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Black marks

park1996 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:28:56 GMT

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Originally Posted by Tim2341

Black marks ? black dots you mean?

get your wording right

It is right. It is black marks, not spots.

What is your favourite perfume?

Alxndra — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:05:19 GMT

Diesel Fuel For Life uses to be my signature but it's started to not smell as nice on me anymore :(

Love Chanel Chance eau Tendre though, it's so delicate yet lasts ages! Lacoste Touch of Pink is nice and not too expensive for day use too :)

Best Face/mud masks

Sadia67 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:20:44 GMT

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Originally Posted by TaraBelle

They are all £5.95, there's enough for about 4 goes? And if there's no lush shop near you you can order online :)

Amazing. Thank you, ill try it out :)

Anyone know of safe-chemical peels for home use?

scapepower — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:06:07 GMT

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Originally Posted by Turkz1

It is safe, I know family members which do it weekly,but make sure to start off with 30% if you havent done it before as you may be taking a step too forward by jumping into 50%.!

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30% is a little strong isn't it? I am a little bit scared=p

Just did research

Do guys need moisturiser and facewash?

Makebelieve15 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:59:34 GMT

Hi,

I don't normally use anything for my face, just a face flannel, but I've noticed guys using facewash and moisturiser. Does it make much difference to your skin and appearance?

And if so, are there any you'd recommend, I'd be happy to spend 40 quid on a moisturiser if it makes a great deal of difference.

Cheers

Top, Top fragrances

Makebelieve15 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:09:32 GMT

Jean Paul Gaultier "Le Male"
Armani Code
Chanel De Bleu

Eyeliner problem

Pandora. — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:53:10 GMT

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Originally Posted by beccafairy

sounds like you just got a crappy eyeliner, that shouldn't happen!

Thanks for reassuring me :) I've sent it back, hopefully I'll get a good one now!

Full coverage foundation recommendations - Pale, Dry & Spotty skin.

RrrBate95 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:24:06 GMT

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Originally Posted by metric

I did a blog post about the differences between the real techniques buffing and stippling brushes if you are interested!
http://themakeupdirectory.blogspot.c...s-buffing.html

As for foundation, I'm pale and the laura mercier one I use is a great match and doesn't look too orange or anything, just blends well into my pale skin.
It's the laura mercier silk creme foundation, I love it!

Do you use a primer?

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Originally Posted by isatukamara

MAC have the best foundation, honestly try their products. Amazing.

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Originally Posted by ironandwine

MAC, MAC and more MAC :)

They'll colour test you, give you advice, samples and sort you out - it's a little pricier, granted, but I'm a complete advocate of their products, having previously struggled like you. Then again, you don't have to buy anything from them, just steal their tips and be on your way ;)

Sorry I haven't replied sooner to this thread! Completely forgot about it and didn't receive any emails! D:

Since my last post, I visited a Mac counter & a Nars counter after reading several reviews on the Mac Studio Sculpt foundation, and the Nars sheer glow.
I got matched at both, had it applied on the Nars counter and it lasted the rest of a (very stressful) shopping trip. On the same trip I got matched at MAC, and took home a sample to use. Which I applied several days and each day I found that it didn't last very long on my skin at all and within an hour or two it wouldn't seem like I had any make up on, even though I'd applied a primer and a powder (in the hope it might help with the lasting power). I have since purchased the Nars Sheer Glow foundation in Mont Blanc and I LOVE it! :)

I now apply using the real techniques buffing brush after purchasing the core collection kit.
I'm now seeking a good primer, if any of you have a recommendations? I currently use a very cheap MUA one.

Help with Skin

park1996 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:03:19 GMT

I have the same problem as the OP - I've been using bee-honey and lemon for around a week, should I carry on doing so??

How to keep your skin in the best condition?

Strawberrycayk — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:30:32 GMT

Witch hazel toner and tea tree oil on any breakouts (Y)
Hardly every use face masks >.< I'm too lazy :cry2:
I use a BB cream during the day and it has SPF 40 in it :)
made a blend of sweet almond oil and tea tree oil that I use at night as a moisturiser
And I eat almonds every morning, they might not be doing wonders with my memory (lol) but I think they've made my hair and skin nicer :)

And I sometimes take multivitamins

Any good BB Creams suggestions?

*Darcie* — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:42:11 GMT

I have just bought the Maybelline Dream Pure BB cream and am very impressed so far. Others have been too oily for my skin but this one is formulated for oily skin and has salicylic acid to regulate oil.

