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How to paint your nails
How to paint your nails to create a beautiful manicured look. Painting your nails can be a fun and unique way to show your personality and add a splash of colour to your look. How to paint your nails-prep The first step to painting your nails is to have healthy nails. A nail care routine is important for both nail health and nail growth. Next, immediately before painting your nails, you need to prep them. Remove any previously applied nail polish (details below) Wash your hands well and clean your nails. Use a scrub to tackle dry skin. Dry hands carefully and apply moisturiser. Next use a nail file to…
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How to take great selfies
How to take great selfies is important to show off your amazing makeup! How to take great photos of your makeup When you have spent hours creating a fun, beautiful and creative makeup look you want to be able to capture it the best you can. Following these tips on how to take great selfies will help you create the best shots of your makeup to really show off your skills. Look your best When creating don’t be afraid to go bold with your makeup as the camera can wash you out. Check out this article for the best makeup for photography. If it works with the makeup look, smile!…
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Beauty Resolutions for 2025
Fresh start for a new year Beauty Resolutions to help you feel your best in 2025. I love the fresh start of New Year and the impetus to start new routines and make improvements. Top tip for Beauty Resolutions Aim for small steps not large leaps. This way you are less likely to fall! The most important thing I find is to remember to make sensible changes. This means not expecting yourself to change and become someone you aren’t. Small steps and changes are more likely to take you in the direction you want to go rather than making huge changes you will never keep up. What makes good beauty…
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The best in Foundation, Powder and Concealer
Mini makeup reviews to help you pick the best products Foundation, Powder and Concealer products are the main base products of a makeup routine. That is why it is important to pick the best products for your skin. Foundation, Powder and Concealer Products Foundation Foundation products have so many options including a range of formulas (ie cream, liquid etc) and coverage (full, medium, light etc). There are also specific options for dry skin vs oily skin. Below are my mini reviews for dry skin type mainly but also based on using some of the products professionally. Revolution Pro Full Coverage Camouflage Foundation 4/5 This foundation is great for dry skin, it…
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Christmas Nail Art Ideas
A visual guide to festive nails Looking for some Christmas nail art ideas? Here are some of my previous designs from the last few years… Christmas Nail Art Ideas Christmas Nail Art Ideas and inspiration can come from a wide and varied range of sources. From traditional Christmas icons, to films, to colour palettes there are so many opportunities to create some festive fun on your fingertips. I have a full list of creative prompts for Christmas designs over on my crafting website which is perfect to apply to nails too. For the simplest Christmas Nail Art look for polishes which feature festive colours and think of different ways to…
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Christmas Makeup Ideas
Festive fun and the perfect time for glitter Christmas Makeup Ideas can vary from full on creative looks to glam for the big day itself. Looking for some Christmas makeup inspiration? Check out these designs from previous years Glam Christmas Makeup Ideas These Christmas Makeup Ideas feature looks which are perfect for celebrations over the Christmas period. Bronze and golds are the perfect metallics for eyelids and lips. Go bold with red eyeshadow which can actually look super pretty especially when paired with gold. Glitter liner is a great option here to easily perk up your festive looks. Keep skin simple and clear when going for bold eye looks and…
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How to create Christmas Nail Art
Christmas Nail Art DIY The festive holiday season is the best excuse to grab some glitter and create so beautiful Christmas Nail Art. Whether you prefer traditional or fun there are so many options to adorn your fingers this December! Polishes used for the Christmas Nail Art You can use any polishes you like to create Christmas Nail Art but here are some of my favourites Christmas Pudding Nail Art Polishes needed To create the nails Christmas Nail Art-Alternative French Tips Polishes needed To create the nails Bauble Nails Polishes needed To create the nails Christmas Lights Polishes needed To create the nails Nightmare Before Christmas Nail Art Polishes needed…
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Gift Guide
The perfect present ideas for the makeup enthusiast These gift guide suggestions make for the perfect presents for any occasion, whether it is a Birthday, Christmas or even just a little treat! The links below are mainly aimed at a UK shopping audience but obviously, some links will work internationally as will the ideas. Happy shopping! Makeup Gift Guide Nail Gift Guide Skincare Gift Guide
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The Best in Highlighter, Setting and Primer
Mini makeup reviews to help you pick the best products Highlighter, setting and primer products are a super important part of your makeup routine. Adding that finishing touch and helping all that hard work stay in place. The correct products can make or break a look. Highlighter, setting and primer products Highlighter Revolution Vanilla Frosting 4/5 This has a lovely pink tone and shimmer which is very flattering. As part of the doughnut collection it is also vanilla scented (the packaging not the product). Grøn Highlighting Powder in Golden Amber 4/5 A little goes a long way with this. Apply lightly and you get a beautiful golden highlight. Apply too…
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The Best in Eyeshadows, Eyeliner, Mascaras and Eyebrows
Reviews of eye makeup The Eye makeup category consists of various products including eyeshadows, eyeliners, mascaras and eyebrow products. The eyes are the windows to the soul so how you frame them with makeup can make a lot of difference to your look. Eyeshadow Palettes New Eyeshadow Palettes are released all the time. Big Beauty Brands know the appeal of small coloured squares on beauty enthusiasts. Different colour ways, different finishes, effects or textures might be all it takes to make you hand over your wallet. But alot of palettes can be design over substance. Whilst it is fun to have a wide range of eye colours to play with…
