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Do
I really need a toner?
No!
Alcohol, which is found in most toners, is one of skins enemies.
It dries out the skin and upsets it’s natural balance. Instead,
try gentle Rosewater, or a ‘freshener’ and always check for no-alcohol
content. (Try Liz Earles Instant Boost Skin Tonic.
How
often should I moisturise?
Twice
a day, morning and evening. Whatever cleansing routine you use
you will always need to follow with moisture. If you find that
moisturisers leave you feeling a bit greasy, look out for a ‘re-hydrating’
formula, which will add moisture and re-hydrate the skin without
adding oil.
Can
you suggest a treatment for the occasional spots I get?
We
love the Body Shops Tea Tree Oil Blemish Stick. It’s easy to apply
and Tea Tree is well known for it’s healing and antiseptic qualities.
Do
skincare products have a sell by date?
Yes.
For most products the shelf life unopened is 2-3 years but once
opened you have about 12 months of use. This is usually less for
sensitive skin products or natural products as they have few or
no preservatives in them. Beauty products should be kept in a
cool, dark place – a drawer maybe. Although they look nice on
the bathroom windowsill, they will be affected by sunlight and
temperature changes.
I
always apply 2 coats of mascara as recommended but should I wait
for the first coat to dry before applying the second?
Make-up
artists recommended that you apply the second coat just before
the first coat is dry, but say that using one of the latest thickening,
lengthening types that really one coat should be enough.
(Try S-T-R-E-T-C-H
by Max Factor or Luxurious by Yves St Laurent).
Why
does my eyeshadow keep creasing?
The
best way to avoid ‘creases’ is to blend foundation all over eyelid
to create an even base (you could use one specially designed for
oily skin, even if you don’t need it on your face). Follow with
a powder eyeshadow in a neutral shade to ‘fix’ it before applying
your chosen colour.
TRIED AND TESTED
CLEANSING
STRIPS
SYNERGIE PURE T-ZONE STRIPS
£5.99
Got rid of a few blackheads but didn’t
clear the smallest ones.
Rated 6
out of 10.
PONDS CLEAR PORE STRIPS £5.99
Really did cleanse pores but left
a sticky residue on skin.
Rated 7
out of 10
SUPERDRUG TEA TREE PORE STRIPS
£3.99
Really good value for money, did
the job and left skin feeling fresh and smooth.
Rated
8 out of 10
BIORE PORE PERFECT ULTRA DEEP
CLEANSING STRIPS £7.95
Came off painlessly and removed lots
of blackheads, even the deep ones. It left no redness.
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