5. Not checking your make-up in natural light. That “subtle and demure” make-up you see in your bathroom mirror can make you look geisha-like in the bright light of day. The secret of make-up is to enhance your looks in a subtle, natural way, unless you go all out for a dramatic evening look. You … Read more

Check out our pick of the most useful mobile phone apps, to help you look and feel your best. Organic Beauty by Bliss Software, free Combine your love of food and your love of beauty with this low-tech app. It shows you how to use natural ingredients from your kitchen cupboard to cleanse, exfoliate and … Read more

How much do you rely on your make-up to boost your confidence at work? Would you rejoice at the idea of never again having to waste precious time putting your face on every morning? Imagine the scenario. You’re happily ploughing through emails at work when you receive a memo from your boss announcing a company-wide … Read more

Giving your skin the right attention at the right time can make all the difference. Here’s how to time your beauty rituals perfectly. Timing is everything – any sportsman will tell you that. And this goes for your beauty routine too. Keeping an eye on the clock (and calendar) can make a noticeable difference to … Read more

Night This is the time for repairing, rejuvenating and healing. First undo the damage done throughout the day by removing make-up with an oil-based product. Never go to bed wearing make-up, which will clog pores, causing them to enlarge. “Double cleansing with a make-up remover and then a cleanser is ideal to get skin squeaky … Read more

Wish you had a grin as gleaming as your baby’s first tooth? Try these basic tips so you won’t need to see the dentist ever so often. Chew on this Xylitol is a natural sweetener After every meal, just pop in a piece of gum containing xylitol. Dr. Jennifer Jablow, a cosmetic dentist in new … Read more

You would not go out without mascara and you have put serious time into perfecting your eyeliner flick over the years. So, why do not you think more about the areas around your eyes, too? Leyla Tabaksert investigates. When did you last think about your eye care? A quick pool of my friends and colleagues … Read more

If acne is the big worry of teenaged girls, blackhead and burnt skin are common problems for women more than 30 years old. They make you lose confidence and waste much time and money for treatment. Anyone who has burnt skin and pimple should start to improve skin with the following essential cosmetics. Pimple and … Read more

Try these 20 recommended small tactics in 20 days, and your white skin will be woken up. 20 days waking up white skin 1. The wonder of water Water is very important in filtering and eliminating toxics from your body. Lacking water, cells will be dry, and skin will be chapped as well as contaminated … Read more

Can’t afford a facial? Try a FACE MASK to counteract your specific skin concerns Combination to oily skin Product: Garnier Pure 3 in 1 Wash-Scrub-Mask, R84.95 How it worked: This product is a great budget-buy as it can be used as a cleanser, a srcub to exfoliate the skin or as a mask. When used … Read more

Follow them, and thou shalt look younger for longer. 1. Get make-up moxie A little make-up know-how can take years off your face. Try these quick-fixes: Sweep a bone-coloured eyeshadow over the entire eye area to brighten skin and counteract ruddiness. Smudged mascara can settle into creases under your eyes, so switch to a waterproof … Read more

You are worried and lose confidence when your hair becomes thinner every day, the amount of lost hair increases though you spend time, money and effort caring it. Hair loss becomes your anxiety and sorrow. In fact, hair loss is not helpless but it can overcome effectively by valuable herbs. Cause of hair loss Hair … Read more

They line the shelves in shop and salon – lotions and serums claiming to repair split ends. How much can they actually do? ‘Hair is a dead fibre, so once it splits, there is no way to bring it back to life and fix the damage. A trim is the only permanent solution’, says stylist … Read more

These hard-working products will lighten and brighten your beauty routine Well Nourished Clarins HydraQuench Cream-Gel ($495) contains hyaluronic acid to ensure skin gets optimal hydration. Clarins HydraQuench Cream-Gel Hands Up The multifunctional Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Correcting Hand Cream SPF15 ($360) protects, hydrates and reserves the appearance of dark spots and discolouration. The multifunctional … Read more

Do you need a change but have no idea where to start? Is your hair color making you look old, tired and pasty? With winter upon us now is the perfect time to update your look and revamp your style with a complete hair overhaul. Take the plunge into a world of vibrant color, soft … Read more

The client: Jennah, 24, fashion Retail Assistant I have some serious re- growth issues. A lot of people think I purposely have my hair like this- but I do not! It has just horrible re- growth and I really do not like it. My hair is very thick, gets oily, knotty and makes me look … Read more

The client: Hettie, 22, Aprentice Hairdresser. “I do not have much of a style at the moment, so I am really looking forward to the makeover. I am hoping for a whole new look; something a bit different.” The colorist: Erin @ Penny lane house of hair Hettie, 22, Aprentice Hairdresser Before: “Hettie had this … Read more

The client: Laura, 18, Uni Student Laura is looking forward to being a “shade closer” to her natural, ‘mid- brown’ hair color for about two months, but now I want something more vibrant and slightly darker.” The colorist: maria @ orbe Laura, 18, Uni Student Before: “Laura’s hair is too golden and causes her skin … Read more

From the beach vollerball star who goes to work in her bikini to the dermatologist who studies fat cells for a living, our A- team of experts share their ultimate tips for blitzing cellulite this summer Stepping out in a bikini may be an annual occurrence for most of us, but for athletes like Denise … Read more

The make- up artist’s tricks to a lingerie- model body Victoria’s Secret models like Miranda Kerr may make their living looking stunning in skimpy lingerie, but it is not without a little cosmetic intervention. I use a matte bronzer like Per- Fekt Body Perfection Gel, $62, to warm up their skin tone, applied over Rodial … Read more