Keep brushes clean and bacteria free by washing at least once every week. Snip away at frayed ends to give that flawless application. Wash with your favorite face wash or makeup remover for best results.

Get ride of old makeup, it could have contaminants. In general , keep your lipstick for 1 year , eye makeup for 3 months, blush for 12 months, nail polish for 2 years (if stored properly).

Keep your nail polishes lasting longer by sticking them in the refrigerator!

Drinking coffee out of a straw can help reduce teeth discoloring. Start your morning with a funky straw to jazz up your day!

Don‛t throw it out, use it as an air freshener! Dilute with water for a subtle scent if desired and pour into a funky bottle for crafty d‛cor!

Ready for sun kissed beach hair?.... here's how:  just add 1/4 cup of lemon juice to 3/4 cup of water, put it in a spray bottle and spritz it on your hair for a day at the beach or just relaxing in the sun, but don't forget the sun block!

Keep a pocket of dryer sheets handy to rub down your hair with. Yep, it smells great and leaves hair silky smooth.

Before sharpening your eyeliner or lip pencil, place it in the freezer for around 10 minutes. They will harden slightly and not break when sharpened.

Use an e.l.f professional lip brush to reach down deep and grab ALL your favourite colour!

Sprinkle a little baby powder on your roots, for a quick fix!

Keep skin from drying up, by switching to a heavier moisturiser for winter.

I know ladies, but fight the urge, cutting your cuticles allows for bacteria to harvest easier. Instead add a dab of cooking oil ( I prefer extra virgin olive oil) to your cuticles and gently massage in and push back the cuticles.

Keep your skin hydrated by packing a travel size moisturiser to periodically pat on your face and neck during the flight. Mini facial spritzers are also wonderfully refreshing as well as adding extra hydration.

Use it as a scrub to clean pencil sharpeners.

Spray a bit of hairspray on an old toothbrush or use e.l.f clear brow gel and brush over brows to shape.

Did you know that dark chocolate in small quantities stimulates endorphins; contains nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, vitamins B1, B2, D and E; cuts cholesterol; fights fatigue; has serotonin, an anti-depressant; and has phenolic which is associated with reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. Who would have known something so good could be so good for you!

Green tea has long been known as a powerful antiaging skincare ingredient that can help firm or depuff the skin, along with being a great antioxidant. Green tea helps make fine lines and wrinkles look smaller, so drink a cup a day and feel/see the difference!!

Here are a few suggestions on how to relax and detox: Natural aromatherapy oils or candles in the home - Listen to calming music at night - have a massage at least once a month - exercise at least 30 minutes a day - take a 20 minute walk in the evening - take all natural vitamins daily - And don't forget to smile!!

To disguise thinning at the hairline, fill in the sparse areas with an eye shadow in a similar shade to your hair!

Use honey to get rid of a bad blemish!  Apply it and then cover it overnight. The reason this works is because honey is antibacterial. Honey can also be used to prevent a burn from turning into a blister!!

Lavender oil can be used in your bath to relax you at promote restful sleep, to prevent blistering and scarring from a burn, and you can even massage it into your joints to relieve arthritis pain!

When using bath salts, massage the salts into your skin while it is still wet. This will help your skin absorb more of your moisturiser!!

Soak a cloth in warm chamomile tea and apply it to your skin. You should do this for about 10 minutes; it will help you calm your skin!

It can be applied to you skin to soften and sooth tight, dry skin. It can be used on oily skin to absorb excess oil. And it can also be used to get rid of a flakey scalp! Massage it onto your scalp and leave it for 15 minutes. Then rinse it out, you should now be flake free!!

Lift your chin, put your hands on your hips, stand on a 45 degree angel like a ballerina and lean into the camera! It works!!

You're home waxing and you've applied the wax but now you're too chicken to rip out your hair!!! Just soak in a warm bath for a few minutes. The heat from the water will loosen the wax; use a towel/washcloth to take it off.

Throat, wrist, and your hair! These are just a few of the best places to spray your perfume!!

You've dropped something on your dress and its going to stain!!! No worries! Grab some club soda and press it into the stain. Sprinkle some salt on top and let it sit and soak up the stain for a few minutes then just wipe it away!

To get that extra shine in your hair, rinse your hair with cold water for a minute after shampooing!!

Bacteria builds up on your tongue so always remember to brush it! Not got your toothbrush to hand? Eat an apple! The flesh of the apple cleans your teeth while the pectin in the apple helps gets rid of any bad odor!

To help absorb excess oil from your roots, use a little tea tree oil with your shampoo!

When shampooing oily hair, massage gently with the flats of your hands rather than scrub with your fingertips. Always use tepid water to rinse - too hot or too cold can stimulate the sebaceous glands and make it even more oily.

Try not to brush your hair so much. Too much brushing or combing will stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce oil!!

Never blow your hair straight out of the shower! Towel dry your hair first! It will take you less time to blow your hair and it will keep your hair healthier!

When your self tan starts to fade, use an exfoliator to even out your skin.

To keep your perfume smelling good longer, mix a bit of it in with an unperfumed body moisturiser and apply!

Don't forget to apply a top base coat on your nails before you apply polish to prevent your nails from turning yellow!!

Try using an ionic dryer on your hair in the summer. It will do less damage to your hair and it will also reduce frizz!

Not only are they an excellent way to get excess oil out from your pores but the clay actually dries up pimples and can also sooth your skin from those itchy bug bites!!!

Using too many hair products can damage your hair as well as making it heavy and dull! Use a clarifying shampoo at least once a week to get rid of buildup!

Always remember to change the blade on your shaver! Bacteria builds up on it which can harm you if you cut yourself when shaving!!!

DO NOT WAX!!  Waxing during this time can really hurt! Wait until the week after when your hormone levels go down. It won't hurt as much and you'll get fewer bumps!

Dip them in a bowl of ice water. It should freeze them right up!

Run your wrists under cold water for a couple of minutes to calm yourself down!!

To keep your skin soft and supple, moisturise your whole body twice a day. This will also help reduce stretch marks and prevent pre-mature aging!!