These may not be “make-up” products, but using self-tan can boost your confidence levels in the same way that wearing make-up does! Self-tanning products are a safe and effective way of getting a lovely, golden tan all year round, without the harmful and skin damaging effects of lying in the sun. Over the years, I…
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3 Easy ways to apply eyeliner
Applying eyeliner can be tricky, especially if it’s something you’ve never done before. If you’re just starting out and have never used an eyeliner before, I would recommend starting with a pencil. These are easier to apply and will allow you to master the art of drawing the line as close to your lashes as…
A-Z of Skincare Ingredients
Have you ever looked at the ingredients listed on a make-up or cosmetic item that you’ve purchased, and wondered what half the ingredients do, or why they’ve been added? This list of ingredients, with a description of what they do, may help you understand what is in your skincare, what you’re putting onto your skin,…
The Oil Cleansing Method
If you’re looking for one product that’s affordable, gentle, natural and yet a very effective way of removing all your make-up – eyes, face and even waterproof mascara – then you need to try the oil cleansing method. www.theoilcleansingmethod.com I stumbled across this website last year when I was looking for alternatives to eye make-up…
How to groom your brows
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…
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…
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…
What is a CC Cream?
CC Cream, Colour Corrector Cream or Complexion Corrector Cream – whichever you choose to call it, this product showed up on the market shortly after all the hype of BB Creams. Many women wonder what BB or CC creams are, or what the difference between them is. I’ve already done a post on BB cream…
How to wear coloured eyeliner
Wearing coloured eyeliner can be tricky and most women avoid it for that reason. A simple rule to remember is that opposites attract, so instead of picking your favourite colour which may not necessarily compliment your eyes, rather choose a complimentary colour. Complimentary colours are those that lie opposite each other on a colour wheel. …
Which lipstick consistency to use?
Love the look of lipstick but not the feeling on your lips? You are not alone. Unfortunately, if you’re buying a lipstick, you have to test it first. Looking for a different lipstick consistency may make all the difference. Some make-up and beauty products you simply have to try out before you buy them, and…
