It seems, in recent years, that everyone’s make-up routine has become a whole lot more complicated. Instead of applying foundation, then eyes and lips, now everyone is starting with their eyebrows before foundation, using primer, then contouring, then baking, then using a finishing spray, then…the list just seems to go …
It’s the time of year when everyone likes to get dressed in their finery and barely a minute goes by when someone isn’ getting their phone out to take another photo. That’s all well and good, but if you’ve spent the morning cooking a huge Christmas dinner (and have partaken …
Beauty balms are becoming more and more popular, and with good reason; they often tackle a number of problems with just one product. Balms are rich and potent and offer the skin an extra dose of healing goodness, and are especially good after cosmetic procedures or sun exposure. Elemis, Dermalogica …
Whether you’re a full-face, contour-loving foundation fan, or a ‘swipe of BB Cream and you’re done’ kinda gal, there are still some simple rules that you should be following to make sure you get your foundation completely right. Read on to find out five of the most common foundation mistakes …
When we were younger, foundation application was done either with our fingers or, if we were feeling really swish, with a wedge-shaped sponge that we bought from the local chemist and ran under a tap before using, However, now it seems that there’s a whole load of ways that you …
Most of us have heard of crow’s feet, even if we don’t have them (yet!), but what are they and what causes them? Today, we’re looking at one of the most common signs of ageing and trying to work out what you can do about them. So, what are crow’s …
Pores. Your skin needs them in order to allow it to ‘breathe’ but for many of us, pores can play havoc with our complexion. Whether they’re too big, prone to collecting a lot of dirt or something else besides, we’ve got a selection of products from Decleor and Dermalogica which …
The current trend for foundation seems to be pretty full on; contouring is the preferred method by many and seems to require a dozen different shades of foundation, an extra hour in the day and a degree in geometry. If your foundation style is a little bit more laid back, …
It seems as though we’re FINALLY getting to a time in the year where the sun is at least attempting to show its face, which means that the temperature can only go up from here. Like a lot of women, we here at Pure Beauty aren’t huge fans of wearing …
