Beauty Base

How your cycle can affect your skin 13/08/2019

How Your Cycle Can Affect Your Skin

The best skincare routine in the world can’t stop your skin from being affected by your menstrual cycle. While everyone’s skin and cycle are different, there are common facial skin issues that appear during particular phases of your cycle that you need to be aware of.  If you know where you are in your cycle, understanding the impact it may be having on your otherwise flawless skin can help you shake up your skincare routine to suit and avoid some of the adverse effects from spots to dry skin and... Read More

02/08/2019
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How to Clean Makeup Brushes and Sponges

You’d be shocked at how much damage using dirty makeup brushes and makeup sponges can do to your otherwise perfect skin. We use makeup brushes and sponges on a daily basis to help contour and paint our faces, but how often do any of us clean these tools we use so often? Expert dermatologists and makeup artists recommend that we give our makeup brushes and sponges a good clean on a weekly basis at least. Fess up, who hasn’t even cleaned their makeup brushes in the last couple of months?... Read More

Ultimate Guide to Fake Tan 26/07/2019
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The Ultimate Guide to Fake Tan

If you’re searching for that all year round glow, fake tanning is one of the safest methods of achieving that beautiful sunkissed look from the comfort of your home. While fake tanning doesn’t have to be super complicated, it’s something that a lot of us have reservations or questions about. We’ve put together our ultimate guide to fake tan to help guide you through the fake tanning process and answer some of the most popular questions about fake tanning. We’ll get you feeling confident about fake tan in no time!... Read More

Top Vegan Makeup Brands 19/06/2019
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Our Top Vegan Makeup Brands

The popularity of veganism is continuing to rise, and with more beauty gurus demanding vegan and cruelty-free alternatives to mainstream makeup products, there are increasing numbers of vegan makeup brands who use entirely vegan ingredients as well as cruelty-free production and testing methods. We’ve brought together a collection of vegan makeup that’s designed to meet your vegan makeup at every point of your makeup regime, from vegan primer to vegan eyeliner and beyond. Explore our full collection of vegan makeup or browse by makeup type below. Vegan Primer & Vegan... Read More

Pride Makeup Inspiration 2019 14/06/2019
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Pride Makeup Inspiration 2019

The most colourful time of the year, Pride is a month to celebrate the LGBT+ community and support them in their continuing call for equality around the world. Pride month has evolved over the years, and while its primary function is to raise awareness and understanding of the LGBT+ community and the issues they face, it’s a great opportunity for allies and LGBT+ community members alike to join together and celebrate using every colour of the rainbow. Whether you’re heading to a Pride parade or simply throwing a Pride party,... Read More

How to apply eyeliner 12/06/2019
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How To Apply Eyeliner

Eyeliner is one of the most impactful makeup items in any beauty kit, able to change the shape of your eyes, accentuate them, and add to the overall effect of any eye makeup look. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the trickiest kinds of makeup to apply. With so many different eyeliner types and eyeliner techniques to choose from, it can be difficult to know which eyeliner to choose and how best to apply it! In our guide to applying eyeliner perfectly, we’ll talk you through all things eyeliner... Read More

Setting Powder 10/05/2019
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The Ultimate Guide to Setting Powder

Setting powder, finishing powder, baking powder, oh my! If you’re feeling lost when it comes to which powder to use as setting powder, or even what setting powder is in the first place, you’ve come to the right place! Our ultimate guide to setting powder is here to answer your must-know questions about setting powder, from what it is to how it’s used and even which setting powder your favourite makeup artist celebrities are using – so settle in for a first-rate Beauty Base education in all things setting powder…... Read More

Love Island Flamingo Pool Float 08/05/2019
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Get the Love Island Look (Must-Have Summer Cosmetics)

We’ve got a text! It says that the new season of Love Island is just around the corner and we can’t wait to see the summer lovin’ looks our Love Island girls are sure to turn out this year. From Caroline Flack herself to beloved contestants like Dani Dyer, we’ve had plenty of beauty inspo come out of the villa over the past few years and we expect the Love Island girls to have a few more beauty tricks and tips for dealing with the heat up their sleeves this... Read More

CC Cream vs BB Cream 05/04/2019
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CC Cream vs BB Cream

Alphabet creams are all the rage of late, with beauty bloggers and beauty mavens alike making them a staple part of their makeup routines. Whichever letter you choose, the idea behind these alphabet creams is to find a middle ground between moisturiser and foundation that leaves you with the nourishing skincare benefits and complexion coverage of both. However, with so many letters to choose from, how do you know which cream is right for you? We’ll talk you through what each alphabet cream does from BB to CC through to... Read More

The Best Primer For Different Skin Types 03/04/2019
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The Best Primer For Different Skin Types

Makeup lovers everywhere understand that primer is a must. Whether primer is a staple if – in? your makeup bag or you’re totally new to the wonderful world of primer, you can learn so much just by going back to basics when it comes to what primer does, how to apply primer, and which primer will suit your skin best! This primer guide takes a deep dive into all of this and more, so if you’re looking to study up on all things primer and how it can help your makeup... Read More