Category : Skin Care

If you’re sick of spending your hard earned cash on expensive creams and fancy taking a stroll down the natural route I have just the thing. I made myself a batch yesterday and my skin in soaking up the goodness as we speak (while I scoff banoffee) This recipe makes a moisturising oil for normal...

In my next video – my favourite affordable make-up and beauty products, I declare undying love for Yes to Carrots Eye and Face Make-up Remover. It’s a string statement to make about a cleanser so I thought I ought to explain myself. The good: Paraben Free Creamy Affordable - ...

I had a question from a reader which I decided to post since there are so many tan lovers out there. And the question: “I have blonde hair and fair skin but every foundation I wear on a night out always looks different compared to my tan in pictures what do I do? I see loads of girls with...

This is a simple way to soothe sensitive skin. This bath is great for dry, itchy skin. It will also soothe a rash. 10 Drops Chamomile Essential Oil (or Lavender Essential Oil) 200g Rolled Oats

This mask is my favourite for smooth and soft hands 1 Tablespoon Rolled Oats 1 Tablespoon Plain Full Fat Yoghurt 1 Teaspoon Almond Oil 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice 2 Drops Frankincense Essential Oil Use a blender or pestal and mortar to grind up the oats. Add all of the other ingredients ...

I used to eagerly await In Styles Best Beauty Buys edition every year. Last year I was a little disappointed in it. This year? I feel like I’m reading last years, with new art work. If you haven’t seen it it goes something like this: Sisley, Dermalogica, Lancome, Bobbi Brown. The best...

Right, I am sick of dry, flakey winter lips! I find it so irritating that every lipstick I apply looks awful because of the state of the skin underneath. Usually I apply Carmex at night and that does the trick. In Winter it’s not enough, thank you fussy lips! Why? It’s probably because...

As part of my resolution to relax more, today I am giving myself a DIY Pedicure.I am very impatient when it comes to waiting for polish to dry. Very often I can’t sit long enough and I end up ruining it before it has set. To combat this I like to light some candles and have a cup of tea whilst...

Hopefully you have already read my post on Colour Theory and are now ready for colour co-ordination. (click here to see colour theory post) As a make-up artist it is important to choose products that co-ordinate when working on a client. The colours you chose should relate to each other in the completed...

I mentioned Avon Pedi Peel by Foot Works in a recent video and thought it deserved a blog mention. For me, having smooth feet is one of the nicest feelings in the world. I have spent so much money on foot products over the years. For a while I was using the Ped-Egg. Although I got great results...

Well ladies, here’s another DIY skincare recipe that’s so easy to make and leaves your skin fresh and cleansed. Yoghurt and strawberries are gentle cleansers, whilst lavender soothes skin. The ingredients your need to make this gentle cleanser for Normal skin types: 1 Fresh Strawberry 1...

I have had a lot of questions about shipping costs for my soaps. Just to clarify, the shipping is set regardless of how much you order. So the shipping for one item is the same as the shipping for 5 items :). Happy shopping Amyx

I remember my first fake tan experience like it was yesterday. I was 14 and preparing myself for the local disco. I found a tube of Sally Hansen instant tan in my Mums bathroom and happily smeared the mahogany brown gel over my pasty legs and arms. I thought I looked amazing! Within 5 minutes of leaving...

I have spent a fortune over the years on anti-blemish products. I have finally found some that work for me… for now. Those of you prone to breakouts will understand that what works one month may not work the next. I’m happy to have found a balance, even if it is short-lived. What works...

I have a little Chanel and Clinique haul for you. I promised I would share what I bought so here is the video… What are you using for clearing breakouts right now?