Tried and tested: Beauty balms
For starters, it glides on like a dream and gives surprisingly good cover for a BB.
Blemishes are concealed and pores vanish.
The matt formula also acts as a moisturiser, though I always dab on my own super-light moisturiser first.
You will need to retouch during lunchtime for all-day cover but, for the price, it’s a keeper.
SHOWER STAR
There’s nothing like belting out a classic in the shower while you lather up.
And it turns out, many of us (60%) actually have a dedicated shower song, according to a survey to coincide with the launch of Soft & Gentle’s new wash and care range.
The top five song choices for women were revealed as: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston); Someone Like You (Adele); Say My Name (Destiny’s Child); Rolling In The Deep (Adele); I’m Every Woman (Chaka Khan). What’s your bathroom ballad?
STEAL OF THE WEEK
Fans of bargain beauty rejoice. Affordable, fast-fashion brand Missguided have launched their own make-up range, with prices from £5 for their Girl Gloss Lip Kit. Majoring on gift sets (in time for Christmas), the 14-piece range includes the Strong Eye Game Shadow Palette (€13), Too Legit Contour Kit (€10) and Unicorn Bubbles Soak And Fizz Set (€13).
The Missguided collection is available from Boots stores
READY TO FACE THE DAY
Instagram filters can hide a multitude of sins, but a survey by Max Factor reveals 46% of women are actually changing their cosmetic habits to ensure they’re always social media-ready.
In addition, 34% of respondents admit they’ve adopted a more ‘glammed up’ look for everyday life, ‘just in case’, while 42% confess they apply their make-up with the intention of posting selfies throughout the day.
DESIGNER LIP THERAPY
Lulu Guinness leather bags cost hundreds of euros, but here’s a way to pop a little piece of LG in your handbag for a fraction of the price.
The Vaseline Lulu Guinness Limited Edition Lip Therapy Tin features the designer’s adorable winking doll face design and is just €4.29, from Boots (www.boots.ie).
