We all have our favourites, but some products we simply can't live without. Today, I'm opening my cosmetic bag for a sneak peek at my top 5. 1. OPI Nail & Cuticle oil - I love how this strengthens my nails and hydrates the skin around to avoid getting those annoying hangnails. Smells good too. 2. Bondi Sands 1 Hour Express Aerated Self Tanning Foam - just right for the at home tan. I love the colour this product leaves. I sleep in mine overnight giving a deep tan. 3. Curtis Collection Brow Tint - This product is like a mascara but for your brows. I like to use mine in between my brow tint appointments when my brows need extra colour. 4. Curtis...
With so many products on the market and even more ingredients, choosing skin care can become confusing. Today, we are taking a step back and going back to basics. Our skin is made of three layers, the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis and is there to protect us from infection and the environment and to shape the body. We see the surface layer of the epidermis, called the stratum corneum, which is made up of microbiome, the acid mantle, lipids and dead skin cells. It is our barrier to keep the natural moisture in the skin and the environment out. Daily skin care nourishes this skin barrier to keep our defences maintained. We can look after our skin by eating well and drinking...
Dry skin and eczema, or dermatitis, are very common and affects about one in every five people at some time in their lives and are often interlinked with each other. Over the cooler months central heating and extreme weather conditions can dry the skin out, while age, dehydration, excessive contact with water and irritants can also be factors ...
It's Art Deco time again, so I thought we might look at how to get that glam Art Deco look. Face: 1920s Ladies would use light face powders in colors like ivory or cream, so start with your foundation and concealer, followed by a lighter shade of powder. You can go quite heavy for this look. Eyes: Should be quite dark, to get this look line the whole eye with black liner and soften the lines with a smudger, eyelid shadow should be gray, but greens and turquoise can look good too. Finish with lots of Black Mascara. The Brows need to be emphasized and downward sloping using a black or brown liner. Cheeks: Go pink and rosy and generous with the blush. You might like...
With the warmer weather comes jandals, shorts, skirts and unfortunately drier skin. My Summer essentials include Avene thermal water spray and a good lip balm to hydrate the skin. The EOS lipbalms are great fun but the Avene lip cream is top of my list for effectiveness and lasting. Avene thermal water spray is ideal as a spritz and perfect to take down inflammation after hair removal or sunburn. My secret weapon would have to be my Adashiko Collagen and Noni gel. The 5 in 1 anti-aging formula tones, exfoliates, hydrates, regenerates and repairs my skin, leaving it feeling smoother and more supple. Looking after our skin also means protecting it from the sun. I love the Coola BB sun cream for it's matte finish and...
