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Bionic-onomics: Yet another way to use up icky shampoo

Beauty, makeup and skincare tips from the Bionic Beauty blog

There are a gazillion-and-one ways to use up your leftover shampoo, but here’s another that I have been doing for years and somehow never thought to mention it.
Use up that shampoo or body wash by using them to hand wash your delicate clothing items in the sink! Squirt a bit in, run the tap, and [...]

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Bionic’s Best of 2009: 10 Most Popular Articles

The Bionic Beauty blog

It’s always interesting, and sometimes quite surprising, which articles become popular. And it’s not always the initial subject that makes the article “popular” but in many cases the comments section has taken on a life of its own! Fellow Bionic Beauties making their own suggestions, sharing tips, asking questions. That spontaneous conversation is one of [...]

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Bionic-onomics: At home spa tips

TotalBeauty.com

We’ve all discussed how the economic climate has affected our beauty routines, and I’ve tried to give you some affordable at-home alternatives (like mixing your own makeup remover, all-natural face masks, and salt scrubs). Total Beauty has come up with a list of 13 ways to turn your home into a spa. Some are cost-savers, [...]

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Bionic’s Tip: Make your own tinted brow gel

Beauty, makeup and skincare tips from the Bionic Beauty blog

Looking for your own custom tinted gel to hold unruly eye brows in place? It’s easy to make your own!
Start with any clear mascara, I typically use CoverGirl’s because it’s affordable and available at my local drugstore (it’s $4.99 at drugstore.com).

Of course, you can use it as-is if you’d rather not add any color or [...]

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6 tips and tricks for goof-proof false lashes!

elf cosmetics Natural Lash Kit

Applying false eyelashes is definitely an acquired skill… and it can be a tad overwhelming until you master the technique. So until you get your PhD in fake lashes, here are some tips that certainly helped me.

Use just a TINY bit of glue along the spine of the lashes. Wait a few seconds (around 5 [...]

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Bionic Tip: Mix your own tinted moisturizer

Beauty, makeup and skincare tips from the Bionic Beauty blog

I recently took a trip to a pretty dry climate. I’m one of those rare gals who adores humidity. My skin dries very easily and the humidity helps keep me from getting flaky. Between the humidity decrease and the dry airplane air, I knew I’d need to slather extra moisture on my face.
My solution? I [...]

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5 Tips and Tricks for the Matte Nail Trend

Matte nail polish topcoat to create nail art

In my article comparing a variety of matte polish top coats, I promised you some tips on embracing this trend. After months of wearing matte nail polish myself, I came up with these tips to help your manicure and polish last and to get the best results possible.

Try to use as little hand lotion or [...]

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Hair Tips From the Pros at Butterfly Studio Salon

Hair style tips from Butterfly Studio Salon in NYC

Some of the best salons and spas in America are located in busy New York City, and they draw extremely talented hair stylists and colorists. Today, I’ve got some exclusive tips from the stylists behind the trendy Butterfly Studio Salon.
Kattia, Nicole and Dana share their tips to keep your hair in shape for the upcoming [...]

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Reader Question: Diluting your foundation

Bionic Beauty shares tips on diluting your makeup foundation

This question came in from Bionic Beauty reader Chris…
I have some Boots Botanics complexion renewing foundation. I like it a lot, but it has become quite thick.  Is there anything I can do to dilute it?

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