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What are the best eyeshadows that I can apply with my fingers?

If you're looking for eyeshadows which can easily be applied with your fingertips it's best to look toward liquid and cream eyeshadows. Pressed pigment type products can also work, but you may find them a little more difficult to blend.

Here are some of the best eyeshadows that can be applied with your fingers:

Cream Eyeshadows, such as the classic Maybelline New York Color Tattoo or E.L.F Cosmetics No Budge Cream Eyeshadow. Use them as a base for other eyeshadows or blend a variety of shades for a complete look.

Pressed Cream Pigments, such as Chanel Ombre Premiere Eyeshadows or Hourglass Scattered Light Eyeshadows. The multitude of shimmering pigments make these a one shade wonder as they add dimension to the eyes and reflect light.

Glitter Eyeshadow Liquids like Stila Glisten & Glow/Glitter & Glow Eyeshadows for a sparkling glitter effect. Sweep over the eyelids and blend with fingertips for sheer sparkling color or build up multiple layers for strong pigment. If you're looking for a dupe try E.L.F Liquid Glitter Eyeshadows.

Liquid Eyeshadow Tints such as Glossier's Skywash (which provides a sheer matte tint to the eyelids) or Ilia Liquid Powder Eyeshadow Tint. These liquid eyeshadows apply to the eyelids and set quickly to matte finishes.

All of these options are easy to apply with your fingers, and provide a quick and effortless way to add color to your eyes.

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The Best Retinol Duo (For Those Who Are Scared of Retinol)

For years “clinical” style and “Active” ingredient style products have seemed scary. Even for myself - a person who has been writing about beauty for over 12 years, but recently I took the plunge into retinol and I don’t regret it.

Sensitive skin, dry skin, and skin prone to eczema - it is no surprise I’ve kept away from Retinol for a while. Retinol is a form of vitamin A and it’s an ingredient I’ve long wanted to incorporate into my anti-aging routine. It can help to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. In addition, retinol has exfoliating properties, which can help to unclog pores and prevent breakouts (some people have great results with using retinol when they’ve got mila seeds around the eyes).Starting slow and avoiding products with too higher of a concentration - this is my ultimate skincare duo for those who are afraid of retinol but still want to enjoy the benefits.

GOOD MOLECULES GENTLE RETINOL CREAM

With gentle in the name and a $8 USD price tag I had to try this retinol cream. Not to mention it’s virtually ALWAYS sold out which speaks volumes for its efficacy and importance as a retinol cream in your skincare routine. I use this approx. 3x a week after cleansing my skin. The cream has a smooth, lightweight texture that absorbs quickly and doesn't leave a greasy residue and I’ve noticed a visible improvement in the glow of my skin and any uneven texture that lurks around. With a formulation of 0.1% retinol my dry sensitive skin is very tolerable to it.

PEACE OUT SKINCARE RETINOL STICK & UNDER EYE BALM

This was the first Retinol product I ever tried and I LOVE it to pieces. As someone who is lazy with eye cream this is the perfect product to use - swipe it under the eye area and around the eye area a few times a week and see the results. As my skin starts to show signs of aging the biggest concern area I have is underneath my eyes and more specifically discoloration/dark spots. This has made a visible improvement in that area - I also like to swipe it over my forehead to help reduce the look of my fine lines. With micro-encapsulated retinol it’s not harsh like other retinol products and the smooth creamy balm feels nice on the eye area (and you don’t even need to tap it out under the eye area - talk about a lazy persons dream eye cream).

SUNSCREEN

If you’re using retinol I cannot stress the importance enough of wearing sunscreen. My go-to is the Ultraceuticals Mattifying Sunscreen with SPF 50+. If you’re in the states Supergoop Unseen Screen is a great option. You’ll also want to skip out on your AHA and BHA products like glycolic acid or salicylic acid to avoid skin irritation.

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what are the best drugstore eyebrow filler products. like powders, gels, pencils, etc.

If you're looking for the best drugstore eyebrow products on a favorite - don't stress - we've got you covered.

ELF WOW BROW.

This brow gel is a fantastic option if you're looking for a gel that will work to fill in your brows as it grooms them. This buildable wax-gel has hair-like fibers that cling to the brow hairs to make them look thicker.

COVERGIRL EASY BREEZY MICRO-FINE BROW PENCIL

With an ultra-precise pencil tip this brow pencil is fantastic at filling in your brows and creating natural hair like strokes. It's a great dupe for more expensive counterparts like Anastasia Brow Wiz.

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The Best Alternatives to Foundation - Tinted Creams and Skin Tints

Updated Jun 1, 2021 - Originally Posted: Jan 11, 2019

If you’ve ever gone searching for an alternative to foundation, you’ve probably been told to use a tinted moisturiser or BB cream, but more often than not these embody all of the traits that most people hate in foundation, plus more. Whilst tinted moisturisers can be a great alternative to foundation, they’re often thick, greasy, prone to oxidization, take more work to apply and blend than regular foundation, have poor staying power, and an even worse shade range. Whilst there are some great tinted moisturisers (BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Recovery Gel for example) they’re not necessarily the only option when searching for an alternative to foundation.

This is not a generic list of tinted moisturiser recommendations, but rather a list of skin pick me ups. Moisturisers, creams, primers, and other products that nourish, give a naturally gorgeous glow and the illusion of an even skintone.

Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30

If you’re after the perfect product to moisturise skin, correct redness, AND provide sun protection, look no further than Dr Jart Cicapair. Whether you suffer from redness, sensitive skin, or just want a product that will make skin look great without all the woes of foundation, this product is a total must have. Upon application the product is a slightly thick green cream, but it quickly dissolves into a perfect, universal beige tint which counteracts redness, blurs pimples, and dries down to a skin-like matte finish. Moisturising and lightweight, the formula has an added bonus of SPF 30, making it the ultimate all-in-one foundation replacement.

