Quick Hair and Makeup Tips

Think you have no time to get gorgeous? It’s easy with the simple hair and makeup how-tos demonstrated in these videos.

Step by Step

How To: Conceal Under Eye Circles
The thin skin under the eyes is prone to dark circles―especially when you don’t get enough sleep. This video demonstrates how to achieve a bright-eyed look.

Simple Styles

How To: Braid Hair
When you have little time to style your hair (or your daughter’s), a braid is an easy and quick solution, as you’ll see in this video. Braiding your hair takes only about two minutes of your time—and the only styling tools you need are a brush and a hair band.

How To: Do a Fancy Ponytail
An inverted flip adds a little extra flair to the standard ponytail―and it’s an easy hairstyle. Watch this video for the simple steps.

Essential Beauty Products Checklist

Like air and water, some beauty products are absolute musts—whatever your skin type—say dermatologists.

• Gentle cleanser. No matter if it's a bar, a liquid, or a gel, a cleanser should suit your skin type and be mild enough to use two times a day.
• Daily facial moisturizer with SPF 30. A high SPF ensures that skin is protected every day of the year. "Ones with antioxidants, like green tea, are terrific because they offer a second line of defense against UV damage," says David E. Bank, M.D., director of the Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery, in Mount Kisco, New York.
• Broad-spectrum sunscreen. Pick up another sunscreen to use in place of your daily one on days when you're outside for an extended time, like on vacation or in the summer. "It's the single best anti-aging product on the planet," says Ranella Hirsch, M.D., vice president of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery. Look for one with stable UVA shields, like Mexoryl and Helioplex, which can be used on the body, too.

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