Panda eyes

Have you ever woken up in the morning to find yourself looking like a panda? We’re talking about those dark rings from leftover makeup! You may have cleansed and moisturised the night before, (because we all know how important it is to remove our makeup before bed), but you could still have those black circles! The trick here is to use some professional tips to make sure you’ve removed all traces of makeup before you go to bed.

In addition to your regular cleansing, use a small amount of eye cream or eye gel on a cotton tip and wipe across your eyelashes with your eyes closed. Continue this until all traces of mascara and eyeliner are gone. The cotton tips provide a firm yet soft base that lets you get into the delicate parts of your eye.

Say Goodbye To Post Christmas Sugar Cravings

With the holiday season coming to a close, it’s also time to say goodbye to the sugar overload we all indulged in over the break. Here’s some handy hints on how to kick those cravings.

- Ensure you eat regular meals and keep healthy snacks, such as small cheese wedges, carrots and snowpeas with you.

- When you’re having a craving, try having a glass of water first. Often people mistake thirst for being hungry.

- Resist temptation by not storing treats where they are easily accessible.

Cleanse and Revive Organic Herbal Tea is a fantastic pick-me up and has a great taste, which will take your mind off the sugar!

Skincare 101

Beauty Question: How many times should I wash my face in a day?

Grace Specialists Say: We recommend washing your face once in the morning and once at night. Make sure you use a good cleanser that is suited to your skin type. Washing your face in the morning prepares your skin for any moisturisers, sunscreen and makeup you are going to apply. Washing your face at night removes all traces of dirt and grime before you go to sleep. Your skin rests during the night – so make sure you take your makeup off before you go to bed! If you wash your skin too often, you can remove the natural oils from your skin – so only wash more than twice a day if you really need to, (such as after a morning at the beach!)

How to Keep Motivated When Losing Weight

If scales are not your friend and daily weight fluctuations are demotivating you, why not purchase a top and pants in a few different sizes, right down to your goal weight. This way, you can tell how much you are losing by which size you are fitting into!

How to Deal With Makeup Sliding Off

Hot summer days can often result in your perfectly applied makeup sliding off. We recommend a light dusting of transluscent powder to keep your makeup in place for longer. It’s also a great way to reduce unwanted shine!

It’s All About The Brush

Hair dilemmas? With so many hair brushes available on the market today, how do you know which one is right for your hair? Here’s a little advice to get you started!

The straightening brush: With ceramic plates, this little beauty is a must have for all devoted straightening girls!

The paddle brush – Girls with long, thick hair, this one’s for you. The large brush and separated bristles make it easy to glide through your hair quickly, detangling with ease.

Round brushes – Once you’ve mastered the technique, round brushes are fabulous for blowdrying your hair into volumised, sleek strands.

Comb – The only thing you should use on wet hair – fine tooth combs are able to detangle even the most pesky knots.