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4 Oct 2011

Ketchup...in your hair

My mum phoned from Spain wailing that her freshly dyed blonde hair had turned green. What to do? Well, I suddenly remembered that ketchup, when applied to the hair can remove the green tint that is left by the sun and chlorine.

First of all apply ketchup (any brand) to dry hair. Allow it to sit for a while and then rinse it out. The acid in the tomatoes should remove any greenish tint from dyed blonde hair. If you're in a similar predicament go ahead and try it!

3 Oct 2011

Makeup Brushes

If you're serious about your makeup application then I imagine you've paid quite handsomely for your brushes, but regardless of your collection the brushes do need cleaned and often! There is no need to dispose of brushes unless the bristles are really tired, instead why not try cleaning them with Johnston's Baby Shampoo? Yes! It really does the job.

Bacteria builds up on your makeup brushes and can lead to spots, so save your face and your pennies by trying this at home.

Buy a bottle of baby shampoo, any brand is okay so long as it is mild. Run the water tap, preferably hot and work up a lather. You'll notice the makeup lifting from the brushes, you might need to repeat this step a few times to remove all of the makeup. For best results keep the tap running as you rinse, don't dab them about in a sink of water as this won't remove the grime. Remember: you can repeat these steps with the cold tap, there is no need to waste hot water! I usually do this at night time and allow the brushes to dry overnight but if you're in a rush you can blast them under the dryer.

Hey presto, you're left with sparkling new brushes!

2 Oct 2011

Foundation



It's been a while since I've used foundation, about three years perhaps. I used to use Chanel or Dior photo finish foundation, the kind that contains clever light reflectors but it's not cheap and the downside is that it lasts about as long as regular store brands. However, the coverage was fantastic.

The trouble with a liquid foundation is that you want it to have good coverage but also be light and kind to the skin, I can't stand makeup that has a scent because it usually blocks the pores and I can smell it all day, it is headache inducing!

Thank goodness that I found Loreal True Match. I suppose now that I am in my 20's and not a teenager this foundation has been a God send, I am not sure how it would work on teenage skin, but then again, if you're a teenager, you don't need a lot of makeup! I have pale, sensitive skin and all in all the product has been a dream. I use it very lightly and I set it with an oil absorbing transparent powder (Rimmel, actually) and it keeps all day. I am very active in work and it still holds up.

As you can see from the photo below it really does give good coverage,  it matches my skin tone without caking or turning yellow/orange. Fabulous. And yes, I am naturally this pale!

It retails around £11. I've been using it every day for about 7 wks now and it still had loads left in the bottle.  For the record, I use the shade N1: Ivory.

P.S. more to follow on designer makeup brands vs cheaper alternatives! 

1 Oct 2011

Sleepy Eyes

This applies to me today more than ever. Run out of eye drops and need to wake up tired eyes? Try tea spoons. Take two tea spoons from the cutlery drawer and place them over your eyelids for a few seconds. It really works!