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    How to make your beauty products work harder

    Updated:21 Nov 2016 11:57 AM | Posted by
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    While your current beauty stash might be totally rocking your world, did you know that by mixing your beauty products or switching up how you use them could make them work even harder? Here’s how to get better skin, hair and make-up by using all the products you already own.

    Supercharge your hydration with: Moisturiser and facial oil

    A facial moisturiser isn’t the only way to give your skin an injection of vital hydration – facial oils are actually jam-packed with essential fatty acids and nutrients that can – no joke – transform your skin. Instead of layering your moisturiser over your facial oil, add a few drops of the oil to your moisturiser, mix it together and apply it in one go. Not only will this speed up your skin care regimen, but your skin will be left feeling more supple and smoother than ever!

    bh loves: Innoxa Organic Hydrating Daily Moisturiser, Weleda Almond Soothing Facial Oil

    RELATED: Which facial oil should you be using?

    Ditch your flaky scalp with: Conditioner and almond oil

    Dandruff is no one’s friend. Rather than trying to rinse it away with your regular shampoo or praying to the hair Gods that it swiftly moves on, give your scalp a deep, nourishing treatment by adding a few drops of almond oil to your conditioner and massage it into your scalp. Leave it on for a couple of minutes then rinse off to reveal a hydrated, flake-free scalp.

    bh loves: Palmolive Naturals Active Nourishment Conditioner, Thursday Plantation Almond Oil

    Get a better glow with: Liquid illuminator and facial oil

    By now you know how incredible facial oils are for hydrating your skin, but did you know they can also work wonders on brightening and illuminating your skin too? Supercharge your glow by adding a pea-sized amount of liquid illuminator to your facial oil, mixing them together in the palm of your hand, and then smooth it over your entire face. Your complexion will be left illuminated and dewy – the perfect summer glow.

    bh loves: Bodyography Radiance Boost Liquid Luminizer, Sukin Restoring Argan Oil

    RELATED: The guide to getting glowing skin

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    Ameena0805 29 Aug 2020 10:04 PM

    i have tried all these hacks and they are 100% approved by me

    Lucy16 23 Nov 2018 1:01 AM

    I do the above.

    I also do weekly AHA peels and my products absorb much better.

    katrina176 17 Aug 2018 7:25 PM

    I never thought to add facial oil to moisturiser...what a great tip.

    hthorpe 19 Jun 2018 3:40 PM

    I will try this, love changing my skin care routine and seeing what works best for me!

    You beauty 3 Jun 2018 8:11 PM

    Some good tips here for body, hair and face.

    Floreview 8 May 2018 9:22 PM

    I like to switch it up as I have blemish prone skin.

    Twice a week I balance my skin by using maracuja oil underneath my moisturiser at night.

    Twice a week I use a sheet mask to balance the water levels and the remainder of the week I use a sleeping mask ontop of my moisturiser.

    Suvimi 24 Apr 2018 9:56 AM

    Wow....great advice.Thanks

    Shop A Everyday 19 Feb 2018 6:09 PM

    I love mixing things up, a little illuminator or primer mixed into BB cream or foundation, really lightens the texture and creates a whole new look

    Sweety7 11 Jan 2018 12:04 PM

    Loved the idea of adding facial oil to the liquid highlighter. I'll surely try it.

    ThisIsMe 16 Aug 2017 12:17 PM

    Yes love minimising time, mixing the 2 products together is a great idea!

    Miss19 24 Jul 2017 11:57 PM

    I'm just worried if I massage my scalp with oil it won't wash out properly and will stay there

    Goddess..... 5 May 2017 1:53 AM

    Great advice.

    onlyoni 4 May 2017 10:49 AM

    I think I need to boost my routine by adding some facial oil. The almond oil sounds like the ideal one.

    nishtha2 11 Jul 2016 6:51 PM

    sweet almond oil works perfect for skin...in fact certain natural almond oils work effectively not only on the skin but the entire body...i got some of the very good options of organic almond oils on www.webuynatural.com ...i experienced some amazing results on my skin after i made it a part of my daily skin care regime...

    Pixie96 11 Jul 2016 4:07 PM

    The facial oil ideas seem useful.

    nishtha@beauty 8 Jul 2016 9:23 PM

    Using natural oils as a moisturizer is useful however products enriched with earthy ingredients are also act good on every skin types.

    skincare junkie 26 May 2016 7:18 PM

    I have a facial oil in my drawer but I am still a bit reluctant to use. Rosehip oil broke my skin out horribly 10 years ago so I guess I am still a bit skeptic.

    Yohanna 18 May 2016 6:25 PM

    starting with Moisturiser and facial oil soon. And some even put a drop of FO into the palm and mix with bit of foundation for that more natural finish, good for dry skin

    talk-a-lot 1 Apr 2016 9:02 AM

    Oils are so nourishing and full of benefits for dry and dehydrated skin. I like the tip about almond oil and conditioner to use on the scalp.

    preciousia 29 Mar 2016 2:36 PM

    love the tip on facial oils. i learnt that from a friend, and i always supercharge my body lotions :D

    thelifeoflaura 28 Mar 2016 6:32 PM

    I love facial oils, they are so good for quick hydration!

    Yohanna 18 May 2016 6:27 PM

    I have to put them on moistened skin (distilled water only), and that is the only way it works for my skin. Otherwise oils would not hydrate, just cause formation of whiteheads

    ray_jay 21 Mar 2016 7:49 PM

    I like the idea of mixing oil with illuminator but think that it would make me oily and shinny

    skitzkitty 25 Jan 2016 10:29 AM

    Oils are amazing products - you just need to find the right one for your skin type.

    Beautybabe140194 17 Jan 2016 10:05 PM

    Oh love the sound of using Liquid illuminator and facial oil together for the perfect glow.

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