60 ways MORE to look and feel BEAUTIFUL

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Start your day with warm lemon water to rejuvenate and hydrate skin. “As soon as I wake up, I try and drink a litre of water. I often find that after a night’s sleep, you’re dehydrated,” says Rosie Huntington-whiteley (pictured).

2 To find the most flattering ponytail height, pros say to line the base of the ponytail on the same diagonal as your cheekbones. 3 Aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days a week. 4 To get the most out of your conditioner, leave it in for a few minutes before rinsing it out. 5 Instantly boost your mood by swapping your everyday lip with a bright pop of colour.

6 Keep a balancing mist on your desk to spritz your face during the day for instant invigoration and a boost of moisture. 7

Take a cue from celeb facialist Georgia Louise, who has worked with Emma Stone and Jennifer Aniston, and massage your face with rose quartz crystals to brighten and lift skin.

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Try adding nude or white eyeliner to your waterline to create the illusion of brightness and instantly look more awake. 9 Sleep in clean, matching pyjamas.

10 Compliment a stranger. 11

Use an eye mask before a big event to achieve flawless makeup application around the delicate eye area. 12

Book a long weekend sometime so you can look forward tosome welldeserved R&R. 13 GET A CHIC NEW FITNESS TRACKER. 14 Exfoliate your lips with a mix of brown sugar and coconut oil to help your lipstick go on smoothly. 15

Get your brows shaped professionally. 16

Take your makeup off every night to prevent your pores from clogging. 17

Blend a cream highlighter on the bridge of your nose and across your cheekbones to illuminate your face. 18

Buy a perfume sampler set to experiment—and layer different scents. 19

Get a pedicure in a colour you’ve never tried before. 20 DON’T CUT OUT YOUR CUP OF COFFEE. A study found that 100 milligrams of caffeine is proven to increase self-esteem, energy and alertness. 21 Treat yourself to a manicure. 22 Boost your energy levels and reboot your system with a detox cleanse. Try Dr Sandra Cabot’s 15-Day Cleanse, $99, drcabotcleanse.com. 23 Go the extra mile! New research shows that 10,000 steps a day isn’t enough to boost metabolism, so aim for 15,000 steps. 24 Download a beauty app like glamazonapp.com to schedule an at-home, salon quality blowdry and makeover. 25 Keep a Himalayan salt lamp on your desk—it’s said to improve air quality and boost your mood. 26 Donate worksuitable clothes to Dress for Success to help women in need.

27 Have a Cinderella moment in some killer heels. 28 Download a free meditation app like Headspace, OMG. I Can Meditate! or Calm to help boost your happiness. 29

Stand up straight. Not only will it improve your posture, studies show it can make you feel empowered. 30

Add a drop of facial oil to your foundation to give your skin an extra glow. 31

Splurge on a pampering, anti-ageing facial. 32

Use a body scrub packed with skin-stimulating caffeine to improve your skin’s texture. 33 Invest in a pair of sunglasses with UV protection to protect your eyes. 34 Cover your hands with SPF products to keep them looking youthful. The higher the better! 35 Research exercises you can do to help your body withstand high heels at highheelrescue.com. 36 Move into a downward dog position at least once a day to increase blood flow and make your complexion rosy. 37 Spend a night in with your besties and rewatch one of your favourite flicks. 38 Add an anti-ageing serum to your skincare regimen. Use prior to moisturising morning and night.

39 Watch the sunset. Studies show that appreciating natural beauty promotes wellbeing, generosity and satisfaction. 40

Add the spice turmeric to your diet. It contains curcumin, which is believed to effectively fight inflammation.

41 Get a scented candle to improve your mood. 42

Take a hot bath! One study shows it can burn as many calories as a walk. 43

Don’t sleep with a phone in your bedroom. According to the National Sleep Foundation, even the light from the smallest electronic device is enough to make your brain think it is awake. 44

In your home, swap fluorescent lights for LED bulbs to get a softer glow. 45 Treat yourself to a colourful purse.

46 Consider spraying your perfume on other places besides your wrists and neck—like on your hair. 47

Remember to make your bed in the morning. Research shows that completing this task might make you more productive and efficient.

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Try a mobile teeth-whitening treatment to brighten your smile. Check out sparklingwhitesmile. com.au. 49

Instead of texting or talking on the phone, meet a friend for dinner or take a walk together. One study shows face-to-face contact can reduce the risk of depression. 50 Treat yourself to a beautiful set of matching lingerie. 51 Buy a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face from the sun. 52 Wear long statement earrings to draw attention to your eyes.

53 Choose red lipstick with blue undertones to make your teeth look whiter. 54

Smile—even a fake one is proven to lower stress! 55

Slather your face with products containing hyaluronic acid to secure moisture. 56

Take a break from social media. One study found that people who gave it up for a week felt more content with their everyday lives. 57 READ A NEW BEAUTY BOOK. 58 ROCK AN UNEXPECTED WHIMSICAL ACCESSORY. 59 INVEST IN A BEAUTY SUPPLEMENT to nurture your glow from the inside out. Try Helena Christensen’s fave, ”I’m in a routine of taking Lumity supplements morning and night, which make my skin more luminous and hydrated,” she says. 60 Don’t compromise style for comfort, splurge on some statement kitten heels.