FEELING BALMY For on-trend glossy, highlighted skin, mix a lip balm with your liquid foundation and apply sparingly to your eyelids and the tops of cheekbones Rebecca Butterworth , EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE Mens skin is much thicker than womens, so it is important to use a face scrub twice a week. Using small circular motions and working outwards, exfoliate all parts of the face - especially the neck and chin, which will minimise ingrown hairs and prepare the skin for shaving Marie McKeever, ClarinsMen WORKING CURLS For an intense and long-lasting curl for your eyelashes, warm your lash curlers with your hairdryer first. This will really hold the curl and means you can skip mascara, too Rachel ODonnell , MAC senior artist BYE BYE PUFFY EYE Using your middle and ring fingers, press and glide a bit of eye cream around the bone of the eyes, moving towards the temples in one stroke. Repeat three times. This will help drain fluids and reduce puffiness Nathalie Eleni , Lancôme facialist NO MORE IN GROWN GROANS In-grown hairs are often caused by dry or flaky skin, which doesnt allow the hair to grow through. So, post-wax, make sure you moisturise the area. Look for formulas with tea-tree oil, which soothe and smooth the follicle Sarah Swincoe, nkdwaxing ILLUMINATE, ILLUMINATE To brighten your complexion, look for a blusher with a pearl finish to it, such as Bourjoiss Little Round Pot range. Applied to the cheeks, it will gently illuminate your skin Cassie Lomas , make-up artist for Bourjois BACK-COMBING To back-comb hair properly, you need to place your brush at the top back of each section you lift. Then slowly but firmly brush down three times. Any other way can damage the hair Jamie Stevens , hair stylist HARD AS NAILS Always paint the very tip of the nail when applying varnish, as this is the part most susceptible to knocks. Better still, paint behind the nail, too, then it is completely protected Jessica Vartoughian , Jessica Nails PERFECT DEFINITION For perfectly defined brows, be sure to use two shades of pencil: the first should be slightly lighter than your own brow, and used all over. The second should be slightly warmer, applied in a fine line under the brow, all the way along Fred Letailleur , Yves Saint Laurent ROCKIN GOOD HAIR Make your own texturising hairspray by boiling down some filtered water and adding in two tablespoons of rock salt. Pour into a spray bottle to cool, and use it on your hair to add texture and movement Jamie Stevens , hair stylist TWICE AS NICE Your waterproof mascara can double as a long-lasting liner. Use a fine brush to take a little of the product from the wand and apply to the lashline Cassie Lomas , Bourjois make-up artist COOL EYES To get rid of puffy eyes put a cotton pad in the freezer, then gently massage an eye cream into the contour area. After a couple of minutes apply the pad to the eye - it will reduce puffiness and push the cream deeper into the skin to nourish this delicate area Nichola Joss , Sanctuary Spa LIPS TRICK To emphasise the volume, shape and colour of your lips, mix your cheek highlighter with your under-eye concealer, then gently apply to the skin above the Cupids bow and the outer corners of the lower lips. Perfectly shaped lips in minutes Mei Rees , Shu Uemura senior artist INTENSIVE STUFF The best way to apply a hair mask is to warm a small amount between your hands first. Then, starting at the temple, work over the scalp, opening and closing your fingertips in a circular motion. This really optimises the benefits. Comb through using a paddle brush and rinse Erminio Fiocca , Ojon KEEP IT CLEAN As we age we tend to concentrate on moisturisers and serums, but good cleansing is just as important. Cellular turnover diminishes as we get older, so apply a detox mask weekly. Cleanliness is a pillar of healthy skin Kristy Goodger , Elemental Herbology LAYER UP If youre really tired or your skin is looking dry and lacklustre, try this before you go to bed. On clean skin apply a layer of serum followed by a facial oil, then apply a face-mask designed for overnight use. Leave the three layers on until morning and youll really notice the difference Geraldine Howard , Aromatherapy Associates A TIGHT FIT Squashing feet into tights is never good for painted toenails. To keep your varnish in tip-top condition, pinch about 1cm of the toe-section of your tights while you pull them on. Once youve pulled them all the way up, there should still be some space for your toes to move comfortably Stella beauty desk A BUFFERS GUIDE TO FOUNDATION For a natural, modern finish to your foundation, use