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To tighten your pores and banish blackheads, try a face mask containing clay. It has a natural drying action that absorbs spot-forming oils in an instant. Use twice a week for super-clear skin.

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If your foundation feels a bit too heavy for daytime, mix a blob with a few drops of moisturising face serum on the back of your hand for a DIY sheer tinted moisturiser. Job done!!

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Had a late night? Then avoid bright or shimmery eye shadows on your lids, as they can make puffiness look worse. Instead, choose a matte shadow a shade darker than your skintone.

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To pull off a salon-style blow-dry, try switching your hairdryer hand. Most people hold it in their dominant hand, but in fact it's better to use this hand to contril and work your brush to give your hair a really professional finish.

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Need to blitz a blemish? The spice turmeric is famed for it's anit-inflammatory properties and has been used in Indian medicine for years, Mix a pinch with water to form a paste, and apply this directly to the blemish to reduce redness.

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Are you fed up of applying fake tan before you go to bed, only to wake up with streaky patches and a tan stained sheet?! If so, then before you climb into bed, exfoliate and moisturise your skin thoroughly before applying fake tan. Than blast your body with a hair dryer for a few minutes to dry any wet or tacky tanning patches. No more streaks!!

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To prevent bubbles ruining your manicure, always roll the bottle gently between your palms, instead of shaking it, to mix the polish before you apply. It'll give you a great finish.

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Can't afford expensive eye creams? Don't worry. You can prevent fine lines and wrinkles appearing by using your daily moisturiser on the area. Just make sure you dab it on, rather than rub it in, to avoid damaging the skin.

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To create the perfect cat's-eye flick using a liquid liner, go along your upper lash line until you get to the corner of your eye, then follow the curve of your lower lash line, as if you were taking it up to meet the end of your brow. Stop just as you get to the brow bone.

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To protect your hands from harmful, wrinkle-causing UV rays, use a hand cream with built-in sun block.

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Want to get really clean, salon-esque locks without going to the hairdressers? Make sure you brush your hair before you get into the shower to wash it. It'll help to loosen dirt and product build-up, and your hair will be tangle-free and more manageable after too.

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If you suffer from dry skin patches, pierce an omega-3 capsule and massage the oil into the affected area for a chemical - free skin soother. The natural fatty acids in omega-3 will moisturise, leaving your skin much smoother.

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A quick and easy way to keep make-up brushes clean is to use antibacterial face wipes. Rub one over your brushes once a week and leave to dry for germ free bristles.

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If your wearing your hair up for a big night out, don't forget to dust some loose powder over your ears and under your jawline to avoid shiny patches in photos. It's a make-up artist secret...

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Has a huge red spot appeared overnight? Make your own emergency cover-up by mixing a small amount of green eyeshadow with a touch of your normal cream concealer and apply. It'll counteract the redness.

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No time to repaint your nails or sort out your cuticles? Refresh a paint job before going out by rubbing a few drops of baby oil into your nails to rev-up shine and disguise rough cuticles. You'll have revamped nails in less than a minute!!

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For healthy skin, swap your builders' tea bags for redbush ones. They're packed full of zinc and antioxidants, which helps skin repair itself. Plus, they're caffeine-free, so you'll sleep better too. Bonus!!

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For a natural skin boost, snack on oranges and other citrus fruits. The high levels of bioflavonoids and vitamin C strengthen capillary walls and boost your circulation, giving you a brighter complexion.

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Always take a warm bath or shower before using a detoxing face mask. The heat helps to open up your pores, so active ingredients can get deeper into the skin and draw out nasty toxins.

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Eye bags weighing you down? Instead of layering on cover up, which can make them look more obvious, try using a dab of light reflecting concealer in the outer and inner corners to 'bounce' light back into your eye socket and wake up tired eyes. Less really is more...