Natalie KayO

I'm Natalie, creator of Discoveries of Self blog and an all round beauty/makeup lover. I am also one of Yahoo Lifestyle UK Girls On The Ground #GirlsOTG. Us Girls On The Ground are here to let you guys know the essentials in the world of fashion and...

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The Ultimate Lazy Day Beauty Guide

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Sometimes you want to look your best without the effort you normally make. 

There’s no reason to feel bad about a lazy day, we all have them. But, what do we do when we still want to look presentable for a quick trip to the shops or a last minute coffee with friends? 

Cue lazy day beauty: A fail-safe routine to take you from drab to fab with minimal effort. It’s easy and effective. 

Get the most out of your beauty

Products that have more than one purpose should be a go-to when you’re having a lazy beauty day. These products tend to minimise the time spent on your make-up and are normally very easy to apply. 

If you love a groomed brow, take an inexpensive clear mascara and run this through your brows to neaten them up for the day and keep them in place. The Collection 2000 Clear Lash Mascara (£1.99) is a great option, plus it’s friendly on the purse strings.

If you suffer from blemishes and you need a bit of coverage day to day, the La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo + Unifant (£16.50) is a good pick. 

The lightweight cream balances out your skin tone and helps reduce blemishes and dark marks. Best of all, it can be applied in seconds with no residue left on your hands. 

Go natural and neutral 

When you’re having a lazy beauty day, it’s always best to keep it natural and simple. Take the faff out of looking for colours that will go with your outfit and look into colours and products that enhance your features.

Stick to BB creams or water based foundations such as MAC Cosmetics Face and Body Foundation (£22). These products give a natural finish to your skin and tend not to weigh it down. They are also super easy to apply: You can use a brush or your hands - just make sure they’re clean!

If you love a good eye shadow look, opt for a good neutrals palette. Neutral eye shadow palettes have a shade for all skin tones and are brilliant for everyday wear as you can choose several shades or just one for your lid colour of the day. 

The Makeup Revolution Ultra Palette in Beyond Flawless (£8) is the perfect neutral palette for a lazy day, giving you a gorgeous eye shadow look in seconds.

CREAMS ARE THE WAY TO GO

You may have overlooked cream products in the past but creams are ideal for lazy beauty days. Easy to apply with little fuss and effort - you need creams in your life!

Suitable for everything from brows to lips a good cream product can really help when you’re feeling a bit lazy but want to look “put together”

Cream products such as Anastasia Beverly Hill’s Dipbrow Pomade | £15.00 work well to groom your brows and can also be used as an eyeliner.

Cream concealers can be used to mute out any dark marks or problems areas, just apply with your fingers and blend out quickly.

Stila’s Convertible Colour Dual Lip and Cheek Cream (£16) works as the ideal cream product for your cheeks and lips. You can build up the intensity by applying more or go for a stained look by dabbing the product lightly onto your cheeks and lips.

For eyes, opt for a cream stick. Cream eyeshadow sticks are fantastic for lazy days. Swipe onto your lid and blend the shadow out gently with your ring finger, finish with your choice of mascara and you’re good to go.

KIKO Milano Long Lasting Stick Eye Shadows (£6.90) come in a vast array of shades and last all day. 

Prepare the night before

If you know you’re in for a lazy beauty day, the best thing to do is to prepare the night before.

Normally hair can be the most time consuming part of your regime so why not plan steps the night before to make life easier?

Braiding slightly damp hair the night before will allow you to create beautiful waves with little effort the morning after. A spritz of hair spray will help to give body and will keep your waves looking perfect for the rest of the day.

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Top buns are also a fail safe if you’re too lazy for the work the night before. Pair with statement hoop earrings for an effortless but chic look. 

You can also take steps to ensure your skin looks fresh and requires less work, simply by investing in your skincare regime the night before. 

Pamper yourself with Roger & Gallet Cleansing Mask (£15)  to help detoxify your skin and keep it moisturised over night for a rejuvenated look the next morning.

What are your lazy beauty day tips and tricks? Tweet us at @YahooStyleUK. 

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How Long Can You Go Without Washing Your Hair?

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How often do you wash your hair? Once a day, every other day or as little as once a week? However often you might think your hair needs a good rinse, it’s probably not as much as you would expect. 

We’ve all heard that whipping out the shampoo too often can make hair oily over time - but, of course, grease can also build up when locks aren’t washed regularly enough. 

Most experts agree that we don’t need to be over zealous when it comes to washing our locks. So, what’s the right routine?

“All hair is different but a general rule is not to over wash,” explains Lorraine Rose, founder of D&L Hair Products.

“We tend to wash our hair for two reasons: Grease and smell. However, when hair is ‘never washed’ the smell does vanish after a period of time and the natural oils in the hair and scalp self-clean the hair.”

And it’s a tried and tested theory. In 2012, blogger Lucy Aitken Read decided to give this no washing challenge a go and ditched conventional shampooing for a whopping two years. The results? She found that her hair was healthier, had more volume and grew more quickly. 

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When should we wash our hair?

Sadly, there doesn’t seem to be a definitive answer. Sean Nolan, creative and education team member at HOB Salons, says, “Hair should be washed as and when needed, when hair becomes dirty. Everyone is individual according to lifestyle factors, hair texture or even colour.”

According to Sean, the trick is to pay attention to your hair and scalp needs. Bad habits die hard, but if your hair doesn’t look or feel like it needs washing stay away from the shampoo, you could be doing more damage than good. 

What should we do instead?

There are many alternatives to conventional shampoo that can help and tend to your hair needs. Dry shampoo such as Batiste’s Dry Shampoo in Floral & Flirty | £2.99 eliminates greasy and weighed down roots within a few seconds and adds volume. 

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To help cleanse your scalp without drying out your hair, why not try a clarifying oil such as Alchemy’s Grapefruit Hair Remedy | £24.00 to help keep your scalp healthy? 

To add shine and body, and to balance out your hair’s pH levels, try rinsing your hair with an apple, cider, vinegar and water mix. 

Coconut oil can be utilised as a hair mask for dry hair. It can also be applied lightly onto the scalp if you find you’re having a flakey scalp day.

Benefits of prolonging wash day

If you’re used to washing your hair frequently, you may not be so keen on stretching out your washes - but there are benefits to holding out. 

“A likely side effect of shampooing less frequently is you'll need fewer styling products,” says Amandeep Panglin of Alchemy Oils. “Generally, people over-wash and then compensate for their hair drying out by using heavy creams and styling products to fight the frizz. Washing less would do away with that.”   

For those of us who suffer from dry hair, allowing the natural oils from your scalp to condition your roots will prove beneficial. This can also be said for those who have thick, curly hair or afro hair.

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And don’t panic about a grease build-up. You can avoid this between washes by styling your hair in a way that stops hair looking lank and limp. Try a bun, ponytail, twist or brand to keep your hair out of your face - just make sure you don’t pull too hard while tying up your locks as prolonged tension to the roots can result in permanent hair loss. 

Avoid touching your hair too much throughout the day, too, as fingers can spread grease and dirt to other areas of the body. 

