I’m no Madonna. But there’s definitely something alluring about changing up my look every once in a while. When I get a little bored with my same old beauty routine, I turn to these temporary (read: not plastic surgery) solutions that help switch up my look for the day and give me the quick-change beauty boost I crave.
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8 Beauty Products That Will Instantly Change Your Look
Smashbox Be Legendary Long-Wear Lip Lacquer in Firecracker
Did someone say “instant”? You’ll get results stat when you slick on a lip color that’s completely out of your comfort zone. If you’re more of a nude or “your lips but better” sort of woman, you’ll turn heads in a sizzling red like Smashbox Be Legendary Long-Wear Lip Lacquer in Firecracker ($24).
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo
Reshaping your eyebrows is another way to transform your look. If you’ve got thin, sparse eyebrows, fill them in with Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo ($23), which gives a natural, defined look. A thicker brow lends the face a more youthful appearance.
Ardell False Lashes
Channel your inner big screen queen and apply a pair of false eyelashes to instantly dramatize your look. Note that you don’t have to go the spidery-lash route a la Kim K---it’s possible to show off a natural daytime look thanks to brands like Ardell , who carry various styles that run the gamut from understated to glamorous. That said, your lashes will look immediately fuller after you apply these.
ModelCo Instant Tan Self-Tan Lotion
You don’t have to relegate that enviable golden glow strictly to summer. There’s something so healthy and fresh looking about a hint of color, which is what you’ll achieve with ModelCo Instant Tan Self-Tan Lotion ($15). It tints skin on contact, and develops a darker shade over the course of a few hours.
Conair Curl Secret
You can also change things up by revamping your hairstyle---without a haircut. If you normally wear your hair curly, straightening it can change your look dramatically. And if pin-straight locks are your forte, Conair Curl Secret ($99.99) will take your hair in an entirely new direction---and these curls actually last.
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Or Rose
Highlighter works wonders. It can open up your eyes when you’re tired, brighten up a sallow complexion, and give the illusion of a fuller lip. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Or Rose ($41) conceals visible signs of exhaustion and gives you a more illuminated look.
Essie Decadent Diva
Life always looks a little better with some fresh paint. Apply a coat of a nail color you wouldn’t normally wear---Essie Decadent Diva ($8.50) is dark, ravishing, and so perfect for the season. If you’re feeling bolder, add a sparkly top coat for a shine infusion.
Alterna Stylist 1 Night Highlights
Dyeing your hair is a lengthy commitment, but adding temporary color is a great way to achieve a new look that only lasts until your next wash. I’m a big fan of Alterna Stylist 1 Night Highlights ($29), which features a convenient brush application that applies sleek highlights precisely where you want them.