Gel nails, on the other hand, allow gel layers to be brushed directly onto the nail as a protective shield. For added length, a tip can be applied. Either way, say the experts at Jolie, gel “creates a thinner, more flexible artificial nail that looks more natural than acrylic.”

If you’re going the gel route, be prepared for your digits to spend some time under a UV lamp. More than once. Gel goes on in coats (like fingernail polish) and cures beneath the light between applications.

Radiant Skin: Highlighters, Bronzers and Self-Tanners

If you left the dewy glow of youth behind eons ago, or if you want a little “fake bake” to golden you up, give the latest highlighters, bronzers and self tanning sprays a shot. They’re easy to use and won’t break the bank — most are available for under $30.{relatedarticles}

Highlighters

“If you don't use a highlighter then you're missing out on the easiest way to create a youthful, dewy complexion,” says TotalBeauty. “A great highlighter can perk up your complexion, accentuate the features you love, and even camouflage aging skin.”