Hair removal cream Veet on legs...

babylotion — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:28:10 GMT

Hi :-),
I've never had to shave/wax/use hair removal cream on my legs - the hairs are very blonde and fine (kind of like the kind of hair that everybody has on their arms), but I'm getting a spray tan tomorrow and I've been told that they work best with no hair. However, I don't want to shave my legs as this makes hair grow back seemingly thicker and darker, and I'm wondering if hair removal cream will have the same effect? I would hate to have to start shaving my legs daily after just removing the hair once.
Thanks

My hands are so much darker than my face?

scapepower — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:41:18 GMT

My hands are just so much darker than my face, and often red and quite dry.

They weren't like this as a kid.

Does anyone have any cream that i can use to alleviate this?

Thank you

Why do you wear foundation?

mxliss — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:21:08 GMT

I find that concealer and foundation together are the best ways to cover up major blemishes.
But generally I just wear a bit of powder to get rid of the extra shine on my face :p
I've never really used concealer to get glow - I didn't even know people did that.

How/ where should I be moisturising/ which one should I be using?

v0lcanicash — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:05:07 GMT

Moisturise where you need to! Everyone's skin in different so you'll have to find a method that works for you :) I've never heard of using a brush and I'm not sure why you'd need it, just make sure your hands are clean before you apply your moisturiser. If anything I would suggest not using a brush as they can accumulate bacteria :)

To know what type of skin you have just see how your skin changes throughout the day with no makeup on, if your skin gets oily at all then you most likely have oily/combination skin (combination is where you get mostly oily around the t-zone and have normal to dry skin everywhere else)

If you do have oily or combination skin remember moisturising is just as important as if you had dry skin! Just make sure you use a lighter/water-based moisturiser :)

Hope that helped!

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does anyone else have skin like this? picture included

v0lcanicash — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:51:47 GMT

I used to have similar skin, its cleared up since around last september I'm not sure whether I just grew out of it but I've also started drinking lots of water and I use a mild exfoliant every day. I use bio oil at night just because it takes ages to absorb and its really helped to fade my scars! I use aveeno moisturiser during the day because its light and leaves a really light film which acts as a barrier between my skin and makeup so I dont get foundation/concealer in my pores and using that regime my skin has improved dramatically :)

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Make-up ideas, colours, techniques

v0lcanicash — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:34:58 GMT

I'm curious as to what kind of brushes people use because most of the big brands are US based or from certain brands which charge extortionate prices, are there any decently-priced brushed that we can get that are a good quality? :)

Thanks!

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Best Lush Products??? :)

rmandala — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:53:03 GMT

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Originally Posted by truthandtragedy

Hello! I have combination/oily skin and I worked at LUSH over Christmas as a sales assistant. To be completely honest, I didn't rate any of their cleansers. I tried Dark Angels (too scrubby for my sensitive skin), Herbalism (broke me out badly) and Coalface soap (too harsh). I've also tried Angels on Bare Skin, which also broke me out. However, I bloody love their toner waters. The tea tree one is fab for combo skin, especially if you're prone to breakouts. Breath of Fresh Air is also lovely for pepping up the skin a bit. Enzymion is a nice moisturiser for oily skin, it's quite light, smells delicious and sinks in quickly leaving a matte finish. Their face masks are really nice, if you go in store then they'll happily give you some samples. Another star product for me is Mask of Magnaminty - this balances my skin and reduces the size of any spots almost instantly, I love it!

If you have any questions, let me know! Major lushie here. ;) x

thanx! i really wanted to try the tea tree toner but wasnt to sure how it would compare to the body shop tea tree toner (which i've got now)does it remove dirt and stuff really well? cos i think thats my main problem as i do a lot of sport and im always doing something active :/ have you by any hcance used the lush grease lightning if so what do you think of it?? is it really good?

Help me decide between these two fragrances

rockrunride — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:59:59 GMT

1 mill is a winter fragrance btw, I wouldn't buy it just yet if you wanted to wear it immediately. Wouldn't buy 007 in any case though.

What acne products actually work ?!!?

shaylux — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:08:07 GMT

From the shops, soap & glory dr spot or freederm are my favourites. I have isotrex gel prescribed which dries out bigger spots very fast but overusing it can quickly cause extreme dry skin burns.

Red nose and cheeks (M)

MegR17 — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:16:21 GMT

I use mac concealer - it's great to cover red areas!

Epiduo cream

Adl91 — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:04:26 GMT

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Originally Posted by Laura1234567890

i've used it on and off since january and haven't seen results aha
i haven't got acne per se though, i've just used it on stubborn blemishes that have been there for years and they haven't budged
think mine is only 2.5% benyzl peroxide though or whatever the main ingrediant is

Ye thats same as minecah thanks 4 respondin me neitha gonna have to go back to docs :/

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Best Foundation?

