5 Home Remedies for Glowing Skin

Hey beauties! First let me remind you, you are already gorgeous!

Our skin is one of most delicate parts of us but our hectic routines, pollution, alcohol consumption and many more factors take away the natural glow of skin leaving it dull and rough.

“Problems come with solutions”

So, here are some very beneficial home remedies to get that natural glow back. And guess what?Most of these ingredients used are already present in your kitchen cabinets. So, just grab them and let the magic begin.

Note:

All these remedies can not bring change overnight you have to be consistent with them to get desired results.

Disclaimer:

Always do the patch test first!

Turmeric

Talking about skin, Turmeric is a life saver. It contains curcumin, super beneficial for skin due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps to get rid of free-radicals and boosts collagen making your skin baby soft and dewy.

What you need?

• Gram flour [2 tablespoon]
• Turmeric [2 pinches]
• Rose Water/ Plain Water [1 tablespoon]

Procedure

The procedure is quite simple all you have to do is take a clean bowl and spoon mix all the ingredients well.

Application

Take a clean brush and apply the paste on your neck and face. Let it dry for 20 minutes. Scrub it off and then rinse with cold water. You can use this pack once or twice a week.

Rice

Rice can do wonders to your skin. Japanese people have been using rice from 1000’s of years for beautiful skin and hair. Using rice has a number of benefits such as repairing the skin, toning effects, sun protection and many more. Additionally, they have anti-ageing properties as well.

In short, rice is guardian angel of your skin!

What you need?

• Powdered White Rice [2 Tsp]
• Milk [enough to dilute]

Procedure

The procedure is quite simple and you can make it at home. All you need to do is to take some rice powder and mix it well with milk.

Application

Apply a thick layer of paste, let it dry for 20 minutes. Wash it off with cold water. You can use this three times a week.

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera gel is the most widely used herbal remedy for skin problems. This is because, the gel like component inside it has number of healing properties. Aloe Vera gel, when used with the perfect combinations can give your skin a healthy glow and an acne free look.

Lets see, what is the perfect mix of ingredients you will need.

What you need?

• Aloe Vera Gel [1 teaspoon]
• Rose Water half teaspoon]
• Lemon/Tea Tree oil [2 drops]

Procedure

The procedure is again quite simple. Mix all the ingredients well. If you have an acne prone or sensitive skin use tea tree oil instead of lemon.

Application

Guess what? Its an over night treatment. Also, if you are too lazy to get out of your comfy bed and wash it of in the morning don’t worry, you don’t have to! Just apply it after washing your face at night and you are done.

You can store it as well for up to two weeks and apply it regularly.

Honey

Honey has thick and sweet consistency. It is produced by an enzyme activity, plant extract and living bacteria. They all combine to make this wonderful product.

The process of honey making is unique, which gives it, its magical powers to heal acne and gives your skin a healthy glow

Raw honey has natural exfoliating properties.

What you need?

• Honey [Half teaspoon]
• Coffee [3 pinches]

Application

Mix all the ingredients well. Apply the paste on to your skin and scrub it gently for 5 minutes then wash it off with some ice cold water, you will be surprised to see results!

There you have it, these are those magical remedies that help you get glowing , acne free skin.

The Best 5 Point Skin Care Routine For Dry Skin

Good Morning Beauties

A good morning skincare routine is just as important as a good meal to break your fast from the night before. Your skin has been rubbed on the fabric of your pillow, oils drawn out and moisture soaked up over the hours of sleep.

If like me you wear make up most days you will definitely need a good smooth base. Now, a good smooth base has been almost impossible for me as a person who suffers with dry skin I have the blessing of never getting spots or acne but the curse of what I like to call crocodile skin. If your with me you will know exactly what I mean, if not, what it means is when my skin is un-nourished (all of the time if I don’t keep a strict routine) my skin likes to crack and peal and at its worst, bleed. Yup, not very pretty. So, next time you see somebody with no spot scars maybe think what they themselves might be putting up with before you tell them how lucky they are.

