Thread: Beauty Tips!

I like to double-up my concealer as a lipstick - otherwise I'd never get through it in a year! I apply a layer of carmex/vaseline first as concealer can sometimes be quite dry on the lips and this gives it a nice glossy feel, then smooth on a thin layer of concealer for nice matte lips.

If you are wearing a nude lip, you should always go a tone or two deeper than your skin colour, so it's not recommended to use your concealer as a lipstick.

I find that quality products last longer than "drug store" eg, Collection 2000. If you keep your make-up tools clean and your products are kept in good condition, there is no reason why it can't last longer.

I'm so into make-up, I can't seem to resist buying it, I enjoy the application process and watching make-up tutorials also.

I look on caring consumer to see what brands are cruelty free.

I reckon once I get my head on straight and get some of the weight off. I'm going to train as a stylist and make-up artist as that's the dream.

My "tip":

To get afro/thick type hair to look nice and wavy, and frizz free without using heated tools (so damaging) After washing hair, towel dry, and comb through a leave in conditioner, then put the hair into plaits while still damp. Let it air dry or use a cool setting only from your hair dryer and then take out the plaits (leave them in over night if possible for better results) just comb your fingers through and apply a little more conditioner or styling cream (I like Lush King of the Mods or a Dark & Lovely leave-in treatment) and you'll have lovely hair that lasts all day.

Tip 2: When removing eye make-up don't rub your eyes too much. Use some gentle eye make-up remover on a cotton pad and place over eyes for up to a minute to let it dissolve the product, then gently smooth away, repeat if necessary with a fresh pad. This will stop eye irritation and help prevent damaging your lashes.

Tip 3: When using mascara, never pump the want in the tub, this will force air into the tube and dry out the product quicker. Wipe your mascara wands brush off after every couple of uses to stop clumping.

Tip 4: With a clean finger apply a small amount of the lipstick you are wearing as a cheek stain, this will mean that the tone is the same and create a more uniform finish to your make-up.

Tip 5: To give eyeshadow a better pigmentation, use a creamy base underneath. Or using a slightly damp eyeshadow brush dip into the product (use the edge so you can still use the middle dry) and apply that way, it will transform the shadow

Lots and lots of water and high-quality, organic skincare products. Organic virgin coconut oil is great for dry skin, rashes or scars (and loads of other things). I always use baby shampoo if I have no organic product as it's milder than normal shampoo. Also taking make-up off every night bears repeating!

KookieDoh- I always take Evening Primrose Oil and haven't heard of Starflower oil.. where do you buy it?

Anyway, I'm now off to sanitise my tweezers- never even thought of it before!