Most of us are taught to cleanse our faces every night, but in most cases, that’s where skincare advice ends. Finding the right cleanser, toner, and moisturiser is usually a process of trial and error, often with certain brands being used just because its what Mom, Aunty, or sister used. There is more to a…
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A-Z of Beauty Terminology
How up-to-date is your beauty terminology? Do you know what a cut crease is? What is microdermabrasion? How about strobing or baking? Continue reading to find out what each of these terms mean. BAKINGA fairly recent term in the beauty terminology world. Forget about making cakes or cookies, in beauty terms, this refers setting your…
Which type of face mask is best?
Face masks have been popular for a few years now, with more and more brands bringing out their own versions, and even multi-masking sets. There’s everything from cream, gel and sheet masks, to mix-it-yourself masks, clay, self-heating, and even those infamous charcoal peel-off masks that never seemed to really peel-off, but rather held onto your…
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,…
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…
Creative Panning to use up products
If you like to keep your make-up routine simple, prefer to have a few items in your bag that you can multi-task with or are trying to “project pan” and use up make-up and cosmetic items that you have before purchasing new ones, then Creative Panning might help to use up some of these products…
Skincare for Men
How many men out there actually take care of their skin and follow a good daily skincare routine? These days, there are many great skincare ranges on the market designed specifically for men. To keep your skin looking its best, you should be cleansing your skin twice daily (morning and evening), applying moisturiser, preferably one…