If you are like me and suffer from dry and damaged skin that can almost feel like it is burning when you are putting on what is supposed to a cream for ‘sensitive’ skin you might want to take a look at the products I use on a daily basis. None of these hurt, irritate or burn my skin and they leave my skin actually feeling moisturised all day, even through makeup protecting it until I take my makeup of in the evening and start my evening skin care routine. So without further ado here are my top 6 products dry skin humans should not live without!

1. I always start with a makeup remover, even when I take it of the night before it is best to start with this. This Garnier cleansing water is perfect because it kind of gets my face ready for the rest of the routine it is oil based and I swear the first time I used it I thought I had died and gone to heaven. I have never, never had a makeup remover be this good and also this kind on my skin before. Before this I couldn’t even use any of them, I had to use coconut oil which is great but to do it every day at least once was a little excessive and started to clog up my pores.

2. Once any and all excess makeup is off and my pores are nice and clean I go in with a toner just a little more cleansing and protection for my dry skin. The L’oreal Paris Fine Flowers Toner in particular I love because not only does it smell phenomenal it really helps to sooth my red cheeks.

3. Quite important this next step and one often over looked is Sunscreen. It is always important to protect your skin from the UV rays but even more vital when in the middle of summer, especially if like me your natural skin tone is radiant white (I wish I was exaggerating but even light porcelain is too dark for me in the Winter)

4. What is the holy grail of skin care I hear you ask? Aloe Vera, pure Aloe Vera gel. This stuff is a miracle worker and one of those products I would definitely have take with me to a desert island. It moisturises, it is an anti-inflammatory, it gives pain relief to cuts and sun burn, it even protects against fine lines and wrinkles what can it not do?! Make me 21 again I suppose but it gets me close to looking it. I can’t say enough on how much I love this stuff. Just buy it, you can thank me later. I haven’t placed a link on this one because unfortunately the one I use doesn’t seem to be available online.

5. Last but by no means least is the moisturiser, Now I will say I do rotate my moisturisers I find it best my skin doesn’t get to used to one also some times I need a little more. For example cocoa butter as great as it is for my skin does still give me that burning sensation but I am pretty sure that stuff is the reason I didn’t age for years because I used it religiously. So, I try not to use that too often and mostly use either L’oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert with Calcium or Lacura Q10 both are incredible, around the same price point and I couldn’t pick a favourite. Honestly, my choice on which one to use is usually based of which is closer to my hand at the time. The Q10 is a serum which works a whole lot like a moisturiser but a little different so in the summer I will use both t=of these products applying the Q10 first.

So, there you have it my top 6 products I use everyday to keep my skin glowing and soft and as wrinkle free as possible. Do you have any products that you can’t live without or some you think I should try out? Drop them into the comments below and let me know

Everything You Need To Know About June’s Look Fantastic Mystery Box

I am such a sucker for anything with a mystery, so when I saw that Look Fantastic had a sale on their July Mystery Box I had to. 6 mystery products worth at least £50 for just £10? I feel like I would have to be crazy to say no to that. So, I ordered away and patiently waited (that’s a lie, when ever I am awaiting a delivery I’m at the door each morning like a dog looking for the postman) thankfully the wait was short lived and my box was delivered 4 days later. Took a couple days to test everything and now I am ready to give you guys all my thoughts on this months box.

Look Fantastic Mystery Beauty Box

If you are new to the Look Fantastic brand here are a few details you might want to know, if you are already a huge fan feel free to scroll on by and jump straight into the box!

Look Fantastic was founded in 1996 by Daniel Crown, growing up in a family where grooming was a daily part of life (his Father ran a health and beauty salon) it is no shock that he went on to stay in this industry and create quite an impressive website and business. Look Fantastic is now a Europe’s #1 premium beauty retailer with over 22,000 different products! Not too shabby ey? Ever the man for growth Daniel Crown has now entered into a huge partnership with The Hut Group which is a retail beauty network and has to even joined their board to help over see everything! An impressive man to say the least.