MAC Strobe Cream

A cult favourite product and one of MAC’s most famous, the MAC Strobe cream is a multi-use product loved by makeup artists, models, and beauty addicts worldwide. A lightweight moisturising cream, this is a product that can do wonders for the skin when worn alone. Available in many different shades of shimmer, this cream is the perfect pick me up for dull, tired, and lackluster skin. Best of all the variation of shades can help provide subtle colour correction to the skin: peach and red; which can help correct dullness and blue tones in the skin whilst gold can help with redness. There’s no need to worry about looking shimmery or glittery either, the shimmer particles are so fine they blend into skin seamlessly giving an iridescent, subtle glow. It’s a multi-use product too, use it in place of foundation, as a primer, mixed in with a foundation, or as a highlighter!

Laura Mercier Radiance Primer

Designed as a primer to be worn underneath foundation, this product is just as beautiful on its own. With a slight champagne yellow tone it helps to subtly counteract redness, blue tones, and dullness in the skin. The addition of light reflecting particles bounce light off the skin helping to diminish and soften the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, and freckles. It looks absolutely beautiful when worn alone, or as a substitute for foundation, for an even more flawless finish try buffing the product into the skin using a full, dense, buffing brush.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter

A unique, multi-use product, Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter is a product unlike anything else you’ve ever tried. A light to medium lotion, this “flawless filter” is really like a filter for your skin, blurring everything in sight. The formula has a medium tint (and comes in a multitude of different tints for different skintones) and packed full of the finest, light reflecting micro-particles to exist. When applied as a replacement for foundation is provides a gorgeous glow to the skin which looks natural and picks up light from different angles to give a 3-dimensional look. Best of all the product can also be used a primer for foundation/concealer, as a highlighter after foundation, or mixed in with your moisturiser, foundation, or primer for a subtle glow.

It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Rosy Tone Moisturizer

A new launch from It Cosmetics, the Confidence in a Cream Rosy Tone Moisturizer is perfect for anyone with dull, lackluster, discolored, or aged skin. Packed full of nourishing, and hydrating ingredients the rich cream gives a luminous glow to the skin whilst also resurfacing and re-texturing. A subtle pink rosy tint helps to enhance the appearance of the skin, brighten, and diminish the appearance of dark spots. It’s perfect as a supplement for foundation and gives skin a gorgeous healthy glow and colour. Side note: also check out the L’Oreal Perfect Cell Renewal Rosy Tone Moisturizer, they both have similar ingredients and purposes ( both feature Peony Extract and Lipohydroxy Acid as key ingredients) plus It Cosmetics and L’Oreal have the same parent company, so this is a great drugstore alternative!

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Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30

MAC Strobe Cream

Laura Mercier Radiance Primer

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter

It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream Rosy Tone Moisturizer

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BareMinerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream

L’Oreal Perfect Cell Renewal Rosy Tone Moisturizer

Photography credits: ASOS, @maccosmetics, John Lewis

Story by: Evangeline Sarney

Originally published: January 11th, 2019. Updated June 1st 2021.

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How to Add Volume and Hold to Eyebrows with Gel

How to make your eyebrows extra full & fluffy with TWO brow gels

“Use Two Brow Gels: A fibre infused gel for texture. A clear gel for hold”

Should I use two brow gels? Can I even use two brow gels? The idea of two brow gels may sound a little scary at first. After all, who wants rock-hard eyebrows that feel uncomfortable and scratchy? Rather than envisioning crispy and uncomfortable brows, think of it this way: Apply one brow gel to add texture and volume, and another to really set those brows in place. Whilst fiber-fueled brow gels do provide some hold, it typically does not last as long as a tried-true-and-tested strong hold brow gel. Our recommended best volumizing brow gels provide amazing texture, but they do struggle to keep pesky brow hairs in place. Our clear brow gel recommendations are provided with both comfort and hold in mind so there are no crispy brows in sight.

FOR BROW TEXTURE AND FLUFFINESS

*Hourglass Arch Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel

This fiber infused brow gel may be the best volumizing brow gel. With a perfect combination of hold and volume, this brow gel instantly adds an even layer of volume to each and every brow hair with many thanks to the dual-sided brush which features both short and long bristles allowing you to catch each and every hair. With a natural looking tint, this brow gel never looks fake or overly unnatural, but rather provides brows with realistic looking (and comfortable) texture that doesn’t flake or smudge. The hold isn’t the greatest, as brow hairs start to move about throughout the day.

*Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel

One of the original brow gels to pioneer textured and fiber filled brow gels, gimme brow contains tiny fibers which cling to your existing brow hairs for a volumized effect. The tiny brush allows for ultimate precision, giving you the ability to add texture to every patch of your brows. It does provide some hold, but it can feel dry. Its hold effects typically don’t last long, especially in warm and humid climates.

elf Wow Brow Fiber Brow Gel

This budget-friendly option rivals many of its high-end counterparts. With a sheer tint and buildable formula, this fiber brow gel provides fullness and volume within an instant. A slightly “wetter” formula than others, this formula contains a combination of waxes, gels, and clay, this may cause the formula to smudge, so setting with a clear gel is wise.

FOR BROW HOLD AND STAYING POWER

Makeup Revolution Clear Fixer Clear Brow Gel

*MAC Brow Set Brow Gel

This lightweight clear brow gel effortlessly grooms brows without feeling thick, greasy, or slimy. The perfectly balanced brow gel feels comfortable to wear as it keeps brows in place for hours (and without that dry and crispy feeling)

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How to Pick the Best Foundation Primer for Your Skintype and Concerns

Primers come in many different tones, formulas, and finishes, and whilst you can certainly choose a “one-size-fits-all” style approach to your primer, that’s not necessarily best for everyone. There are multiple variations of product which can help to target individual skin types and skin concerns.

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PRIMER 101:

In short, primers are base products that you apply after you’ve cleansed and moisturized your skin, but before you apply any coverage products like foundation or concealer. Primers are designed to help make your makeup last a lot longer and smooth over the surface of the skin so your makeup applies evenly.

