Beauty Clinic FAQ
Make up
When I apply my lipstick, it 'feathers' into my lip line. How can I make my lipstick stay put?
Feather proof your lips with a waxy liner applied outside the lip line. Apply a lip primer before lipstick. Try The Body Shop Lip Line Fixer and The Body Shop Matt It skin and lip primer. To emphasise fullness, define the of the cupid's bow and just under the middle of the lower lip, rather than outlining the whole lip. Use a neutral liner such as Mac Spice lip pencil. Add a touch of highlighter to the centre of the lower lip and just above the cupid's bow.
How do I use a shimmer highlighter? I would like to add a glow to my skin.
Shimmers can be really pretty when used effectively and give a beautiful glow to the skin. A shimmer effect is also very handy to disguise fine lines. Try using your shimmery highlighters as a last touch - add a strip down the centre of the face, on the of cheekbones and just above and below the outer brow.
Can you disguise a double chin with make-up?
Yes. Use a dot of deeper foundation under the chin. A lot of people don't have a defined jaw line and this area never sees the sun, so it's really pale, which just highlights the area. Blending a small amount of darker foundation or powder will create shadow and slim the face.
What is the best way to use a concealer on my skin?
Choose a concealer that is lighter than your own skin tone and which has a brush, such as The Body Shop Lightening Touch. Apply to the inner corners of the eyes, the sides of the nose and in the centre of the face. You can use this every day to brighten the skin and level your skin tone.
I'm in my 50s. What would you recommend for my make-up routine?
Skin changes with the menopause so you may need to tweak your skin care regime. If you find it drier, use a facial oil. Treat any oiliness or the occasional blemish gently, avoiding harsh cleansers. Victoria can advise on a skin care regime for your specific needs.
Use a tinted moisturiser or a sheer compact foundation as heavier bases just sit in lines. Using an illuminating lotion with your foundation can really help too.
Choose soft colours like taupe or beige with golden undertones on the eyes. Avoid anything with pink as this will redden the lids. Be sure to define both lashes and brows as these give shape and definition to the face. Apply blusher in a warm peach or apricot high up on the cheek bone to lift and brighten.
Skin Care
I've got a special occasion coming up and a huge spot has just appeared on my face! What can I do?
Don't touch the spot with your fingers! Use a specialised product to dry it out and cover with a concealer. Use a brush to paint on either a stick foundation or a more dense, long lasting concealer, in a shade that exactly matches your skin. Seal with a powder in a shade that matches your skin.
How can I disguise redness in my skin?
Use a clean make-up sponge or brush to apply a yellow toned tinted moisturiser or foundation. (Don't bother with green or purple corrector powders, they don't really help). Next, cover any red areas with a touch up brush and stick foundation. If there's still any red left in your cheeks, skip blusher and finish with a dusting of bronzing powder (the brown tones help counteract the red).
How do I choose the skin care that's right for me?
Book a consultation with Victoria. Very often, our skin is a combination of varied conditions which require targeted treatment. For example, you may have an oily skin but with dry patches. Victoria can tailor a skin care regime to suit your needs and encourage your skin to be it's very glowing best.
If you just had five minutes, what would you put on your face?
Moisturiser, mascara, cheek tint and lip gloss.
Facial
My skin tends to be oily and sometimes congested. Which treatments would be suitable for me?
The Monu range for oily skin uses effective products infused with fresh aromas to invigorate and purify your skin. They will deep cleanse and unblock pores, invigorate a dull complexion, combat breakouts and promote a shine-free, matt appearance. Victoria would recommend the Monu Aqua Visage (AHA or Clarifying) treatment for a radiant skin. If you prefer a more relaxing experience with a luxurious massage, the signature Monu Aromatic Essentail Oil treatment can be adapted to your specific skin type and need. You may also choose to take hom your individual Monu range of products to ensure that you enjoy that 'new skin' feeling days or even weeks after your treatment.
What facial treatment would benefit my normal to combination skin?
Victoria would recommend the signature Monu Aromatic facial, including mask therapy and exfoliation to promote skin radiance. A luxurious scalp, foot and leg massage is incorporated into the Monu Essential Oil treatment if you prefer complete relaxation. This range will refine an oily T-zone, calm sensitive, dry cheeks, soothe broken capillaries, stimulate congestion and unblock pores.
My skin is parched! It feels very dry and sensitive. What facial treatment would help normalise my skin?
