When it comes to makeup, there are so many different types of products, and then different brands and variations of each product type that deciding which cosmetics best suit your skin can be a minefield. As increased knowledge, technology and research lead to the development of new products, all of the other cosmetic companies were …
Acne sucks! You’ve got your little black dress on ready for that night out, put your face on and all of a sudden you spot those zits around your nose or chin area, both if you’re really unlucky! Or maybe you’ve woken up with the map of a small country on your face in red …
Whilst makeup has been used for millennia, using a sponge to apply makeup was originally introduced by Max Factor in the 1920s when they produced their first compact pancake makeup. Reusable sponges cost money so it’s important that we know how to care for them. As makeup sponges are an item used on a daily …
Knowing the shape of your eyes can help you enhance them when using makeup. The position and size of your eyes in relation to the rest of your facial features, as well as their shape, can play a part in using makeup to create a perfect illusion. Whilst we aren’t all makeup experts (even though …
Tightlining is a new makeup technique that makes your eyes appear bigger and your lashes look thicker. Beginners can follow some simple steps and tips to tightline eyes and to prevent eyeliner from smudging. Though the idea behind tightlining is to achieve a natural look, there are ways to jazz up tightlined eyes. It’s advisable …
As much as we all love the smooth coverage a liquid or cream foundation can give, some days you just want a simple, no-frills powder that you can easily brush or dab on for the same effect. Something you can carry in your purse for that lunchtime touch up, without making your desk or the …
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Have you ever woken up in the morning to find traces of last night’s make up still on your face (and sometimes your pillow too), with angry pores looking ready to breakout into full-on acne? The stuff on your pillow you don’t need to worry about, a strong detergent will shift that, but what can …
We’re not all blessed with a perfect complexion and many people have skin imperfections that they’ll want to cover. Thankfully, there are products on the market that offer a variety of solutions and using a quality concealer is a good option. However, people with dry skin will need to find a suitable product that gives …
The wet look may be in, if you’re the star of a ‘70s porn film! But the look from oily skin can often be difficult to cover with makeup, making you look like you’ve spent the day as a grill chef in a burger joint. If you’re not lucky enough to be one of the …
You’ve been looking forward to a special event for weeks. You’ve been shopping and bought your outfit. You found a pair of killer heels to match. The handbag you’ve chosen is to die for. Then it happens! A couple of days before the event your acne that’s not bothered you for weeks flares up. There’s …