They’re a great makeup prep product, but they’re not the same as your moisturizer. Some primers are skincare-makeup hybrids which allow you to simply apply it to your skin and get benefits of both. Depending on the primer you use, you may find combining a moisturizer and a primer provide too much “slip” to your skin, causing makeup to slide and apply unevenly. Majority of the time, this can be overcome by simply allowing a full 1-2 minutes for each layer of product to absorb and set before moving on to the next.

PRIMERS FOR EVERYONE:

If your only goal and concern is to prolong the wear of your makeup without targeting any concerns such as redness or excess oil, stick with the basics and opt for a regular primer. These primers are not all universal, but their main goal and purpose is to simply keep your makeup looking fresher for longer, no matter your skin type.

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SKINCARE-MAKEUP HYBRID PRIMERS:

Certain brands offer products which provide skin with nutrients, vitamins, and hydration, but combined with ingredients which are also designed to increase the wear time of your makeup. These primers typically are richer in texture than a traditional primer, and they may even be heavier than your regular moisturizer, if you find this too much for your skin, try a serum primer. A serum primer has the consistency of a serum with many of its benefits, but also works to prime your skin for makeup application.

Try: Glossier Priming Moisturizer, Tula Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Prime, e.l.f Hydrating Primer Serum PRIMERS FOR DRY/SENSITIVE SKIN:

If you have a drier skin type you may find that makeup has a tendency to appear flaky and cakey on your skin. As foundation and concealer can often grip onto areas of the skin which are flaky, makeup can “cake up” on these areas and look uneven, wrinkly, and blotchy. A hydrating primer can work to smooth over these areas whilst simultaneously hydrating the skin so makeup applies smoothly and has a healthy, hydrated base to apply to.

Try: Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer, Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer

PRIMERS FOR OILY SKIN:

For those with oily skin, a primer is your best bet for keeping makeup on your skin and preventing it from sliding and slipping all over the place, whilst simultaneously keeping your skin matte. If you’re someone with oily skin opt for a specifically designed mattifying or oil control primer designed to help reduce the appearance of shine and keep your makeup on all day.

Try: Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer, Bobbi Brown Primer Plus Mattifier

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PRIMERS FOR LARGE PORES/UNEVEN SKIN:

Large pores can be a burden on makeup, but every persons pore size is different and this can vary based on genetics and skin type. Whilst some brand claim to “shrink” your pores, that’s not really possible. Large pores can cause makeup to look cakey and you may find that foundations and creams “settle” into your pores. Furthermore, if you’ve suffered with bad acne in the past and have been left with “ice pick” acne scars, a velvety, resurfacing primer could be just the trick.

Try: Benefit Porefessional Primer, Too Faced Primed & Poreless + Advanced Formula Primer PRIMERS FOR FINE LINES/BUMPY SKIN:

From fine lines, to wrinkles, to acne scarring, skin that has an uneven texture can pose a real struggle for makeup. Certain formulas can settle into fine lines and wrinkles (thus exaggerating them) and foundation can often accentuate uneven and bumpy skin texture. A smoothing, primer designed to blur imperfections will help to smooth the texture of the skin and provide a layer between your skin and.

Try: Kiehl’s Micro-Blur Skin Perfector, Marc Jacobs Under(cover) Blurring Coconut Face Primer

PRIMERS FOR REDNESS:

Redness can occur regardless of skin type, so whether you’re dry and flaky, or oily, blotchy, red, and acne-prone, a primer specifically designed to correct redness in the skin can work magic. Many redness reducing primers contain a dose of yellow or green pigments to “correct” the redness in the skin, whilst it may look daunting to apply these bright shades to your skin, they essentially “knock out” the redness meaning you don’t need to add layers and layers of product to cover up redness. If you have fair skin, try mixing these highly pigmented primers with a standard facial primer or moisturizer before application.

Try: MAKE UP FOR EVER Step 1 Primer Color Corrector - Redness, Peter Thomas Roth Skin To Die For Redness-Reducing Treatment Primer

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PRIMERS FOR DULL SKIN:

An illuminating primer is a glowy skin must-have. Dewy, illuminating, hydrating, and totally glow-inducing, but they’re often lighter than your typical hydrating primer (which may have illuminating particles also!) If you have dull skin or just love to rock dewy skin look for a a primer that contains light reflecting particles. These small, shimmering particles work to “bounce” light off the skin to give it a more radiant glow , you can also use it atop of makeup as a highlighter, mixed in with foundation to give your foundation a glow (and lighten the coverage) or on its own for an ultra-subtle, natural glow.

Try: Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer - Illuminating, Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Face Primer

PRIMERS FOR A BRONZED GLOW:

Freshly tanned skin has a natural radiance about it, but a natural tan isn’t necessarily the safest thing you can do for your skin. If you’re wanting a little bit of shimmer and glow, try a bronzing primer. Use it underneath makeup for shimmer, glow, and a subtle bronze to your skin, wear on its own as a makeshift style tinted moisturizer, or mix a little in with your foundation to darken an existing shade + add a healthy dose of glow.

Try: Laura Geller Spackle Tinted Under Make-up Primer (Bronze), Ofra Cosmetics Rays Of Light Bronzing Primer

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Urban Decay All Nighter Face Primer

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

Glossier Priming Moisturizer

Tula Face Filter Blurring & Moisturizing Prime

e.l.f Hydrating Primer Serum

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer

Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer

Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer - Illuminating

Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Face Primer

Ofra Cosmetics Rays Of Light Bronzing Primer

Laura Geller Spackle Tinted Under Make-up Primer (Bronze)

Story by: Evangeline Sarney

Imagery: [Supplied]

#MAKEUP #primer #foundation primer #makeup tips #beauty tips #foundation hacks #makeup primer #how to make makeup last #ofra cosmetics #makeup forever #benefit #too faced #milk makeup #marc jacobs #kiehls #glossier

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Combination Skin: What To Use and How To Use It

Updated Feb 25, 2021 - Originally Posted: Nov 29, 2019

Combination skin is a real thing. Not quite dry, not quite oily; knowing how to care for it isn’t always easy. This common but sometimes confusing skin type marries areas of the face that are in oil production overdrive with areas that are dry, forming a patchwork-like texture on the skin’s surface. Simply, combination skin is out of balance, so sourcing beauty products to cater to it requires a little vigilance.