Now, lets not waste any time and jump right in. I have been so excited to share this box with you guys. There are so many products that I am completely in love with and may very well have jumped straight to the top of my favourites list!

Bella pierre Cosmetics – Kiss Proof Lip Cream In Miami Gloss RRP- £15

So this was the first one to jump out at me. I adore anything to do with lips, lipstick, lip gloss, lip exfoliants. I am a huge fan of anything to make my lips look full but also not give me that I can’t touch anything feeling. This lip cream is amazing and I will tell you why. Firstly it is full size, secondly, the colour is not only beauty but is so, so reflective of the light so has this crazy shine to it and thirdly, it is completely kiss proof. Like completely, a few seconds after applying it you can rub at your lips like crazy and it is not budging!

Regenerate enamel science – Advanced Toothpaste RRP£2.50

This one I though was a bit of an odd one to get in a beauty box but I am sold on it. It has a nice mintyness that isn’t overpowering at all if anything it fees like your enjoying a breath mint as you brush away. The paste itself looks like a crystal glitter which, technically shouldn’t matter but I love glitter so, plus to me. Teeth are left feeling extra smooth all day even after eating foods that usually leave a residue and there is no bad aftertaste or much of an aftertaste at all so feel free to brush before breakfast. Little hard to find one in this size but you can pick up a larger tube from Boots for £10 (currently £6.67 if you get there quick enough)

This Works – Deep Sleep Pillow Spray RRP £10

They couldn’t pick a better name if they tried because, this does work! I really struggle to sleep because I never switch off. There are always a million things going through my mind at night which is why I keep at least 3 organised and sectioned notebooks next to my bed so I can jot things down but since using this that hasn’t been a problem. I fell asleep almost immediately, if I did wake up I will fall back asleep straight away, my whole sleep seems to be one long deep sleep and the morning, I wake up so refreshed and ready for the day. I can’t sing the praises of this stuff enough I love it so much. The scent as well!! Oh my goodness, it is the most beautiful mix of Lavender, Vetivert and Camomile.

Balance me – Congested Skin Serum RRP£10

Unfortunatly, I couldn’t really test this one for what it is mainly used for as it is aimed to people who struggle with spots and acne and considering I get maybe 3 spots a year it isn’t really aimed to my skin, But, I did try it and what I will say is the scent is phenomenal it kind of wakes you up and almost feels like there is a soft breeze on your face where you have applied it. Also I have crazy sensitive skin and dry skin and this did not hurt or bother my skin at all.

The Balm Cosmetics – Foiled Again RRP £4

Sadly, when I opened this it was quite broken but other than this it is amazing the packaging is beautiful. With the top being held closed via an internal magnet it feels like opening a book a little bit, which with the comic book graphic on the front felt quite perfect. The colour is amazing, it is so highly pigmented and super easy to blend. The singles are quite difficult to find but you can buy the palette with all 12 shades for £27

Lord & Berry – Magic Brow RRP £15

If you are looking fora hard pencil that can draw precise lines this product is exactly what you are looking for! Can be sharpened to create a super fine edge and can be used to draw on each individual hair. Such a good product and is most defiantly going to be my new daily eyebrow pencil.

This box has been such a treat my star product of the month has to be the This Works Pillow Spray, I have used this for two nights now and both nights I have slept through gone to sleep almost immediately and woke up feeling pretty great. The total worth of this box is £56.50 which when compared to the box that only cost £10 that is such a crazy saving! Definitely one happy customer. Should I make this a monthly slot? Let me know what you think in the comments

The Beauty Trend Taking The World By Storm

Animal Print Everything!

I am sure you have seen it by now, almost everywhere you look these days if it isn’t face masks for sale or the TikTok logo it is animal print but it is no longer just covering our bodies it is on the eyes, on the face even on the lips and I am living for it!

Now, I don’t know if this is down to Carol Baskin and The Tiger King but I would say so. Doesn’t matter, point is it is back and its everywhere! Give it a month and we will be back to 2005 and using hair dye to put some animal print in our hair

Below are some of the most beautiful examples of this trend in case you were planning on jumping aboard I know after seeing these I definitely am. Carry on reading and I will give you a quick tutorial on how you can jump on this trend!

