Less is more! Hard to stick to sometimes, but it really does make you look younger and fresher with foundation, blush and eyeshadow applied sparingly.

Using multiple types of mascara.. mixing up the formulas, brushes and even colours multiplies the effect. (and an excuse to stock up on new mascaras )

My mother advising me to follow a strict skincare regimen and to always apply sunscreen is the best beauty advice that I've ever received! Healthy skin is the best canvas for makeup : )

The best advice I've received is to curl my eyelashes to make my eyes appear larger. It's a nice and easy step and well worth the extra minute or so to complete it.

If eyeliners and lip liners always break when sharpening, freeze them first

Use baby wipes for a cheaper and quicker alternative to make-up remover or use a little moisturiser on a tissue

Store lipstick in fridge to stop it going soft. If you have leftover lipstick, mix with 2 tablespoon petroleum jelly to make a moisturising lipgloss

Always remove makeup before going to bed ( especially after a big night out!). If you do this, chances are you will look much better than you feel!

Smile when applying blush to cheeks
Use Vaseline to give shine to your lips after applying lipstick

To find the best spot to apply blush - bend over for up to half a minute (as much as you can tolerate), then stand up (slowly!). On the areas where the cheeks are flushed is the best place to apply blush, to give that naturally flushed and rosy look everytime!

Always take care of yourself- you've only got one life. You may like to lay outside in the sun for hours to get a tan, but tomorrow and have a few ciggarettes now and then, but in 10 years time you'll regret endangering yourself for something so trivial and fleeting. You have to be healthy on the inside before you think about what's on the outside.

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Always take care of yourself- you've only got one life. You may like to lay outside in the sun for hours to get a tan, and have a few ciggarettes every now and then, but in 10 years time you'll regret endangering yourself for something so trivial and fleeting. You have to be healthy on the inside before you think about what's on the outside.

Always use strengthening solution as a primer when doing your own manicure, it helps the polish stay on longer, prevents chipping and prevents your nails from being damaged by the polish.