It may be tempting to add an array of products to your hair over the course of the week, but generally speaking it’s best to keep your routine simple. Adding products such as heavy styling gels, sprays and creams can cause build-up and sometimes brittleness. Try avoiding products such as these and let your hair breathe. You may find that you don’t need to wash your hair as often.

All in all, while there is no definitive answer to how long you can go without washing your hair, there is such a thing as washing your hair too much. A good rule to follow? Tend to your hair and scalp when it’s time to, not just out of habit.

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Bad Beauty Habits To Ditch Once You Hit The Big 3-0

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We’re all guilty of one bad beauty habit or another, whether it be picking that spot we know we just shouldn’t touch or getting a little bit too tweezer happy on that uneven brow. But, there are some obsessions we need to let go of, especially once we hit 30, 

Picking Spots

We know, we know, it’s really tempting but try to refrain yourself from picking spots. It might not have been too much of a bother in your late teens, but in your mid 20s to 30s picking spots can result in blemishes that may leave a lasting mark. Instead of fiddling with your face try Mario Badescu Drying Lotion | £12.50 which works overnight to reduce the size of your new, but unwanted, friend.

Going To Sleep With Make-Up On

After a night of many, many after work drinks you may be tempted to deal with your panda eyes when you wake up. After all, who has the energy to wash off waterproof mascara at 1am? But, washing off make-up is a must. Sleeping with make-up on not only makes your pillow dirty, it also clogs the pores, which can cause spots. 

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Over-plucking

Perfection is hard to find when it comes to plucking your own brows and let’s face it, many of us have become a little bit too enthusiastic with tweezers at some point or another. Over-plucking over a prolonged period of time can result in permanent hair loss and some dodgy looking brows. We don’t want either at 30. 

Instead of tending to your own brows, visit your local beautician who will know how to achieve the perfect shape for you whether it’s through threading or waxing. Just step away from the tweezers slowly...

Doing Your Make-Up On The Bus 

This bad habit is a bit like beauty marmite, you either have no issue with it or you loathe it. I’m sure we can all think of one time or another when we’ve seen a full face applied effortlessly on our daily commute but is it necessary to do on public transport? Why not wake up a little earlier to apply your make-up or simplify your make-up routine to a quick travel friendly one. 

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Overdoing It With Perfume

We all love to smell divine, but some perfumes and colognes can be overpowering especially when you’ve doused yourself in your favourite musky, woody scent for your 9am meeting. With the introduction of pure fragrances such as Tom Ford’s Black Orchid | £53.00 , less is more. 

Ignoring SPF

Sun protection is something that can be overlooked in your teens and your 20s but SPF is vital to protect from harmful UVA and UVB rays that can increase your risk of developing skin cancer. SPF can help to protect your skin against these rays and thankfully they can be found in more and more products in the beauty and skin care aisle. Start incorporating SPF into your life via face cream, hand cream and even lip balm - your skin will thank you!

Biting Your Nails

A habit many of us have picked up so easily but one we should ditch just as quickly. Bad bacteria can be picked up from many sources throughout the day and stored under our nails, which is then transferred to our mouths, ew! Research has shown that nails can hold anything from dead skin cells to infections such as E.coli. 

To help avoid biting your nails aim to keep your nails comfortably short and use a nail brush to gently remove any dirt or debris from underneath your finger nails when possible.

Do you have any beauty bad habits you want to ditch? Let us know @YahooStyleUK. 

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How To Give Your Skin A Quick Pick-Me-Up For Your Big Day

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Wedding season is finally here. You’ve no doubt been prepping for this day for a while now and getting everything in place, but that can leave you feeling run down and exhausted. Fear not, we’ve found some last minute pick me ups to help you feel your very best on your special day.

Mini Facial

Who doesn’t feel better after a pamper session? 

Treat yourself to a mini facial in the comfort of your own room. Not only will this rejuvenate the skin but help you feel great for your special day. 

Fantastic skin can work wonders!

Start off with a gentle cleanser such as the No7 Beautiful Skin Hot Cloth Cleanser | £9.95 which moisturises and cleanses at the same time. Next mask up with Lush Ayesha Fresh Face Mask | £6.75 to help absorb any excess oil and to help tighten the skin.

Procced with Mario Badescu’s Facial Spray with Aloe Herbs and Rosewater | £5.95 for a refreshing finish and even better, it smells great too.

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End with your favourite moisturiser, making sure you really take the time to massage this into the skin to help your skin feel re-nourished.

Tend To Those Pesky Hairs

Women are not born hairless and from time to time we find hairs cropping up in places we just don’t want them to be.

Now, we’re not suggesting you wax yourself bare but tidying up overgrown eye brows can make a big difference. 

Use an eyebrow kit to tend to any stray hairs but do not over pluck and preferably pluck once you’re out of the shower as hair is easier to remove at this time which also helps to reduce redness.

A great kit to use is Makeup Revolution Focus & Fix Brow Kit | £2.50 this nifty kit has the perfect size tweezers to help you get at those unruly hairs easily.

Add A Glow

Get healthy glowy skin to really give you the pick me up you need on your wedding day. 

Adding an illuminator to your moisturiser can really work wonders and looks amazing in wedding photos!

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Try adding a few drops of MAC Cosmetics Lustre Drops | £18.00 to your favourite daily moisturiser to help add a natural luminosity to your complexion.

Prep Your Pucker

One of the most important steps! 

Prepare those lips for your first kiss as husband and wife. Use a sugar scrub to exfoliate any dry skin on your lips.

If you love sweet things opt for Lush Lip Scrub in Mint Julips | £5.50, this lip scrub will remove any dry skin and helps to soften the lips and it also tastes pretty amazing!

If you have no time to pop out and buy a lip scrub whilst in the shower take a toothbrush and gently brush your lips. This method will is almost as good as a lip scrub and will have your lips feeling softer than ever before. Your makeup artist on the day will thank you!

Scent Those Locks

We all think about perfume for our bodies but many big brands in the world of fragrance are now creating something we girls have been dreaming of for a while now - hair perfume.

Yes, your future husband may not understand it but hair perfume is the new thing! 

Give yourself a little treat by using Miss Dior Hair Mist | £34.00

Spritz your hair with your favourite perfume to give you that pick me up you need on your big day.

With these small tips you’ll be feeling and looking your absolute best on your wedding day!

Let us know what your tips are for last minute pick me ups on your wedding day, tweet us @YahooStyleUK.

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Why Wigs and Weaves Are Becoming Our New Favourite Hairstyles of Choice

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Beyonce, Ciara and even the Kardashian clan are all avid fans of wigs and weaves. 

The ability to change the length, style, colour of your hair without making drastic and permanent changes to your natural hair has been a revelation to many leading to more celebs following the wig and weaves route. 

Weaves and wigs have been worn in the Afro-Caribbean community for years now. The availability for affordable synthetic wigs made for easy hairstyles for day to day wear, however some styles were dated and aimed at the older generation.