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I don’t know about you but I saw this trend and just had to jump on it immediately. I have done animal print before but never as a look it was always makeup for a costume so I am super feeling that this has came into the mainstream

Want this look yourself? Here is how to do it!

1. First start with a primed and powdered base, I always use an eyelid primer then pat it down with a translucent powder to give myself a silky base Note: Ignore my lack of lashes they are there I am just a blonde

2. Next you will want to pack on your base colour, I went with a vibrant purple as I wanted more of a cartoon/ made up animal print. *Tip: if you want a clean line use a piece of tape give it a tap on your leg or hand or what ever is nearest to you and stick it from the corner of your eye up towards the tip of your brow.

3. So I wanted a cut crease look so I only apply the next colour to the sections that will have the print. I take a deeper purple and lay on what I can only describe as spots, imperfect spots. After this I cut my crease with a lighter colour

4. Next, you want to define those print details, take a black eyeliner or a fine brush and some snazaroo as I did and draw on a couple of lines on either side of the spots you drew in the last part. Make sure these are all different for a natural look

5. After this is time to add your wing. I love a dramatic wing, I don’t actually remember the last time I did a none dramatic wing. Take a black liquid eyeliner and sweep on your wings. *Tip: If you want to make life easier with your wings don’t ever complete one eye then start on the next. I do mine in at least three sections matching each on the other eye. If you want to know all my eyeliner tips and how I do my wings in record time drop into the comments and let me know.

6. Next, I take my white liquid eyeliner and draw on my under eye highlights, this helps to bring the lines in the makeup out and also highlight your eyes a little

7. I then take that same eye shadow we packed on to the top lid and dust it over the underneath of my lower lash line, this gives your eyes more of a fullness and I think kind of finishes of the look in a way. I will usually take a darker colour and dust that over the outer edge of the eye a little

8. Last but definitely not least is the lower eye black liquid eyeliner, this one you need to be careful, you don’t want it in your eye so slowly draw your lines on in a sort of sad face shape once it has dried use a small brush to dust over some black just to blend it in a little under the eye.

BONUS: So, this one does make the look a much more in your face look but I love the anime big doll eye look so when I finish my make up I will often take my liquid liner and draw on some lower lashes. I love the effect it gives. Did you try this bonus tip? Let us know in the comments what you thought of it if you did.

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Top Tips for better makeup application

I have worn makeup now for a amount of years that I don’t quite yet want to admit, and through that time makeup products have improved vastly! I can’t say that enough, if you are new to makeup you have no idea what we had to deal with, there was no stay all day matte lipsticks then just lip coat which smelt and felt like covering your lips in the most flammable alcohol possible all just to try and be able to sip that wine and still keep some colour on our lips. That is not even the worst of it just the beginning, but thankfully as technology advanced so did our products and along the way we all picked up some tricks to make these products as best as they can be so lets get into them.

