Lip liners define the lips and help prevent lipstick from “bleeding” into cracks and fine lines, while helping your lipstick last longer. Lip liners can be used to outline the lips before applying lipstick. Alternatively, you can create a “stain” under your lipstick or lip gloss by lining your lips and then coloring the lips…
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Has your make-up expired?
Using expired make-up or cosmetics could mean that you’re exposing yourself to potential skin infections or allergic reactions. Certain ingredients go off or become rancid over time, while other products become infected with bacteria due to frequent use (like mascara, for example). Many women are guilty of using expired make-up and cosmetic products on their…
How to do your make-up in 5 minutes
Are you running late and haven’t even applied your make-up yet? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do your make-up in only 5 minutes. Starting with a cleansed, moisturised face, apply foundation, BB cream or CC cream to your face, using your fingers. You don’t have time to play around with a brush! Next…
Pros & Cons of Micropigmentation
Micropigmentation, also known as semi-permanent make-up or cosmetic tattooing, is a tattoo that eliminates the need for certain daily make-up items like eyebrow pencil, eyeliner, lip liner or even lipstick and is usually applied to the eyebrows, eyes or lips. Deciding to have micropigmentation done is not a decision that should be made lightly or…
How to make your lipstick last
Fading lipstick is something that most of us have to deal with, but what can you do to make your lipstick last? Start off by lining your lips with lip liner that matches your chosen lipstick colour. If you don’t have one that matches, use a nude lip liner (one that matches your natural lip…
How to disguise thin or uneven lips
Do you have thin or uneven lips? Well, there is a way to make them appear fuller or more even without having to resort to surgery or dermal fillers! Begin by gently exfoliating your lips with a warm, damp wash cloth or use a soft toothbrush to remove any flaky, dry skin and moisturise lightly…
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…