Fast forward a few years and hair companies have caught on, offering wigs and weaves catered for all generations, all races, all people creating a popularity around these hairstyles for day to day wear.

So what is the difference between a wig and a weave?

Weave hair is a weft of hair(tracks) sewn onto braided hair on the scalp. Weave is ideal for people looking for length or volume. 

Worn by Kim Kardashian and Angela Simmons, weave gives you the ability to blend your natural hair with your hair extensions on a long term and more secure basis, this differs from clip in’s which can be removed daily.

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Wigs are hair units that can be worn daily. 

Normally made of real hair for a more natural appearance, wigs can be customised like the hair on your head but they offer a more natural look and give you the ability to change your hairstyle as often as you would like.

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Many celebs such as Rihanna, Beyonce and Iggy Azealia often opt for wigs as they allow versatility on a daily basis.

There are many advantages to wearing wigs and weaves.

Weaves allow a change in style for a more long time basis when compared to clip ins. Weaves are also more secure as tracks are sewn onto your natural hair. This means you can twirl your hair like a diva without fear!

Wigs which are favoured by many of our favourite stars are great as a protective styles meaning your hair takes a rest from all the stress! You can go blonde without fear of damaging your hair or opt for a short bob without going for the big chop. 

The appeal is in the ease of changing up your look without having to sit in a hairdresser chair for hours, who doesn’t want that!

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If you’re contemplating wearing a wig or weaves but scared about your new do looking “wiggy” do not fret, with the introduction of lace closures and frontals (think imitation partings and baby hairs) wigs can look so natural people won’t even be able to tell the difference.

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When it comes to prices a good wig can set you back near £500 or more dependent on length and the type of hair your using as well as custom colouring but if treated well a good wig can last up to several years.

If you’re looking to save pounds and pennies opt for a weave which can cost much less compared to wigs.

So next time you’re thinking about a big hair change but afraid to take the plunge on your natural hair why not opt for a wig or a weave? 

Do you wear wigs or weaves? If so, do you prefer these over wearing out your natural hair? Tweet us @YahooStyleUK

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3 Easy Ways To Keep Wrinkles At Bay

Let’s be honest, who loves wrinkles? We don’t. Fine lines can make us look tired, much older than we are and can be unsightly at times, but there are ways to fend them off for as long as possible for a more youthful look.

We rounded up three important steps to follow to ensure you keep those pesky fine lines at bay. 

SPF Is Necessary

Studies have shown that the inclusion of SPF in your skin regime can reduce the appearance of wrinkles or photo-ageing. Without SPF in your beauty regime skin can appear discoloured, wrinkled and rough.

Luckily there are many products on the market now from lip balms to foundations which contain SPF taking all the hard work out of finding the right one for you. Opt for a product with an SPF of 15 or higher for everyday use.

For lip balm why not try the Uvisat Lipscreen SPF 50 ¦ £5.50, for an everyday moisturiser opt for the First Aid Beauty 5 in 1 Face Cream SPF 30 ¦ £29.00 and for a breathable base the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser SPF 30 ¦ £29.00 offers coverage as well as sun protection.

If you want the sun protection without having to change the products you already have, buy a sunscreen and add to your moistursers and make-up bases. La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra Light Fluid SPF 50 + ¦ £16.00 can be added to your moisturiser without weighing down your face with product.

Don’t forget to apply SPF to hands as well, they also need some love, The Body Shop’s Wild Rose Hand Cream SPF 15 ¦ £5.00 is affordable and smells great!

Moisturisation Is Key

Dehydrated skin can result in wrinkles. Without adequate moisture the skin loses it’s elasticity and begins to wrinkle and sag. A good moisturiser keeps the skin hydrated, nourished and wrinkle free.

Serums are fantastic to add to your skin care regime, apply the light weight fluid to your skin before moisturiser to bump up hydration without looking oily.

The Evolve Beauty Hyaluronic Serum 200 ¦ £28.00 is packed full of hyaluronic acid, giving your skin the moisture it needs without appearing greasy or adding a heavy moisturiser.

If you have dry skin you can introduce a heavier day moisturiser or a dry oil into your skin care regime. The Neal’s Yard Rehydrating Rose Facial Oil ¦ £20.00 ensures the skin is moisturised without a greasy residue.

Adding an extra step to your skin regime such as a night cream can also help to fend off wrinkles. Night creams are ideal as they are slightly heavier in moisture to allow your skin to reap the benefits over night.

Korres Wild Rose Sleeping Facial ¦ £26.00 works during the night helping to plump the skin and reduce discolouration. A perfect 2 in 1.

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Water Up

There’s no point working on the outside without working on the inside The average person should be taking it at least 6-8 glasses of water a day to stay well hydrated. 

Staying hydrated helps your skin to stay hydrated which can reduce dryness of the skin that can result in wrinkles.

If you’re not a fan of water, try herbal teas or adding a slice of lemon to your water. 

Drinking more water can also help your body to flush out toxins that can affect your skin.

If you have any tips or tricks on how to reduce the appearance of wrinkles let us know @YahooStyleUK.

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Bargain Beauty Buys That Actually Work

We all like to save a few pounds here and there but many of us tend to avoid high street bargain buys because we believe they’re just not as good based on the price. But we’re here to let tell you you’re missing out on some fantastic buys!

We’ve collated a list of some of the best bargain buys on the high street that work so well we just had to share them with you!

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Sleek i-Divine Eye Shadow Palette in Au Naturel | £7.99

If you’re looking to improve your eye shadow game this is a fantastic palette to begin with. Filled with neutral and complimentary shades perfect to rock both day and night, these pigmented eye shadows will have you wondering why you waited so long to pick up this palette. 

Baptiste Dry Shampoo 400ml | £4.99

If your hair is looking greasy and flat but you have no time to wash it, dry shampoo is where it’s at. Spray some of this Baptiste dry shampoo on your roots and watch your hair transform in seconds. Goodbye grease, hello volume and body.

Maybelline The Falsies Mascara | £7.99

Lengthen your lashes the easy way with Maybelline’s The Falsies mascara. One coat of this bad boy will have your lashes looker fuller and longer in no time.

Schwarzkopf Live Color XXL Hair Dye in Plum Perfection | £5.49

Want to change your hair colour without spending an arm and a leg? You can do so by picking up this affordable box dye which gives you maximum colour payoff with a fun and vibrant twist.

Max Factor Face Finity All Day Flawless Foundation | £12.99

Max Factor’s Face Finity foundation not only offers coverage but a healthy glow, perfect for spring and fantastic for a natural finish.

H&M Overnight Lip Balm | £6.99

If you suffer from dry lips, this inexpensive lip balm could be the answer to your prayers. Apply before bed for an overnight treatment that will leave your lips feeling fantastic in the morning.

Palmers Skin Therapy Oil Face | £9.99

For dry skin try the Palmer’s Skin Therapy Oil. This nourishing face oil sinks in without clogging pores and leaves your skin feeling moisturised and radiant.

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water | £4.99

A no-fuss make-up remover. Kind to the skin but mighty with it’s removal power. Apply to a cotton pad and swipe - make-up be gone.

