Best in Beauty : October Round-up including REN, ELF Cosmetics, Rare Beauty, Trinny London & JVN Haircare. Medik8 Press & Glow vs Medik8 Press & Clear. Brightening, Exfoliating & Clarifying Treatments for Sensitive Skin. NEW from Antipodes : Flora Probiotic Skin-Rescue Hyaluronic Mask & Credo Probiotic Ferment Revitalising Serum. To get the most from your mascara, it is so important to place your wand at the root of your lashes,” explains Gboyega. “I always recommend using the wand in a zig- zag motion, ensuring that you are working up from the root of your lashes all the way to the tip.” And yes, that open-mouth-mascara-face is basically inevitable. KNOW YOUR ANGLES Moreover, it will be my go-to whenever I’m not using my current favorite. In conclusion, I would recommend Urban Decay Lash Freak mascara to anyone looking to volumize, define, and lift their lashes.

My Week Holiday-from-Home : What we did and must-see places to visit in Dorset, Somerset & Wiltshire. Trying to find the best mascara for your lashes can feel like a daunting task; so many launches, so many questions... what's the best high-street mascara, what's the best for short lashes? Is it worth paying more for extra volume and length? Which waterproof formulas really withstand a hot summer's day, or even a few lengths in the swimming pool, but still come off easily with eye make-up remover? After my first try, I have used the Lash Freak mascara a few more times, and the only difference is that now I make sure that the wand is not overly saturated. The Best Shampoo and Conditioner for Bleached Blonde Hair : Fudge Clean Blonde Damage Rewind Range. Algenist Blue Algae Vitamin C Dark Spot Correcting Peel : Exfoliating, Brightening, Smoothing Mask of Dreams!

It Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow : Full Review with before & afters AND comparison with the other IT CC+ Creams! With so many people relying on expensive salon treatments, such as eyelash extensions, perms and tints, it's worth remembering that mascara technology has come a long way over the last few years, promising plump, sky-high, defined lashes with just a few swipes of a mascara wand. According to Urban Decay, the side of the wand with no bristles is designed to give your lashes a lift, so following instructions, I held the curved side at the root of my lashes and err...waited. It might seem obvious but, according to Gboyega, many of us aren’t using enough mascara formula to begin with. “One of my pet peeves is when I see people not applying their mascara properly,” she says. “They only get the tips of their lashes instead of fully coating their lashes with the mascara.” Looks like we’ve gotta layer that stuff on, guys. BRUSH UP YOUR TECHNIQUE

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Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Serum : A great treatment for blemishes & breakouts!My tip would be to go easy on the first coat, slowly building up the product to customise how dramatic a look you’re going for. The brush makes it easy to manoeuvre around your lashes too, and adding a couple of coats is easily done. As a result, my lashes look more flared, fuller, and longer minus the clump at the base of the lashes. And I’m happy to report that my original score of 7/10 stands accurately. Maybe I’ll even give it an extra point for ingenuity because the wand is so freaking cool. AD Currentbody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask Review with Before & Afters + 15% off discount code! Skincare for your body?! Body Proud Overnight Recovery Body Mask + Smooth Talk Exfoliating Body Serum. As someone who is guaranteed to end up ruining a painstakingly applied eyeshadow with an accidental smudge of mascara, the brush is surprisingly agile and lightweight which I found minimises the risk of mistakes.

We asked makeup artist Adeloa Gboyega (who has worked with some of the biggest brands in beauty, from Bobbi Brown to Pat McGrath), for her expert tips when it comes to A* mascara application... USE ENOUGH MASCARA But change is good, right? So, which new mascaras are worth turning your head for? Which clever new wands and lash boosting formulas really are worth the hype?