Alina Roytberg - co-founder of skincare company, Fresh - laid down the facts on this very skin type. She described the main indicators to include: “an oily T-zone (forehead, down the nose to the chin) with dry cheeks, or skin that’s [generally] oilier in summer and drier in winter.” If you ever wondered how your skin came to be this way, Roytberg will tell you that genetics plays a leading role, above environmental factors and personal lifestyle. Each step of your skincare regime can be curated to work in favour of both surfaces at play, where harmonising your skin’s hydration levels is key.

FACT: According to Roytberg, normal and dry skin types tend to lean more toward a combination skin type when you’re on your period.``

Your cleanser should serve as the backbone of your regime by manipulating the condition of your skin regardless of what products are placed on top. Choose cleansing products that work with, not against, your multi-faceted skin type; products that replenish and balance your skin’s natural oils. “Using a good, gentle cleanser twice a day,” Roytberg suggests, “will help cleanse the skin without over-drying or leaving any residue behind.”

Replacing oil with oil is also an effective way to rebalance moisture levels across the board – I love Frank Body’s Anti-Makeup Cleansing Oil. Alternately, opt for a gentle cream solution like Clarins’ Cleansing Milk containing extracts of soothing yellow gentian. Avoid cleansers that contain high levels of salicylic acid because this additive can further dry out the skin. On the contrary, cleansing balms that boast a thick, buttery consistency may feel a little over the top against areas that are producing generous amounts of sebum as it is.

TIP: “I recommend using a cream cleanser like Fresh’s Soy Face Cleanser after an oil-based [one] as a double cleansing ritual… to ensure skin is fully cleansed,” Roytberg says.

To provide an even deeper clean to the skin, throw in an exfoliating product once or twice a week. By doing so, you’ll relieve the build-up of oil and bacteria, reducing the likelihood of developing acne. It’s a common misconception that the larger the pores, the more sebum secreted. Roytberg instead says this theory probably works in reverse, in that the secretion of sebum itself can enlarge pores. “If sebum can’t discharge freely, pores can become wider and more clearly visible, and pimples may form.” Regardless of whether you opt for an acidic exfoliant or granular liquid, skin will look and feel more even with the removal of surface-level grime and dead skin cells. LUMA’s Crushed Pearl Facial Polish boasts botanical grape seed oil – an ingredient praised for its nourishing and protective abilities when used on the skin. A toner can also be a great addition to your cleanser routine when the correct product is used. Moisten a cotton pad in your toner of choice and mark out the most oil-prone areas of your face only. Naturally hydrating ingredients, like cucumber in Mario Badescu’s Special Cucumber Lotion, will act as a suitable replacement. Even the oiliest of T-zones can still hide underlying dryness.

Tip: The further up an ingredient is listed on a product, the higher the content level of that ingredient will be. You can ensure you’re getting the most out of key ingredients before buying.

You’ll be misguided in believing a rich cream will act as a cure-all, since your oiliest areas need no such thing. When it comes to moisturiser, a lightweight formula containing hydrating hyaluronic acid should cover all bases (oily or otherwise). Prior to sleep, apply a refreshing gel cream that will sooth the skin and absorb in a flash, like Tarte Cosmetics Rainforest of The Sea Drink of H2O Hydrating Boost Moisturizer or Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer. Come morning, opt for a shine controlling moisturiser like Bioderma’s new Sébium Shine-Control Moisturiser or La Roche-Posay Effaclar Mat.

TIP: Combination Skin or not, it’s important to always apply sun protection. Prior to makeup application, apply an SPF. Invisible Zinc’s Sheer Defence Facial Moisturiser SPF50 is great for combination skin as it sits incognito under foundation without the greasiness or scent of a traditional sunscreen.

As with moisturiser application, multi-masking is the way to go. Apply residue-removing charcoal, like that in FORMULA 10.0.6’s Take Back Control Oil-Controlling Mud Mask, to oily areas. This charcoal and cacao hybrid is designed to decongest pores and hydrate the skin respectively. Likewise, Fresh’s Umbrian Clay Purifying Mask can be applied to the T-Zone, while the brand’s hydrating Rose Face Mask be applied along the cheeks. If you’d prefer a sheet mask, The Body Shop’s Seaweed Balance Sheet Mask is an easy one-size-fits-all option that contains refreshing aloe vera your whole face will benefit from.

TIP: If acne is a concern, manage your combination skin first before reaching for acne-targeted solutions. Until then, minimise your use of silicones to allow pores to breathe easily.

Originally posted Nov 29th, 2019. Updated Feb 25, 2021 Story by: Hannah Gay

Photography: Evangeline Sarney

#skin care #skin #oily skin #combination skin #skin care tips #beauty tips #beauty advice #skincare advice #moisturizer #combo skin #balancing skin #balanced skin #congested skin #cleansing oil

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Dry Shampoo Foams: What They Are and How They Work

Dry shampoo sprays have become a staple for everyone who needs a quick touch-up but has zero time to wash their hair. It is an easy way to refresh the hair after a workout or between washes, to enjoy that perfect blow-out for one more day, or to give a bit of life and volume to your locks during lunch break. However, the classic sprays or powder formulas often leave a visible, chalky residue and can sometimes dry out the hair, causing itchy and flaky scalp. The demand for another type of product that carries similar benefits minus the undesirable effects has brought the dry shampoo foam to the hair care world. And the ingredient that makes all the difference is a very simple one, a tiny dash of water.

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What is Dry Shampoo Foam?

Frequent hair washing can lead to dry and damaged hair, frizzy, rough texture, and fast-fading hair colour. Dry shampoos help hair feel and look fresh and clean for longer without using water while leaving a nice scent and giving volume to the strands. Just like the classic dry shampoo sprays, dry shampoo foams are applied onto the roots of dry hair and massaged into the scalp, working it to the ends. The difference is in the added small amount of water in dry shampoo foams and the mousse-like texture that air-dries in less than a minute. The tiny bit of water in the formula makes it easier to apply and distribute the product through the hair without leaving powdery residue and drying the scalp. As the foam dries, impurities and oil are absorbed, and hair is refreshed.

