7 sins, Rosacea, Up your cleansing game
We’re all guilty of a cosmetic blunder so it’s high time to correct bad habits for good! Did you know sleeping on a cotton pillowcase causes friction between your skin and the pillow, which results in sleep creases? Over time, these creases can turn into
Sin 1 Foundation tidemarks
“Invest in a good blending brush or makeup sponge,” says hair air an and d makeup artist Rani Shortland. “And blend down the neck.” Start art wi with ith the right shade of foundation to match your skin tone exactly. . “Be aware of artificial light in the shop,” says Rani. Apply along your our jawline and step outside into natural light. TRY Designer Brands Be Blended Beauty Sponge $7.99 Becca The One Perfecting Brush $70
Sin 2 Patchy lipstick
Use a lip scrub to buff away dry skin before smoothing on a hydrating lip balm to seal in moisture. “Try a lipstick with a hydrating formula and glossy finish,” says Rani. TRY Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub $9.95 Nutrimetics Nutri-rich Smoothing Lip Polish $30
Sin 3 Congested skin
Who hasn’t washed their makeup brushes in weeks? You may be exposing your skin to all kinds of dirt and bacteria. “This can lead to clogged pores, blemishes and spots,” says Rani. “For a quick refresh between washes, use a special pecial cleaning spray.” TRY Mary Kay Brush Cleaner r $18
Sin 4 Overdrawn brows
Big Bi brows b are still till big bi news but bt overdrawn d slugs l can age the face, says Benefit national brow artist Hannah Mutze. “Choose a shade no more than two shades darker than your hair, and fill using hair-like strokes instead of dark, harsh lines. Start lightly and build colour.” TRY Benefit Hard Angle/definer Brush ush $28 Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil $42 Benefit Brow Zings $55
Sin 5 Streaky fake tan
“It’s all about looking natural,” says Skinny Tan founder Louise Ferguson. “Exfoliate the day before so you have a smooth surface.” Your tan will last longer. “And a mitt gives you a smooth, fast application and protects your hand.” TRY Skinny Tan Pre Tan Primer $12.95 Modelco Blend Buffifing Mitt $12
Sin 6 Non-silk pillowcases Sin 7 Frazzled hair
As much as we love heat styling, it can wreak havoc in the form of dryness and unwanted split ends. Add dd a mist of heat-protection spray before re styling to limit damage, and commit to a once-a-week nourishing hair mask to restore lost moisture. TRY VO5 Heat Protect Styling g Spray $6.99 Schwarzkopf Beology Repair Mask $15.99