My nail beds aren’t exactly one of my better features. Regardless of what moisturizer I use, my cuticles are always dry. The other day I got learned that when your nail beds seem out to get you, try rubbing on a bit of hydrocortisone cream. I tried it, and it works like a charm. And it is certainly cheap enough and easily obtained at your local drugstore if you don’t already have some lying around.

I like Rite Aid Anti-Itch & Rash 1 % Hydrocortisone Cream plus Aloe – you get the benefit of the hydrocortisone and the soothing benefits of aloe – not bad for $3.99.

From the files of “try it before you dismiss the idea”: Before you put on your base, add a super light layer of face powder, and you skin will appear flawless and glowing. I was skeptical when I first heard this tip a couple of weeks ago, but it works great. The trick is putting on the lightest coat possible – it’s not a matter of the more the better in this case.

I got really good results using this trick with La Mer Powder (I use Translucent) and T. LeClerc Translucide Pressed Powder – both of which have light-diffusing properties to start with, which adds and extra dose of skin-perfecting power.

Who knew, huh? 🙂