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· Use dry shampoo foams only on dry hair. Applying this type of product to wet hair can make it look clumpy instead of absorbing the impurities.

· Shake the can before dispensing the product. It is not suggested to apply dry shampoo foams directly from the can to the roots like it is typically done with dry shampoo sprays.

· To start use a small amount of the foam onto the palm or fingertips and then rub the palms together. Try to use less at first and then add more if needed.

· Lift your hair in small sections and massage the foam on a section of the hair, and then proceed with the rest of the sections that need to be refreshed.

· Run fingers through the hair, working the product into the strands. You can even use a hairdryer. Dry shampoo foam and hairdryer work well together when you need to combat frizz, smooth out a few strands, straighten parts of the hair, or revive your natural waves. Dry shampoo foams feel a bit wet upon application but they should dry almost instantly.

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Benefits of Dry Shampoo Foams

Dry shampoo sprays, powders, and foams make our lives a bit easier and they all have a place in our beauty stash. But here is why you might decide to pick foam over the rest of the options.

Suitable for Multiple Hair Types The classic dry shampoo spray needs to be brushed out which makes it difficult for curly and coily hair types to use it, as the curl structure can be damaged. Thanks to the mousse texture of dry shampoo foam even people with thick, curly, or frizzy hair can refresh their strands between washes. Conditioning Ingredients Frequent use of sprays and powders tends to dry out the hair, as they can absorb too much of the natural oils. This can lead to an itchy or flaky scalp and irritation. Dry shampoo foams often include conditioning agents in their formulas to avoid dryness and keep the hair looking shiny and soft. No Residue Dry shampoo sprays and powders leave a visible powdery residue that is particularly noticeable in dark hair if you use a bit too much of the product or don’t brush it out well. Foams disappear upon application, leaving the hair clean and fresh. Weightless and Volumising Thanks to the lightweight formula of dry shampoo foams, they give a fantastic lift and add volume to the hair for beautiful-looking tresses. Easy to Style The small amount of water added to dry shampoo foams helps hair feel cleaner while also making it perfect for styling. Dry shampoo foam doubles up as a texturiser and you can also use hairdryer to add texture without making the hair look matte. Sprays and powders can leave the hair looking lifeless and a bit dull, while foams bring back the shine to your locks.

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel (contains Salicylic Acid)

Caudalie VinoPure Purifying Gel Cleanser (contains Salicylic Acid)

Murad Blemish Control Clarifying Cleanser (contains Salicylic Acid)

Weleda Blemished Skin Purifying Gel Cleanser (contains Willow Bark)

Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser

Boscia MakeUp BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil

Bioderma Sebium h2o Purifying Cleansing Micelle Solution Micellar Water

Avene Cleanance Micellar Water

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How to Maintain Your Brow Shape

Whilst brows should be thick, there is no such thing as a universally flattering shape. This is merely a guide on how to reshape your brows, I highly recommend that everyone visit a brow specialist at least once in their life, you can keep them in shape yourself. A good brow stylist should be able to figure out your ideal shape just by looking at you. Make sure you do your research and ask a lot of questions before choosing a brow stylist.

Whether you choose to wax, tweeze or thread is entirely up to you. Waxing and threading are best for removing large amounts of hair where as in tweezing is best for precision and removing small amounts of hair.

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How to Prep and Prime Extra Oily and Hooded Eyelids to Prevent Creasing and Fading

It’s a general assumption and fact that adequately prepping and priming your skin is essential for improving the application of your foundation and its longevity. To ensure your foundation (and everything else on top for the matter) lasts all day, taking time to prep your skin can make all the difference. Eye makeup on the other hand, doesn’t get anywhere near as much attention in the prepping and priming space, but it should. Often the most complicated and time-consuming step of a makeup routine, smoky eyes, winged liner, or a beautifully well blended bronzy eye take much longer than a simple swipe of red lipstick. Just as you pay attention to creating a crisp clean line or blending your eyeshadow seamlessly, it’s well worth prepping your eyelids too. It may seem like an unnecessary step, but it can make all the difference.

CLEANSE & PREP

1. CLEANSE: Cleansing your eyelids prior to apply eye makeup is a step that everyone can benefit from. Start by gently cleansing the eyelids with a micellar water or non-oil-based eye makeup remover. This will assist in removing any excess oils on your eyelids that have built up throughout the day or overnight, creating a smooth, clean base for your eye makeup to grip to. It’s super important to avoid using a cleansing oil or bi-phase eye makeup remover for this step as it is likely to leave an oily film on the eyelids. Eye makeup will not grip adequately to eyelids with traces of oil, and it’s more likely to slip and slide all over the place.

PRIME & SET

3. PRIME Eye makeup prep is primarily associated with a simple eye primer, and it’s definitely key step to ensuring your eyeshadow applies smoothly and lasts all day (and night) without creasing or smudging. After creating a clean base, gently apply a SMALL amount of eyeshadow primer to the eyelids. Start by applying 1-2 small dots of product onto the eyelids and gently tap the product in with your finger (or use a small, synthetic brush) before allowing it to “dry down”. It’s important not to use too much product as the more product applied to the eyelids, the more likely creasing is to occur. Furthermore, ensure you’re using a specific eyeshadow primer. Concealer may seem like an easy way out and simple makeup hack, but concealers are often loaded with waxes, oils, and other emollient ingredients which just create far too much slip for eyeshadow and eyeliner to stick to.

4. SET: “Setting” your eyelid primer can make the world of difference to the staying power of your eyeshadow. Much like how foundation and concealer should be set with a powder to “lock in” the product and remove any excess oil and greasiness, the same should be said for your eye primer too. After applying primer and allowing it to try down use a small fluffy brush to gently press a small amount of mattifying primer onto your eyelids. Setting the eyelids with a powder will lock in powder, create a smooth base for your powder eyeshadows to apply. Using a pale toned powder will also reduce any discolouration and increase the intensity of each shade.