Eylure False Eye Lashes No. 157 | £5.65

For daytime drama, choose these flirty lashes from Eylure. Perfect for sprucing up a daytime look. Get your flutter on with these falsies. 

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil | £9.99

Use coconut oil for everything. As a hair conditioner, make-up remover, shaving cream or moisturiser. Keep a tub of this around to reap it’s many moisturising benefits.

Topshop Matte Lip Bullet in Boyracer | £8.00

A fantastic red which fits perfectly into your handbag for on the go application. Boyracer gives you a uniquely red lip colour perfect for all skin tones.

KIKO Mat Base Corrector Primer | £8.90

If you suffer from oily skin but you want your make-up to last all day pick up the KIKO Mat Base. Inexpensive but effective, this primer keeps excess oil at bay while helping your make-up stay fresh throughout the day.

Makeup Revolution Affirmation Eye Shadow Palette | £8.00

Love drama? Then you’ll love this palette. With 32 eye shadows perfect for night and day, this palette will leave you with change to spare.

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Standout | £7.99

The dream product for a matte lipstick lover. Apply the Revlon Matte Balm on the go for a flattering matte red lip anytime, any day. 

Sleek Eye Brow Perfector | £4.99

Keep your brows on fleek with the Sleek Clear Eye Brow Perfector. Use the clear gel to keep your brows in place and looking fleeky all day.

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge | £5.99

Avoid cakey make-up with the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. The oddly shaped sponge helps to soak up excess make-up which leaves your foundation looking natural and skin like, whatever the coverage.

Makeup Revolution Radiance Highlighting Palette | £8.00

Get your golden glow on with the Radiance Palette from Makeup Revolution. The three powders can be used to create a natural glow from within for a healthy complexion. J-Lo better watch out.

Essence Longlasting Lipstick in 06 | £2.30

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17 Brilliant Beauty Hacks You Need To Try

Getting to grips with make-up, hair and skin care can be difficult. With perfect liner, full lips and faultless beach waves all over the net you’re probably left wondering how on earth women sporting these looks do it, but with a couple of simple hacks you too can look “on fleek”. 

If you have any must have beauty hacks we should know about tweet us @YahooStyleUK so that we can try them out!

Wing That Liner Like A Pro

Use a piece of card and place this against your eye to help you get a sharp edge to your eye shadow and a perfect winged liner time and time again.

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Lengthen Those Locks

Create the illusion of a longer pony tail by creating two. Section your hair into two ponytails. The first ponytail at the top blends into the one below for a seamless look.

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Never Run Out Of Makeup Remover

Run out of your makeup remover? No problem! Mix a little olive oil with filtered water and use this instead! Fast acting and kind to the skin.

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Bye Bye Fine Lines

Banish discolouration and fine lines under the eye by applying a concealer one to two shades lighter than your skin tone. Press a finely milled setting powder onto the desired area. The powder will fill in those pesky fine lines whilst the concealer brightens the area.

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Colour Match Your Foundation Like A Pro

When looking for a new foundation, look for a shade the same colour as your neck. Many of us either test out a shade on our hands or face but we should be matching to our neck to create a seamless tone from neck to face.

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Refresh Your Hair and Add Volume in Minutes

Use dry shampoo to revive oily and flat hair. Apply the shampoo to your roots and massage through. The dry shampoo eliminate oiliness and creates volume! Two birds, one dry shampoo!

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Keep Your Do In Place

If you find your bobby pins slipping out of your hair constantly try spraying them with hairspray, this increases their grip. Also make sure your using your pins the right side up, with the tooths facing downwards towards your scalp.

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Remove Stubborn Nail Varnish

Stubborn nail varnish is a bother and glitter nail varnish can be even worse to remove but by applying your nail varnish to your cotton pad and wrapping foil around your nails for 10 minutes, nail varnish removal should be a breeze.

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Exfoliate Your Lips The Easy Way

Dry lips can be unsightly as well as painful. Exfoliate them gently with a dry toothbrush whilst your lips are wet. Remember to be gentle as you brush.

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Home Made Toner Perfect For Oily Skin

If you’re skin looks oily and dull from the morning’s commute, or if you had a heavy night out, use this simple spritz to refresh and tone. What we love about this is how simple it is, with two ingredients you can find in your kitchen!

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Make Your Lips Look Bigger Without Surgery

Want plumper lips? Look no further! Create the illusion of fuller lips by using a lighter lip colour in the center or your lips and a darker lip colour around the perimeter. Like highlighting and contouring but for lips.

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Enhance Those Peepers

If you want to look wide awake or if you have small eyes, try out this simple beauty hack. Apply white eyeliner to your waterline instead of black. The white liner gives the illusion 

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Mattify Those Lips

You love your glossy lipstick but you want to wear it matte. Don’t bother buying a new matte lipstick, just use what you have! Apply your lip gloss, place a tissue over your lips and dust a fine powder on the tissue placed over your lips. A quick, no fuss matte lip!

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Loose Waves Without Heat

Is it even possible? Of course it is! Create gorgeous and effortless loose waves without heat. Wrap damp hair into curls around your head and pin down. Allow to air dry and viola! Perfect beachy loose waves without heat.

[Photo: YouTube/Luxy Hair]

Vaseline Is Key

Vaseline is a beauty lovers dream! Insanely useful for a multitude of purposes such as helping the longevity of your perfume - apply vaseline onto perfume points before spraying, this acts likes a primer for your perfume to allow your scent to last longer. You can even use Vaseline to promote eyelash growth by applying a small amount to your eye lashes each night. Better still use Vaseline to remove any stubborn lipstick stains. It really is a wonder product!

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Aftershave Balm For Your Make-up?

You are reading right! Aftershave balm works fantastically well as a make-up primer to help your make-up last throughout the day. Apply before your foundation to increase the longevity of your foundation. The reason why aftershave balm is fantastic as a primer is it’s high glycerin content which helps your make-up to stick around for longer. Goodbye mid morning retouches!

[Photo: YouTube/Nikkie Tutorials)

Coconut Oil Saves The Day

Coconut oil is a must have around the house! Use it as a shaving cream for dry and sensitive legs, as a hair conditioner, make-up remover, cuticle oil - the list is almost endless

[Photo: thechrisellefactor.com]

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The Easy Beauty Guide To Nude Lips On Deep/Dark Skin Tones

If you are of a deeper/darker complexion you may often avoid nude lipsticks as they can appear very bright and stark but fear not! 

We’ve created this easy guide to help you wear any nude lip colour you want!

Lip Liner

A good lip liner is the difference between a flattering nude lip and a stark nude lip.

Opt for a rich brown lip liner that glides onto your skin easily, you don’t want a liner that pulls the skin as this is will virtually be impossible to blend.

The purpose of a brown lip liner is to add a natural gradient from the nude lipstick to your skin tone as well as toning down brighter nude lip colours.

Nude Lipstick

You can choose any nude colour you want, from creams, to light browns but if you are new to nude lips we would recommend starting out with a brown or pink based nude.

