Breakup Makeup: How to Look Hot When the Relationship Has Gone Cold
In the words of our girl Adriana Lima, "I won't cry for you, my mascara's too expensive." But, just in case you're suffering from those post-breakup blues and need beauty pick-me-up, we've secured three no-fail ways to go from gloom to va-va-voom in no time flat.
Forget your tear-drenched pillow and guilt-filled box of chocolates — it's time up your single girl game. (We're talking head-turning, here). After all, revenge is a dish best served ... hot.
Here's our favorite items to get you through!
Sexy Solution #1: A BB Cream
After a week of sobbing, it's no question that your skin may be looking a bit lackluster. Bring back your glow with help from a BB cream.
- Too Faced Tinted Beauty Balm SPF 20, $32:
Enlighten your exterior with Vitamins A, E and soothing chamomile. Double perk—this item is available in four different shades, which makes finding your perfect match that much easier.
- Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector, $12.99:
This lower-priced option comes in two shades—light/medium and medium/deep— and delivers results like a tinted moisturizer, only with a ton of appearance-boosting extra benefits.
Sexy Solution #2: Waterproof Mascara
Next on the list of things to tackle after ending any relationship—sudden (and maybe wine-induced) breakdowns. No worries! Forget your smudged eye makeup of the past, we've found two lash-worthy solutions to keep unexpected tears in check. Enter waterproof mascara.
- Diorshow Waterproof Backstage Makeup, $24.50:
Not only will this product play up your peepers in a red carpet way, it will keep any waterworks from floating on downstream!
- Covergirl Professional All-In-One Waterproof Mascara, $4.50:
Avoid the risk of pesky raccoon eyes with this ultra budget-friendly staple. Tried and true, we here at DIY Fashion have used this on both our happiest and, well, not so happy of days (with killer results).
Sexy Solution #3: Look-at-me Lipstick
For a final, "I don't want you back" punch—achieve siren status with a fiery "look-at-me" lipstick.
- YSL 01 in Rouge Pur Couture, $32:
Talk about turning up the heat! Go mega-vixen in this eye-catching shade. Proving its luxe factor, this particular kisser creation is so creamy it will not only glide on with ease, but will have you pucker-ready in an instant.
- Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick in Fire & Ice, $7.99:
A best-seller since the '50s, this formula delivers a serious kick to your pout. Sure to liven up your lips, this drugstore buy is a relatively smooth way to try out a red look.
So, now, go on! While you might not be ready to walk into a new relationship just yet, you've surely got all the tools to step out sans man—and look fabulous while doing it!
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