The Monu range for dry or sensitive skin will moisturise dry, flaky patches, plump up fine dehydration lines, soothe broken capillaries and calm uncomfortable or irritable sensations. The Monu Active Collagen is the ultimate hydrating facial. For a radiant skin, try the Monu Aqua Visage (AHA or Vitamin A, C and E) treatment. For a luxurious massage, the Monu Aromatic or Essential Oil treatment is the one for you. And don't forget home care! Victoria carries the full range of Monu skin care for you to continue your professional treatment at home.
Eyes
Can colour help to lift the eyes?
A lilac eye shadow on the outer and inner corners of the eye helps to brighten the whole area. Lilac cuts through yellow, so it disguises tired skin tones too.
How can I make my eyelashes look thicker?
Book in for an eyelash tint for lusher looking lashes. A good make-up trick is to use a dark brown eye pencil and draw a line along the root of the eyelashes, to enhance their definition.
Nail Clinic
I've recently had a set of gel nails. They're gorgeous! How can I ensure they last a long time?
Always use gloves when cleaning or gardening. If you are swimming regularly, wash hands afterwards as chlorine can cause your gel to lift. Also wash hands or use a wet wipe after applying sun tan lotion as this can cause the gel to lift or discolour.
I've got dry nails with ridges in them. What do you suggest to get them back to normal?
Your nails essentially lack moisture and may also have white spots or a powdery finish to them. Try Jessica Rejuvenation basecoat for your homecare following a prescriptive manicure. It will pack your nail with moisture, with a complex of Protein KSW and water, whilst jojoba, aloe and Vitamin E help to heal and condition.
My nails are hard and pretty inflexible. They shatter easily and break high on the nail. What can I try to improve them?
You need Jessica Recovery basecoat to help restore the suppleness and alleviate breaking with a uniqely moisturising protein water complex and calcium to infuse extra growth and flexibility.
I've recently had my acrylic nails removed and my natural nail has been left really damaged. Help!
You may find your nails are now thin, weak, cracked and lack luster. They probably also show no signs of new growth. Book yourself in for a manicure and ask for Jessica Restoration for your home care follow on. This will help to rebuild the structure as well as the condition of the nail from foundation to surface with intensive vitalizers and healing Echinacea.
Can you help my peeling nails get back to normal?
Definately. This can occur in all types of nail. Be sure never to file on a peeling nail. Try Jessica Fusion for a short time to bond the nail's delicate layers with rubberised rezins and Vitamin A and D to strengthen and condition for growth.
My nails are simply weak. They're soft, lifeless and just won't grow. What can I do?
Jessica Critical Care is perfect for your nails. Following your manicure, use this at home for a short time and you will see improvement. Protein KSW and powerful strengtheners will boost your nail growth and bring them back to life.
My nails are always splitting and breaking, both at the base and near the . What can I do?
Your nails are probably very thin and fragile. They need extra support to grow with Jessica Life Jacket. Use at home after your manicure for a short time and it will cushion the nail with invisable fibres that protect them from breaking, making the nails stronger. Then apply Jessica Flawless to smooth the nail surface.
I've got ripply, unsmooth nails. How can I improve them?
Book in for a manicure and try Jessica Flawless to smooth the nail surface. This works by creating an excellent bond between basecoat and polish. Your manicure will appear flawless.
Tanning
I love my St Tropez tan - how can I make it last?
Use a moisturiser every day. After showering or bathing, do not rub but pat your skin dry. Avoid swimming pools as chlorine can bleach the tan. up your tan at home with St Tropez Bronzing Mousse and remember to exfoliate first.
I've tried tanning at home but it came out very streaky. Is tanning right for me?
As long as the skin is prepared correctly and the tan well applied, you can expect good results. A common cause of streaking is dry skin which is why we exfoliate all over and moisturise in the dry patches before applying the tan. Book in for a treatment with Victoria and you will see how good the results can be.
I'm wary of looking 'orange' after my tan. How can this be avoided?
At all costs! The reason Victoria uses St Tropez tanning system is for it's special ingredient of green pigment. The green tones down the orange effect and you are simply left with a natural looking tan.
I'm pregnant. Is it safe for me to have a St Tropez Original tan treatment?
Yes it is safe to use whilst pregnant. However, you may find that the tan does not take as effectively as it otherwise would due to your hormonal change.