Makeup

The colour issue and how to come over to the colourful side   We get it. It's only natural to fall into a makeup rut that includes more functional than fun elements when you're constantly on the go. But we are here to share our favourite ways that we incorporate simple, quick, wearable and fun elements into your makeup routine that promise to brighten your mood and put a pep in your step.  Multisticks (or Tints) Our top product pick to add a subtle wash of colour to any makeup look is definitely the mighty multistick. These space saving, waste...

 Skin Microbiome 101   Most people associate probiotics with maintaining a healthy gut but your skin is home to more than 20% of your microbial species. Your skin microbiome is a fascinating bionetwork of bacteria, fungi and viruses which exist to protect your skin, from the moment we are born and every day following. This invisible factory of aggressor-fighting agents is sensitive and needs to be understood to be nurtured and protected. To learn more about your skin microbiome, read on. What is the Skin Microbiome? The skin microbiome is an ecosystem of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi that live...

Loved by royalty and A-listers alike, we're looking into whether Rosehip Oil should be included as part of our beauty routines.  If you're unfamiliar with Rosehip Oil, and its many benefits for your skin, keep reading to find out if it might be the ingredient you've been looking for.  What is Rosehip Oil? Rosehips are the fruit of a rosebush. When roses die and are left on the bush, they leave behind bright reddish-orange, spherical fruit. Rosehip Oil is a pressed oil that is derived from rosehips.  Benefits of Rosehip Oil for the skin Prized since ancient times for its valuable...

How to Colour Correct Like a Pro Have you ever looked at a makeup product (or palette) in a seemingly strange shade and wondered how you could use it without looking like you've painted on a pastel clown face? If you have, you're not alone. We're here to help you crack the code of colour correctors.  What is colour correcting? Colour correctors are available in a range of colours, usually pastels, intended to help neutralize discolorations of the skin. Think dark under-eye circles with a blue hue or the angry, red flush of spot, facial spider veins or rosacea.  How...

The Calla Lane Foundation Application Pro Tips Let's be honest, when we are wearing foundation, we'd prefer people to say 'Oh my goodness, your skin looks amazing!' not, 'Your foundation looks great'. While finding the perfect foundation is crucial (something we've written about extensively on the Calla Lane blog), once you have it, making like Houdini and ensuring it vanishes into your complexion is just as important. Here are our top tips for how to achieve that gorgeous, second-skin finish.  Tip #1 - Create a glowing canvas Clean and moisturised skin is a no-brainer when it comes to achieving the perfect foundation application. To...