5 MAKEUP MISTAKES THAT ARE MAKING YOU LOOK OLDER!

The way you apply your makeup can have a great effect on how young (or old) you look. So we asked Oriflame Artistic Director, Jonas Wramell, to walk us through the most common ageing makeup mistakes - and to tell us how to fix them!

MISTAKE #1: GETTING STUCK IN THE PAST
“Generally, people that are unhappy with their age try to mimic the look they had 10 years ago – but that only makes them look older! Rather than trying to make yourself look younger, remember that makeup is about maximising your beauty. Steer clear of dated techniques: thick lip liner, heavy black under-eye liner and over-plucked eyebrows, as these will all add years to your face.” 

MISTAKE #2: USING THE WRONG MAKEUP BASE
“Heavy foundations will cake in fine lines and enhance them, so as your skin ages look for a moisturising foundation with a lightweight texture. Avoid using too much foundation that can sit in wrinkles. On the topic of base: skip matte powder altogether. Instead, use products with a bit of shine – dewy, glowing skin will look younger than matte skin.”

MISTAKE #3:  USING THE WRONG SHADE OF BLUSH
“A flushed complexion can instantly freshen your face, but using the wrong shade of blush to achieve it, will do the exact opposite. Avoid using brown coloured blush, which can look dull and muddy. A peachy tone on the other hand will add warmth, neutralising and brightening your cheeks. To add a youthful glow to my older clients’ skin, I always dab a bit of blush on the apple of their cheeks.”

MISTAKE #4:  USING GLITTERY OR SHIMMERY EYE SHADOW 
“Using glittering or shimmering powder-based eye shadows is a big mistake. Because of the texture, these products can stick in fine lines and creases, which only magnifies your wrinkles! These might work when you’re young, but cut back as you get older. I suggest using a satin or matte finish around your eyes instead.”

MISTAKE #5: THINKING MORE IS MORE
“Don’t overcomplicate your makeup. Go for a look that is simple: use a great quality mascara, a hydrating foundation, peach-toned blush and a natural looking lipstick - you don’t need much more to get a beautiful, natural and fresh look. Put away the heavy-duty makeup. As you get older, it’s about less is more.” 

JANUARY 2016 WORDS BY: SANNA FRANKLIN PHOTOGRAPHS BY: KRISTIN WREYFORD

HOW TO PAMPER YOURSELF LIKE A PRO!

A night-in means one thing: It’s time to relax. With our at-home spa menu of beauty treatments you’ll be rested and rejuvenated in no time.

STEAM CLEAN
Have you ever tried a steam bath or a sauna before? Your pores open and your skin sweats to remove toxins from the body and stimulate blood flow – it’s bliss. To get a similar experience at home, fill a large bowl with very hot water and place your cleansed face over the bowl for ten minutes. Draping a towel over your head will intensify the experience. Bonus points if you follow with a gentle exfoliator. 

AT-HOME FACIAL
OK, so it’s not quite the same as having a facial, but an at-home face mask will rejuvenate your skin while you unwind – it’s the ultimate indulgence.

Try a gel mask if you want to moisturise your skin without adding oil – great for cooling sensitive skin. Or hydrate and treat ageing skin with a sheet mask followed by a layer of moisturiser to lock-in the hydrating liquids. If you have blemish-prone skin a clay mask will clear pores, as will a clearing mask that’s formulated to treat blackheads. Finally an exfoliating mask will remove dead skin cells and other impurities to leave skin restored. Relaxed yet?

MASSAGE
For silky smooth skin from head to toe, treat yourself to a warm bath or shower ritual. Using an exfoliating glove, massage a body scrub in circular motions over your skin. A massage soap bar or brush is a great way to stimulate blood flow to areas prone to cellulite. Finish, by rubbing oil over your body – you’ll step out of the shower a new person!



HAIR MASK 
We put our hair through a lot: heating tools, styling products, hair colouring – the list goes on. So a hair mask is a simple – and calming – way to restore it. Depending on your hair mask, apply with a wide-toothed comb to damp or dry hair, and then wrap with a towel. Hair masks that are infused with natural oils (like almond, shea or Argan) will hydrate, repair damage and protect, keeping hair looking lush.

TREAT YOUR FEET
Satisfy tired feet with an at-home treatment. Dip your feet into a basin filled with warm water and massage an exfoliant over rough skin to soften. Use a specialised file to remove dead skin from the bottom of your feet and follow with a foot mask to leave them ultra-smooth. For the ultimate indulgence, slip your feet into a pair of moisturising socks and - quite literally - put your feet up!

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Build your own team of consultants by inviting others to join Oriflame. You will benefit by not only further increasing your earnings but also developing your beauty, business and management skills through Oriflame Academy training courses. Your Oriflame beauty consultant will be there to guide you through the process of building your own team. By sharing your beauty expertise with your team you will help them to build their dreams as you achieve your own.

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How to Shop Perfume Online: Some products are easy to buy online - perfume isn’t traditionally one of them. Here’s how to discover your next signature scent, without smelling it first.

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How to Shop Perfume Online (without smelling it)

Some products are easy to buy
online - perfume isn’t traditionally one of them. Here’s how to discover
your next signature scent, without smelling it first.

