Every new year comes with new resolutions.  It may be nearing the end of January and many of us have not begun to get into the groove of our resolution regimens, but there are still eleven months left of 2012!   So read over these suggestions and get into the mood to finally begin your beauty resolutions.

CLEANSE DAILY

Your pores get clogged daily with oil, dirt, and makeup.  They scream to be washed out, but many long nights studying or fun adventures with friends leave us too exhausted to spend two minutes to grant their wish.

This needs to change.  So pull out your hot pink washcloth, turn the water to a gentle warm, and get scrubbing!  Your skin will thank you oh-so much.

Clean Start Day/Night 3-Step Mini Kit ($18 at cleanstart.dermalogica.com)

MOISTURIZE

Believe it or not, your face isn’t the only skin that needs a drink.  Your entire body needs moisture – including your lips.  You can begin moisturizing your entire body just by adding more water to your diet.  But on top of that, add these moisturizers to your bathroom pantry.

Aveeno Smart Essentials Daily Moisturizer ($14.97 at Wal-Mart)

Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body Lotion ($6.99 at Target)

Nivea Kiss of Recovery Healing Lip Care SPF 6 ($1.24 at Target)

BE ORGANIZED

This is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, and it applies to beauty in a big way.  Your makeup can become cluttered, and keeping it organized can help a lot in feeling less stressed.

Caboodles Clear Acrylic Counter Tray ($18.59 at Target)

TRY NEW THINGS

Makeup can be fun, and too many people get into the routine of nude eye makeup and low-color gloss.  Sometimes it’s fun to smokify your eyes or add a bold shade to your lips!

Laura Mercier Caviar Stick – Smoke, Khaki, Jungle, Cocoa, Sapphire, or Plum ($24 at lauramercier.com)

Mary Kay Crème Lipstick – Really Red ($13 at marykay.com) and healthy, too.

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