This step-by-step guide will show you how to groom your brows. Before you start, make sure the have the following on hand: an eyebrow brush & eyelash comb (usually on the same brush); two eyeliner pencils (any colour); tweezers and small scissors. Using the eyebrow brush, brush your brows upwards and outwards. This will allow…
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Blinc Mascara
“Stop painting your lashes, tube them!” With a slogan like that, you instantly know that this is not a ‘normal’ mascara. Blinc mascara has a paraben free, tubing formulation, so instead of coating your lashes with layers of product, like most mascaras do, this one forms tiny water-resistant tubes around your lashes. It dries quickly,…
Air Repair Soothing Facial Cleansing Milk
Air Repair Soothing Facial Cleansing Milk is paraben free and can be used as not only a cleanser, but as a make-up remover as well. It is suitable for all skin types, but is great for those with dry skin as it hydrates while removing make-up and dirt. Personally, I was not very impressed with this product….
Innoxa Pure Silk Skin Primer
Fragrance free and dermatologically approved, Innoxa Pure Silk Skin Primer is silicone-based and glides on smoothly with a silky, matte finish. It disguises the appearance of pores and fine lines, while providing the perfect base for flawless looking, long-lasting foundation. Comparing Innoxa Pure Silk Skin Primer to Yardley Line Minimiser Primer (which I mentioned in…
Eyeshadows: Gels, Creams, Powders and Crayons
Eyeshadows: gels, creams, powders and crayons; they come in a variety of consistencies and most women often stick to what they know or what they’ve always used. Below I’ve listed a summary of the pros and cons for each, as well as the type of consistency each one has, and which skin types each is…
Essano Rosehip Oil
Essano Rosehip Oil is made in New Zealand and enriched with Acai Berry Antioxidant Oil and is to be applied twice daily to problem areas like scarring, stretch marks, sun damage, etc. It helps to nourish and hydrate your skin, reducing the appearance of fine line, wrinkles and uneven skin tone, while improving skin’s firmness…
How to apply false eyelashes
The Festive Season is here, so glam up your look with some false lashes! False eyelashes add length and volume to natural eyelashes and come in two types, being temporary or semi-permanent. Temporary eyelashes are the ones you can buy in stores and are fixed onto your eyelid, at the base of your eyelashes, with…
Model Co. Cheek & Lip Tint in “Rosy Red”
With its sweet, almost berry-like smell this lightweight, non-greasy, fast drying gel formulation is ideal for a natural “barely-there” make-up look. The sheer, subtle hint of colour gives my cheeks a beautiful, slightly flushed look and leaves my lips ever-so-lightly stained. Don’t be surprised by the colour when it first comes out of the tube,…
Paraben free make-up and cosmetics
If you’re looking for paraben free make-up and cosmetics, below is a list of products that I have come across so far. I will continue to update the list as I come across more brands and products. If you are wanting to use paraben free products but don’t know what to look for, keep an…
Youngblood Lip Gloss in “Coral Kiss”
Youngblood lip gloss in “Coral Kiss” is a pretty, pinky-orange coral colour with a bit of fine glitter added for extra sparkle. This product contains lip plumping peptides, Vitamin E, sunflower seed oil and candelila wax. This combination of ingredients conditions the lips wonderfully, leaving them feeling soft and moisturised. I found the colour to…
NYX Eyeshadow Base
You may find yourself asking “What is an eyeshadow base?” or “What’s the difference between an eyeshadow base and an eyeshadow primer?”. Generally, a primer fills in fine lines, makes products spread smoothly and evenly and prevents creasing while a base enhances colour and helps accentuate your eyes. Although it seems that there are some…
Should I be using powder, cream or gel blush?
Should you be using a powder, cream or gel blush? A hint of blush adds a healthy glow to your skin, and the formulation that you use will all depend on your skin type. Dry and mature skin types should rather use a cream or cream-to-powder blush, as these tend to be a little more…