Alxndra — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:32:57 GMT

Like a lot of others have said: Revlon Colorstay. However atm I'm using Revlon's Nearly Naked and I love it! Not quite as heavy duty/long lasting as Colorstay but it still has a decent medium coverage, is very buildable, and despite having oily skin, it lasts really well!

Bad skin

PaigePhillxo — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:59:33 GMT

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Originally Posted by teabasedlifeform

I'm 18 and I've not got the best skin. I don't have acne and usually it's just about once a month my skin kind of flares up and I get loads of spots and then it calms down a bit, saying that I've always got at least a blemish or two. It's a bloody nuisance but I usually wear make up if I'm going out so it's bearable. What's really bothering me at the moment is that I also get spots on my back and all over my body like my arms and legs. I don't know why but I get so self conscious of them and always try and hide them under clothes (probably making them worse.) Also because I can't see any spots on my face unless I look in a mirror the blemishes I can see on my body mean I'm much more likely to pick them and make them worse. Very not good.
Any advice would be very very much appreciated because I'm so self conscious.
Thanks!

You should try the Avon skincare range. I had very bad skin. I'd get breakouts every other day and they were very inflamed and uneven. The set contains salicylic acid, and it works a treat. It took about a week before I noticed a difference, but my skin went down dramatically and now my skin is almost perfect. Zinc tablets have also been proven to reduce breakouts, so pick up some of those from a supermarket too!

products to make skin 'glow'

Sky_Dream — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:58:29 GMT

Mememe -beat the blues is a liquid highlighter much like Benefit high beam only it's much cheaper at £5.50.

Oily eyelids

JP. — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:34:28 GMT

You could always wear face primer on your eyelids too, mattifying primer by Makeup Academy in Superdrug is only £4 - and it's amazing!

Can I use a sunbed after having a tattoo if I cover it?

Charlottelt — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 20:06:32 GMT

Before I start, if you're here to lecture me about sunbeds, don't waste your time. I'll just ignore you.

I'm getting a tattoo done for my birthday on my hip and have been advised to wait for a month before I use sunbeds after I get it done. I plan on using sunbeds to prepare my skin for going abroad and build up a slight base tan. If I had the tattoo covered with a plaster or clothing would I be able to use them sooner than a month or not?

Good fake tan?

Bethanyyy- — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:48:34 GMT

Don't body care sell a dupe version of st tropez called st moriz? I'm sure it's only like 5 pounds or something, so you could try that :)

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Do you get self-conscious of your skin in the sun?

LukeM90 — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:13:29 GMT

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Originally Posted by Alxndra

Yeah, makes me feel quite guilty too, considering I could be far worse off! I'm comfortable to an extent, I just feel a bit more confident with make up :')

Don't worry about that, square jaws aren't all that great and I'm pretty sure most people don't really care about facial structure (well, I don't haha)!

hah true enough, I think both men and women worry too much at times, its probably all these magazines and news articles with airbrushed photos or generally done up people making us all feel bad about ourselves lol.

but yeh getting comfortable with ones' self takes time but it makes life easier lol.

Should I be using BB cream, tinted moisturiser or foundation?

carehow — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:06:08 GMT

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Originally Posted by Aranel

Foundation is really for coverage, although there are dewy/lightweight versions around. BB creams are good for creating a dewy effect - they are however more difficult in terms of matching skin tone. I haven't much personal experience with tinted moisturisers however they may be the perfect stating block to decide whether you need more coverage (probably the least coverage of the three)

I would say - look around and find products which match your skin tone and your skin type. Experimenting is really the key to finding what works best for your skin and what you prefer to wear on a day to day basis. Obviously this would differ for special events where you may use a product with higher coverage :p

Good luck! :)

Thank-you!! :)

Is blue paint bad for skin?

Drunk Punx — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:34:22 GMT

I can tell you've never watched Goldfinger...

It's interesting how your thoughts went straight to acne as a result of covering your body in paint as opposed to a slight case of death via suffocation.

Joking aside (if it's water-based) then you should be alright, but even so I'd recommend leaving a portion of your body unpainted so your skin can still breathe.

Best Foundations For Dry Skin

Vanny123 — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 06:04:40 GMT

I would like to suggest use Revlon foundation. It is very nice to skin there will be no side effects.

My review of the Garnier BB cream Light

lassiesuca — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:34:13 GMT

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Originally Posted by therisenmitten

Yeah, I'm paler than most lightest shades of foundation so I'm yet to find a BB cream that isn't too dark :(

Perhaps you could mix the BB cream with a moisturiser? Might give you a slightly paler shade x

How to get rid of VERY oily facial skin.

lassiesuca — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:15:32 GMT

I had this issue for a long time and it was so depressing.