TOP EYESHADOW PRIMERS

NARS Smudge Proof Pro Prime Eyeshadow Base

Often considered the holy grail of eyeshadow primers, this eyeshadow base is available in both a tinted and translucent variation and creates a slightly “tacky” base for eyeshadow to grip to. Perfect for extra oily and hooded eyelids, eyeshadow lasts hours without showing any signs of creasing.

Hourglass Veil Eyeshadow Primer

An eye specific variation of Hourglass best selling mineral veil face primer (one of the best primers for super oily skin) this eyeshadow primer combines ultra mattifying aspects with a range of hydrating ingredients to ensure the product applies easily, and creates a smooth base without any flaking. Fantastic for oily eyelids and hooded eyes, this primer makes a fantastic base for both eyeshadow and eyeliner of all formulas.

Tarte Cosmetics Lid Lock Clay Eyeshadow Base

MAC paint pots generally have the reputation for a dual eyeshadow/primer product, but Tarte’s Lid Lock Primer is a better option if staying power is what you’re after. Whilst MAC Paint Pots may be highly pigmented, they’re also incredibly creamy and sometimes prone to creasing. Tarte combines the best of a long wearing eyeshadow primer with a colour neutralizing base which effortlessly grips and holds eyeshadows for full colour intensity.

Other noteable options: Urban Decay Primer Potion, Wander Beauty Smooth Sailing 360º Eye Primer, ELF Cosmetics Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer

Story & Photography by: Evangeline

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“Can you use a Serum and Oil?” How to Layer Serums and Oils for Ultimate Hydration

Skincare enthusiasts now have the largest array of options ever seen, but that can make things a little complicated. The first step to constructing an effective skincare routine is finding the right products for your skin type but to really get the best results, it’s important to understand the order of application and how to combine different ingredients.

In the past few years serums and oils have been often mentioned in the same category, simply because most of the serums are water-based, so a lot of people think of facial oils as oil-based serums. But let’s have a look at the differences between these two treatments.

While we pick moisturisers that suit our skin type, choosing a serum usually is about our imminent skin needs, like fighting blemishes or reducing fine lines, for example. Adding facial oil afterwards is often recommended in case of dryness, caused by internal or external factors. Increasing the level of moisture in your skin forms the necessary base for achieving a healthy, glowing skin.

The most significant difference between serums and oils comes down to the composition of the formulas. Serums are products formulated with high concentration of actives and low molecular weights to deeply penetrate the skin. It’s essentially a supplement for your skin that deposits powerful ingredients like antioxidants, acids and peptides in the deeper layers of the skin for more targeted results. That’s why it’s best to keep them as close to the skin as possible and we usually apply serums after the cleansing and toning step. A good tip for maximum results is to wait for about a minute after applying serums and before proceeding to the next step in your routine.

Facial oils have a more emollient, richer texture. Oils can provide a serious boost of hydration and are ideal for skin lacking in oil content. Facial oils are usually composed of one or more oils extracted from nuts, seeds and fruits. That’s why they may have additional benefits to the skin, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties as well as strengthening the skin barrier. Those with oily skin need not fear, long gone are the days of overly rich, pore-clogging, and greasy face oils. Jojoba oil, Marula oil and Rosehip oil, for example, are so lightweight that even people with blemish-prone skin can benefit from using them. Additionally, it’s also important to note that oil is attracted to oil, so even those with the oiliest skin can benefit from a facial oil and may find that it actually assists in reducing the excess production of oil.

Image: Honest Beauty Serums are usually applied before a moisturiser, facial oils should be applied AFTER moisturiser to seal in nutrients and provide ultimate hydration. Serums are lightweight and easily absorbed into the skin, where as in oils are of a much larger molecule and therefore take longer to absorb. Think of it this way: oil and water are opposites. Moisturiser can be absorbed through a serum, but will struggle when applied on top of an oil. Oil can penetrate through moisturiser, but moisturiser cannot penetrate through oil. Additionally, it’s best to use oils at night when your skin is regenerating and the product won’t interfere with your daily sunscreen. In the case that your T-zone is really oily, try applying oil only to the areas that are dry or dehydrated.

Finding the best way to layer serums and oils usually starts with focusing on your skin concerns. If your skin is lacklustre and you want to fade dark spots, try pairing a Vitamin C serum with a facial oil rich in Marula oil and Grapeseed oil. The Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum contains Green Tea (known for its antioxidant properties), Hyaluronic Acid for moisture and Vitamin C to brighten the skin. Teaming it with the High Society Botanical Face Oil has a blend of Marula, Jojoba and Grapeseed oils aids a beautiful rich hydration which gives skin a radiant glow.

If your skin is sensitive and prone to redness but aging is a concern, try choosing a serum for soothing, and an oil for rich anti-aging properties. Jurlique’s Calendula Rescue Restorative Treatment Serum acts to restore skin’s natural barrier function and to soothe and calm sensitive skin, thanks to rebalancing botanicals like Calendula, Chamomile and Echinacea. For aging concerns, gently pressing a few drops of the Purely Age-Defying Firming Face Oil on top will protect skin from environmental aggressors, firm, and restore radiance.

Another duo that targets fine lines and wrinkles while providing hydration comes from Grown Alchemist. The Detox Serum Antioxidant+3 Complex contains niacinamide that improves uneven skin tone and dullness. Peptides and complex antioxidants, target free radicals, leaving skin radiant, hydrated and protected from the signs of ageing. For further skin nourishment, Antioxidant+ Facial Oil improves skin elasticity and makes the skin feel soft, smooth and firm, thanks to a blend of Camellia seed oil, Rosehip oil, Borage seed oil and Sea Buckthorn oil.

Ultimately, don’t forget that less is more. Use just a pea-size amount of your serums and oils for a radiant complexion.

