Whether you’re a beauty novice or a makeup fanatic, there’s always room to improve your look. From preventing eyeshadow fallout to ensuring your manicure lasts for a week, these easy beauty tips from editors, experts and professional makeup artists will help you look your best at any age.
Keep a box of baby wipes in your handbag so you can clean up any mess from lipstick or eyeliner smudges without having to waste product or clean your brushes. The wipes can also be used to remove stains from your clothes and shoes.
When you’re applying makeup, start with thinner textured products and leave the heavier creams or oils for last. This allows your skin to breathe and prevents products from clogging pores.
A little bit of blotting paper can help absorb excess oil and prevent shine throughout the day. Just remember to blot in a circular motion and not rub the oil into your face.
Don’t forget to moisturize your neck – it’s just as important as the rest of your skin. Use a moisturizing cream that’s suitable for your skin type, and apply it in the same way you would your foundation.
Avoid using tanning oils, as they will clog your pores and cause acne. Instead, mix a little bronzer or self-tanner with a moisturizing cream, and then apply it to your skin.
Overplucking your eyebrows was a thing of the nineties, but you can still have lush, full brows by massaging them with castor or coconut oil before you go to sleep and brushing them gently in the morning. It’s one of the easiest DIY beauty tips you can follow.