1. Primer – Primer is an absolute god send as far as I am concerned. I have never been one to use a foundation and still don’t to this very day but I do use concealer… a fair amount too. I have been torchered since I was young with extremely dry skin, crocodile skin I call it, I suffer from stress triggered exema and various skin allergies which, on my face causes a constant dry flakiness, not pretty, but because of this foundations concealers were always a no go for me. Thankfully because of the dryness of my skin I get spots like once a year if that so over all its not been a problem but with skin as pale as mine it gets pretty pink, sometimes I don’t want to look like I’ve just been for a run and when I feel like that I always, always! will use a primer before I use any concealer, it stops my skin from drying out and providing I am using the correct products it will last the day, virtually unheard of for me. I personally am currently in love with E.L.Fs new poreless putty, the only way I can explain how it makes me look is, my face looks like it does with just this product how it does before I put in contacts. Just utter airbrushed. It’s amazing and I adore it, if I had to rate it I would give it a massive, 4 jellybeans!
2. Clean and moisturised base – I always make sure to wash my face, moisturise or oil and give it a few minuites to set before I do my makeup. Makeup is harsh on our faces so if your going to wear it make sure you are protecting it, you only get one face… unless you can afford a new one but I know I can’t and I feel like pampering your face a little is most likely easier over all. Not just this but if your face has a good level of moisture and oil (not too little/not too much) your makeup is going to go on way more fludily and stay on for much longer than if you skipped this pre-step. Wash your face kids.
3. Be aware of your eyesite – Now this one is not for everyone there is one group this applies to and that is the beautiful glasses wearing folkes who don’t really use contacts. I personally have quite awful eyesight and am terrible for wearing contacts and glasses, also wearing glasses is kind of impossible when applying makeup. So what I do with this is I get to a comfortable distance away from the mirror in good lighting for my eyes (too dull / too bright and I’m blind) if this means my nose and nearly touching the mirror so be it, better to accidentally knock the brush on the mirror than try to guess where your eye actually ends or begins. Its not worth blinding yourself and also as much as you try it will always be better the clearer you can see.
4. Natural light – I mentioned it briefly In the last tip but natural light is your best friend, I was forever making the mistake when younger of doing my makeup in a bathroom or bedroom with the curtains drawn and leaving the wondering why my shades were all completely different, ever heard the phrase, “did she get dressed in the dark” I fully believe this is where that came from. If it means moving your mirror around go for it, we all do it, half of the time instead of being at my dressing table I’m sat in the window seat with the mirror balanced precariously.
5. More isn’t always less – Sometimes it is, eyeliner for example, numerous colours on the eyes (just make sure they compliment each other) with powder however, not the case, too much powder is going to ruin your base and make you look clogged. It’s not pretty and it’s not good for your skin, just powder where you need too, t-zone, cheks, nose little bit on chin, don’t overdo it.
6. Dead mascara? – So, all makeup tends to have a use by date, some of these is not because the ingredients have gone bad sometimes it’s just because they dry up. Mascara for example tends to dry over the period of 3 months, now if your like me and use either numerous or hardly any each day odds are you will have a fair bit left. Don’t worry you don’t have to throw it away drop in a few drops of saline solution (you can make this yourself, it’s literally salt water) give it a mix around and et’ voila good as new, your welcome.
7. Thick eyelashes – I’m gonna say it, I hate false lashes, they look amazing but can I do them? Not even in the slightest half of the time i will get scared and quit before I even put any glue on them. If this is you don’t worry you can still get plumped false style lashes by adding a dusting of setting powder on to your lashes in between coats of mascara. They won’t be Cardi style but they will look much thicker.
8. Stop bleeding lips – Sometimes when we wear lipstick we can get those awful lines where the colour rushes out of our lips into the surrounding areas. They are a nightmare and I hate them, they can ruin the whole lip look. to avoid this all day make up you conceal and powder around your lips before applying any lip products and always line your lips before using a lipstick.
9. Balanced eyebrows – So when your lining your eyebrows before you go ahead and draw them in you want to get a good idea on where they should sit on your face. The best way I have found of doing this is by using my eyebrow brush placing it alongside my nostril showing the line up to where my eyebrow should start, making a little mark and doing the same on the other side. When I am drawing my arch that changes each day down to how dramatic I’m feeling so only advice I can give there is try not to be too heavy handed and make them match, with the wings (I have no clue on what this part is supposed to be called so there wings now) i make a tapered line from my arch leading in the direction of the tip of my ears, not all the way, might be a bit much. Gel, always gel you will still inevitably touch your eyebrow and panic but you have less of a chance of rubbing it off with gel.
10. Prep eyelids – Always use some form of prep on your eyelids to get a more vivid colour or smooth application, if it has to be concealer, well I’m not saying use it but I’m also not saying don’t… there are much better products out there I personally use E.L.Fs lip primer. Does the trick.

Well there you have it 10 of my top tips for better makeup application, I have tones, if you guys want more let me know, get to me on Instagram or send me a message on here I would love to hear your thoughts.