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Makeup & Skincare Routines

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

The Best Skincare Routine For Dry Skin 02/06/2020
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The Best Skincare Routine For Dry Skin

Dry skin can be difficult to handle. Whether you find that your face is dry, your lips are dry, or, in this age of must-do handwashing, you find that your hands are impossibly dry, we feel your pain. We’ve put together a guide to creating the best skincare routine for dry skin, so you can kiss your dry skin woes goodbye for good! How To Identify Dry Skin Dry skin sounds self explanatory, but can actually present itself in a number of ways. Dry skin is caused by the surface... Read More

How to look after your skin during menopause 13/03/2020
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How To Look After Your Skin During Menopause

We know that our menstrual cycle can affect our skin as hormone levels change in our bodies, so it stands to reason that as one of the biggest hormonal changes our bodies can go through, menopause can have a huge impact on our skin too! If you’re approaching or beginning menopause, our guide will prepare you for any changes and will offer advice on how to look after your skin during menopause! What Is Menopause? While many women believe that menopause lasts years, it actually refers to your last menstrual... 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

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

Since the mid-2010s, alphabet creams have transformed the beauty blogosphere. With beauty bloggers and beauty mavens alike making them a staple part of their makeup routines, it can be hard to know which exactly is the right type of BB or CC cream for your skincare routine. 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.  We’ll talk you through what each alphabet cream does, from... Read More

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

Primer is a staple part of our makeup routines. But how many of us actually even know what primer does and how beneficial it is for our skin? Are we just adding in an unnecessary layer to bridge the gap between our makeup and skincare routines? At Beauty Base, we understand how important primer is for all different skin types, that’s why we’ve pulled together this handy guide to all things primer-related so that you too can learn why primer is essential and more importantly so that you can find... Read More

27/11/2018
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Winter Skincare Evening Routine With Em-J

Is there anything better than closing the door on a cold night and getting cosy with a pamper session using all of your favourite skincare products? Here at Beauty Base we’re all about adapting our skincare to fulfil what our skin needs depending on the season, and during the winter time, there’s a big focus on keeping skin moisturised and protected from the harsh elements. This month we teamed up with our Beauty Base ambassador celebrity makeup artist Em-J and asked her to show us her ultimate winter skincare evening... Read More

25/07/2018
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Get Selfie Ready For Summer with Em-J

Summer is the perfect time to get plenty of selfies and pictures together with friends and loved ones. The weather is on point, the sunshine provides plenty of selfie-friendly lighting and we’re much more likely to be smiling! Getting your summer makeup organised and ready to go is key when it comes to creating beautiful makeup looks, and our Beauty Base ambassador Em-J is on hand to help us get selfie ready for summer. The ultimate summer makeup kit Professional makeup artist Em-J selected some of the best vegan makeup... Read More

16/06/2017
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How To Get Glowing Skin For Summer

Like a butterfly emerging from it’s wintery cocoon, it’s time for us to shed our dull skin and step towards the sunshine! At Beauty Base we have an abundance of skincare products that can help you achieve glowing skin for summer, and in this post we’re taking a look at ways to get that perfect skin we all seek. Treat your skin from the inside out A good place to start when beginning a skin glowing regime is to take a hard look at your current diet. See if it... Read More

30/05/2017
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A Guide to W7 Makeup Brushes

It’s fair to say that make up addicts place a high importance on their tools and accessories — after all, how else are we supposed to get that flawless look day after day? The quest for the best makeup brushes truly never ends, and it’s often trial and error before finding your favourite make-up brush set. Here at Beauty Base, we stock a great collection of W7 make up brushes and sponges that we think you will love, so take a look and consider adding them to your collection. Makeup... Read More