I now use 'Simple Blackhead eliminater' on my T-Zone every morning and evening as it has Zinc PA which apparently absorbs excess oils as well as clearing blackheads which can be a result of oily skin. I then use 'Simple oil balancing exfoliator' which I use every other day and it just gives my skin a lovely, fresh look. I then use Simple oil balancing moisturiser every day too.

I've been using it for 6 months now, routinely, and I don't have oily skin at all any more, it's smooth and blackhead free.

If you wear make up, switch to a BB cream which is oil-free or has oil absorbing products in it, and check your makeup wipes too, I've had some bad reactions to some fragranced ones/cheap brand ones. I like Simple, they really are my favourite skin care brand!

retinol cream for red acne marks??

Gallois — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:27:14 GMT

Go to your GP and ask for a prescription of something else. In America they give out Tazorac, I think the equivalent here is Retin-A but I'm not 100% sure. I've dealt with A LOT of different doctors/nurses about my acne over the past few years and I've found the best way to get new treatment is too simply play up the mental anguish it is causing you, how it gets you down and causing confidence and self-esteem issues. Usually if you rattle on about that they'll give you want you want. Too often they wanted to keep me on medication that clearly wasn't working after months and months but I finally got my derm referral and roaccutane after badgering them. You've just got to be persistent with them.

Sensitive to shaving

Santorum — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:03:16 GMT

I have quite curly hair which causes red bumps when I clean shave

Give yourself a tattoo

Oiseaux — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:46:31 GMT

Homemade tattoos? Permanent or not, it sounds dangerous. I'd steer clear if I were you.

Best face wash for blackheads / oily skin / spots??

neverfadeaway — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 03:11:15 GMT

Johnsons daily essentials facial wash combined with their day moisturiser have worked wonders on my skin! It's gentle & perfect for sensitive skin, leaving it softer & much less prone to breakouts. I'd give it a go :)

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corrector

dollsarehot — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:41:32 GMT

I'm medium/dark skinned indian girl with horrible dark circles, so I need a corrector but im not really sure which colour to get from the bobbi brown corrector collection :( ... my shade in Elizabeth Arden foundation powder is 04 if that helps ... I don't want to end up buying the wrong one as they are quite expensive and I can't try them because they don't have a bobbi brown counter at the Debenhams I go to, so if anyone can help or say which colour they wear it would be helpful! ... Also, kind of off topic but does anyone know where you can buy the brand 'w7' makeup in London?

What is your favorite nail polish?

Alexandra's Box — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:10:27 GMT

I like the No7 Stay Perfect - Milan is a good one. Or Rimmel 60 Seconds.
I usually just mix and match for the colours though, at the moment I've got 5 colours on - Milan (darkish glittery pink); 60 Seconds Rock Princess (purple); Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Rave Review (dark silver); Natural Collections Topaz (light shimmery blue); and Maybelline Express Finish Aqua Electric (shimmery mid green-blue.)
They all look nice together :D

Are BB creams any good?

H0ls — Fri, 31 May 2013 14:27:02 GMT

I don't think they're worth the hype, if I'm honest. They're meant to be "all around skincare" working as a primer, moisturiser, sunscreen, foundation and I just don't think they do, at all. I find they tend to lean either towards a primer or a foundation. I've heard good things about the Urban Decay Naked BB cream though, so that might be worth a shot.

I'd rather buy a light coverage foundation or a tinted moisturiser. A tinted moisturiser that I like in the summer is the Laura Mercier one, good colour range and has an SPF 20. It is a bit pricey so is more a splurge item, but I find tinted moisturisers hard to buy, the consistency tends to be very strange.

What can I do about my hands?

evacampbell — Fri, 31 May 2013 12:32:56 GMT

My sister hands are very rough and tough can anyone help to make her hand soft and glowing.

Foundation for dry skin

Laura1234567890 — Thu, 30 May 2013 16:43:13 GMT

revlon colorstay, the one that's formulated for dry/normal skin
it's the only one i can use that doesn't make me flake
you can build up to a heavy coverage too

I can't apply foundation to save my life.

bubblyraindrop — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:56:52 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6vs7Vmqk40

Watch Lisa Eldridges videos on foundation and you can't go wrong. She's amazing :)

Mascara all falls under eyes

therisenmitten — Wed, 29 May 2013 05:44:51 GMT

Mascara always smudges on me! I think it depends on how oily your skin is.

