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Clever beauty tools.
Saving time and stress while achieving professional results is a win-win scenario.
Anything that makes everyday grooming and applying make-up easier, and produces a more professional as a beauty tool. result, The can category be classified has expanded far beyond brushes and tweezers to include smart-technology electronics that duplicate salon-style results for face and hair. Here are some investment pieces to help you look your best with minimum time and effort.
1
Remington Air3D hair dryer ($200)
Many women are guilty of blow-drying their hair on the fastest, hottest setting, resulting in increased frizz and flyaways. This high-tech appliance, light but well-balanced in the hand, is designed to produce uninterrupted airflow and negatively charged ions for smooth-as results. It comes with three attachments, including a push-lock diffuser to boost volume. When you’re done, use the cool-shot feature to set your hairstyle.
2
Conair Illuminations LED Lighted mirror ($80)
The right lighting is mandatory for flattering make-up application. Too many women apply it in a dimly lit bedroom or harshly illuminated bathroom. This light-up mirror with energy-saving LED bulbs offers three light-intensity settings and a hinged base for viewing from multiple angles. The
10x magnification option is useful for ultra-precise make-up, contact-lens insertion and tracking down stray hairs.
3
Manicare Perfect & Correct sponge kit ($21)
Sponges are the secret to making foundation This of Manicare’s travel-friendly look bestsellers. flawless pack contains and The dewy. double- three sided foundation sponge is ideal for both base and concealer. Use the contouring and highlighting version to enhance cheekbones and facial features. And if you make a mistake, the flat edge of the handy eraser sponge will whisk it away.
4 Foreo UFO Smart Mask ($395)
20 Most but Swedish beauty minutes this face expertise, silicone technology masks to deliver tool, require claims and combining results, to 15 Korean provide to 90 spa-quality pulsations seconds. with treatments It blends thermo sonic in (heat) just and cryo (cold) therapy, with the aim of opening pores, delivering active ingredients and firming skin. The three LED light wavelengths are meant to enhance skin benefits: choose red for anti-ageing, green for brightening or blue to combat acne-causing bacteria. The UFO is meant to be used in conjunction with Foreo’s targeted masks, priced from $15/pack of seven.
5 Revlon Extra Curl eyelash curler ($16) Eyelashes inevitably – and regrettably – become thinner and shorter as we age. This curler is specially designed to curl each individual lash for maximum definition. Use it with a volumising or lengthening mascara for high glamour, or to groom bare lashes for a natural look on casual days. 6 EcoTools Six Piece Day to Night Collection ($45)
Quality brushes are the easiest way to upgrade your make-up routine. A few minutes with this collection of synthetic brushes (cruelty-free and vegan-friendly) will transform results from ordinary to great. The bonus clutch holds five must-haves: concealer brush, angled blusher brush, lipliner brush, eyeshadow brush and a fan brush for highlighting.