Category Archives: beauty

Reader Tip of the Week: This reader tip makes great scents

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We’ve had many readers suggest new ways to make the most of magazine inserts that waft perfumes. This one from Barbara O’Leary of Tucson shows that the samples should not be reserved for your pulse points. “Use the perfume sample … Continue reading

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Battle dry hair with a few drops of baby oil

Winter or summer, some of us struggle with dry hair, despite dousing our heads with potions and lotions. Now, here’s some easy advice from Irene Zagar of Hazel Park, Mich.: “You do not need to buy expensive products. Just put … Continue reading

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The best beauty aid is a faucet turn away

The best and easiest beauty tip, says Gretchen Torrez of Auxvasse, Mo., is drinking water, and lots of it, every day. “It’s energy, it’s skin care, it’s inside healing, it’s metabolism,” she writes. “It’s the all-time best for inside and … Continue reading

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Save money on expensive moisturizers

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Maryann Smith of High Point, NC, has a tip for saving money: Don’t throw away that “empty” tube of expensive hand cream or face moisturizer – take the scissors and cut it in half. You may be surprised how much … Continue reading

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Forever young

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What are your best secrets for looking and feeling young? Share them with us, and Cameron Diaz will pick her favorites! Continue reading

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Saving money on comestic oil-absorbing sheets

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Donna Rudl of Clifton, NJ, cut down the money she spends in cosmetics with this tip: “One time when I got off the chiropractor’s table, the paper on the table absorbed excess oil from my face. So instead of buying … Continue reading

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Be kind to your feet this summer

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Are your flip-flops bad for your feet? Find out this and more with our advice from The Doctors. Continue reading

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Eat to detox your body

Don’t miss these original tips on how to eat to feel good on the inside and out from the April 1-3 issue of USA WEEKEND Magazine.

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#LiveSmart reader tip: Save on scents

In order to save money while still feeling fabulous, I like to tear perfume samples from magazines and tuck them into handbags and my glove compartment for easy access. That way, whenever I need to refresh when I’m out on … Continue reading

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Jennifer Hudson’s Joy

Hudson is back on top with a baby, a new album and a transformed body that makes her wonder, “Is that you?” Continue reading

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Don’t strip the shine out of your hair

Wondering about an ingredient in your face cream or how your perfume works? The folks at TheBeautyBrains.com come to the rescue with Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm?, which gives the 411 on all things beauty. Example: shiny hair, … Continue reading

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Quick Tip

Want to minimize wrinkles and brighten your skin? Ellen Marmur, author of Simple Skin Beauty, says a wet, nubby washcloth with moisturizing lotion on it is one of your best skin-care tools. “It’s like a creamy exfoliator. You don’t wash … Continue reading

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