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By Krista Bennett DeMaio
Updated October 29, 2013
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Beauty perk ups

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The secret to beating the midwinter blues? No, it's not jet-setting off to some beachy spa (though we wouldn’t exactly turn that down). It's something a whole lot quicker, easier—and cheaper.

Simply put: Change up your beauty routine for genuine mood- and beauty-boosting effects.

Here, some basic tweaks that just might turn your S.A.D. into happy, delivering gorgeous skin, great hair, and fun nails however much time you have. Winter blahs, you’re on notice!

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Wake up your face

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You’re fresh off the holiday-party circuit—with the washed-out look to prove it. A swoop of peach blush on cheeks adds a warm, healthy glow, says makeup artist Sarah Lucero, Stila global creative director.

We like Almay Smart Shade Blush in Coral ($11; mass retailers).

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Blue-based pinks (blackberry and raspberry) are the hottest winter hues, says Troy Surratt, a New York City–based makeup artist. Bonus: They make teeth look white.

Try

Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede Lipstick in Muse ($10; mass retailers).

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Turn on the highlights

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Brighten up (and open up) your eyes with a dab of shimmer in the center of the lower lid.

You’ll love:

Benefit Watts Up Highlighter ($30; benefitcosmetics.com).

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Play up winter blues

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Layer cobalt pencil over basic black eyeliner "for a hint of eye-brightening blue," says Gilbert Soliz, Sephora PRO lead makeup artist.

Try

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cobalt ($5; Ulta).

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Re-define your brows

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Get an "instant eye lift" with a brow filler a shade or two darker than your hair, says Hilary Foote, global brow expert for Benefit Cosmetics.

Our pick:

Mally Beauty 24/7 Brow Express in Medium Brown ($30; qvc.com).

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Blush from within

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For a believable peek-through flush, tap a cream blush like

Bobbi Brown Sheer Color Cheek Tint in Sheer Pink ($26; bobbibrown.com) onto cheeks; follow with liquid foundation.

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Log on for a new look

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Makeup: If you have a little more time

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YouTube’s not just for cat videos—master the cat eye with makeup tutorials from Lauren Luke and Michelle Phan.

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Fake flawless skin

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To sheer out and blend foundation, add a few drops of skin serum such as non-clogging

Bio-Oil ($12; mass retailers).

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Go beyond BB creams

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Skin: If you only have a few seconds

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The new crop corrects and covers (and brightens with vitamin C), hence the name:

Olay Total Effects Tone Correcting CC Cream ($22; mass retailers).

Or, get glowing with a BB powder like Physicians Formula Super BB All-in-One Beauty Balm Powder SPF 30 ($14; mass retailers).

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Get the red out

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Got a zit? Dab on redness-reducing eye drops, followed by hydrocortisone cream, says Francesca Fusco, MD, a dermatologist in New York City.

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Glean with your cream

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Pat an eye cream with light-reflecting particles on cheekbones for a dewy sheen, says Matin Maulawizada, global artistry director for Laura Mercier cosmetics.

We like

Glow by Dr. Brandt Revitalizing Retinol Eye Cream ($65; Sephora).

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Splash on a skin-tightening tonic

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Equal parts club soda and lemon add up to an effervescent (and pore-tightening) toner.

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Spike your moisturizer

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Quench parched skin with a few drops of mega-humectant glycerin (from the drugstore) in your moisturizer.

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Strike a (yoga) pose

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Any inverted yoga move (like Downward Dog) also boosts circulation to make your skin radiant.

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Mask dry skin

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Face masks aren't just for lazy Sunday nights. A creamy, hydrating, exfoliating mask "is my secret weapon before a big event," says Lucero.

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Move that part

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Hair: If you only have a few seconds

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Shifting it a few inches will give you a fresh look, says Nathaniel Hawkins, a celebrity hairstylist in New York City.

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Fake a crop

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Test-drive a faux bob like these celebs did, says Jenny Balding, Redken styling and grooming expert. Just tuck (and pin) a low, loose ponytail.

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Boost your body

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Liven up limp, winter-dry strands: Spritz roots with dry shampoo for lift, says Balding.

We like L'Oreal Paris EverStyle Energizing Dry Shampoo ($7; mass retailers). Then mist on hairspray and scrunch.

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Brush on shine

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Hair: If you only have a few seconds

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Apply shine serum to a natural-bristle brush and swipe through hair, suggests Matt Fugate, a hairstylist at NYC’s Sally Hershberger Salon.

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Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil ($38; bumbleandbumble.com).

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Drop a brush size

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Hair: If you have a few minutes

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Change the look of your hairstyle (giving it more volume and bounce!) just by styling with a smaller round brush.

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Lose bulk, not length

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If you have a little more time

Switch it up: Ask your stylist to texturize your ends or simply add a few layers around the crown.

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Get bangs

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Forget forehead frown lines! Cover up with a loose, face-framing fringe.

Ask your stylist for nose-length layers, Balding says. They'll lift and accentuate your cheekbones.

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Shine up your nails

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Nails: If you only have a few seconds

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Rub on a few drops of cuticle oil. "It hydrates and instantly adds luster," raves Elle, a celebrity nail artist for Dermelect.

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Revive your mani

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Nails If you only have a few minutes

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If your polish is dull or chipping, you don't have to scrap it and start over. Just file ends and apply a fresh top coat, says Gina Viviano, Chanel manicurist.

We like a shimmery topper:

Essie Polish in Golden Nuggets ($8; essie.com for salons).

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Try the new neutral nail

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Nails: If you have a little more time

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Last season's gray polish was cool but not quite the gloom-buster we need around now.

Our nomination as a new attention-getter: a super-wearable lavender like OPI Nail Lacquer in You’re Such a BudaPest ($9; Ulta).

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    1 of 26 Beauty perk ups
    2 of 26 Wake up your face
    3 of 26 Rock a berry dramatic lip
    4 of 26 Turn on the highlights
    5 of 26 Play up winter blues
    6 of 26 Re-define your brows
    7 of 26 Blush from within
    8 of 26 Log on for a new look
    9 of 26 Fake flawless skin
    10 of 26 Go beyond BB creams
    11 of 26 Get the red out
    12 of 26 Glean with your cream
    13 of 26 Splash on a skin-tightening tonic
    14 of 26 Spike your moisturizer
    15 of 26 Strike a (yoga) pose
    16 of 26 Mask dry skin
    17 of 26 Move that part
    18 of 26 Fake a crop
    19 of 26 Boost your body
    20 of 26 Brush on shine
    21 of 26 Drop a brush size
    22 of 26 Lose bulk, not length
    23 of 26 Get bangs
    24 of 26 Shine up your nails
    25 of 26 Revive your mani
    26 of 26 Try the new neutral nail

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