Expert QA

Looking your best the day after

The morning after the night before, my face always looks pretty rough. Any tips? === Late nights and too many cocktails can mean your face becomes dehydrated. Use a moisturising mask to quench your skin’s thirst. Try not to put on too much make-up to hide your bad skin and dark circles – instead keep […]
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What shade suits best?

I’d like to dye my hair. How can I find out what colour shade would suit me best? === The secret to discovering your perfect colour lies in finding your reflect shade. This refers to the natural pigment of your eye around the iris. Generally, if the reflect shade is warm or cool, your skin […]
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Wardrobe basics

Help! I’m trying to update my wardrobe on a budget. Do I really need to buy the best of everything? === oost of us can’t afford to buy the best of everything, and luckily you don’t need to for all wardrobe items. You can save money by buying cheap plain T-shirts, shirts, polo necks, summer […]
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Choosing a foundation shade

I just don’t think my foundation is the right shade. I’ve been looking for the right one for years but they look oK in the mirror at home then at work they look too dark or too pale. Is there a trick to choosing the right colour? === The best way truly, is to consult […]
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Nightly moisturising rituals

I’ve always felt a bit silly putting lots of face and eye cream on my skin at night. Are they really supposed to work better at that time? I keep thinking they might be a passion killer! === During the night, your skin catches up on molecular repair. This means that it tries to alleviate […]
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DIY teeth whitening

oy teeth are quite yellow and I really can’t afford to invest in whitening products right now. Is there something else I could try? === Good old fashioned baking soda can be good for whitening teeth. Just dip your brush in the powder, brace yourself, and go for it!
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Beating oily hair

I have an age old problem – oily hair! I wash it everyday yet it still gets oily again. What are the latest ideas for dealing with hair such as mine? === The first thing to do is embark on an intensive programme to get rid of oil build-up. Wash every day for a week […]
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Concealing dark eyes

Is there anything I can do that will disguise the dark circles under my eyes? I have tried concealers but they can look thick and gluggy! === Funnily enough you might be able to solve the problem by applying concealer after rather than before your usual liquid make-up. You will still need to blend it […]
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