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What is your skin type?
What is your skin type? This can often be a tricky question to answer. Before we can embark on creating your own skincare routine, it is imperative we understand what your own personal skin type is. This will help us to understand what particular ingredients are needed in your routine and what ingredients we should avoid. Below I explain the different skin types and how you can discover which skin type catergory you belong to. What is a skin type? Everyone’s skin is different. We are all unique and individual and there is never a one size fits all when it comes to looking after your skin. In addition, over…
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Everything you need to know about Retinol.
Retinol is one of only two ingredients on the beauty market that is proven to reduce the signs of aging. However, due to the fact that it is an extremely high performing active, we must be cautious when we start using it. Follow my guide below on everything you need to know about Retinol to reduce irritation and say ‘why hello there’ to your new youthful complexion. Retinol has many names: Retin-A, Retin-A micro, Microencapsulated Retinol, Tretinoin, Vitamin A, to name a few. However, they all do the same thing, just in different strengths or ‘carrying agents’. But what exactly does Retinol do? Retinol provides a number of useful benefits.…
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Makeup tricks to help you look younger.
Do you find that as you get older, the more makeup you use, the older you seem to look? Me too. However, there are simple things you can do that will not only stop you from looking older but can actually help to make you look younger. Continue reading for all my tips and makeup tricks to help you look younger. As we age our skin becomes very different. In addition to the fine lines that start to appear. We may be left with old acne scars, pigmentation or discoloration, and a more tired complexion. This is due to a whole host of things including sun damage, hormones, lack of…
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The no-makeup, makeup look.
Do we really need to be applying 767 different makeup products to our face each morning? Does this actually make us look better? Or are we just emphasising fine lines, creases and pores? I believe the no-makeup makeup look is the way forward and I will show you why. Including a list of products to help you personally perfect this look. I don’t know about you but I am so tired of applying endless amounts of makeup to my face. It’s time-consuming, can often be aging and is just not necessary. In addition, there is something so youthful and fresh about a minimal makeup look, and I can do with…
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The 3 Spring capsule wardrobe updates you need now!
The 3 spring Capsule wardrobe updates you need now to get you spring ready. Warmer weather, we are ready for you!…………. As I write this we are all currently living out history in the midst of the corona-virus. However spring, and hopefully the end of these uncertain times are just around the corner. Therefore, let’s all focus on something positive and use our time at home constructively. In other words, let’s go online shopping! Below are the 3 Spring Capsule wardrobe updates you need now! The Puff Sleeve shirt. Oh, how I love a shirt. My own personal style revolves around a shirt and jeans. It gives me the smart-casual…
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Working from home styling tips.
We are entering a rather uncertain period due to this pesky virus. However we can still enjoy our wardrobe and styling different outfits even though we will be working from home and potentially under house arrest! We just need to get a little creative. Meet my working from home styling tips with a comfortable twist. I have been working from home on and off for 10 years and it does come with a lot of advantages. No more commute for a start. Working from home I would save myself 3 hours a day. It also has many financial benefits. I save a fortune on public transport and buying lunches and…
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The Beauty tools you need now.
Have you been wondering how to make removing makeup seriously easy? Do you want to be a bit more environmentally concious? Can we pamper ourselves and still do our bit for the environment? We most certainly can! A guide to all the beauty tools you need now! I like nice things. I like trying new things. I just enjoy all things beauty. However, recently I am questioning what impact I am having on the environment. I don’t want my children, grandchildren and so on, to have to clean up the mess that I have made. Therefore I need to do better. But can we have the best of both worlds?…
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Let’s take back control in an uncertain time.
I have been sat here for quite some time. Poised, ready to create some of my usual content. However, I am finding it really difficult today. The coronavirus is hitting us hard and looks set to completely change our lives, our country, and our world. We all feel unsettled, anxious and concerned. We have absolutely no control over the situation. Something I am personally struggling with as the control freak that I am. I have had sleepless nights, worrying about everything and everyone. A whole manner of scenarios running through my mind. It is exhausting. If you too are struggling with it all I have some pearls of wisdom that…
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How to streamline your skincare routine.
Do we really need an 842 step skincare regime? I am too tired and way too busy to commit to such an extreme. Regardless, I can confidently say “No we absolutely do not need it.” Let me show you how to streamline your skincare routine. There are so many options and potions now. All promising eternal youth or magical acne treatments. In addition, the ones that promise the ‘lit from within’ glow or the ones promising even skin tone and the removal of dark spots and pigmentation. It would literally take me all day if I listed every single promise. And yet, do the majority of these products deliver? Not…
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Mothers Day gift ideas.
If you are looking for something special for your someone special (AKA the mother) Look no further. Listed below are the only mother’s day gift ideas you need to show your mum just how much she means to you. I am one of those people that leave mother’s day to the last minute. In other words, my poor mum usually ends up with a half-dead bunch of flowers and a generic box of chocolates. Therefore this year I am upping my mother’s day game. Join me, in claiming the best daughter/son status and take a look at my top gifting ideas below: Missoma. Jewelry is always a safe bet. However,…