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Eight Saints Pep Rally Gel Radiance Serum

Eight Saints High Society Botanical Face Oil

Jurlique Calendula Redness Rescue Restorative Treatment Serum

Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Firming Face Oil

Grown Alchemist Detox Serum Antioxidant+3 Complex

Grown Alchemist Antioxidant+ Facial Oil Borago Rosehip Buckthorn

Story & Photography by: Evangeline Sarney Facial Oil Image Application Photo: Honest Beauty

#skin care #skincare tips #face oil #serums #mositurizer #facial oil #face serum #skincare advice #beauty advice #grown alchemist #jurlique #eight saints #honest beauty #dry skin #oily skin #combination skin #normal skin

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Perfume Application Tips: How to Layer & Make Your Fragrance Last Longer

Perfume has the unique ability to capture and awake our dearest memories of a cherished experience, place or a special someone. It can also turn you into focus of attention and let’s face it, we all want to smell great all day long. But often, we elegantly spritz a couple of drops of our favourite scent only to notice that it’s gone by noon or we douse ourselves in the perfume so everyone can smell it, even those on the other end of the city.

However, there are a few tricks that can help you get the most of your favourite fragrance without using the entire bottle in one day.

TIP: Go for a strong base note

Fragrance consists of top notes, heart notes and middle notes. Top notes are the initial scent you smell after spritzing your fragrance, and it tends to fades quickly; heart notes are the middle of the fragrance, often developing throughout the day, as these warm and wear the underlying scent you left is in the base notes, the heaviest scent that lingers the longest. Perfume with more prominent base notes will last longer than lighter fragrances with scents in the top notes category. one with prominent top notes. Base notes usually include balsamic or woody flavours, as well as spicy and leathery ones; they are the stronger ones. Citrus, floral and green scents have lighter base notes which are more volatile, therefore it will evaporate quicker.

TIP: Apply to your pulse points

Fragrance reacts to heat, so applying it to parts of the body that are likely to heat up during the day helps release the scent. Pulse points include neck, inner elbow, wrists and back of the knee.

TIP: Don’t rub

Try not rubbing your wrists together. Friction will cause the top notes to fade faster and the perfume won’t last as long. If you can’t spray the fragrance, then try to dab it on your skin really gently.

TIP: Prep your skin

Take a shower using a matching body wash. Perfume lasts longer when applied on clean skin. While the skin is still damp but after you towel dry, use your matching body lotion or an unscented variation (using a mismatched scent could result in an unpleasant fragrance). Moisturised skin will retain the fragrance for longer because lotion acts as a bind to help the scent stick to it. Think of it as a primer, just like when you’re doing your makeup. L’Occitane are known for their body products, they’re lightweight, hydrating and the beautiful scents linger on for hours. They often do boxes with matching body washes and body lotions which makes the layering even easier. It’s best to wait a few minutes before getting dressed, in order for the scent to not rub off but it will also prevent the fragrance from staining delicate clothes and jewellery. If you love luxurious scents, Jo Malone London is your best bet with a full range of scented body products. The fragrance of their colognes, body lotions and body washes lasts a really long time on the skin, so it’s worth investing in your favourite Jo Malone London line.

TIP: Don’t forget the hair

Spray your perfume on your hairbrush and run it through dry hair. Spraying it directly on your hair may cause damage because of the alcohol. If you’re still worried that the perfume may damage your hair, try using a hair fragrance, designed specifically for this and sometimes even including vitamins to keep your locks shiny and nourished. Jo Malone London provides hair mists in two of the brands popular scents: English Pear & Freesia and Wild Bluebell, the formulation leaves your hair looking glossy and feeling soft, thanks to the Argan Oil and Pro Vitamin B, added to the formula. The mist is fine and lightweight, so it won’t weigh down your hair while the subtle scent compliments your perfume.

TIP: Store your perfume properly

Many people store their scents in the bathroom which can actually be quite bad for them. Humidity, light and heat will break down the chemical compounds over time, resulting in changes in the potency of the fragrance. That’s why it’s best if you keep them in a cool, dry and dark place instead. It’s also a good idea to leave the bottle in its original box and try to keep it still. Shaking the bottle can allow air to infuse the perfume and shorten its lifespan.

TIP: Use every last drop

Don’t waste those last few drops. Instead, add them to unscented body lotion to make your favourite scent last even longer. Alternatively, spray tissue paper with your favourite fragrance and line your drawers to make your clothes smell amazing.

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L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Collection

Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia Collection

Byredo Gypsy Water Collection

Story by: Dessie Mertsching

Photography: Evangeline Sarney

#fragrance #beauty #jo malone #loccitane #byredo #perfumes #scents #fragrances

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The Ultimate Body Hydrators for Soft, Comfortable Skin

Silky smooth skin is the ultimate confidence booster. That feeling of freshly moisturized skin that’s left feeling luxuriously soft for days on end can play a huge part in making you feel confident in your own skin.

At times I’ve neglected to engage in a daily ritual of body moisturization, often due to products that miss the mark; taking too longer to absorb & feeling greasy on the skin, leaving bumps and spots, causing my skin to feel drier than its initial condition.

Sorting through the hundreds of beauty products I’m sent to trial, many do not even make it onto my skin, but the moment I smelled the Palmer’s Natural Infusion line I immediately wanted to slather the products over my skin. A deliciously fresh, floral, and feminine scent of wild rose, and lavender with a hint of citrus gives this line of product a beautiful concoction of scent.

Body Oil

I’m a big fan of oils when it comes to beauty; face oils and hair oils in particular so naturally the body oil was the first product I tried, the packaging is a little leaky, but it’s something you can generally overlook thanks to the other positive attributes of the product. The formulation of this oil is lightweight, clear, and feels amazing when applied onto the skin. Almost melting into the skin as though it were a serum of sorts, this oil does take some time to absorb into the skin, but it also leaves skin feeling ultra-silky smooth, and nourished. Best applied after the shower (or at least 30 minutes before dressing) this oil works great applied before bed for ultimate overnight hydration. The formulation is luxurious and rivals many expensive, higher end products on the market, and the scent definitely doesn’t smell like your typical drugstore body lotion. Bonus: you can even use it as a bath oil!