REFERENCE YOUR EXISTING PERFUME

Look to the perfume you’re already wearing for inspiration. What notes
feature or what fragrance group is it from? You may discover that you
have a penchant for floral fragrances, in which case you should probably
stick to that group. If you’re not sure what notes your existing
fragrance portfolio includes, sites like Fragrantica.com can help.



READ REVIEWS

OK, so you won’t always have the same opinion as the rest of the online
community, but reading reviews can help you get a feeling for a
fragrance. If a lot of people say a perfume is “too strong” and you like
lighter aromas, then it’s probably not the perfume for you. Blogs can
be a good source for impartial reviews too.



KNOW WHAT YOU LIKE  

Understand what you prefer: eau de cologne, eau de toilette or eau de parfum. An eau de cologne doesn’t last for long but is great for a refreshing pick-me-up, whereas an eau de toilette
is the most common type of fragrance, normally lasting for several
hours. If you like stronger, longer lasting scents you should opt for an
eau de parfum or parfum. Know which you prefer before clicking: “Buy”.



PERFECT YOUR PERFUME VOCABULARY

Get to know the descriptive words that are commonly used in relation to
scent. If a smell is depicted as “intense”, “seductive” and
“enveloping,” then it’s likely to be a woody or Oriental fragrance,
suited for the evenings or making an impact. But, if it “bursts” or
“sparkles” then it’s probably a feminine, floral or fruit-based scent.



CONSIDER THE PACKAGING

A fragrance’s packaging channels the theme and smell of the scent within
it. A gold box and bottle suggests eveningwear and an opulent smell.
Pale blue and green packages imply nature and freshness (think summer
and daywear), whilst pink bottles are likely to be feminine and made up
of floral notes.



LEARN YOUR NOSES

Perfumers (or Noses) tend to have their own signature style, so have a
look at their portfolio of fragrances – let’s call it their CV – and see
if you’re familiar with any of their other creations. If you enjoyed
one, you’re likely to enjoy another.



DON’T GET HUNG UP ON PRICING

Just because a fragrance is expensive, doesn’t mean it’s the best. Look for other quality signals, instead of price tag alone.

How to Make 2016 Your Best Skin Year Yet

How to Make 2016 Your Best Skin Year Yet: A New Year inspires new beginnings and new routines. So this year, why not make a fresh start with your skin care? Try our five tried-and-tested skin care habits for a glowing complexion all year long.



complexion all year long.

1. 365 DAYS OF SPF
Sun exposure is the main accelerator of ageing, which makes sunscreen the ultimate anti-ager. But that doesn’t mean you should put away the SPF as soon as the sun goes in; you should be wearing it 365 days a year.

Studies indicate that over 70% of the sun exposure you get in a lifetime is happening when you least expect it – like when you’re sat by a window or walking to the car. What’s more, UV rays damage ceramides (the good fats in your skin that prevent dryness), so SPF will keep your skin well hydrated too. Convinced?

2. KEEP IT CLEAN
Leaving your makeup on overnight can trap ageing free radicals onto your skin as you sleep, as well as clogging your pores, which can lead to breakouts. You also want to get rid of the day’s dirt and pollution, so be sure to always cleanse before bedtime. Why, you may ask, do you then need to wash your face again when you wake up? The answer is simple: cleansing your face in the morning will remove toxins, oil and dead skin cells that build-up on your skin while you sleep.

Take your cleansing routine to the next level and invest in a cleansing brush. It’s a deeper exfoliating technique that will whip away pollution and dirt. Don’t see washing your face as a chore, but as a key step to getting the skin you’ve always wanted!

”The skin is the body's largest organ and our first line of defense against the environment."
3. SUPPLEMENT WITH A SERUM
Perhaps you already use a moisturising cream, but have you added a serum to your skin care routine yet? Here’s why you should: serums boost radiance, target fine lines, lift the skin, enhance the efficacy of your other products – need we go on? Because they have a higher concentration of active ingredients and a water-based formula, they can penetrate the skin faster and deeper. If you cut down on alcohol, sugar and salt too, you’re a few steps closer to more radiant-looking skin.

4. GET TO KNOW YOUR NIGHT TIME PRODUCTS
Performing a nighttime specific routine can help repair your skin and control the rate at which it ages. While you sleep your skin gets to work recovering from a day of battling environmental aggressors, so after you cleanse and tone, make a good-habit of applying a restorative night cream. Look for one that suits your needs, for example if you’re targeting the first signs of ageing, try True Perfection, or if sagging skin is a concern opt for Ultimate Lift

5. SUPPLEMENT YOUR SKIN CARE
The skin is the body's largest organ and our first line of defense against the environment. It defends us from microorganisms, UV rays, heat, water and pollution, so it’s important to keep it healthy. To do this, you need a balanced diet that includes vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (amongst other things). Omega-3 fatty acids, which can be found in oily fish or as a supplement, keep our skin healthy and hydrated. But fish oil isn’t the only thing from the ocean that can improve your skin: A staxanthin is a pigment found in algae and in Pacific salmon – it’s what gives salmon its pinkish colour. A daily supplement improves elasticity, hydration, and reduces wrinkles.

Hello 2016, hello to the best skin of your life!