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Ketchup on your hair? A teabag manicure? 13 surprising beauty hacks experts swear by

Whether you’re dealing with a beauty emergency or curbing your spending, these unglamorous yet ingenious tricks will help you save face (and hair, and nails … )

I prefer emollient-based balms, like Lanolips or Laneige lip sleeping mask, for their lasting power and ability to hold strays in place. Allowing the spoon to glide smoothly, and with gentle pressure, use the rounded edge to massage the neck, shoulders and face in upward strokes. If you are travelling and find that you have left your cleanser at home, don’t use the soap provided in hotels and holiday apartments, which are often cheap and harsh on the skin.

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