Body Lotion

A lighter, more day-time friendly formulation (with a matching scent) the Palmer’s Rose & Coconut Body Lotion has a lightweight almost “whipped” consistency. Coconut Oil is a key ingredient in this body lotion, yet greasiness is never an issue. Instantly absorbing into the skin after application, this is one of the few body lotions that you can apply almost immediately before getting dressed without the risk of residue ruining your clothes or fabric latching onto your skin making it a challenge to get dressed. The lightweight formula of this body lotion has quickly made it rise to the top of my list of exceptionally great body care products as the feeling of being able to apply the product, have it instantly absorb, and then be left with silky soft smooth skin is a great one!

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Baobab & Neroli Body Oil

Rose & Coconut Body Lotion

Story & Photography: Evangeline Sarney

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Top Tips for How to Select the Perfect Nude Lipstick

Whilst a bright red lip can be pared with dewy skin and a gorgeous winged liner, it’s not the best option of choice when you’re wearing a deep and dark smoky eyeshadow (it can sometimes look a bit over powering) or if you’re experimenting with colour on the eyes (purple eyeshadow or an electric blue liner) for those times when you’re wanting to divert attention to the eyes, or simply want a basic everyday makeup look, a nude lipstick is generally the go to for adding a little colour to your lips without over powering your face.

Picking the perfect nude lipstick requires more effort than selecting a red or bright pink as undertones, intensity and pigmentation can play a huge factor in determining how the colour looks against your skin.

COLOUR

When shopping for nude lipstick, make sure your lips are completely free of colour, and if possible make it that you are not wearing any makeup, this allows you to visualize the colour against your natural skintone without the interference of bronzers, blushers, and foundation.

With no makeup on, examine the inside of your lip by popping your bottom lip down and making a sad face, the inside colour of your lip will help you to see what the most flattering nude colour will be on your skintone.

Lighter skintones should opt for a shade that has a pink tone.

Medium skin go for something more beige and yellow based

Darker skin looks best something that is a rich, dark, mocha style brown similar to the natural lip shade.

FORMULA

Nude lipsticks can be very unforgiving to fine lines and dryness on the lips so try to pick a smoothing, hydrating formula which doesn’t accentuate texture on the lips. It’s best to stay clear of super matte formulas and drying liquid lipsticks. Matte nudes can sometimes make the skin look washed out so opt for a creamy, semi-matte finish that has a tiny amount of shine to it.

Nude lipsticks with a tiny amount of shimmer will help add dimension to the lips.

Top lipsticks:

Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil Infused Gloss for a ultra comfortable glossy finish

Tarte Color Splash Lipstick for a smooth and creamy high pigment colour

Elizabeth Arden Plush Up Lip Gelato for a tinted lip balm effect

Loreal Color Riche Matte Free the Nude Lipstick Collection for a matte formula that doesn’t dry out the lips

Story by: Evangeline Sarney

Photography: Urban Outfitters (supplied) L’Oreal (supplied)

#lipstick #lipstick tips #beauty tips #beauty advice #lips #makeup advice #beauty #sarney

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How to Care for Your Cuticles

The cuticle is a layer of transparent skin located above and around our finger or toe nail base. It serves a very important purpose - to protect nails from bacteria when they grow out from the nail root. The cuticle area is quite delicate and requires care in order to maintain healthy and bacteria-free nails.

Here are a few important tips to help you give your cuticles the right care.

TIP: Keep them clean

Keeping your cuticles clean prevents infection. Simply soak your finger- and toenails in warm, soapy water for about 5-10 minutes once a week. This will help soften the cuticles and clean your nails.

TIP: Don’t cut your cuticles

Specialists have been advising this for years, yet some nail salons still practice it. Yes, cuticles are dead tissue but cutting them completely exposes your nails and the skin surrounding them to bacteria which can lead to infection. Cutting your cuticles can also lead to nail issues such as ridges, white lines and white spots. Next time, ask your technician to push back your cuticles instead of cutting them. If you want to do that at home, use the classic orangewood stick but make sure you soften the cuticles beforehand. In case you don’t have the time, just push them back gently with fingers at the end of your next shower. Remember to be gentle and to not push too hard.

Try: Manicare Cuticle Sticks

TIP: Moisturise the cuticle area

The area around our nails can get dry or damaged, as it’s a delicate one. Cuticles can peel, flake or crack and oils can help to nourish them. If you build a habit of applying cuticle oil daily, soon you’ll notice big improvements not only in your cuticles but in your entire nail, as well. Dry cuticles are just like dry skin, in a need of moisture. After applying your face cream, simply rub what’s left over into your cuticles. Cuticle oil and ointments may not be practical in the day but any fast-absorbing lotion or hand cream can keep your nails a bit more hydrated if you want to leave the heavier treatments for the night.

Try: Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil

TIP: Keep your nails healthy

You don’t need to visit the salon every week to have impeccable manicure. There are just a few steps for healthy nails that you can follow at home. Simply trim them regularly, use a nail file to smooth out edges, moisturise them each evening and whenever possible, give them a break from harsh nail polishes and removers. They can dry out the nails, turn them yellow and weaken their structure. Make sure you visit nail salons that work only with licensed technicians and their tools are sterilised before getting your nails done, it’s important for your health.

Try: Tweezerman Neon Buff & Shine Block

TIP: Protect your nails with a base coat

The point of this step is to avoid staining your nails and to make your nail polish last longer but many base coats nowadays also have hydrating and strengthening properties to minimise the damage. Or try a nail hardener for added impact!

Try: Sally Hansen Nail Rehab

TIP: Steer clear from acrylic and gel nails

They’re quite convenient because of their longevity but ultimately, they’re extremely drying for the nails and cuticles. If you really can’t be without them, at least try to use them a bit more sparingly and let your nails and cuticles recover properly between sessions.

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Manicare Cuticle Sticks

Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil

Tweezerman Neon Buff & Shine Block

Sally Hansen Nail Rehab

Story by: Dessie Mertsching

Images: Supplied (Tweezerman, Sally Hansen)

#nails #nail care #tools #cuticle #beauty #beauty tips #nail hardener #tweezerman #Sally Hansen

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