a foundation brush. Using only the tip of the brush buff on the foundation with circular motions. Applying the product this way will avoid a cakey look and leave a lovely, light finish Shehla Shaikh , Lancôme make-up artist RUB UP ON WAXING Over-exfoliating after a wax can graze skin, causing in-grown hairs rather than preventing them. The exfoliator should be grainy but gentle - look for sugar scrubs containing oils, or formulas with rounder beads, and buff the waxed area two to three times a week. Sarah Swincoe , nkdwaxing LOCK IN MOISTURE AFTER YOU SHOWER After you shower, pat the excess water from your skin, but apply your moisturiser or body oil before your skin is 100 per cent dry to lock in that last bit of moisture. Kirsten Carriol - Lanolips A TIP ON TONING Always blot skin dry after toning as any residue of toner can dehydrate it. Use tissue or a towel - but do not rub. Fiona Brackenbury - Decléor . SKINCARE: SEASON FOUR During the change from autumn to winter add a serum containing hyaluronic acid to your skincare routine. It will help to stop the skin from drying by ensuring the skin cells are kept well hydrated. Dr Pauline Hili, Nourish skincare FIRST THINGS FIRST... If youre opting for full-on eye make-up, make it the first thing you apply. Follow with concealer and foundation if necessary. You wont worry about loose eyeshadow dropping and smudging the rest of your face, and youll also find you use less make-up elsewhere. Stella beauty team WAX RELIEF After youve had a wax, add some Dead Sea salts to your bath water. They have antibacterial properties that will help soothe irritation and smooth the skin. Sarah Swincoe, NKD Waxing ALL AFLUTTER To make eyelashes look denser without having to wear mascara, gently apply a black eyeliner to the upper inside rim of your eye. For added impact, curl your eyelashes. Et voila! - drama without the fuss. Stella beauty team FRINGE CONCERNS If you tend to suffer from a spotty forehead, it may be down to stress, which can cause congested skin. Too much hair product on the scalp doenst help, either. Try to avoid using a styling product on your fringe, as it can build up on your forehead. Beverley England, Origins BETTER BED-HEAD For perfectly tousled hair without professional blow-dry, rough-dry hair until just damp then twist into a chignon and fasten at the nape. As the hair drys and cools it will set into easy waves. Let it down, comb it through with your fingers and spritz with hairspray to finish. Esther Layo, Rush Hair & Beauty ALL THAT GLITTERS Glitter nails look great but can be a pain to remove. Try soaking a cotton-wool ball in polish remover, mould around the fingertip and then wrap each finger in kitchen foil. After a couple of minutes, the glitter should easily slide off. Adam Dargan, Filthy Gorgeous London SHINE ON For hair to shine the cuticle must be flat to reflect more light. Give your hair a cool-water rinse after washing and once youve styled it, a quick blast with a hairdryer on the cool setting. This will shut down the cuticle and make your hair shinier. Kevin Murphy, hair stylist BRIGHT EYES To minimise under-eye puffiness and dark circles drain the area of toxins by using your ring finger to circle the eyes, following the bones of the eye socket. Start at the outer corner, moving inwards underneath the eyes, then move outwards underneath the brows. Alexandra Soveral, facialist FAIRY DUST If you accidentally get some lip-gloass or cream blusher on your clothing, pop some talcum powder on the stain. Leave it on overnight and then in the morning flick the reverse of the fabric so the powder comes away, removing most of the stain with it. Daniel Sandler, make-up artist WEVE GOT IT TAPED If eyeshadow powder drops on to your cheeks during application, rather than smudging it in, roll a little bit of sticky tape around your finger and tap on the misplaced shadow, lifting it away gently. Stella beauty team ACID REIGNS After your skin has been exposed to UV rays, ensure you nurture and rehydrate it with cleansing milks containing hyaluronic acid. This will boost moisture levels intensely and also means your moisturiser will work more effectively. Fiona Brackenbury, Decléor A BUFFERS GUIDE When applying bronzer, how you work your brush is almost as important as what you put on it. For precise, even coverage keep your elbow still and move your wrists in a circular motion. Many women move their whole arm, but this just results in blotchy bronzer. Ciara OShea, make-up artist MISS BEAUTY BEST BEAUTY TIPS STAY IN TOUCH AND LIKE OUR PAGES/OFFERS
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