspiration, we’re looking to Pinterest. Ahead, check out five makeup looks we’re currently pinning and will be recreating this season.

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Rich Warm Tones

In our opinion, orange is the unofficial color of fall and we love incorporating the shade into our makeup. Swipe a shadow with red undertones onto your brow bone and add an orangey pop in your inner corner. Complete the look with a creamy orange lip gloss. Use the Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeshadow in Wild One with enhancemecosmeticsataylorgirlcollection ADORE ME PALETTE and the Lancôme Juicy Tubes in Orange Flashback to recreate this look.

Amped-up Eyeliner

Transform a classic cat-eye by doubling up and adding another swipe of gold eyeliner that will make your eyes sparkle more when they catch the light. Pair it with a matte, neutral-cut crease to make your eyes pop.

Autumn Dew

Who says dewy skin is only for warm weather? This trend isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Keep things soft and natural this autumn by using a skin tint like the YSL Beauty NU Bare Look Tint or FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna
Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint.

Vampy Lips

Dark, matte lipsticks will always be a fall staple. We love how they make a statement on their own, or you can pair them with eye makeup that’s equally as bold. Our favorite matte lipstick of the moment is the NYX Professional Makeup XXL Lip Lingerie Matte Liquid Lipstick.

Falling Leaves

Rich oranges, yellows, and browns are the signature colors of falling autumn leaves — plus they make a gorgeous effect when used in tandem on your eyes. For the ultimate fall eye, create a glittery gradient with enhancemecosmeticsataylorgirlcollection Black Magic and Surprise Me Glitter eyeshadow palette.

Photo: Zeph, @zephanijong