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It turns out that celebrities such as Margot Robbie, Kourtney Kardashian, Elle Macpherson, and Ellie Goulding all use Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation (£45) to achieve a blurred, perfected finish that actually works to treat skin at the same time, minimising the risk of any breakouts. Yes, you read that right. A heavy-duty, full-coverage foundation that won’t break you out exists. Formulated as a post-procedure, breathable foundation, Oxygenetix uses Ceravitae Complex to increase the skin’s oxygen uptake and heal any damage. So what else makes it a celeb favourite besides the fact it won’t break you out? Well, frankly, it really lasts. Because it’s a totally oil-free formula, your base won’t transfer anywhere near as severely as other foundations might. I can really vouch f...

For many months, I thought little of it, but then, I noticed that my go-to mascara wasn’t working its usual lash-boosting miracles. In general, my lashes were looking thinner and more sparse and weren’t framing my eyes in the way they once did. While I knew that lash serums were a thing, I’d previously never given them the time of day. In all honesty, there is no product in the world that can actually make your lashes grow longer. However, lash fallout had never been something I’d had to consider. In theory, products that work to condition and strengthen lashes meant that any fallout I was experiencing could be reduced, and I was willing to give them a go. So over the course of the last couple of years, I’ve tried and tested an array of lash serums, treatments, and oils in a bid to get my ...

Concealer is my number one makeup-bag staple, so you can trust me when I say I’ve tried them all. From the crazy-expensive to the cheap as chips, I leave no stone unturned in my quest for coverage. Thankfully, this means I have a whole host of favourites for your concealing needs. Whether it’s disguising blemishes, brightening the under eyes, or evening out your skin tone, I’ve got plenty of recommendations to get the job done. Keep scrolling to shop some of my favourite concealers and their more affordable dupes. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blog...

Melissa Meyers is a Los Angeles–based influencer with a focus on beauty, style, travel, and wellness. Her blog, The Glow Girl, aims to empower women to embrace the best version of themselves, age gracefully, and cultivate a glow from the inside out. She also happens to be a 55-year-old with a passion for beauty. Below, hear from Meyers on the top five makeup tips she swears by for feeling and looking 10 years younger. At 55 years old, I’ve made a commitment to continue feeling and looking my best as I get older, and as a beauty lover, I’m always on the hunt for the very best products that can help me achieve this! I get lots of questions about my best tips for ageing gracefully, and I definitely have a few great secrets in my bag to help turn back the clock a few years. Below, ...

There are some questions that keep me up until the early hours of the morning. The one that seems to be recurring recently is, wondering how many lipsticks there are in existence. It’s impossible to even think of a realistic number. There are matte lipsticks, creamy lipsticks, satin ones, liquid, sheer. The list goes on. Not to mention that every brand will have up to 50 colours in each of these categories sometimes. That’s a whole lot of lipsticks.  So, this leads us to our second question. Where does one even begin with choosing a lipstick? A shortcut to finding your next lipstick is by looking to the most popular ones. These are the best-sellers, the beauty icons and the classics. The ones that if you look at most lipstick-wearers lips and wonder what they’re wear...

I try a lot of lipsticks and while I’ve got everything I need in the red, plum, nude, matte and creamy departments, I’m lacking in one. I’m not a fan of the use of the marketing term ‘clean beauty’–as there’s yet to be a consistent definition across brands for it. However, I’m a big fan of beauty brands who go beyond the semantics. Brands who are thoughtful about the ingredients they use and most importantly have a transparent and sustainable supply chain.  That’s where my lipstick collection is lacking. I’ve been in the market for one that does all of the above but also has an incredible formula, sleek packaging and wearable shades.  I’m not gonna lie its been pretty difficult, but thanks to HIGHR, the sustain...

In recent years beauty and make-up grew significantly more complicated. Between the beauty YouTuber phenomenon and the transformative powers of contouring, makeup is far from low-maintenance these days. And, let’s face it, we’ve more than enjoyed experimenting. Still, there’s also demand for simpler, easy-to-do make-up for the days when you just don’t want to do that much (if ever). Low-maintenance beauty is my thing—especially this year when my social activity has dramatically reduced. On a day-to-day, I try to do my best off-duty model impression with neat brows, a quick slick of concealer, and blush. The idea isn’t to be perfect but presentable and refreshed.  You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating...

When it came to our beauty priorities this year, skincare reigned supreme. Given the fact that most of 2020 was spent in the comfort of our own homes, any need, want or desire to pay attention to our hair and makeup routines dwindled. Time usually spent on makeup application was instead used for self-care rituals, like kicking back with a face mask, doing an at-home manicure or a quick facial massage. Having said that, while there’s no doubt that spending this time on my skin was very much needed (in hindsight it acted as a nice form of escapism), I’m officially ready to get back into this beauty thing properly. Sure, it’s been great to let my skin breathe and give my hair a bit of a break, but the truth is, I really miss doing my hair and makeup. At the start of the year, not ha...

BB creams are effectively skin tints that offer creamy light to medium coverage for daily wear—not to be confused with CC (colour-correcting) or DD (daily-defense) creams. The “BB” stands for “beauty balm,” and they are rich with proactive ingredients, including peptides and antioxidants such as vitamins A, E, and C. So what do you need to look for in an anti-ageing formula? There are various BB creams suited for both oily and dry skin types. For anti-ageing, SPF is one of the key ingredients, and wearing a BB cream can help you remember to wear an SPF every day, another anti-ageing bonus.  Personally, however, I do struggle to find a BB cream to match my brown skin tone. Often made with a subtle one-shade-fits-all pigment (or not) and SPF, they can someti...

First up is The Control Kit (£108), which is all you need to get started and includes the patented Fuse Wand, two lengths of Gossamers (this is what the lashes are called), the flexible bond to glue the lashes and a sealing product.  What makes Lashify unique is that you apply the 100% silk lashes, which come in little clusters and feel totally weightless, under your actual lashes instead of on top of them. It’s a bit tricky to begin with, as you apply the bond to your natural lashes and then stick the Gossamers on the root of your lashes, a few millimetres from the waterline.  Then you use the wand to fuse them. The brand is very transparent that this requires patience and that you’ll get better at the placement of the lashes over time. Because I’...

There are plenty of other British-born independent brands that offer new and exciting experiences in luxury skincare, makeup, wellness, fragrances, and much more. Britain boasts cult skincare brands like Neighbourhood Botanicals, which designs clean-beauty products, right on our doorstep. Upcoming brand Liha skincare, which offers a collection of shea butter and soaps, is also made and produced in London. As we said, we’re spoiled for choice. From luxury makeup and cosmetic line Kjaer Weis to cult haircare brand Bouclème, we’ve found 26 British beauty brands to celebrate before this year is through. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beau...

As someone with very curly, extremely bushy brows (including a lovely monobrow), I am particular about my brow tools. Over the years, I’ve spent considerable time in the threader’s chair trying to coerce my eyebrows into a decent shape. Most know, it’s a painful process. However, as the salons closed throughout the pandemic, I needed a saving grace. And, Refy Beauty  is now a staple in my arsenal. Available in three shades — light, medium and dark — it consists of three brow tools. To achieve the look, it’s a three-step process that is surprisingly easy to do. What’s more, the double-sided tools also come with their own brushes.   You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back po...