For many of us concealer is a just-can't-live-without it product. Like foundation it is the one makeup essential we rely on to really work. A bad cover-up can highlight a blemish rather than disguise it! Where as a good concealer is an absolute god-send on days when you just can't bare to look in the mirror let alone face the world! So we have compiled a top ten list of the best concealers that make skin look flawless. Ok, maybe not completely flawless but they guarantee to wage war against those spots.
Read on after the Jump for our list of the Top Ten Concealers -in no particular order!
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As a beauty writer people always expect you to have amazing hair, a cellulite-free body and flawless skin. When they meet me I think they're a little disappointed that I don't look like a Disney Princess!
Now, I won't Iie I have somewhat blossomed since I started in the beauty industry but the one thing that really lets my 'beauty writer' appearance down is my skin and there is one very shameful reason for this. Something that will have beauty professionals (and all you K&M readers) shrieking with horror.
I have no skincare routine.
Yep 'do as I say and not as I do'.
Read on after the jump to find out how I get on with Clinique's 3-step Skin Care System - my first ever skincare routine!
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Skincare is such a huge bugbear for me, as I'm often very congested. I've tried miracle potions and lotions to no avail, and have even resorted to laser treatment in an attempt to (painfully) solve my woes once and for all. I've just heard news of a new wonder product though, that has me itching to spend my hard earned cash (well you never know).
This one actually has some impressive science behind it though- it's created by skin care expert Dr Brandt and is designed to clean, unclog and even help REMOVE blackheads.
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The one question/statement I keep hearing when I tell people about my laser treatment is that' but you have great skin!'. Then they amend it with, 'well your skin's pretty good anyway. That's not strictly true... Whilst I don't have the pitted skin of my youth that require antibiotics and roaccutane, neither do I have the desired peachy complexion I long for, and have had persistent acne for some time now. I may not be the 'typical' traumatized teen, but I am unhappy enough to want to make a change to my complexion.
Treatment two of the laser went surprisingly well. I'd been scrutinizing my skin for the last month and had noticed some slight improvements to the tone and texture.
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Today I underwent my first treatment of the Ellipse I2PL laser acne treatment at the Knightsbridge salon.
As per their very detailed instructions I've spent the last four weeks dutifully applying adapalene cream every night and wearing SPF40 in the day. I'm very conscious of my skin burning, so I'm doing my best to avoid any sun damage at all, despite the unfeasibly hot weather.
I nervously approach the clinic today, with my fingers crossed that the treatment is going to be quick and painless. Well, one out of two isn't bad...
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Spots. Acne. Pimples. Whatever you call it, it's a blighting problem for anyone who suffers from them. It doesn't matter if it's just one annoying pop-up before a first date, or full-blown red constellations that aliens might confuse for the Milky Way - they affect confidence and are a major irritation.
Help, though, is at hand. There are many options, from commercial skincare to topical and oral medication, and cosmetic procedures. While Zara tries laser treatment for her skin, I'm giving one more shot at products. I've been trying two sets of cleansers and moisturisers: Champneys' brand new Calming Skincare, and Dr Nick Lowe's Anti-Blemish range...
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My skin is very up and down. Sometimes it's as smooth and clear as a babies bottom, other time it's breaks out so badly that crawling under the duvet with the lights off is the only reasonable course of action.
Well I've decided I'm not going to suffer in silence anymore and have decided to embark on a course of IPL treatments for the skin. I'm going to be trying the Ellipse IPL laser for the next few months and will be giving you monthly reports on how the treatment is working, with all the gory photos as well!
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