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Tips to be a better you...

By SAVANNAH ODELL

“WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO BEAUTY HACK?”

A:One of my all-time favorite beauty hacks is using an oil cleanser. The oil in the cleanser helps break down makeup, dirt, and anything I don’t want on my skin all night. Plus, washing your face is always better than using a makeup remover wipe. Adding this step to my beauty routine has cut down on my breakouts and dry skin. Oil cleansing is my go-to, and works for most skin types!

A:Imagine never having to fill in your eyebrows again. Well, now you can with my famous beauty hack, Ombré powder. Ombré powder is a semi-permanent tattoo that resembles powdery makeup. A lot of women have a hard time filling in their eyebrows, whether that’s making them even or figuring out what shape best suits their face. Having your eyebrows done will save you time getting ready in the morning. Most importantly it will give you a tremendous amount of confidence. The best beauty hack is waking up and not worrying about your eyebrows ever again.

A:Flyaways are inevitable and can be all you see after you style your hair. That’s why my go-to beauty hack is to spray the palm of your hand with hairspray, rub your hands together, and then run your hands over the top of your hair to smooth those stubborn hairs down. If you’ve sat in my chair then you know that I live by this after every style

A:As an Esthetician, skin health is everything. Whether the service you are receiving is waxing, facials, or body treatments, exfoliation is an excellent preparation for your service and is often necessary for aftercare to ensure the best results. I recommend exfoliating 1-3 times a week if you have oily or sensitive skin and 2-3 times a week if you have dry skin. You can use a sugar scrub, dry brush, or chemical exfoliants. Exfoliating helps even skin tone, improves texture, boosts circulation, and prevents ingrown hairs and acne.

By Emma Trevino

Caffeinated Canteen

Java lovers assemble: Cutbow’s reusable can is the gift that keeps on giving. For $20 plus the cost of your first fill (grounds or whole beans, your choice), the can is yours to use as a colorful decoration or your designated coffee container. When you’ve exhausted your reserves, head back over to Cutbow and refill—when you bring the can, it’s 10% off! This would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift… just between us, we’ll be buying it for ourselves.

CUTBOW COFFEE REUSABLE CAN, $20

Cutbow Coffee

1208 Rio Grande Blvd NW

(505) 355-5563 cutbowcoffee.com

Candy Gets An Airy Update

If you’ve ever wanted to feel like an astronaut but still keep your feet on the ground, here’s your chance: Jill’s freezedried candy has all the flavor of the candies she uses, but a light, crunchy texture that’ll keep you coming back for more. With over 20 items to choose from like Nerds Gummy Clusters and Prickly Pear Taffy, it’s hard to pick just one. Why would you commit to sucking on a Jolly Rancher for half an hour (and risk chipping a tooth or two) when you can crunch down on the freeze-dried version?

FREEZE-DRIED CANDY, $7-$12

Sweet Cheeks Candy by Jill 1919 Bellamah Ave NW Instagram: @sweet_cheeks_candy_by_jill

Keeping Cups Under Wraps

We all love to mop up our posole with fresh tortillas—now you can give your cups one, too! Sure, there’s the practical side of it: a coaster will keep rings off your tables. That’s a given. Having tortilla-shaped coasters? Might not get more New Mexican than that. These coasters are super-durable and made of paper, so once you’ve gotten good wear out of them, toss them in the recycling bin.

TORTILLA COASTERS (PACK OF FOUR), $5.99

Email: info@seraparito.com

Striking Seasonings

Straight out of Cedar Crest, Triangle Grocery’s unusual assortment of spices, rubs, and marinades is worth the drive. First on the roster is the Salt & Vinegar seasoning—salt and vinegar chips, anyone? Next is the Gourmet Jalapeño Powder, which you can put on just about anything (popcorn is our favorite). The Burgundy Wine Marinade and IPA Beer Rub pair well with meat of your choice, and the Beau Monde Dip Mix even comes with a super handy “Super Dip” recipe on the back.

TRIANGLE GROCERY SEASONINGS

$5.99-$6.99

Triangle Grocery 12165 NM-14 (505) 281-3030 trianglegrocery.com

Zinks Town

2314 Wisconsin St., NE, Ste B 505-337-1188

Zinkstown.com

Regardless of whether you believe in magic, you have to wonder about the seemingly overnight success of Zinks Town and its magical succulent bar. Go there any weekend, and you’ll see people at every table working with tweezers and tiny shovels to create little potted gardens of succulent plants adorned with “charmed bottles” of herbs and flowers, and topped with crystals and miniature tokens like gold coins, farm animals, sea shells, Lego-like toys, penises (you read that right), googly eyes, and so much more. At the bottom of each pot is a wish the customer has written on a piece of paper.

“Then they can watch their succulent grow along with the manifestation of their wish,” says Hillary Zinks, who opened the shop with her mom, Terri Jayne, in July