Brown or pink based nudes work well against deep/dark skin tones and in many cases eliminate the need for a lip liner. Why not choose Tom Ford Lip Colour in Deep Mink (£38.00), Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Mink (£7.99) or H&M Lipstick Pencil in Chocs Away (£4.99).

Check out our video on how to make cream nude lipsticks work on deep/dark skin tones.

Products Mentioned:

- NYX Lip Liner Pencil in Cocoa (£3.00)

- MAC Cosmetics Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in Bittersweet (£15.00)

- MAC Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Chestnut (£12.50)

- H&M Matt Lipstick in Hot Chocolate (£7.99)

Brown Lipstick

If you aren’t entirely comfortable with wearing a cream or beige lipstick you can opt for a brown lipstick instead.

Choose a lighter brown as opposed to a dark brown lipstick if you wish to wear it as a nude lip. Makeup Monsters Liquid Lipstick in Just Add Marshmallow (£15.50) and H&M’s Cream Lipstick in Just Add Cocoa (£7.99) work really well as nudes on deeper complexions.

Lipgloss

A good lip gloss can really help to get your nude lip looking the way you want it to. 

The right lip gloss can warm up a lipstick to make it look more flattering against a deep/dark skin tone. 

You can also wear a lip gloss on its own as a gorgeous nude lip.

Try Milani Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss in Bare Secret (£5.00), NYX Butter Gloss in Praline (£5.00) or MAC Cosmetics Tinted Lip Glass in either Spite or Spice (£14.0 each)

All these steps will ensure that you will be able to pull off a nude lipstick successfully.

If you have any make-up tips for deep/dark skin tones, tweet us with them @YahooStyleUK

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12 Cruelty-Free And Eco-Friendly Beauty Brands You Should Get To Know

A good skin care regime is important but what’s equally as important are the ingredients. More and more brands are launching as eco-friendly, producing products without the need of animal testing or nasty chemicals.

We’ve rounded up a list of some of the brands you should be checking out right now - and do give us a shout on Twitter at @YahooStyleUK if there are any you think we’ve missed. 

Ilia Beauty

Ilia Beauty is a brand which prides itself on being ethical and eco-friendly, with the cases from their lipsticks being made from recycled aluminum, you know you’re in good hands with this brand. Their products from highlighters to lipsticks are packed full of organic ingredients with zero animal testing.

Aesop

Fast becoming a favourite in the world of skin care Aesop products contain no parabens, colorants, artificial fragrances, mineral oils or silicones. Using a range of botanic ingredients in their products Aesop have created products which are kind to the skin as well as the environment.

Neal’s Yard Remedies

Known by their infamous blue bottles, Neal’s Yard Remedies are well recognised for their eco-friendly approach using organic and natural products in almost all of their products, even their bottles are recyclable in store. Everything from their make-up range, to hair and skin care range are void of parabens, silicones, animal testing, mineral oils and much more!

Sugarpill Cosmetics

If you love to make a statement with your make-up check out Sugarpill Cosmetics! Offering the most beautiful and bold shades in all of their products whilst remaining cruelty free and mostly vegan - we love everything about this brand!

INIKA

Classed as the the world’s most highly certified organic cosmetic brand, with certified vegan and cruelty free products and no nasty chemicals. You can feel at ease using INIKA products, even their brushes are vegan! Win, win! 

Weleda 

Weleda is a brand which caters for the skin naturally and holistically, creating products with 100% natural substances. Offering a sustainable brand with products suitable for vegetarians makes Weleda eco-friendly to all.

Lush

Lush is vast becoming one of the most popular skin care and beauty stores on the high street and for good reason! Offering natural, fun and colourful ingredients which are also great for the skin. Lush also offer a reward scheme for recycling their packaging, as well as cruelty free and many vegan products.

Dr Bronners

The soap making brand have organic and mostly vegan based products which offer cleansing without stripping the skin. With eco-friendly packaging made from recycled plastic and a natural ingredient ethos, you can be sure that the body balms, soaps, lip balms and lotions are made with love and care.

Origins

Creating as many products as they do you may think Origins have a hard time remaining natural and eco-friendly but they do not! Origins offers products made with 100% natural essential oils, with no parabens, paraffin or animal ingredients and if that wasn’t enough they also create their products using renewable resources and wind energy making them incredibly eco-friendly.

Sukin

An Australian based natural skin care brand who offer affordable products for to all. 100% vegan with no nasty chemicals and recyclable packaging, Sukin have created products that work in harmony with the world and not against it.

Lily Lolo

Lily Lolo is a British brand offer natural mineral make-up for all skin types. Their products contain no parabens or synthetic perfumes or dyes and are cruelty free, with 95% of their products also vegan. You can be sure you’re 

Dr Hauschka

Offering cruelty free and mostly vegan and vegetarian products Dr Hauschka has honed in on creating sustainability with it’s name, ensuring products can be created with renewed and natural materials, whilst offering an abundance of skin care products as well as cosmetics. 

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10 Must Have Beauty Buys For Spring

Spring is finally here, which means it’s time to change up your beauty routine by switching your heavier moisturisers for lighter lotions, swapping your warm berry lipsticks for oranges and pink hues and dusting the cobwebs off your favourite fresh and fruity perfume.

What are your go to beauty products for Spring? Tweet us at @YahooStyleUK.

Mario Badescu Facial Spray With Aloe Herbs and Rosewater 8oz (£10.25)

This multi-faceted facial spray is ideal for the warmer days whilst also helping to combat the drying effects of indoor heating. The inclusion of aloe vera makes this great at soothing the skin and the refreshing rosewater scent serves as an added bonus.

Lila’illi Pigment Infusions (£12.00)

If you’re looking for the perfect blush, look no further. Lila’illi have a perfect range of shades for all skin tones to make sure you get your Spring glow right! Use these as blushes, highlights or pair with a clear lip gloss to create a new lip colour. We’re loving the shades Scandal, Modern Times and A Star Is Born.

The New Craft House Quilted Make-Up Bag Kit (£18.00)

Made for the craft and beauty lovers. The New Craft House have created a nifty kit to help you to sew your very own make-up bag! In a variation of Spring ready prints, these make-up bags will get you in the mood for the new season.

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Foundation (£32.50)

The perfect foundation for a healthy and glowing complexion. The newly formulated foundation offers light coverage which is perfect for the changing weather and in an array of shades, this is a foundation that everyone can use.

Bobbi Brown Highlighting Powder in Bronze Glow (£34.00)

Amp up your glow this Spring with Bobbi Brown’s infamous highlighting powder in Bronze Glow. This buttery highlight can be used on the face and decolletage to give you a gorgeous Spring glow perfect for day and night!

Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser (£4.19)

For oily skin sufferers opt for a light cooling moisturiser to help your skin throughout the day and the warmer weather. Simple’s light cream sinks into the skin with minimal effort but maximum hydration. Just what we like!

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Cherry (£2.99)

Combat oiliness and refresh your hair with Batiste Dry Shampoo in Cherry. The heavenly scent is perfect for Spring - a delicate but sweet. Use this spray to refresh your hair and add volume in an instant.

