If you’re new to using make-up, and the whole beauty world is feeling a little overwhelming start with these beauty basics: Determine your skin type. Skin is classed into four different categories; oily, combination, normal or dry. Oily skins tend to have large pores on the nose and forehead, the skin appears shiny, and if…
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5 Ways to use Lip Liner
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…
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…
Should you save or splurge on make-up?
Save or splurge? Do you really need that new product that’s being advertised on TV? Is it really worth the hype? What products should you be saving your money on, and when should you be spending more? I’m sure we’ve all made that one rash beauty purchase at some stage and bought a well-hyped up…
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…
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…
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…
6 Make-up mistakes that age you
We all want to look youthful for as long as possible, but did you know that a few simple make-up mistakes can age you and add unwanted years to your face? Here are a few of the most common make-up ageing culprits: Foundation: The biggest mistake when it comes to foundation is applying to much or…
