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
Hi Teajunky - thanks 
I use the mythic oil everyday - It seperates my layers, keeps my hair shiny and helps keep my hair healthy. It is basically an alternative to Morrocan oil (just cheaper, smell better imho, and doesn't weigh hair down).
anon - it is the only strengthener I've ever found that didn't peel off my nails. I found my nails grew quicker and stronger after 2 weeks of use and for the first time ever I found I was able to grow out the splits and peels I had in my nails - haven't had my nails split or break once in the past year. Also - it stengthens them without making them rock hard (which isn't good for them - they need to be flexible).
Gurl - I think the trick is to use the ridge remover once a week and then the number 4 side when you want to top up on shine 
Basics works for me - it's more than I've got at to moment 
Foundation I always go for the best I can afford - in my case I swear by Bobbi Brown as I'm so pale. I will however not be applying mixed with moisturer any more. Incidentally, I'm guessing that tinted moisturiser is a no-no too?
spider - going in to store is probably wise 
My personal basics list would be massive so a proper list would be:
Cleanse, TONE (yes I am shouting), Moisturise morning and evening. Simple is a good basic brand but most important is that it is alcohol free.
Primer - (try GOSH at superdrug, tesco barbera daly or bodyshop)
Foundation - I use BE, Mally or Bobbi brown depending on what look I want but I've heard loads of people suggest rimmel foundations and the mabelline mousse one (not the foam - I had a look in boots the other day and it felt very drying)
Eyeshadow - no need for expensive eyeshadow - no7 is good (ones in quads) and MooMin highly recommends Sleek from superdrug
Mascara - For a natural but buildable look No7 lash adjust is good - doesn't flake/transfer to rest of face
Lipstick - again rimmel are good, max factor for staying power.
Every-one leave Mrsm alone, she is in fact MY personal beauty guru..
I have been mixing moisturiser with foundation! Oh no! Won't be doing that again.
MrsM i have P"Md you, for an update on the routine. Thankyou.
Amazing thread i gave up smoking last week so am enjoying looking after my skin and myself in general.
I have bought the Liz Earle skincare ramge so once im out of my decleor im starting on that.
mrsmartin can i ask:
What are the best base and top coats for nails, am lusting after a chanel polish
What is the benefit of a LD crystal file
Can anyone tell me what the hell to do with eyeshadow, i wear one colour, slap it on my lower lid and it dusappears by lunchtime. Id like yo be a bit braver, im blonde with blue eyes and pale skin and like to wear coral-ish ysl blusher.
I love my YSL foundation, chanel mascara and elizabeth arden lip protector.
Am deffo getting some primer.
Also any recommendations for soft small grain facial exfoliators or does the liz earl cleanse and polish do thst?
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LADIES - please stop with the adulation - I'm not worthy
ok from the top...
BE = Bare Escentuals/Bare Minerals - it is a mineral powder foundation - great stuff
pat I've pm'd you back but thanks - I'm glad you are already seeing results (and more importantly that DH has noticed )
moss - the LD file seals the nail edge so great if you get peeling. I love it because I can see-saw my nails back and forth instead of filing from the outside edge to the centre - so much easier. Also - emery boards can rip your nails but the LD file doesn't. £12 but it lasts forever.
For your eyeshadow - you can get eye primers (face primers are to oily to work properly) but I would try foiling youe eyeshadow first (this is where you apply it wet). If all else fails try the bare minerals eye primer.
your muslin cloth will gently exfoliate your skin - there are loads of different types and benefits to each type so I would suggest leaving it for a couple of months until your skin gets used to your routine. In the meantime if you get any flakey bits just grab some sugar from the kitchen and mix it with a blob of cleans and polish.
I need to eat now - back in a bit...
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