Lancome La Vie Est Belle EDT 50ml (£61.50)

Sweet scented and indulgent! La Vie Est Belle is fast becoming a favourite for the Spring and Summer months and we can see why. The sweet berry scent is luscious and lasts all day, we guarantee people will be asking what you’re wearing all throughout spring. 

Barry M Sunset Gel Nail Paint in Empire State of Mint (£4.99)

Who doesn’t love pastels in spring? Barry M have hit the nail right on the head (no pun intended) with this spring ready pastel mint green nail polish. The daylight curing properties of it ensure your nails are dry in no time.

NARS Audacious Lipstick in Geraldine (£24.00)

Go bright and bold for Spring with NARS Audacious Lipstick in Geraldine. A moisturising lipstick to get you in the mood for spring. Wear this colour with minimal make-up for a statement lip.

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Lazy Beauty Habits We’re All Guilty Of - And How To Avoid Them With Minimum Effort

We all have them – lazy beauty habits that we seem to embrace more and more over time. but we never seem to pay attention to the possible effects.

There are some that are really obvious and some that you probably don’t realise you’re doing - but that you really need to put a stop to. 

Sleeping With Your Make-Up On

I’m sure for a few of us, taking off your make-up after an amazing night out is an absolute chore, I mean, who doesn’t favour a bed over a wet wipe, but taking off make-up is must before bed. 

Wearing make-up such as foundation for a prolonged period of time can clog pores and lead to spots and in some cases unsightly blemishes that can be hard to remove.

To make life easier why not opt for an oil based make-up remover such as the L’Oreal Paris Extraordinary Cleansing Oil (£7.99). 

A cleansing oil will help to make stubborn mascara removal pain free, dissolving your make-up in minutes without drying out your skin.

Piling On Products

Dark circles are a pain, they can make us look tired and can be very unflattering but piling on layers and layers of foundation to cover up your dark circles or blemishes will end up with you wasting product and being a victim of the dreaded ‘cake face.’

If you need to cover blemishes or dark marks a colour corrector is the way to go. 

Colour correctors are similar to concealers however the come in an array of pigmented colours to help mute out and counteract any discolouration allowing you to use less foundation.

Opt for a palette such as Makeup Revolution Ultra Base Corrector Palette (£6.00).

By using a corrector not only will you be able to hide any blemishes or discolouration, you’ll also be able to keep your make-up looking fresh and natural.

Not Washing Your Make-up Brushes

You wouldn’t think using an unwashed make-up brush would be a big deal but the dangers can be extremely severe. 

Brushes can carry harmful bacteria that can result in damaging effects, as is the case of Jo Gilchrist who was confined to a wheelchair after using a dirty make-up brush.

Make sure you wash your make-up brushes at least once a week to avoid spots, clogs pores or infections.

The Real Techniques Brush Cleansing Gel (£7.50) will help to keep your brushes clean and free of harmful bacteria.

Sharing Make-Up

You’ve been eyeing that gorgeous red lipstick that your friend has and you want to use it on a night out but we would advise against asking to borrow it.

Sharing products such as lipsticks and mascaras can result in cold sores, styes and eye infections.

To avoid potential harm why not opt for mini products - smaller in size and price, minis are great if you want to try out a product that you’ve had your eye on for a while, plus they also fit perfectly into your make-up bag.

Try Benefit They’re Real Mascara Mini (£9.95) or NARS Killer Heels Mini Lipstick Set (£29.00).

Not Disposing Of Your Make-up When You Should

This may not be know to all but most beauty products have a shelf life. 

This can normally be found near the ingredients list and is characterised by a tub with either 6 M or 12 M. This image refers to the number of months you can keep this product after opening.

It’s important to pay attention to the shelf life of your products. Mascara should be binned after three months, foundation should be used for a maximum of 12 months. The same goes for lipsticks and moisturisers should only be in your bathroom cabinet for up to six months.

If the consistency has changed or there’s an unusual smell - chuck it away!

Let us know how you get over your beauty bad habits by tweeting @YahooStyleUK. 

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16 Essential Smoky Eye Palettes For Winter

Gone are the days of creating a smoky eye with your black eyeliner because, let’s face it, it never works out the way we hoped.

Put your liners aside and try these eye shadows instead.

We’ve rounded up some of the very best palettes available to help you achieve the most seductive smoky eye with minimal effort and maximum impact!

If you love a good smoky eye like we do, tweet us and let us know @YahooStyleUK

Zoeva Smoky Eye Shadow Palette | £15.50

The Zoeva Smoky palette has every shadow you need for creating various smoky eye looks, including a brown or grey smoky eye and of course the traditional black smoky eye. The buttery eye shadows blend out a dream helping you to avoid panda eyes.

Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette | £38.00

The latest addition to the Urban Decay Naked palettes, the Smoky palette holds 12 creamy eye shadows perfect for creating a modern smoky eye with silvers, charcoals and coal shades. Smoky eyes will never be the same again with this stunning palette.

Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette – Rock Chick | £38.00

Channel your inner rock chick with this luxury palette from Charlotte Tilbury giving you a smoky eye that will take you from day to night with 4 smoky shades. A fool proof palette for everyday wear.

NYX Smokey Eye Shadow Palette | £7.50

The perfect palette for beauty lovers on a budget. The NYX Smokey Fume palette holds 6 shades to help you create a unique seductive smoky eye in just a few steps. This palette will quickly become your go-to for a night out!

Tom Ford Eye Color Quad – Ice Queen | £64.00

Bring a whole lot of luxury to your smoky eye with this eye shadow quad from king of luxury himself, Tom Ford. The shadows in 4 different finishes help you to create a classic smoky eye as well as something a little bit different.

Bobbi Brown Sterling Nights Eye Palette | £59.00

This sleek looking palette from Bobbi Brown is the perfect palette for an everyday smoky eye. With the inclusion of browns, this is perfect for those of us who want a less dramatic smoky eye for a wearable but glamorous day time look. A great every day palette.

Illamasqua Neutral Palette | £34.00

Illamasqua are known for their unique colours, but their Neutral palette is perfect for the smoky eye lover. These 4 shades are perfect for a brown, black or a golden bronze smoky eye, all that’s left for you to decide is which one you want to create for Friday night!

Sleek MakeUp Bad Girl Palette | £7.99

A bargain eye shadow palette! 12 pigmented shadows to help you create one of many unique smoky eye looks. Create a purple, blue or even green smoky eye from this palette without breaking the bank.

Freedom Makeup Decadence Palette – Rock & Roll | £6.00

Freedom Makeup has created the ideal smoky eye palette for those of us who love a selection of colours to create a smoky rock & roll eye shadow look. Choose from deep burgundy, golds or deep teals to create an easier to achieve smoky eye for any occasion.

H&M Smokey Nudes Palette | £9.99

H&M‘s Smoky Nudes palette is an homage to the brown smoky eye. The palette which holds nine shades, help you to create a subtle brown smoky eye which is ideal for day or night and with an array of finishes the eye shadow looks are endless.

