Those who have them will complain about the difficulty of creating a cat-eye, disappearing eyeshadow and smudging mascara but a hooded lid is more common than you’d think. For those not in-the-know, a hooded lid is when you have an excess of skin on the top...
It goes without saying that our faces give a good impression of our general health and looking bright, glowing and with a healthy colour is the picture of wellness. Once upon a time that meant hitting up tanning beds or slathering ourselves in tanning oil...
It’s not uncommon to be politely making your way through Winter only to begin noticing your skin slowly losing its natural glow and brightness. In most cases, Summer is to blame. You see, the damage done to our skin over long afternoons in the sun and...
Despite being a total product junkie, it’s undeniable that we are what we eat and our diet and lifestyle plays huge role in the health and appearance of our skin. However, as much as we’re all aware of this, it can often seem too hard to...
Winter is here and it's time for the lucky ones to be jetting off to warmer shores in search of a Summery vacation. While long sunny days and balmy nights are something we’d all love to trade these chilly mornings in for, transitioning from dry...
There’s something about French girl beauty that has the world captivated. Thanks to social media, we’re connected now more than ever and able to observe and appropriate beauty tips, tricks and tried and true routines from women all around the world. No beauty culture has been...
It’s the staple in nearly every girls’ beauty routine they just can’t live without. If we were to compile a list of the things we’d all take to a desert island, I have no doubt foundation would be sitting somewhere near the top. Not only does...
They say our eyes are the window to the soul but in beauty terms, they’re often the window to our age. Dark circles are one of the biggest contributing factors to how old we look, how tired we might look and they can even give...
Let me start off by saying I am not a Winter girl. There is not one single thing I like about cold weather. Give me Summer any day! As soon as the temperature drops so can my mood. The days get shorter and I start to feel...
A red lip is one of the most classic and unwavering beauty trends there is. The bold colour has been used as a symbol of female empowerment and femininity for years. While traditionally brides go for classic nudes and lighter pink shades, you can’t deny how...
Looking for a fresh idea for your next #manimonday post? We’ve rounded up four of the best new-season nail art trends to inspire your next look and the best part is, they’re easy to achieve yourself – no expensive salon visits or hours spent doing...
Love them or hate them, it’s hard to deny the influence of the Kardashian/Jenner gals, especially when it comes to beauty. And it seems that other celebs are picking up on one of the latest looks to come out of the K camp courtesy of...
No one likes having to deal with acne but for many, it’s just a part of life. While it’s nothing to be ashamed of, we’ve all experienced the embarrassment of having a zit the size of Jupiter on your chin. You end up spending half...
While choosing the perfect dress for your big day might be your focus, we think no gown is complete without the perfect beauty look to go along with it. Winter weddings lend themselves to beauty looks that are a little bolder and more creative than...
Winter is the enemy of smooth, soft and kissable lips with dry, cold winds competing against dry, artificial heating tossed in with rainy days. The back and forth of the weather can be a total nightmare, and our lips are often the first place to...
Cobalt blue may have been the stand-out colour of 2018 but this year it’s time to tone it down a bit without losing the wow factor. From lilac to violet, lavender to plum – purple eyeshadow is having a moment and the easy-to-wear shade is...
Intensely hydrating masks are a year-round must-have whether you suffer from dry skin or just need that extra boost after a long flight or busy weekend. They’re particularly essential though, as we head into the cooler months and both atmospheric and lifestyle changes start to...
Anyone who prescribes to a ‘less is more’ approach to their makeup routine will probably admit that it takes the same amount, if not more makeup and effort to achieve the effortless look. And just to be clear, I’m not talking about ‘no makeup’ makeup....
Once a little-known step in Korean beauty routines, now a staple in many mainstream skincare regimes, cleansing oils are continuing to rise in popularity and could be just the thing your skin needs to restore a youthful, and clean, glow. If you’re still a little unsure...
The chaotic start to the year that is awards season and fashion month brings with it a host of breakout fashion and beauty trends, but few have made a bigger impact this season than the ‘cool-girl’ bob. If the start of a new year or change...
There’s not much we love more than a buzzy new beauty tool that promises to add a wonderful new element to our beauty routines, so when we first heard about Konjac sponges, we were intrigued! Konjac sponges first popped onto our radars in 2017 when the...
We all want to look our best when walking down the aisle and usually that comes down to a meticulously planned series of beauty treatments that polish up our edges to send us on our way with that signature glowing bridal look. Planning ahead is key....
Our nails can often be a forgotten part of our beauty routines and when left unkempt it’s painfully obvious. A great manicure on a set of healthy and strong nails can make a great first impression. But looking after our nails isn’t always easy, especially if...
Anyone who prescribed themselves a drug store skincare routine in their teenage years will recognise toner as the second step in their three-step, cleanse, tone and moisturise system. There’s a good chance you picked up all three products from the same brand thinking you were...
Inventive ways to use eyeliner has been a breakout beauty trend this season with multiple NYFW beauty looks putting their own spin on the fun makeup technique. Applying a brightly hued eyeliner in a creative way is the new statement eye, and perfect for any season....
There’s nothing quite like a strategically placed hair accessory to make a bad hair day seem like a distant memory. Whether you’re suffering a frizz flair-up brought on by humidity, are overdue for a shampoo, need to hide your dry ends between trims or your...
Taking 20 minutes out of your day to relax with a face mask was perhaps the ultimate symbol of self-care for 2018. But modern masking is much more powerful than an excuse to slow down and take a break from life. With the trend ever increasing...
Perfect for those days when you want a lighter look or only need a bit of help evening you skin tone, BB and CC creams are becoming must-have products and thanks to their skin loving ingredients, are quickly replacing foundations all-together. BB creams, aka beauty balm...
Is there anything worse than spending an hour doing your makeup, nailing your winged liner and perfecting your contour only to have it all fade away a few hours later? It is notoriously hard to maintain a great makeup look in Summer let alone adding late...
Although prevention is certainly the best (and most important) cure, we’re probably all guilty of spending a little too much time in the sun and finding ourselves a little on the red side. Not only can sun exposure and the resulting burn be really dangerous, it...