​Beauty Secrets from the Experts!

When it comes to all things beauty, what beauty addict worth her Clarins doesn't wish she had a direct line to the professionals? How about Clarins very own makeup professional the brilliant Claude Defresne or perhaps a bat phone through to skin care guru for Dermalogica the wonder that is Annet King? But alas, for many of us its beauty mags, tutorials and TV stylists that help educate us in our beauty know how. So how can we learn the tricks of the trade or the latest secrets circling the beauty sphere, and more importantly how can we put them into practice in the comfort of our very own homes?

Beautyfeatures.ie have grabbed a selection of tips addressing common beauty concerns from the beauty experts, we know your going to love? Give them a try!

Issue: How do we look after our neck & décolletage?

Treating your neck like your face doesn’t work, the skin on your neck ages independently and in its own way, thereby requiring special attention. Neck tendons shrink through the years making them more visible and the skin doesn’t respond quite so efficiently as the face to laser and peels. Why not try Decleor Prolagene Lift Intensive Youth Concentrate to your neck and cleavage, apply liberally as this intensive firming treatment will show immediate lift and tone.

Issue: One side of my face is showing more fine lines than the other.

Dermatologists frequently attend to women with deeper set wrinkles on one side of their face – the side they sleep on! To avoid deep lines, opt for silk or satin pillowcases and pile on the anti-aging products, we recommend Clarins Double Serum for maximum defence against the prevention of fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation. Check out Top 10 Commandments of Anti-Ageing.

Issue: Festival season is almost here, what beauty products should I pack?

The essence to your beauty regimen is quite simple just ‘double up’. Blushers that can act as lip contours and eye shadows are excellent and oh so portable. Just think of products as pigments and just apply them where you want. It might be called a lipstick but that doesn’t mean it cant moonlight as a blusher for the weekend to o. See How to put your best face forward with Sheer Cover.

Issue: How can I make my lips appear larger?

It’s time to plump up that lip! When your lips appear small it unfortunately tends to make the rest of your face look larger by comparison. Beauty experts suggest the best way to perk up your pout is to dab a shimmering gloss smack bang in the middle of your lower lip (ensure its on top of your lipstick or coloured gloss). And for beautifully soft lips apply a thick layer of lip balm before bed. On wakening use a cotton wool pad soaked in warm water and with circular movements remove the dead skin cells from your pout. 

Issue: My self tan is always streaky – how can I stop it?

Sidestep those tell tale streaks by mixing your self tan with your favourite moisturiser before application. This effectively dilutes the formula so that it won't appear stripy and uneven when applied. We suggest Clarins Instant Bronze Self Tan , summer in a bottle for your face, neck and décolleté. Read Tricks to Self Tanning Your Body like a Pro.

Issue: I have small eyes, how can I make them appear more noticeable?

Start with mascara it creates instant contrast and maps out the rest of your look. Then use a pencil to fill brows, beginning with the outer corners being the area that requires the most definition. Trace the lower lash line with beige pencil and the upper lash line with blue to make the whites of the eye appear whiter. Tap a shimmery neutral shadow on the center of the lid, this will create the effect of switching a light onto the eye area. Job done!

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