Many people skip a morning cleanse because they feel they don’t need to wash their face when all they’ve been doing is sleeping. OK, so you haven’t been wearing makeup or been subjected to outdoors pollution but your skin still needs a good cleanse when you get up. Why? Because skin regenerates over night. That [...]

If you struggle with acne on your forehead and don’t know why, your hair could be to blame. If you have a fringe, the constant contact between the hair and skin means that oil from your scalp and also any styling products you use are being deposited onto the skin and causing spots. The best [...]

Now that cameras are on phones, there’s no telling when you might have your snap taken. Even worse, with Twitter and Facebook you could find your unflattering phptos on the internet. So how do you pose for a great photo? Tilt your chin down just very slightly and ask whoever is taking the photo to [...]

What do you think of this fabulous brush holder? It’s gorgeous and very stylish isn’t it? Well, you might be surprised to hear that you can make one yourself by following a very simple tutorial on Beauty High. I love how chic this looks and think it’s great practically too – you can see exactly [...]

Do you struggle with under eye concealer going cakey, flake or settling into those fine lines? It can be difficult to strike the right balance between good coverage and cakey concealer. The trick is to apply thin layers, rather than one heavy layer. Use a sheer concealer – tapping a small amount over the skin [...]

Need your nail polish to dry in a hurry so you can get out the door without smudging your DIY manicure? No problem. Grab your hairdryer and set it to cool air, then blast your nails. It works just like the fans in the beauty salon and speeds up drying time.

Makeup bags can be a harbour for germs. Bacteria can build up in the bags, spreading across makeup and brushes. The bacteria can lead to skin problems like acne – so it’s important to keep it clean. Here’s how: 1. Don’t over stuff the bag. If the bag is too full it can lead to [...]

We all know how good for us green tea is. It’s chock full of anti-oxidants which protect the skin by mopping up free radicals and calming inflammation. But have you ever thought about bathing in green tea? I just came across this wonderful suggestion from beauty blogger Beautiful Basics and she certainly makes it sounds [...]

Lemons are stuffed with vitamins and minerals like vitamins B6 and C, iron, potassium and they also contain bioflavanoids which help prevent damage from free radicals which attack the skin and cause premature ageing. When it comes to your skin, lemons are incredibly brightening thanks to all that lovely Vit C and they also boost [...]

Have you ever noticed that when you go for a facial the facialist will rarely apply cold or cool products? This is because warm products glide across the skin more easily and warm moisturisers are also absorbed into the skin better and faster. To get the most from your skincare, heat up creams and lotions [...]