The Balm Smoke Balm Palette | £14.50

The palette for newbies to smoky eyes. The Smoke palette consists of three shadows that can be used wet or dry to create an easy smoky eye in no time at all. Handy for travelling with the signature The Balm packaging, this palette is fun and beginner friendly.

Smashbox Full Exposure Palette | £38.00

The Smashbox Full Exposure palette can be found in most beauty bloggers’ make-up stash. One of the most popular palettes out there, this palette gives you the option of matte or shimmery shades that can be used wet or dry to achieve a smoky eye perfect for everybody!

Laura Mercier Sleek and Chic Palette | £45.00

Laura Mercier’s exclusive Sleek and Chic Palette is ideal for work and play. 12 complementary shades that will take you from desk to disco. Use the neutral shades for a day look, or smoke it outwith the deeper shades for a wearable smoky eye for dinner, dancing or a date!

Too Faced Smokey Eye Shadow Collection | £23.00

If you’re looking for an affordable eye shadow palette with minimal fuss this is the palette you need. The Too Faced Smokey Eye Shadow Collection doesn’t only come 9 perfect shades to create your go-to smoky eye it also comes with step by step instructions to ensure you perfect your look each and every time!

Narsissist  Matte/Shimmer Eye Shadow Palette | £39.00

There’s something very special about limited edition palettes and this one is no exception. NARS have created the very best smoky eye palette with matte and shimmer shades that will help you achieve neutral and smoky looks specifically for day and night. This palette will quickly become one of your favourites.

Miss Sporty Studio Colour Quattro Eyeshadow – Smoky Brown Eyes | £2.99

Want to wear a smoky eye but not sure if you’ll like the look? Then why not try out this palette from Miss Sporty. This unbelievably purse friendly quad has 4 brown hued complimentary eye shadows that will help you to create a perfect brown smoky eye, you’ll be left feeling like a pro MUA!

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16 Essential Smoky Eye Palettes For Winter

Gone are the days of creating a smoky eye with your black eyeliner because, let’s face it, it never works out the way we hoped.

Put your liners aside and try these eye shadows instead.

We’ve rounded up some of the very best palettes available to help you achieve the most seductive smoky eye with minimal effort and maximum impact!

If you love a good smoky eye like we do, tweet us and let us know @YahooStyleUK

Zoeva Smoky Eye Shadow Palette | £15.50

The Zoeva Smoky palette has every shadow you need for creating various smoky eye looks, including a brown or grey smoky eye and of course the traditional black smoky eye. The buttery eye shadows blend out a dream helping you to avoid panda eyes.

Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette | £38.00

The latest addition to the Urban Decay Naked palettes, the Smoky palette holds 12 creamy eye shadows perfect for creating a modern smoky eye with silvers, charcoals and coal shades. Smoky eyes will never be the same again with this stunning palette.

Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette – Rock Chick | £38.00

Channel your inner rock chick with this luxury palette from Charlotte Tilbury giving you a smoky eye that will take you from day to night with 4 smoky shades. A fool proof palette for everyday wear.

NYX Smokey Eye Shadow Palette | £7.50

The perfect palette for beauty lovers on a budget. The NYX Smokey Fume palette holds 6 shades to help you create a unique seductive smoky eye in just a few steps. This palette will quickly become your go-to for a night out!

Tom Ford Eye Color Quad – Ice Queen | £64.00

Bring a whole lot of luxury to your smoky eye with this eye shadow quad from king of luxury himself, Tom Ford. The shadows in 4 different finishes help you to create a classic smoky eye as well as something a little bit different.

Bobbi Brown Sterling Nights Eye Palette | £59.00

This sleek looking palette from Bobbi Brown is the perfect palette for an everyday smoky eye. With the inclusion of browns, this is perfect for those of us who want a less dramatic smoky eye for a wearable but glamorous day time look. A great every day palette.

Illamasqua Neutral Palette | £34.00

Illamasqua are known for their unique colours, but their Neutral palette is perfect for the smoky eye lover. These 4 shades are perfect for a brown, black or a golden bronze smoky eye, all that’s left for you to decide is which one you want to create for Friday night!

Sleek MakeUp Bad Girl Palette | £7.99

A bargain eye shadow palette! 12 pigmented shadows to help you create one of many unique smoky eye looks. Create a purple, blue or even green smoky eye from this palette without breaking the bank.

Freedom Makeup Decadence Palette – Rock & Roll | £6.00

Freedom Makeup has created the ideal smoky eye palette for those of us who love a selection of colours to create a smoky rock & roll eye shadow look. Choose from deep burgundy, golds or deep teals to create an easier to achieve smoky eye for any occasion.

H&M Smokey Nudes Palette | £9.99

H&M‘s Smoky Nudes palette is an homage to the brown smoky eye. The palette which holds nine shades, help you to create a subtle brown smoky eye which is ideal for day or night and with an array of finishes the eye shadow looks are endless.

The Balm Smoke Balm Palette | £14.50

The palette for newbies to smoky eyes. The Smoke palette consists of three shadows that can be used wet or dry to create an easy smoky eye in no time at all. Handy for travelling with the signature The Balm packaging, this palette is fun and beginner friendly.

Smashbox Full Exposure Palette | £38.00

The Smashbox Full Exposure palette can be found in most beauty bloggers’ make-up stash. One of the most popular palettes out there, this palette gives you the option of matte or shimmery shades that can be used wet or dry to achieve a smoky eye perfect for everybody!

Laura Mercier Sleek and Chic Palette | £45.00

Laura Mercier’s exclusive Sleek and Chic Palette is ideal for work and play. 12 complementary shades that will take you from desk to disco. Use the neutral shades for a day look, or smoke it outwith the deeper shades for a wearable smoky eye for dinner, dancing or a date!

Too Faced Smokey Eye Shadow Collection | £23.00

If you’re looking for an affordable eye shadow palette with minimal fuss this is the palette you need. The Too Faced Smokey Eye Shadow Collection doesn’t only come 9 perfect shades to create your go-to smoky eye it also comes with step by step instructions to ensure you perfect your look each and every time!

Narsissist  Matte/Shimmer Eye Shadow Palette | £39.00

There’s something very special about limited edition palettes and this one is no exception. NARS have created the very best smoky eye palette with matte and shimmer shades that will help you achieve neutral and smoky looks specifically for day and night. This palette will quickly become one of your favourites.

Miss Sporty Studio Colour Quattro Eyeshadow – Smoky Brown Eyes | £2.99

Want to wear a smoky eye but not sure if you’ll like the look? Then why not try out this palette from Miss Sporty. This unbelievably purse friendly quad has 4 brown hued complimentary eye shadows that will help you to create a perfect brown smoky eye, you’ll be left feeling like a pro MUA!

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Emergency ‘Morning After’ Make-Up - Multi-Purpose Products You Should ALWAYS Keep In Your Bag

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Panic!

You’ve woken up from a heavy night out after pressing the snooze button one too many times and now you’re on your way to being late for work and, to make matters worse, you’ve crashed over at a friend’s house meaning you only have the contents in your bag to help you look presentable for the meeting booked at 10am! 

