With summer on the way, make sure that you have fabulous feet to go along with those strappy sandals! Yes, people do notice your toenails, especially if you’re wearing sandals, jandals, or going barefoot on the beach. If you don’t like the feeling of having someone touch your feet and won’t pay to have a…
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Do nails breathe?
I’m sure somewhere along the line we’ve all heard someone say, “I’m taking a break from painting my nails. I need to let my nails breathe.” But, do nails actually breathe? This next excerpt is written by Doug Schoon, an internationally-recognized scientist, author and educator, with over 30 years experience in the cosmetic, beauty and…
What is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic treatment that uses crystals or diamonds to mechanically exfoliate the outermost layer of the skin. This layer of the skin is called the epidermis. The massage action of microdermabrasion on the skin helps to increase blood flow, while loosening and removing any dead skin cells that haven’t naturally fallen away. These…
12 Beauty Myths Busted
Myth: a widely held but false belief or idea. Beauty myths, we’ve all heard them, sometimes we believe them, but what is true and what’s not? We’ve taken 12 common beauty myths and busted them. Myth 1: Chocolate causes spots and acne How many times did I hear this as a pre-teen and teenager? More…
5 Self-tanning Tips
Self-tanning products are a safe and effective way of getting a beautiful, golden tan all year round, without the harmful, damaging effects of lying in the sun. Over the years, I have tried many different self-tanning products including creams, mousses, sprays, and gradual tanning body lotions. My personal favourite is a gradual tanning body lotion,…
What eyeshadow to wear with red lipstick?
Wearing red lipstick can seem daunting, but it all comes down to pairing it with the right eyeshadow and using a few simple but key make-up application techniques to get this look right. Firstly, ensure that your foundation is well blended. This means applying it to your face and then using a brush or cosmetic…
How to treat dry lips
Dry, cracked, flaky lips can be unsightly, uncomfortable, and sometimes even really painful. While applying lipstick might seem like a good idea, most of the time you’ll probably discover that lipstick emphasizes the appearance of dry flakes instead of helping to disguise them, so what can you do? Applying lip balm to dry lips will…
How to get the most out of your mascara
Mascara is a ‘wet’ make-up product that is prone to promoting bacterial growth, so it’s one of those beauty items that needs to be replaced regularly, ideally every three to six months. To help prevent bacterial growth, you need to practise proper hygiene. Firstly, never ever share your mascara with anyone else. There are a…
Change up your make-up
We all get stuck in a make-up rut every now and then. This means always using your trusty old favourites, and simply forgetting about everything else in your make-up bag. The trick to getting out of your rut is as simple as putting these favourites aside and picking up something you’d forgotten about. Think of…
What colour nail polish will suit me?
In the same way as certain lipsticks, eyeshadows and other make-up colours suit certain skin tones, the same applies to nail polish shades. Now, I’m one of those people where anything goes on my nails. I’m not too fussed about what colour I wear or what nail art I have, as I tend to experiment…
e.l.f. Professional Blending Eye Brush
I picked up this e.l.f. Professional Blending Eye Brush for under $10 at my local Kmart. The key to perfectly blended eyeshadow is a good, soft, fluffy blending brush. This e.l.f. brush delivers on its promise of expertly blending multiple eyeshadow shades, while softening dramatic edges and fine lines. The fluffy, dome-shaped bristles on this…
How to use highlighter
When you’re using a highlighter, there’s a very fine line between looking utterly radiant and looking very shiny and light reflective. When purchasing a highlighter, you’ll need to do your homework first and look for brands and products that have been tried and tested. If you’re using a powder highlighter, ideally, what you need to…
