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How to Remove Every Type of Beauty Stain Possible

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                                       Photo: Nik_Merkulov/ iStock/ Getty Images No matter how careful you are, occasionally accidents happen. No, we’re not talking about a broken or dropped powder (although tragic, indeed). We’re talking about the dreaded makeup stain. Whether it’s foundation around the collar of your favorite white button up, lipstick on your favorite scarf, or hairspray on your LBD, makeup stains are a pain—and can actually ruin your clothes if not treated properly. To ensure your wardrobe does not suffer in the name of beauty, we tapped the  Fabric Care Principal Scientists for Tide and Downy,   Mary Johnson and Elaine Cella , to get some answers. Lipstick First, g ently scrape off any excess stain. For particularly waxy makeup stains, p lace the...

Easy Baked Avocado and Egg Recipe

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http://blog.paleohacks.com/baked-avocado-egg-recipe/# by Diana Keuilian   Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 18 minutes   Yield: 2 servings Nutrition Information: 176 calories 15 grams of fat 35 milligrams of sodium Ingredients: 1 organic avocado, halved with pit removed 1 egg salt pepper your favorite seasoning -- I use Fajita Seasoning How To Make It 1.  Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. 2.  Flip each avocado side over and slice off enough of the rounded skin so that it can sit flat when the fleshy side is up. 3.  Place the avocados, fleshy side up, in a baking pan. Crack some salt into each hole. 4.  Whisk the egg in a bowl, divide it between the avocado holes. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and the seasoning of your choice. 5.  Bake for 16-18 minutes, until the egg has fully set. Eat with a spoon and enjoy! Now that is how you make a tasty baked avocado and egg breakfast. And everybody loves this easy recipe. Yo...

Betty Rocker 30 Day Challenge- Day 13: Pilate Booty

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Workout Format: go through these moves one time following the prescribed amount of time per move, taking minimal rest as needed.   1-  Stand to Toes Crouch and Bend  (0:45) - start in a standing position, sweep your arms overhead and fold forward, putting your fingertips on the floor - bend your knees and lift your heels off the ground - stand up and straighten your legs, keeping your heels lifted - repeat this sequence of crouching and standing with heels lifted, keeping a neutral spine - MOD: only stand as straight as you can   2-  Crouch and Lift Left then Right  (0:30 each leg)  - in the same crouched position as before, lift one leg off the ground and extend it behind you while you straighten your other leg - crouch back down and crunch the same knee in towards your nose - use your hands for balance in front of you - MOD: flatten your heel down or place your hands on a chair so you're not so bent over ...

Bodyrock Intermediate Bootcamp: Day 1

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Day 1: LET’S DO THIS! Just getting off the sofa and choosing to take part is an accomplishment in itself. You have made a conscious decision to change your lifestyle and join a community who together support, motivate, and drive each other every single day. That’s why we BodyRock – its not just a workout, it’s a support network of people who workout out together & create lifetime friendships along the way. Just think of us as the worlds biggest gym class :D. It’s amazing to think that wherever you are in the world, there is probably someone out there working out with you. Never lose the passion to just TRY …. as long as you try and give it your best, you will never be disappointed with anything you do. If there are things you still have to accomplish, don’t worry, those targets are well within your reach, over time you will improve and grow and see changes, just give it time, keeping rocking it with us and you will accomplish your goals. Step 1: Do your Warm-Up ...

5 Beauty Products That Work on Everyone—Really!

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A true one-size-fits-all beauty product is hard to find, since what looks good on your best friend could seem garish or washed-out on you. But there are certain ones that really do work for every person and every skin tone, according to makeup artist and Stila Global Director of Education Sarah Lucero. Think of them as the LBDs of your beauty wardrobe—they never fail to deliver. Here, the universal winners. BB Cream With a Bonus Like there's some unspoken rule, BB creams are rarely available in more than two or three shades. The secret to making a BB work for you: Find one with extra properties (like bronzing or illuminating) and use it as a makeup booster. This way, you can mix it with moisturizer for diffused color—which makes it more forgiving than straight from the tube—or with your go-to foundation. “I mix it with any foundation formula to achieve a natural, bronzy glow,” says Lucero. We love: Stila Stay All Day 10-in-One HD Bronzing Beauty Balm SPF 30 ($38, se...

Betty Rocker 30-Day Challenge: Day 12 - Cardio Countdown

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Workout   Format: use a 1-12-1 rep scheme, alternating moves; take minimal rest as needed   1-  Box Jumps - use a box that is a comfortable height for you - it can be lower or higher than mine - squat down using good squat form - load your heels and explode up - land with a soft bend in your knees and then stand up - jump or step back to the floor - MOD: step up and down on the box instead of jumping - just do body squat jumps if stepping is too hard on your knees.   2-  Push-Ups - start in a tall plank position, core tight and hips level - do a push-up, making sure not to let your back arch - MOD: use your knees, but keep proper form - you can also do incline push-ups to take some of the pressure off your shoulders OR you can do push-ups with your hands on the box on your knees or toes as shown

Steak and BLT Potatoes

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Steak and BLT Potatoes  3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grill seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning) 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ground chipotle chili powder or ground cumin 2 teaspoon hot sauce - eyeball it 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 splashes 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds flank steak 2 1/2 pounds small red skin new potatoes 1 leek, trimmed of tough tops 4 slices thick cut smoky bacon, chopped, such as applewood smoked bacon 1 cup chicken broth or stock 1 vine ripe tomato, seeded and chopped Salt and pepper 1 cup sour cream, to pass at table Directions Watch how to make this recipe Mix garlic, steak seasoning, smoked paprika, chipotle or cumin, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar. Whisk in extra-virgin olive oil. Place meat in shallow dish and coat it evenly in marinade. Let stand 15 minutes. Cut larger potatoes in half, leave very small potatoes whole. Place potatoes in a pot and cover wit...