Elle's Favorite Beauty Tips

Um, where exactly is spring? Last weekend the weather was glorious (me: short sleeves and iced tea) and this week, it's freeze warnings (me: multiple scarves and preparing for an imaginary snow storm). Ok, so flowers probably aren't blooming where you are, but maybe these tips of mine could put some "spring" in your step? Maybe? Let's just skip to some of my Favorite Beauty Tips:

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Most Unexpected Use: Acne pads--I think this was one of my first tips I shared almost three (!!) years ago. I use these to quickly exfoliate my feet. Great for travel--just pop some in a Ziploc bag. Just in time for spring/summer sandals!

Must-Have Product: Chapstick--I'm not joking when I say that (a) Chapstick is my Favorite Beauty Product of All Time or that (b) I can easily rattle off a dozen uses for it. I've shared a few Chapstick tips here and on Instagram with plans on sharing a post of all my favorite uses for it. Here's one: use plain Chapstick to stop bleeding nicks due to shaving.

Cheapest Product: Starbucks Napkins--I originally shared my love for these on my Beauty On The Go At Starbucks post. They're free, are found practically everywhere, portable, and easily blot away oil. I've even used mine to curl the ends of my hair or add volume to roots.

Most Unusual Product: Interdental Brushes--If you had braces, you've probably seen these tiny brushes used to clean them. These make excellent mascara spoolies for removing clumps or grabbing those elusive tiny, bottom lashes. I've used these for years, and shared over a dozen uses for these cheap brushes here.

Least Surprising: Moisturizer--While skin can most certainly be harmed by what you consume (and stress!), it is most damaged by what happens to it externally. The best way to combat skin cancer and aging is to use moisturizer (and sunscreen) on your face, neck, and chest. Don't forget hands and lips, too! I wish I would've started this much earlier in life!

Best Hair Product: Satin Pillowcase--I will keep sharing this tip until you all start using one! Seriously though, if you want to avoid creases on your face or tangled hair, get a satin pillowcase. It helps to extend my blow outs, too.

Tastiest Product: Honey--Feel free to insert coconut oil or olive oil here, but I use raw honey for so many of my Beauty DIYs. I use it to moisturize my body, hair and to heal skin. Try a dab of it on a zit or a small wound.

Share your favorite Beauty Tips!