Just watch it. It's long but worth it. And damn the man! I love UDPP but that bottle's such a ripoff.

This one shouldn't really be a beauty tip of mine, it should be common sense for all. But you don't know how many cheap ass bitches make this boo-boo. And I don't mean cheap in price, I mean cheap in quality.

Always get good makeup brushes. If the hair on your brushes falls out, that means they're cheaply made. Save up and get a good set of brushes. I prefer MAC, but Sonia Kashuk has good brushes and you can get that shit over at Target. I've never used her brushes but my cousin has and she says they're good, so there you go.

It really does make a difference in your makeup. Why are you going to spend up to 20 bucks for an eyeshadow when you're using a cheap brush? N'est-ce pas?

Also, use your hands to apply foundation and concealer. I love using brushes for everything else, but when I apply them with a brush it doesn't feel natural. Yeah, you make a mess, but I feel that it blends better in the skin when you rub it on.

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I have really oily skin and live in humidity hell (Florida), so when I want to feel "fresh", I use this Mint Julep mask. It's really cheap which = bonus, and it actually works. I don't suffer from acne, but everytime I've had a problem or two, the mask also takes care of it. I'm usually a product snob when it comes to my face, but I swear by this stuff.

The only downside is that it's green so you look like an alien for about an hour but it usually leaves my face feeling smooth, so it's worth it.

You can find it at any Walmart or supermarket, or you can go here.

So my cousin was telling me that I should incorporate more beauty and makeup posts to the blog and that since I know "really weird but good" beauty "secrets", I should share.

Here's my first beauty tip. If you have dark "marks" on your body, either from using a certain brand of deodorant or from having ashy elbows or knees, use baking soda on them when you take a bath. My aunt always told me to scrub my knees with baking soda in the shower and it does work.

Yes, I get that most of you aren't on your knees all that much (I said most when I should've said some) but even if you wear a certain pair of shoes a lot, it'll leave marks on your feet. Baking soda'll get rid of them. It won't happen overnight but over time the marks will fade and all will be well.