Tips + Tricks for a Perfect Girls' Night Out, Featuring ALMAY® smart shade CC cream™ (Plus Giveaway)

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Sometimes, you just need a night out with your girls, whether it’s dinner, drinks, or a night of dancing.  Am I right? But I work late, leaving me little time to get ready. Luckily, I’ve got some tips and tricks to help me get ready in a hurry. Check out my tips + tricks for a perfect Girls' Night Out:

Lip Balm (plain)

• rub on my heels before wearing shoes to help avoid blisters
• place on minor cuts/shaving knicks
• tame unruly eyebrows
• rub on dry elbows/knees
• remove clumps on lashes by placing on an clean mascara wand
• smooth down flyaways/baby hairs

Starbucks Napkins

• blot lipstick
• blot oily skin (toilet seat covers work in a pinch)
• repair nail tears
• Check out my other Starbucks Beauty Tips

Dryer Sheet

• tame flyaways in hair
• reduce static in clothes
• eliminates stinky hair
• remove deodorant from clothes

Interdental Brush—These tiny brushes used to clean braces are a staple in my bag. There are over a dozen uses:

• tame eyebrows and baby hairs
• exfoliate lips 
• remove clumps from mascara
• mini-mascara wand for bottom lashes
• clean under nails

Mini Toothpaste

• quickly whiten teeth and freshen breath
• wash smells from my hands
• instantly whiten shoes.

Sugar Substitute Packet

• If I get a grease spot on my clothes, I’ll pour a packet on the spot and allow to dry. The spot will be gone!

Dry Shampoo

• Spray on armpit area of clothes (not skin) to remove smell. 
• Spray inside stinky shoes and allow to dry before wearing.
• Spray dry shampoo or touchable scented hairspray on your hair and brush through after a minute or so. It will help prevent stinky hair after a long night out, if I’m too tired to wash your hair. See how to use dry shampoo here.

(I love this CC Cream)

ALMAY® smart shade CC cream™

• This CC cream comes in 3 shades: light, light/medium, medium.

(light, light/medium, medium swatches)

• Covers imperfections flawlessly—this is a great time-saver!

(before and after on the back of my hand)

•       Corrects discolorations—hide redness before applying makeup or wear as is for a natural look (I’m wearing it naturally here)
•       It gives my dry skin moisture, allowing me to skip moisturizer and save time
•       Brightens and evens natural skin tone (over time)
•       Over time, helps prevent future damage with SPF 35—I can skip adding the extra step of SPF since it’s already in the product!

(My fave shade, light/medium)

Giveaway!!

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How do you get your perfect Girls’ Night Out look?

(Ready for a Girls' Night Out, wearing ALMAY smart shade CC cream)

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