Don’t hate the messenger, but we’ve got some skin truths to share. Those pores on your face? They’re going nowhere. Ice cubes, sebum masks, head over a steaming pot, the at-home remedies just won’t work – pores are part of you, folks, it’s in the genes. But not all hope is lost. If you’re on a quest to conceal (though there’s really no need), like your favourite cashmere … [Read more...] about The truth about pores (and how you can shrink them)
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Threading vs. plucking: which way to brows you’ll love?
We can barely remember life before the wonders of HD brows and microblading. While the likes of tinting and tattooing can really transform your look, they come with a bit more commitment. When it comes to everyday brow maintenance, plucking and threading are both reliable short-term fixes. The question is, which is better? … [Read more...] about Threading vs. plucking: which way to brows you’ll love?
How to get longer, stronger nails
Sorry fellow co-workers, but I love to hear that tap-tap-tap of long, strong nails on my keyboard. While hair and skin may be top of your self-care list, it’s easy to forget about the health of our nails (and cover up any sins with a slick of coral polish). But running fingers through your locks and getting stuck mid-way from a broken nail is all too annoying. So whether you’re … [Read more...] about How to get longer, stronger nails
How to survive 8 weeks on a (Love) Island
You might have heard that Love Island returns to our screens on Monday. Between the hours of 9-10pm, every evening for the next two months, we’ll be tuning into Flack Attacks and text messages (both from the Island, and the group chat). We’ve perused the villa, assessed the line-up, and began crafting our bum-shape in the sofa ready to squash into for the foreseeable. Of … [Read more...] about How to survive 8 weeks on a (Love) Island
How to avoid chipped nail polish
There’s nothing more annoying than chipped polish. Especially on freshly manicured nails, but a little care will help them go further. That feeling you get stepping out the salon? Yep, I’d like to maintain that as long as possible. Tapping my Oyster card, holding drinks in my Insta shots, high-fiving anyone who’ll take it, I’m that person. So to keep my fingertips preened and … [Read more...] about How to avoid chipped nail polish