10 of the Best-Selling Beauty Products from CVS Under $10

Bella Breakdown These beauty products are popular for a reason: they are both affordable, and people swear by them! Even better: you can get them at the drugstore. Get More Bang for Your Buck with These 10 CVS Beauty Products 1. Essie Gel Setter Top Coat costs $10. Extend the life of your polish from a few days to a full week. 2. E.l.f. Poreless Face Primer costs $6. It leaves skin with a soft focus and blurred look. Skin will stay matte all day long. 3. NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Stockholm costs $6. This beauty blogger...

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6 Ingredient Watercress Salad Recipe

Bella Breakdown Try this super quick 6 ingredient salad. Ingredients 1/4 tsp orange zest 2 tsp orange juice 1 tsp olive oil 1/8 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp kosher salt Pepper 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced 2 cups watercress, trimmed Red onion, very thinly sliced Navel orange, peel and pith removed 1 tbsp roasted almonds, coarsely chopped Directions In a bowl, combine lemon juice, orange zest, and olive oil and whisk well. Coat slices of avocado in the mixture and add the watercress and some sliced red onion to the mixture. Put the watercress and avocado onto a plate and...

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The Only 5 Makeup Brushes You’ll Ever Need

Bella Breakdown The right makeup brushes can make all the difference – here are five you should know about. #1 Eyeshadow Brush – use this small fluffy brush to blend eyeshadow. #2 Angled Brush – use an angled brush to define your eyebrows, then use it to apply eyeliner. #3 Foundation Brush – spread concealer on first, then buff on your foundation. #4 Blush Brush – place bronzer on cheeks, jawline, and temples. Apply blush on the apples of the cheeks. #5 Fan Brush – use a highlighter on cheekbones, forehead and nose....

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4 Pilates Exercises to Relieve Lower Back Pain

Bella Breakdown Strengthening your core can help support and stabilize your back, which may have the effect of reducing lower back pain. Give these four Pilates core exercises a try. #1 The 100 Set– laying on your back with your legs at a 45° angle and in a roll up position, pump your arms to the count of 100. #2 Scissors – roll up into a partial sit up position and scissor your legs. Alternate by pulling each leg toward your forehead then switch. Do this for 30 seconds. #3 Glute Bridges– laying on your back with your feet...

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6 Coconut Oil Beauty Hacks

Bella Breakdown We found some of the best ways to use coconut oil in your everyday beauty routine. #1 Use it as a face moisturizer. Use at night to allow time for the oil to sink into your skin. #2 Use it as a substitute for full-body moisturizer. This is especially useful in the summer to make your skin glow. #3 Use it to remove waterproof makeup. Use with a cotton round to remove eye and lip products. #4 Use it as a post-blowout styler to tame frizz. A small amount of coconut oil tames flyaways and adds shine....

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