Fungal nail infections is a topic that not many people are comfortable talking about, but is something we should all be aware of. Fungal infections can affect any part of the body, and the organisms that cause toenail fungus are common inhabitants of our everyday environment; commonly occurring in showers, hotels and outdoors, so the…
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How to wear make-up with glasses
I don’t wear glasses (or contact lenses) on a daily basis, but do have glasses that I have to use when working on the computer or doing really fine, detailed work. Wearing glasses can affect the way that your make-up looks as the size of the frames can attract attention. The more glass you have…
Mint Julep make-up tutorial
In this step-by-step “Mint Julep” make-up tutorial, I recreate a yellow and green make-up look that was inspired by a Mint Julep cocktail (see picture at the bottom of the post). Starting with cleansed, lightly moisturised skin, I applied a small amount of Innoxa Pure Silk Skin Primer and waited a few minutes for it…
Creative Panning to use up products
If you like to keep your make-up routine simple, prefer to have a few items in your bag that you can multi-task with or are trying to “project pan” and use up make-up and cosmetic items that you have before purchasing new ones, then Creative Panning might help to use up some of these products…
Pot o’ Gold nail art tutorial
I’ve had a few requests to do a step-by-step tutorial for one of my most recent St Patrick’s Day nail art designs. This is my first step-by-step nail art tutorial, so please leave a comment if you have any questions. Here goes: • Before you begin painting your nails and doing the nail art, you…
5 ways to wear white eyeshadow
White eye shadow can be very flattering, but if applied incorrectly, it can look dreadful and leave you looking drained and pasty. Here’s how to use it the right way. If you’re doing a full make-up and are going for glamorous or bold eye make-up, start by applying a light layer of white or off-white…
“Green with Envy” Make-up Tutorial
In this step-by-step “Green with Envy” make-up tutorial, we recreate a look that was inspired by the original make-up style and colours by Pigments & Palettes (see pic on left). I started off with cleansed, lightly moisturised skin and applied a small amount of Innoxa Pure Silk Skin Primer to my face and neck, waiting…
Cameo Essentials Beauty Concealer Brush
The Cameo Essentials Beauty Concealer Brush is not a bad little concealer brush for those on a budget. I bought three of them a few years ago and they’re still going strong but don’t expect any miracles, they are average, budget brand concealer brushes. I use one of my brushes to place the concealer under…
What are eyelash serums?
What are eyelash serums? And do they work? Every woman wants longer, thicker, fuller, more luscious lashes! Unfortunately, the average eyelash growth cycle is 3 months and this means that whatever you do to your lashes, the effects will only last as long as the growth cycle. Once each lash reaches the end of its…
What are DD and EE Creams?
I’m pretty much over the hype around the ‘alphabet cream’ phase. I gave up after CC Cream but I thought I’d write one more blog post for those who may be interested in reading about DD Cream and EE Cream. Daily Defense, Dynamic Do-it-all or DD Creams were originally created for use on hands and…
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…
5 ways to wear eyeliner
Whether you prefer to use pencil, gel or liquid eyeliner (or all of them), these five ways to wear eyeliner will help you change up your usual look and maybe give you a little inspiration to try something new. Daytime / Casual: Use a soft pencil eyeliner and simply line the upper lid with a…