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I get such chapped lips in the winter and no amount of balm seems to help. Any suggestions? Ashley Anderson, 34, London
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Lip balms tend to work at surface level, giving temporary comfort, but not actually treating the causes of dry, peeling lips. Instead, try a few skincare tricks, starting with exfoliation. Gently work Barry M Mango Lip Scrub, £4.99, in circles to de-flake, then follow with Burt’s Bees Intensive Lip Treatment £6.98. As well as nourishing oils, it contains ceramides, which are naturally occurrin lipids that strengthen skin and prevent moisture loss. Finally, don’t forget that dehydration can be a hidden cause of chapped lips, so fol the age-old beauty advice an be sure to drink plenty of wa
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VEGAN BEAUTY SPECIAL
Sally Hansen Good.Kind. Pure in Fruity Papaya, £8.99 These two polishes, in shades of juicy coral and cool n t l come from 24-strong range of vegan polishes an treatments Made with potato, corn and wheat formula, the range is kind to nails.
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Clairol Natural Instincts Conditioning Colour, £6.99 This home hair dye is 100% vegan, has a super-gentle formula with aloe vera, plus it comes in a recyclable carton and PVC-free plastic bottles.
3 OF THE BEST MULTITASKING TIPS & TRICKS Bridget O’Keeffe, Founder of Blush + Blow Beauty Bar, shares her beauty know-how Collection Illuminating Touch Brightening Concealer, £3.99 Keep a concealer in your bag to touch up any lastminute mistakes. Use it to neaten the edges of lipstick, conceal mascara that’s smudged under your eyes and to correct messy eyeliner. Lime Crime Velvetines Lip Liner in Pumpkin, £14.50 Lip liner can also be used as a matte lipstick. It won’t move or smudge and you don’t have to do any more than simply line and fill in. If you’re in a rush... …use your fingertips to apply make-up suchasblusher or lipstick. The warmth of your hands means you’ll be able to move the product around more easily.
7th Heaven Coconut Clay Peel Off Mask, £1.74 This purifying clay mask draws oil from your skin in the most satisfying way, while nourishing with coconut oil Plus it smells li Bounty b Dr Bronners 18-in-1 Pure Castile liquid soap, £2.39 There are 18 uses for this multitasker, including cleansing your face, body, hair – even the dishes This product has been vegan sinc long before it was cool and comes in loads of amazing flavours – almond and rose are our faves.
TOP TIP
Swipe nails w ith n remover befo ail varnish re p even if they’re ainting, removes surfa bare. It ce oil makes polish s and last longer.
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