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Oct232015 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

The Best Foods for Healthy, Clear Skin

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While skincare rituals provide benefits for your skin, what goes into your body has a massive effect on your complexion too. Cake and pizza are delicious treats, but they’re not the best foods to consume. For a healthy, clear complexion, eating the right foods will make a difference, so here are some of the most powerful skin boosters you’ll find at the grocery store. Oily fish Packed with omega 3 fatty acids, oily fish, such as tuna and mackerel contains anti-inflammatory properties that help to keep your skin clear. Omega 3 fats are also known as good fats that aid brain and heart health, so they’re perfect for looking after your body too! Green tea Green tea is bursting with antioxidants which help to increase blood flow and oxygen to…

Oct82015 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

The Perfect 5 Minute Smokey Eye

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When you lead a busy lifestyle, you don’t always have time to spend applying your makeup. Creating a beautiful eye makeup look doesn’t need to complicated. If you want a quick and easy smokey eye, using the right makeup products and simple application skills will allow you to create a striking look, suitable for both day and evening. Here, we show you a few steps for making the perfect smokey eye in just 5 minutes. Daytime What you’ll need Ensure you’ve got the right tools and products on hand, before you start application. For a super easy smokey eye, go with cream shadows. These are really quick to apply, and make blending a breeze. For brushes, you’ll need a blending brush and a shadow brush (though, this depends on the…

Sep302015 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Handbag Heroes

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Having a few beauty items in your handbag can help to keep you fresh throughout the day. If you’ve got a small bag then you’ll only want to carry the essentials around with you. If you’re unsure as to what key items to carry with you, consider these following products. Hand sanitizer This is a practical item to have, especially during the winter months. It will keep your hands clean and germ free. It’s also handy for cleaning up any beauty bits. Bath and Body Works have some luscious mini sanitizers that come in a range of delicious scents, and they fit into your handbag too. A powder compact If you have oily skin, a powder compact is a must have. It will help to refresh your makeup and hide…

Sep212015 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

The Best Modern Day Classic Scents

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Wearing a fragrance can complement your hair, makeup and outfit, as well as evoking particular memories. Finding your perfect scent can be easier said than done as perfumes tend to smell different on each person. Did you know that fragrances fall into scent categories? Even classic scents, such as those that are well known in the beauty world belong to a certain group. Knowing which classic scents belong to which category will help you to find the best one for you. With that in mind, here are some popular classic scents that are well worth splashing out on. Tom Ford Black Orchid Black Orchid is a luxurious scent that has captured the attention of the beauty world. Enriched with notes of black truffle, black orchid, black plum and patchouli, this…

Sep92015 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Fall Beauty Trends

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Fall is always an exciting time of year for beauty lovers. With Christmas on the horizon, you can expect many stunning beauty trends to follow. If you want to stay up to date with everything that’s happening on the beauty scene, then you might be interested in the trends for Fall 2015. Oh so flush! This fall, you can expect to see less contouring and barer faced looks, as you are going to see flushed skin, instead of highlighting. If you love the typical English Rose look, or just a hint of blush then this is the perfect trend for you. How to do it – keep your base natural and apply just a small amount of blush on to the apples of your cheeks. You could use a cheek…

Sep52015 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Get That Summer Glow – No Filter

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Being just a few days away from Labor Day, it's safe to say the Summer is coming to an end. That's right ladies prepare to say goodbye to your bikinis and booty shorts and hello to sexy sweaters and leggings. As we head into fall our skimpy wardrobes and beautiful beach days won't be the only things we miss. It doesn't matter what your skin tone is like there's just something about the summertime that brings out the glowing Goddess is in ALL of us. If you're interested in keeping your Summer glow all year around -without the help of a few Instagram filters- read the advice below! Beautiful Skin Comes From Within The best way to make sure you get that perfect Summer glow all year round is by…

Sep42015 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

The Best Products for Healthy Hair

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Our hair is just one part of our body that gets pretty damaged. There are several reasons why our hair can become damaged so quickly, however, there are also a few solutions that can help us achieve glossy, healthy locks. Whether you have short or long hair, finding the right products can be a real challenge. So, how do you know which products to use? Here’s our essential guide for discovering the best products for healthy hair. Our hair can become damaged by environmental factors, heat appliances, and a poor diet. So, to find the best products, we need to look for those that will address these factors. Redken Extreme Anti-Snap Redken’s miracle in a bottle product addresses all signs of hair damage. From weak hair to split ends, this…

Aug272015 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

A Guide to MAC Cosmetics Pt.2

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Following on from our recent MAC guide, we thought you would might like to delve into the brand a little deeper. MAC cosmetics are a popular beauty brand and they have hundreds of products to choose from, so how do you know what are the best products to purchase? Here are the beauty products you need in your collection. The Neutrals MAC have a vast range of eyeshadows. You can purchase these in pan size and put them straight into a palette (which you’ll need to purchase separately) or you can buy them in regular casing – these are slightly more expensive than pans but you can depot them manually into a palette. As with many MAC products, shadows have different finishes. The main ones to look out for are…

Aug202015 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

A Guide to MAC Cosmetics

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MAC Cosmetics need no introduction in the beauty world and it’s easy to see why many people are huge fans of the brand. With a wide range of professional products that can be used by the everyday beauty lover, there is a product to suit everyone. Whether its foundations or lipsticks, here is a guide to some of the products and finishes you’ll find at your local MAC counter. Foundation Foundations can be difficult to find but knowing what type of coverage and finish you prefer will help you to discover the perfect base for you. MAC offer several types of foundation with the standouts including; Studio Fix SPF15 – Full coverage foundation that has a matte finish. Best suited for combination and oily skin types with blemishes or imperfections.…

Aug72015 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

5 Great Budget Beauty Buys

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We love using drugstore beauty products! When you’re on a budget, cheaper beauty products can still do the trick! There are so many health and beauty blog tips, as well as budget beauty products to choose from so knowing which ones do the best job will save you both money and time. From foundation to makeup brushes, here are the budget beauty buys we love! Loreal Infallible Pro Matte Foundation The perfect foundation for normal to oily skin types, the Loreal Infallible Pro Matte Foundation is a great choice of base for those on a budget. With a matte finish, this foundation stays in place throughout the day, even in the heat. The lightweight texture helps to smooth the skin, hide imperfections and minimize the look of pores. If you…

Jul92015 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Review: Lancôme Advanced Genifique

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Developed from 14 years of research, the Lancôme Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate is the brands newest serum designed to tackle anti-aging. Housed in a sleek, contemporary dropper bottle, this concentrate aims to add radiance to your complexion while smoothing fine lines. So, why use a serum? Unlike a cleanser or moisturiser, serums can penetrate deeper into the skin to actively solve a range of issues that your skin may have. A serum is lighter than many other skincare products and should be applied after cleansing and toning and before your moisturiser in order to work effectively. This anti-aging serum would probably work best on those aged 30+ or those who have visible signs of aging. The formulation Lancôme Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate is packed with powerful ingredients to…