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FIGHTING MASKNE IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS

By Maria Velve

With fall's arrival, our skincare regimen changes have to consider the changes in our skin from prolonged use of face masks - aka Maskne or mask acne.  Face masks have become a necessity, but not everyone's skin can tolerate the friction, trapped wetness and discomfort that they can cause our skin.

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WHY YOU MUST COLOUR CORRECT BEFORE CONCEALER WHY YOU MUST COLOUR CORRECT BEFORE CONCEALER

WHY YOU MUST COLOUR CORRECT BEFORE CONCEALER

By Maria Velve

Using concealer correctly is important for cutting under-eye discolouration and looking more awake. However if you have severe dark circles, concealer alone will not cut it.  Read on for tips on how to get your concealer to do its job!

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HOW MANY SKINCARE PRODUCTS DO YOU REALLY NEED? HOW MANY SKINCARE PRODUCTS DO YOU REALLY NEED?

HOW MANY SKINCARE PRODUCTS DO YOU REALLY NEED?

By Maria Velve

While the beauty industry will have you believe that you need a dozen skincare products to get the job done, the opposite is quite true.  Here are three things to consider before adding another product to your skin care regimen.

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THE PROS AND CONS OF MINERAL MAKEUP

By Maria Velve

Mineral makeup has its pros and cons.  In this summary, I give you my top 3 reasons why I love, but also why it might not work for everyone.

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