Workaday Superstar

WORKADAY TIP #156: Foundation as Undereye Concealer

I recently rain out of my MAC undereye concealer.  And while it covered pretty well, I always felt like it was a bit cakey and didn't cover very evenly. 

So, while I have been researching new undereye concealers, I have resorted to using my MAC foundation (which I never use anyway) as undereye concealer and it has been working like a charm!

I use my undereye brush, dip into my foundation and lightly dab it under my eyes.  It's generally lighter so I need to do two layers however this is why I like it so well.

By using something lighter, it goes on much smoother and by doing two layers rather than one thick one, I am able to apply more evenly giving a much more natural look.

The added benefit?  You get a lot more product for you money.  A bottle of foundation used as undereye concealer will last far longer than any undereye concealer.

Give it a shot, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.  I was.

WORKADAY TIP #155: Go Everywhere Perfume

I got the coolest gift for Christmas this past year - Solid Perfume. 

I had never seen or heard of it before.  It's basically made out of wax and whatever fragrance you want.  The great thing about solid perfume is that it's compact, affordable and since it isn't a liquid you can carry it on the plane with you!  Plus, it's easy to use on the go, no need to worry about it spilling!

Here are a few examples. 

Solid Perfume

L'Occitane Solid Perfume 

WORKADAY TIP #152: Another Use For Rubberbands

So I've used this tip in my past two home and it works like a charm!

I hate having bottles on the floor of my shower.  As a result, I always organize them in a shower caddy that hangs from the shower head.  The problem?

I have yet to find a shower caddy that doesn't periodically slide off the shower head.  This being the last thing I want to deal with when it's 6am and I have yet to have any coffee. It's not a good way to start your day... 

So the way to avoid this is to put a rubberband around the shower head below the shower caddy hanger. It will keep it in place and keep you from cursing - well at least not until you head out for your morning commute!

WORKADAY TIP #151: 100 Calorie Packs

So first my apologies for not posting recently, I just started a new job which means I've had to adjust my schedules a bit.  The good news is that with the new job has come new inspiration for my Workaday Superstar blog! 

I now have a bit of a commute so I've had to learn how to plan for an hour in the car to and from work.  Here is the first in a series of tips for how to live through and leverage your time in the car.

Before I started my job I made a trip to Costco and stocked up on some healthy snacks.  I picked up breakfast bars, cherrios, turkey jerky, popcorn and almonds.  I then proceeded to put them in my own 100 calorie ziplock packs.  I've got them stashed in my car, in my file cabinet at work and in my kitchen drawer.  Now, when ever I need a snack, I can make a healthy choice.  The added benefits?  I am saving money by buying in bulk, saving the earth my packing my own 100 calorie packs and saving time my not needing make a pit stop to pick up a munchie. 

Hooray for efficiency!

WORKADAY TIP #150: Whiten Yellow Nails

I generally don't paint my finger nails because the polish chips off way too quickly.  As a result, I like to make sure that my nails are well groomed.  I recently found these tips for how to whiten yellow nails from Maire Claire

"Several tricks can be used to make your tips look whiter. Nail expert Fran Manos (author of Beautiful Hands and Nails Naturally) recommends bleaching them in a solution of 1 tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide mixed with 2 1/2 tablespoons of baking soda in a small plastic bowl. Use a cotton swab to press some of the mixture (it should achieve a paste-like consistency) firmly under the tip of each nail as well as over the top of the nail, covering all the nails on one hand. Allow the mixture to remain in place for about three minutes before rinsing with warm water. Repeat with other hand. Try this treatment every six to eight weeks. Or, soak your tips in a commercial denture cleaner for about five minutes. For a super-speedy fix, use a nail-whitening pencil (available at drugstores) under your tips for a brighter look."

I am personally gonna try the denture cream.  I read this a few other places so I think that has the best odds of success.  I'll let you know how it works out.

Also, if anyone knows how to keep polish on your nails from chipping, I'd love to know!