Applying eyeliner can be tricky at times, especially when it comes to liquids and gels, but did you know that there are some simple eyeliner mistakes that may be making your eyeliner application even more difficult than it needs to be? It may seem like a good idea to pull your skin tight when you’re…
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How to look after your hands
Dry hands and uneven cuticles can be unattractive, uncomfortable and sometimes even painful, especially in winter when extremely dry skin can snag, crack and bleed. Looking after your hands and cuticles with a few simple tips can help to keep them soft, supple and nourished and make them look years younger! As with most things,…
What is a Facial Oil?
Did you know? Facial Oils can not only be used as a serum to moisturise the skin, but they make really good cleansers, too. Oil is exceptionally effective at dissolving other oils, and is good for softening and lifting dirt and impurities (like stubborn blackheads). There are a number of pre-mixed cleansing facial oils available,…
What is tightlining?
Tightlining was made famous by Kevyn Aucoin and Laura Mercier, and is a technique that has been around since the 1970’s. Considered by some to be quite a tricky make-up technique to master, tightlining means to line the inner rim of your upper eyelid’s waterline. This is done by placing the eyeliner in any gaps…
How to apply bronzer
Did you know that applying bronzer to your skin can give you a nice healthy-looking sun-kissed glow, even if you haven’t seen the sun in months! Unfortunately, if it has been incorrectly applied or if the bronzer product is too dark for your skin tone, it can have the opposite effect, making your complexion look…
Real Techniques Core Collection Brush Set
I needed a few new brushes as my powder and blush brushes were looking tired and worn and my foundation brush was losing bristles, but I didn’t need a full set as the rest of my brushes are fine. I did a bit of research and the Real Techniques Core Collection brush set looked like…
QVS Foundation Brush
The QVS Foundation Brush that I have is dual ended (I think it’s called the Perfection brush), it has a wide, flat foundation brush on one end and a smaller, flat concealer brush on the other. The soft nylon bristles can be used with both oil or water based make-up and I find that synthetic…
How to contour your face
Does the thought of contouring your face make you think of stripes and patches? If so, you could be doing it wrong. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you contour correctly. Contouring is all about creating depth with the illusion of a shadow. Your contour product of choice (powder or cream) should…
Dadi Oil by Famous Names
Dadi Oil is a cuticle oil by Famous Names. It is a certified 95% organic nail treatment that absorbs quickly and penetrates deeply. It enhances flexibility and prevents nail brittleness along with long-lasting color stability and shelf-life. It is a great moisturiser for the skin with quick, non-greasy penetration. Compared to other products, quite simply,…
1980’s make-up tutorial
In this step-by-step tutorial, we flashback to 1980’s make-up when bold, garish colours and big hair were all the rage! I started off with cleansed, lightly moisturised skin before applying a small amount of NYX Shine Killer Primer and waited a few minutes for it to settle onto my skin before applying foundation and setting…
How to file your nails correctly
If you file your nails correctly, they will be less prone to splitting, snagging and peeling. Are you using the correct kind of nail file? How should you be filing your nails? See-saw motion, one direction only or from side to the middle on either side of the nail? Firstly, you will need the right…
Repair your nails with IBX Treatment
IBX by Famous Names is a revolutionary two part system that can be used to repair severe nail damage. Unlike paint-on nail strengtheners that sit on top of the nail, IBX penetrates into the nail plate to create a protective shield inside the nail. IBX can be used under gel polish or nail enhancement services…
