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- NewsSmita DeSouza, Yahoo Beauty Blogger
The 6-step in-flight beauty routine that’ll keep you looking fabulous
Flying can be incredibly stressful — not only are you cooped up in a cramped space for hours, the stale, dehydrated air and airplane food can wreak havoc on your skin. In a bid to look slightly human after a flight, I have narrowed down the ideal airplane beauty essentials for travel. This tried and tested routine will leave your skin hydrated, healthy and glowing as you whizz off to your vacation. Click through the gallery above to find out more and let us know what you think by tweeting us @Ya
- NewsSmita DeSouza, Yahoo Beauty Blogger
6 awesome highlighters ranked by glow factor
It’s countouring’s simpler cousin and the fastest, quickest way to fake healthy and glowing skin. Also known as strobing, highlighting can help blur minor imperfections, erase signs of fatigue and restore youthfulness.
- NewsSmita DeSouza, Yahoo Beauty Blogger
10 makeup hacks that will make your eyes look bigger
Every Disney movie I ever watched growing up taught me that bigger eyes and batting your lashes got you everything, including the boy. Just think of Mila Kunis, Sarah Hyland, Amanda Seyfried or Zooey Deschanel and you’ll know what I mean.
- NewsSmita DeSouza, Yahoo Beauty Blogger
The really important skincare step you’re probably skipping
As you grow older, the skin’s natural ability to slough off dead skin slows down. This is further exacerbated by sun damage, having dry or oily skin types and skin disorders. As the natural process of shedding is compromised, the dead skin sits on the surface longer. The accumulated dead skin settles in pores and over time it mixes with sebum which can block pores and lead to breakouts.
- NewsSmita DeSouza, Yahoo Beauty Blogger
6 absolutely free ways to get younger looking skin
I’m a firm believer that prevention is better than cure. Especially when it comes to skin and ageing. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing bad about lines or wrinkles. I’d just prefer to delay their appearance for as long as I possibly can.