how to recover after not enough sleep by Nessbow

• drink at least 1 lt water before leaving the house.
• use a rich moisturising cream, especially around the eye area.
• use a brightening moisturiser or concealer, especially if you have under-eye circles or bags.
• use a light tinted moisturiser rather than foundation to avoid caking. Concentrate on areas with redness.
• if you have acne, use a waxy concealer and finish with sheer powder.

use light, neutral makeup. A taupe or grey eyeshadow will conceal any veins or redness. Pink or tangerine lipgloss will brighten the look.

• go to bed early the following night!

General Beauty Tips by Beauty in a Bottle

• Try not to touch your face. This can spread germs & dirt from your hands. Wash your hands regularly and sanitise frequently used items e.g. phone, keyboard, mouse.
• Always wash your face before bed. It not only removes make-up, but dirt and germs as well. It also allows the skin to breathe. Make sure to wash your pillowcase frequently as well.
• Use warm water, not hot, to wash your face. If you like a hot shower, then use your hands to splash the water on your face instead of putting your face directly under the water.
• Eating healthy and drinking lots of water will reflect in a smooth and glowing skin tone.
• Always moisturise, even if you have oily skin. Use, a light gel formula which is non-comedogenic (doesn't clog pores.)
• Exfoliate regularly, especially if you have oily skin. Removing dead skin cells allows sunscreen, serums and other treatments to sink in and work more effectively.
• Don't use products just because they have been recommended. Pay attention to whether they actually work for you. Keep trying different products until you are happy with the results.
• Keep your routine simple. There's no point in buying extra treatments that you're never going to use. Only make it as complicated as you're happy to carry out every day.
• Aloe vera gel makes a good face primer before makeup.
• Apply makeup with a brush, not your fingers, especially if you have oily skin. Use a spray-on brush cleaner in between applying primer and foundation for a quick clean.
• Use a toothbrush to brush your brows; spray hairspray on the toothbrush first if they need extra help staying in place. Use this technique on flyaway hairs around the hairline, too.
• Don't use face products with perfumes as they can darken any pigmentation in the skin. from Glitter Gloss Garbage
• Natural Oils for Facial Cleansing by Painted Ladies

use the following oils for different skin types:

• acne prone - jojoba
• oily - sweet almond, grapeseed
• dry/ageing - avocado, apricot kernel
• normal/all types - apricot kernel, olive
• mix the oil with castor oil. Castor oil can be drying, so use less in proportion if you have dry skin (e.g. half-and-half).
• mix the oils in a squirt bottle. use clean hands to rub gently but thoroughly over face. place a very warm wet face washer over face and wait until it cools. wipe off with an exfoliating action.

Uses for Avocado by Painted Ladies

• Avocado is excellent for dry and ageing skin. It contains a protein (sterolin) which helps the skin retain moisture.
• The useful oil is in the pulp of the avocado. Massaging the skin with the inside of the peel is the most direct way of delivering the oil.
• Mash the avocado to a smooth paste and use it as a mask. Leave on for 15 minutes.
• Slice the avocado lengthways. The crescent-shaped sections fit perfectly under your eyes. Leave on for 20 minutes.

Uses for Bananas by Beauty in a Bottle

• Mash the banana and rub it all over your face. Leave on for 10 minutes, then wash off. There's no need to add anything else!
• For a scrub mask, mash the banana with 1 tablespoon of honey and 4 tablespoons of oats. Add water if too thick. Leave on face for 15 minutes, then rub off in a gentle scrubbing motion.

Uses for Strawberries by Beauty in a Bottle

• Mash the strawberries and mix with honey. Use as a mask for brightening the skin. Leave on for 15 minutes.
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from The Beautiful Days: Sudocream can be used as a primer.