Basically I look like a scruff! I don't have any set routine so forget sometimes to do my eyebrows until the are hideous werewolflike messy and my nails are ignored. My skin is atrocious too. I just never seem to be able to look groomed and pretty!!
Do you have a daily / weekly / monthly grooming routine?
How much time do you spend on your looks?
I am thinking that professional help might be needed! Tempted by HD Brows but they would look wrong if the rest of me is well a mess.
I have just never been organised about all this beauty stuff. It is like everyone else was taken into a secret "how to be groomed" lesson that I missed out on. Come to think of it, I missed the "how to style your hair" and "how to dress so you don't look like you got dressed in the dark.... in your Nan's wardrobe" lessons too!
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blobtobetter · 14/02/2012 21:03
Thanks Mrs Martin,
No, I currently don't tone. I'll give it a try and pick one up after work. Hopefully it will come with instructions! 
Also in terms of brands for facial masks is there a reasonably priced one you can recommend.
Thanks for the advice I really appreciated it.
Do you know I'm really not too sure re facial masks (I use elemis so perhaps a tad pricey?) - maybe start a thread? Soap and glory masks are always getting talked about on here but I haven't personally used them.
With toner - soak half a cotton wool pad (get the round disks) and just wipe it all over the face (towel rdy face after cleansing then apply). That's it 
!
Right that doesn't sound too technical, will give it a go. 
Thanks again.
wanna be - yes that's it
boris I find clear polish doesn't work as a base/top coat but try it and see - will certainly be cheaper
hatcam I use opi nail envy as my nails need the strengthening properties but the nails inc kensington caviar one is really good and dries really quickly (some one said the top coat from the same range is very good too on another thread).
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It's just that you said you buff everyday...I assumed you meant your nails (it didn't make much sense to me but I though 'hey ho - each to their own).
I do my skincare post-shower so my pores are open and I get the most out of my cleanser etc.
Opi nail envy, avoplex oil and avoplex exfoliating cream are my nails' best friends and the leighton denny crystal file, and seche vite...
I think I am groomed but in a cheap low maintenace way
FACE - use a wash of foaming cleanser (Clinique when feeling flush and Simple age resist when not), then use a facial wipe to remove last traces of dirt. Followed by Simple age resist day cream or Clinique anti age night cream
I have eyebrows threaded for £3 every 3 months in Harrow Shopping Centre. Every other day, I pluck out any strays with Tweezermans.
MAKE UP - Clinique tinted moisturiser, Bourjois Blush, Clinique mascara and Clinique lip gloss.
HAIR - Wash every 2-3 days with l'oreal elvive smooth intense shampoo and conditioner. Deep condition weekly. Been wearing naturally wavy and just straightening at weekends or for nights out.
Hair cut and highlights every 10 weeks
BODY - daily shower and wash with Clinique sparkle body wash. Followed by Clinique body butter on any dry areas. Shave unwanted body hair 2x weekly.
NAILS - toe nails I keep painted a dark shade in winter - Chanel rouge noir. Finger nails I keep short and rounded and paint either clear or a taupe shade. In summer I paint toe nails a coral red colour and keep finger nails clear.
And I'm told I look good dor 35
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