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Makeup & Skincare Routines

Three girls smiling in a field of sunflowers on a sunny day with a blue sky. 03/08/2023
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How to achieve the healthy, sun-kissed look

The sun on your skin, the salty breeze through your hair, the sounds of the ocean, we can almost smell the pina coladas. That sun-kissed, post-sunbathe glow will always be a look.  The term “sun-kissed” has been used in many makeup tutorials over the years and has become a staple look for women all over the world. With pictures and videos of people rocking the sun-kissed vibe flooding our social media feeds, how do you achieve this all year round? The great thing about using products to recreate the look... Read More

an elderly woman gives herself a facial 11/04/2023
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How To Get The Perfect Skincare Routine For Mature Skin 

Women in their fifties face hormonal changes that can impact the skin. Alongside this, the body produces less skin-firming collagen and elastin, which can cause the skin to look loose and thin, leading to fine lines, wrinkles and sagging.  Then, with the formation of dark spots from sun damage and less moisture being created naturally by the skin, it’s important to align a good skincare routine with these changes to further protect and moisturise the skin.  A well-established skincare routine is essential at any age, but its purpose changes as... Read More

Makeup 27/03/2023
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Here’s How To Clean Your Makeup Brushes And Sponges

You’d be shocked at how much damage dirty makeup brushes and sponges can do to your otherwise perfect skin. We use makeup brushes and sponges daily 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 giving our makeup brushes and sponges at least a good weekly clean. Be honest, who hasn’t even cleaned their makeup brushes in the last couple of months? No judgement here; time flies when your makeup looks this... Read More

woman spritzing skin 12/04/2021
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The Perfect Evening Skincare Routine

If you really want to protect and love the skin you’re in, it’s important to establish a really good nighttime skincare routine. The correct evening skincare routine is paramount to your skin’s overnight rejuvenation and the key to reducing wrinkles and fine lines, a brighter complexion and younger-looking skin.  It’s impossible to achieve youthful skin later in life, but by putting a good routine in place now, you will help preserve your skin’s youthful glow for years to come. So, what are the essential steps to your ideal nighttime skincare... Read More

Girl at laptop 26/03/2021
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The Busy Girl’s 15 Minute Morning Skincare Routine

How about a 15 minute morning skincare routine? You’re busy, right? Don’t worry, at Beauty Base, we totally get it!  Whether you have a long commute to work or you just can’t stop hitting that snooze button, 15 minutes added to your morning routine is a big ask.  But your morning skincare routine is such an important way to keep your skin protected and to keep you feeling fresh and fantastic! So if you do one thing for yourself, give yourself fifteen short minutes.  Here’s our essential guide to a... Read More

Face with daisy 26/03/2021
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Top Tips For Perfect Spring Skincare

Spring is almost here, and that means one thing – it’s time to think about your spring skincare. A new season can throw up new challenges for your skin, so the best thing to do is to reassess and improve your current skincare routine. Don’t worry though, at Beauty Base we’ve got you covered! We’ve pulled together our top tips to help you transition your winter skincare routine and make it spring-ready. Follow our advice and your skin will be glowing through to summer and beyond! Get ready to spring... Read More

winter skin 26/03/2021
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Top Tips For Winter Skincare

Throughout the winter months, it becomes ever more important to take care of your skin to make sure that you aren’t suffering from any unwanted breakouts or dry patches. The colder weather brings about a huge change in your skin’s complexion, often contributing to unwelcome spots. Moving from the outside (where your face is exposed to the elements) to inside (where your heating is blasting) can confuse your skin and encourage breakouts. Here at Beauty Base, we have 8 top tips for you to follow to help keep your skin... Read More

home remedies for acne 06/01/2021

Home Remedies for Acne

Suffering from acne can often feel very isolating. There’s no easy solution, but here at Beauty Base, we want to help by offering some home remedies which are certainly worth a try! If you’re tired of trying a multitude of different over the counter remedies and feel as though you want to strip it back to basics, what better way to start than trying your hand at some home-made treatments? Let’s start by defining: What is acne? Acne is a common skin condition that many people will encounter throughout their... Read More

how to look after skin post mask wearing 16/10/2020

Looking after your skin post-mask wearing

Making sure that we are taking care of our skin has never been more important than within the current climate. Mask wearing has witnessed a huge rise within a multitude of scenarios from workplaces to supermarkets, so we need to take the correct steps to ensure that our skin isn’t forgotten about after we take our masks off.   We have previously talked about how to handle your face mask here at Beauty Base and what you can do to try and prevent those pesky breakouts. But, with the best will... Read More