Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Bedtime Beauty Shout Out
In A New York Minute Quick Dry Nail Polish, by New York Colour
This nail polish is only £1.79, and yet it is really good quality. It dries very quickly, even with two coats. The colours look equally sophisticated with one coat or two, but the two coats is very strong and doesn't chip easily. There is a great range of colours, including some very elegant shades, such as Park Avenue and Sidewalkers. Equally there are some vibrant shades perfect for matching to a party dress!
Body Brushing
To get yourself energised for the day there is a handy tip, Body Brushing, which will help get you going in the morning!
Using a brush, brush up your legs and sides, and down your arms, towards your heart. This will stimulate your senses and provide a great energy boost!
This can be easily added in to your shower routine, or you can do it before you moisturise. This will also help exfoliate the skin.
Using a brush, brush up your legs and sides, and down your arms, towards your heart. This will stimulate your senses and provide a great energy boost!
Friday, 17 February 2012
Hair Removal Cream
Hair removal cream is a fantastic way to keep your legs feeling silky smooth - in fact it's great for getting rid of any unwanted hair.
Hair removal creams have improved significantly in the last few years so if you tried using them when you were younger and they weren't very effective, it's certainly worth giving them another try!
These are perfect because whilst you're leaving them to do their magic, you can multitask by getting on with other things - moisturising, curling your eyelashes, plucking your eyebrows - anything you can do in roughly six minutes or however long the instructions indicate.
Bedtime Beauty loves the Veet range of hair removal cream for its effectiveness and lovely smell!
Hair removal creams have improved significantly in the last few years so if you tried using them when you were younger and they weren't very effective, it's certainly worth giving them another try!
These are perfect because whilst you're leaving them to do their magic, you can multitask by getting on with other things - moisturising, curling your eyelashes, plucking your eyebrows - anything you can do in roughly six minutes or however long the instructions indicate.
Bedtime Beauty loves the Veet range of hair removal cream for its effectiveness and lovely smell!
Thursday, 16 February 2012
Bedtime Beauty Tip
Want your lipstick to stay and avoid fade and smudging?
Use a lip balm, then a lip primer, before applying any lipstick. You can also use a lip pencil to create a good base for your lipstick. Lastly, coat with a shiny gloss for some added glamour!
Use a lip balm, then a lip primer, before applying any lipstick. You can also use a lip pencil to create a good base for your lipstick. Lastly, coat with a shiny gloss for some added glamour!
Monday, 13 February 2012
Bedtime Beauty Shout Out
Bedtime Beauty recommends MAC's lip conditioning balm. In a stylish pot, this balm will keep your lips soft, supple and protected throughout the day!
Monday, 6 February 2012
Pin curls
If you want glamorous, retro curls (think Betty Draper for inspiration), then pin curls are a great way to achieve this. It's a time consuming process if you want them perfect, but you can sleep in them over night and they achieve great curls with no heat.
If your hair is a little damp, this will mean that the curls are more robust, although they will take approximately 7-8 hours to dry naturally.
Ensure that the ends of your hair are smooth by applying some serum or gloss.
If you want tight curls, take a very small section of hair - for larger curls, take a larger section. Starting at the end of the hair, curl upwards toward your scalp using a spiral motion.
This is the effect you should create:
For greater movement, curl the curls both clockwise and anti-clockwise, randomly or in a set pattern, depending on the effect you want to create.
You can use clips or bobby pins for this look. When using bobby pins, set them in a criss-cross to secure the hair in place.
If you are sleeping in this look overnight, Bedtime Beauty recommends wrapping a silk scarf around your head to help keep the curls pristine and frizz free!
If your hair is a little damp, this will mean that the curls are more robust, although they will take approximately 7-8 hours to dry naturally.
Ensure that the ends of your hair are smooth by applying some serum or gloss.
If you want tight curls, take a very small section of hair - for larger curls, take a larger section. Starting at the end of the hair, curl upwards toward your scalp using a spiral motion.
This is the effect you should create:
For greater movement, curl the curls both clockwise and anti-clockwise, randomly or in a set pattern, depending on the effect you want to create.
You can use clips or bobby pins for this look. When using bobby pins, set them in a criss-cross to secure the hair in place.
If you are sleeping in this look overnight, Bedtime Beauty recommends wrapping a silk scarf around your head to help keep the curls pristine and frizz free!
Sunday, 5 February 2012
Bedtime Beauty Tip
Mascara - if you find that using mascara makes your eyelashes clumpy and stick together, here are a few tips for perfect lashes:
First, choose a mascara that suits your eyelash colour (if you have very fair lashes, black mascara can look odd and can make clumps a lot more noticeable, so choose a brown).
To open your eye, use an eyelash curler. Apply reasonable pressure for a few seconds.
When applying mascara, don't pump it in and out of the tube as this will dry out the liquid.
As you apply the mascara, move your hand left and right, wiggling the lashes as you brush them. This will help to keep them separated.
If they are still clumping togther, use a small eyelash/eyebrow brush and carefully brush through the lashes, separating them. Your lashes will be fully coated without any of the clumps!
First, choose a mascara that suits your eyelash colour (if you have very fair lashes, black mascara can look odd and can make clumps a lot more noticeable, so choose a brown).
To open your eye, use an eyelash curler. Apply reasonable pressure for a few seconds.
When applying mascara, don't pump it in and out of the tube as this will dry out the liquid.
As you apply the mascara, move your hand left and right, wiggling the lashes as you brush them. This will help to keep them separated.
If they are still clumping togther, use a small eyelash/eyebrow brush and carefully brush through the lashes, separating them. Your lashes will be fully coated without any of the clumps!
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