It can either be easy to stay on top of beauty techniques, or very difficult. This list of tips should put you “in the know” to properly apply techniques and products to your beauty regimen.

You should always wash your skin with a gentle cleanser one or two times every day whatever your skin type is. Always completely remove your makeup. If you don’t, you may end up with acne or clogged pores.

Wear gloves when you are applying tanning lotions and keep a towel near you. This will help you if you make a mess and to keep your palms from turning orange or tan. You should also make sure to pull your hair back so your tan is evenly applied.

This can be a problem because your follicles are open at that point, and you can get bad results. If you do, you may experience extreme irritation. Your skin is delicate after waxing or sugaring, and you should avoid products that contain harsh chemicals or fragrances that can cause discomfort.

Select a curling iron, one size smaller than the curls you desire. This will help to ensure that your curls don’t get limp or fall out after you put all the work into curling them. They will be a little tight at first but after you finish, gently run your fingers through them to break them up, and then hair spray to perfection.

Find the perfect makeup for yourself. With so many different types to choose from look for makeup that is noncomedogenic. Avoid trying too many different types of makeup because this can irritate your skin. Instead, find one that works for you and stick with it.

If possible, think about buying more than one container of each product you like to use, whether a powder, blush or lip gloss. Keep them in convenient spots like your desk at work or in your car. This is a good way to be prepared for beauty!

Always apply a heat protectant spray to your hair before using a curling iron, flat iron or hair dryer. Heat can damage your hair, leaving it brittle, dry and full of split ends. Just like their name implies, heat protectant sprays coat your hair to protect it from the heat. This allows it to stay smooth, sleek and shiny no matter how you choose to style your hair.

Consider using a purple eye shadow, rather than black or brown. Black and brown can be boring. Purple can really make your eyes pop. Purple eyeshadow is not as bold as you might think. From a distance, it will look like a black or a brown. Even so, it will give your eyes a little extra something.

Using a facial moisturizer is one of the best things you can do to enhance your beauty. Even if you have oily skin, it is still a good idea. Apply it every single night before going to sleep. If you have extra dry skin, it is a good idea to also use moisturizer in the morning as well.

When painting your nails, always use a good base coat. Not only does a base coat allow polish to better adhere to your nails, but it prevents your nails from becoming discolored, which is common when using darker colors. For maximum staying power, look for adhesive base coats, which dry to a somewhat tacky finish.

Crying can ruin your makeup. Sometimes emotions get the best of you and that is OK, but try wearing waterproof mascara or blot away makeup and tears. You will not have as much make up damage when you are crying!

If the skin on our face is very dry, you should consider seeing a beautician for an extra intensive moisturizing treatment. This kind of treatment was made to help with skin that’s dry on your face. It also refreshes your skin while smoothing it out because it rids it of dead skin. The elasticity and moisture levels of your skin are greatly enhanced by minerals, vitamins and even some herbal extracts.

A way to keep your eye shadow from creasing, as much oil as possible must be eliminated from your eyelids. It is easy to do by using a pressed powder or and eye shadow base before applying the color. These help absorb any oils on the eyelids and keep the eye shadow from creasing.

Try using neck stretches and good posture for a great looking neck. A healthy neck is as important as a healthy face. Do not treat the neck area the same as the face because both of them age differently. Over time the tendons in the neck shrink and the thin skin does not respond in the same way as the skin of the face does to peels and lasers.

If you have an important meeting, take special care with your perfume. Keep the scent light and airy so as not to overwhelm. You should put a small amount behind your ears and on your wrists. This will assure that you smell great when you are hugging and shaking hands at the meeting.

Keep a tube of red lipstick around. Red lipstick looks great on a wide range of skin tones and face types. It can really accent your face, and draw attention to your lips. Beware if you have a sore, or a reason you do not want people to look.

It should now be obvious to you that it takes more to stay beautiful than most people think. They require knowledge and a good amount of practice, but are well worth it. These tips should help you get started, but remember to adapt them to your situation.