My best strategy is just to buy waterproof mascaras and also dust a small amount of powder under your eyes at the start of the day to absorb some oil.
Waterproof mascara isn't too much of a pain if you get a good eye-makeup remover. Garnier do a good one :)

Prom makeup!

xhannahdoherty — Mon, 27 May 2013 15:36:37 GMT

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Originally Posted by ironandwine

Nah I didn't mean it like that pal, I meant like not toooo smokey, as you have delicate/young features (as do I and I'm 20...ha) and you don't want it to look too harsh :)

when i read back what i said it sounded quite cheeky im really sorry haha! Didnt mean for it to come across like that. Thank you for the advice :)

What Mac colour are you and what's your race?

alily — Mon, 27 May 2013 15:02:42 GMT

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Originally Posted by nespix

You didn't seriously tell a caucasian person to buy NC43...

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I told a person to buy the colour that matches their skin- the asker didn't specify their race, just the colour that matches them! It may help to actually read the question before you try to pick faults in the responses :)

FYI, Juicystar07 on youtube is caucasian and she said that she is NC40 in the summer, so it is possible for caucasian people to get that dark when exposed to strong sunlight!

Best natural look foundation?

Kelp1976 — Mon, 27 May 2013 10:48:25 GMT

I use Revlon Colorstay. Revlon's cosmetics is quite good. The effect is very natural and the price is acceptable.

Cheaper equivalent to Benefit make up?

xohayley — Sun, 26 May 2013 15:17:23 GMT

I've tried a lot of Benefit products and wanted to find cheaper alternatives. Soap & Glory cosmetics (found in Boots only) do amazing duplicates! Like the Boi-ing concealer from Benefit - Soap & Glory has one called Kick Ass Concealer which is really really similar!

One thing you can ever buy...

therisenmitten — Sun, 26 May 2013 07:24:48 GMT

Probably my rimmel eyebrow pencil because it's really good and my eyebrows are sparse. Or maybe my stay matte powder, I use it instead of foundation because my skin is pretty clear but just really oily.

(as you can tell I like drugstore makeup)

Combination, spotty skin.

sophiealyssa — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:46:04 GMT

I don't have combination skin but this one is advertised as perfect for combo skin and isn't too pricey: http://www.clinique.co.uk/product/10...FbMbtAodtnYA-A

Also this video is quite useful for covering spots but you'll have to see what products she's using http://www.lisaeldridge.com/video/12...ering-make-up/

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Non-greasy SPF moisturiser?

Simonlittlex — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:49:52 GMT

I use a really fab one, it's quite pricey though.
It's benefit's triple performing facial emulsion. It's SPF 15 and completely oil free! It's £20.50
http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/pr...sion-spf-15-pa

The Body Shop vitamin C eye reviver duo:)

tinkerbell_xxx — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:37:32 GMT

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Originally Posted by .:Twilight:.

It might just help smooth the skin a bit, making the circles less obvious might not work but might be worth trying?

I can have a go :)

I'm gonna try drinking more water after my exams are over & I'm at home all day, otherwise I would need a wee every 10 seconds haha

Going to Egypt - Need advice

.:Twilight:. — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:47:24 GMT

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Originally Posted by MWebber

Hi,

Don't know if this is the right forum but will post here none the less!

I'm going to Egypt and need some advice. I'm pretty pale but want to make the most of the Egyptian sun and get a bit of a tan.

Has anyone got any tips on the best way to go about this, do I wear Factor 50 for first couple of days then work down to 30 or what? Heard some people mentioning carrot oil which is really good and protects you? I'm a typical guy and don't have a clue about this sort of thing so would appreciate some input from people that do :)

Thanks, Mike

To be honest I would protect your skin as much as possible when going to somewhere like Egypt :yep:
You could go down to F30 if you really want to, but I personally wouldn't go any lower than that, and depending on how long you're there for i'm sure you'll still catch a tan.
Remember skin damage lasts a lifetime !

Best thing for my skin?

style86 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:54:37 GMT

Skin related issues can be viewed in detail on http://www.yourbeautyschool.com/cate...n-care-beauty/.

Skincare/Beauty Regime

style86 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:43:59 GMT

You can find all the detailed information on http://www.yourbeautyschool.com/cate...n-care-beauty/.

What face masks do you use?

style86 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:41:55 GMT

Using face mask for a particular skin type is not so easy and it requires a careful scrutiny. Feel free to get your answers on http://www.yourbeautyschool.com/cate...n-care-beauty/.

How to get rid of/fade dark spot marks?

style86 — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:35:00 GMT

It totally depends up on what skin type you have and to get detailed information you can get on to http://www.libeautyschool.com/.