What do you do?

Well, we’ve rounded up some emergency make-up tips and tricks to help you get your game face on when you’re in short supply of make-up.

Coconut Oil (Lip Balm)

Panda eyes is something that we’ve all woken up to several times in our life - a result of not washing off eye make-up from the night before. But make-up remover can be hard to find in someone else’s house and even after washing vigorously, waterproof mascara can be a persistent little thing.

Cue coconut oil based lip balms.

This handy oil is ideal for not only moisturising your lips but, when in a pinch, for removing stubborn make-up such as waterproof mascara and eyeliner. 

Apply a thin layer of a balm such as Hurraw Coconut Lip Balm (£3.99) onto your lids and lightly wipe away make-up residue with either a cotton bud, pad or (worst case) loo roll, ensuring you avoid getting any product in your eyes.

Aftershave Balm

No, we’re not talking about shaving - we’re talking about priming!

Aftershave balm can be used as a primer underneath your foundation to make sure your make-up lasts all day.

Make-up Artist and YouTuber Nikkie Tutorials discovered the wonders of Nivea Post Shave Balm (£5.35) whilst staying over at her boyfriend’s house.

Don’t feel bad about raiding your “boyfriend’s” toiletries to find a balm with glycerin high up on the ingredients list, as glycerin adheres to beauty products, ensuring your foundation goes nowhere - just make sure you leave some for him!

Wet Wipes 

The answer to almost every mess made, whether it be on your face, hands, top etc.

Wet wipes can help to remove that red smudge of lipstick that somehow ended up on your forehead last night, they can also be used to remove stubborn make-up from the night before and tidy up any make-up messes.

Keep a pack of Wet Ones (£1.15) for spills, smudges and everything in-between in your make-up bag.

A genie in a pack!

Eyebrow Pencils

We tend to look over eye brow pencils. After all, who has time for all of that work in the morning? But eye brow pencils are multi-purpose. 

Not only great for filing in sparse areas of the brow, they work fantastically well as eye liners. Rim your waterline or create an easy cat eye with Rimmel Eye Brow Pencil in Dark Brown (£2.99).

You can even use eye brow pencils as lip liners and matte lipstick if it is a light shade of brown - just make sure you sharpen the nib well before applying to each area of your face.

Keep one in your bag at all times and you’ll find your brows, liner and lip liner/lipstick covered!

Cream Blushers

It’s another make-up item we tend to overlook, but cream blushers are great for make-up emergencies.

Use MAC Cosmetic Casual Colour (£18.50) as a blusher to disguise the ‘one too many bottles of wine last night’ face of death that greeted you in the morning.

You can also use cream blush as a lipstick or stain, apply a generous amount for all over vivid colour or dab onto the lips for an easy stain that should last the entire day.

Concealer Turns Foundation

In a real pinch, this is a handy trick. usually, you’d want your under eye concealer to be a shade paler than your skin tone, but by way of compromise, it’s quite good to carry one around that very nearly matches your skin tone.

This will still serve to conceal those little imperfections when used normally, but when you’ve woken up all blotchy and without your regular make-up bag, you can totally mix some of this liquid ‘All About Eyes’ concealer from Clinique with a little perfumeless moisturiser, even an unscented body lotion might do in an emergency - and use it on your whole face as you would a tinted BB Cream!

Let us know YOUR emergency make-up secrets on Twitter @YahooStyleUK!

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Are You Caring For Your Skin All Wrong During The Winter Months?

Autumn is here and with winter on the way, it’s as good a time as any to revamp your beauty stash and replace them with the essentials that will help you get through the colder months with ease.

It is important to switch up your skin care regime when the seasons change.

We spoke to skin guru and beauty expert Noella Gabriel - ELEMIS Co-founder - who explained the importance of altering your routine during the winter and gave us some special tips to send us on our way to brighter, healthier complexions.

[Image: Winter has a very different effect on the skin. Your beauty regime should reflect this. REX FEATURES]

According to Noella:

“Winter brings with it harsh weather, shorter days, less sunshine, a dramatic change in diet from seasonal salads and fruits to soups and warmer food, which all has a direct impact on skin tone and radiance.”

Exfoliators

The seasons are harsh and in bracing against the elements, our skin can become tougher, harsher, dry or chapped.

Exfoliators can seem like a harsh, caustic option, but when looking for a beauty regime but during the colder months they can be a skin saviour, helping to remove dry skin and eliminate dullness. 

Pick up a pot of Lush Ocean Salt Alcohol Free Face and Body Scrub (£13.35 for 250g) to rejuvenate your skin and to stop if from drying out.

Lip Balm

Lip balm should be carried at all times during A/W to help avoid chapped, dry and irritated lips. Aim to purchase one with an added SPF which is still needed during the colder months.

The Carmex Ultra Moisturising Pomegranate Lip Balm (£3.25) not only smells divine, it’s super moisturiser and holds an SPF15 meeting all of your autumn winter beauty needs.

Serums/Facial Oils

If you've ever thought about buying a serum or a facial oil - now is the time and if you think you don’t need them in your life think again!

“During the winter months it’s important to switch to oil based products because the body is challenged to adjust to the extreme temperature changes,” says Noella.

Excessive heating and harsh winds can strip your skin of the moisture it needs.

“Because moisturisers are so beautifully designed today in texture and technology you do not need to change your moisturiser as the seasons change but where you may need to make changes is what you put under the moisturiser.  I would use a serum which is an anti-oxidant, rather than changing to a heavier textured moisturiser which is not necessarily the answer - remember the heavier the texture the more it sits on the skin and that may not be what it needs,” Noella concludes.

For an anti-ageing serum why not opt for the Elemis Pro Collagen Super Serum Elixir (£49.00) or for extra moisturise pick up the Olay Regenerist Daily Moisturiser Serum (£14.46)

Body Oil

We often tend to forget about the rest of our body during Autumn/Winter as it’s normally wrapped up in layers and layers of clothes but don’t neglect it. Keep on top your beauty routine and take the opportunity to not only look after your body but to pamper yourself as well.

The L’Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil (£34.00) is the perfect addition to your beauty regime. The handy spray top allow you to cover the areas you need easily whilst keeping your skin feeling soft and hydrated.  Apply straight after the shower to make sure you lock in all the moisture.

Hand Cream and Foot Cream

Dry hands and feet can be uncomfortable and unsightly, especially during the chillier and windier months. Keep a nourishing hand cream and foot cream with you to apply on the go.

The Weleda Skin Food (£9.95 for 75ml) is multi-purpose and can be used on both hands and feet. The non greasy formula keep your hands and feet nourished and smells fantastically fresh!

Berry Lipstick

Why not embrace the change of weather and match your lipstick to the season?

Opt for berry lipstick - go bold with a deep berry shade such as MAC Cosmetics Rebel Lipstick (£15.50) or apply a hint of berry to your lips with a lip stain using the Benefit Benetint (£24.50)

Finish off with your favourite mascara for the perfect go to make-up look for Autumn/Winter.

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