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Why does my skin flake and go dry when I put on foundation?

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Close-up of a woman's face with dewy, shiny skin and a neutral expression, showing her blue eye and slick hairline.
Here is my face after applying all of my tips with NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation 30ml Mont Blanc

I’ve had this happen so many times where my skin looks completely fine… and then I put foundation on and suddenly it looks flakey, dry and starts to pile. This sometimes happens instantly, seconds after applying foundation. It’s maddening, especially when it happens just before leaving for work. Other times the flakiness happens after a […]

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Non comedogenic Foundation – which are safe for acne-prone skin?

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the top 10 foundations that are non-comedogenic, and won't clog pores
the top 10 foundations that are non-comedogenic, and won't clog pores

When choosing a foundation for acne-prone skin, opting for non-comedogenic formulas is essential. These foundations are designed not to clog pores, helping to reduce the risk of breakouts. I’ll list some of the best non-comedogenic foundations safe for acne-prone skin, ensuring you can achieve coverage without compromising your skin’s health.  This info is true and […]

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How to stop mascara smudging under eyes (tried and tested)

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Photo of my undereyes towards the end of the way after my mascara has smudged
Photo of my undereyes towards the end of the way after my mascara has smudged

I’ve been trying to figure out how to keep my mascara from running. I hate getting dark, smudged eyes by the evening. It puts me off wearing any, but I like the look with mascara as my lashes are small and not very dark. Over the last six months, I’ve tried other options because I’ve […]

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Il Makiage Foundation: Your Full Guide to Shade Ranges Comparison Colour Swatches

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Il Makiage foundation skin tone match comparison
Il Makiage foundation skin tone match comparison

Il Makiage ‘Woke up like this’ Foundation has 50 shades for several skin tones and undertones. Having so many is great, but it can come with challenges – how do you know which is for you? That’s where the Il Makiage shade matcher comes in which I’ll talk about below. My guide focuses on Il […]

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My Top 10 Favourite Things About Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Foundation

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Il Makiage discount offers and codes - photo of Woke up like this foundation

Imagine a foundation that not only flawlessly matches your skin tone but also delivers long-lasting coverage and a natural matte finish. EVEN on oily and acne-prone skin (like mine). I’ve tried and tested Il Makiage’s Woke Up Like This foundation so you don’t have to. From its cruelty-free and vegan formula to its skin-friendly ingredients, […]

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Il Makiage Concealer Shade 2.5 and Blending Brush 140 Review

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I’ve been using Il Makiage for nearly 2 years now and still keep going back to it. I’ve tried a few other concealers, including Estee Lauder ‘stay in place’ and Mac ‘Pro longwear’, but I still go back to Il Makiage. On the Il Makiage website, the ‘F**K I’m Flawless concealer‘ is described as: long-wear, […]

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Il Makiage Foundation Blending Brush #100 – my full review

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I’ve been using Il Makiage’s foundation and concealer for over a year so I decided to treat myself and purchase the rest of the set – including the foundation brush. It’s £38, so it’s a premium brush, up there with others such as IT Cosmetics (Heavenly Luxe is £36), Bobbie Brown Brush (full coverage, £36) […]

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What is the difference between vegan and cruelty-free makeup?

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There’s a difference in Vegan and Cruelty-Free products: Vegan is when a product doesn’t contain any animal ingredients Cruelty-free is when the product hasn’t been tested on animals Facts about China With the amazing efforts of the Humaine Society International, China changed their laws in 2014 to the following: Foreign imported ordinary cosmetics – still require […]

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Mabel + Meg Lumilixir Serum review

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Mabel and Meg Lumilixir Serum
Mabel and Meg Lumilixir Serum

I first found Mabel + Meg Lumilixir Serum through a beauty blogger on Instagram. She put a few blobs on her makeup brush, along with her foundation, and began sweeping it across her face. It blended perfectly and gave her a dewy glow.  Now I’m not sure about you, but I always think…. “do you […]

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