Tag: moisturiser

Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion

Mon, 9 May 2011 12:49PM

You know our wonderful VIP Primps have been testing out some of Aveeno’s facial care newbies lately, but you didn’t know they’ve also been giving their body lotion a whirl too, did you? Nope, but now you do. Aveeno’s Daily Moisturising Lotion, $12.95, is ace at looking after the skin because it contains natural colloidal oatmeal,… more

Skincare
Correcting Combination Skin

Tue, 3 May 2011 3:07PM

Help! My skin is insanely dry and flakey, but I’m still getting blackheads and a few pimples. It makes it really confusing when choosing skincare. What should I be buying? Laura, you are not alone here my friend. It’s called the curse of combination skin, but the good news is, it’s surprisingly easy to manage once… more

Skincare
Master A Mini Facial

Fri, 22 April 2011 3:32PM

Primpers, you’ve officially got five days of freedom coming your way this super long-weekend, so you know what that means? Yep, you guessed it, copious amounts of chocolate and plenty of time for primping and priming your skin. Here’s how to soothe and soften your skin faster than you can unwrap a caramel egg. Emma Roberts. Great hair. Even… more

Skincare
Product Sensitivity Sorted

Tue, 19 April 2011 12:58PM

Should I stop using a new moisturiser if it causes breakouts or will my skin get used to it over time and calm down? There are so many factors that can cause breakouts, like stress and hormonal changes, as well as unsuitable products. To keep blemishes at bay, we suggest you ditch the newbie ASAP and… more

Skincare
Aveeno Active Naturals Ultra-Calming Range

Thu, 14 April 2011 2:16PM

Sensitive skin always needs a little extra love and attention, Primps, otherwise it tends to get mad. And by mad I mean redness, dryness, irritation and maybe even breakouts. Luckily, the kids at Aveeno Active Naturals are all about keeping the peace. They’ve created a range of products that absolute love sensitive skin; ones that leave… more

Skincare
Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Pack

Mon, 11 April 2011 10:31AM

You know we are huge advocates of wearing sunscreen on a daily basis, Primps, because it’s the only sure-fire way to protect our skin from the harsh UV rays. But we also understand it can be a little time consuming adding an extra step into your morning facial care routine and that this often means… more

Skincare
Travelling Beauty

Thu, 7 April 2011 2:38PM

I am travelling to London in June and would love some tips on how to look after my skin in-flight and look gorgeous even when jet lagged? Lauren, I’m jealous. London is one of the finest places on earth. Especially if you love shopping. But wait a minute… you want beauty tips, not touristy tips, so… more

Skincare
To prime, or not to prime?

Wed, 30 March 2011 12:53PM

If I use a good moisturiser, do I still need to use a primer before applying foundation? Melody, if I had a dollar for every time I was asked this question, I’d be semi-retired, taking a siesta somewhere in Spain right now. With so much hype around finding the perfect moisturiser, it can be easy to forget just how darn clever primer is. Cleansing… more

Makeup
Simple Skincare

Thu, 3 March 2011 11:46AM

Old mate sensitive skin is a little fussy, Primps, but it’s not completely his fault. He just doesn’t mesh that well with harsh chemicals and fragrances, as they usually cause him to become inflamed, itchy, dry and just plain unhappy. Luckily, Simple Skincare is batting for Team Sensitive Skin. In fact, Simple is sensitive skin’s best… more

Skincare
Found: formula for shiny, happy, hydrated skin.

Thu, 3 February 2011 11:01AM

We may not be great at boring stuff like Pythagoras’s theorem and probability, but when it comes to taking care of skin, we can have your dry elbows sorted faster that you can find the multiplication button on a calculator. Winter has always been flagged as the time to turn your skincare routine up a serious notch, but the truth is, hot weather, like the… more

Body & Fragrance