At present I’m very excited to convey you an interview with Jen, the beautiful blogger behind A Magnificence Junkie in London. I found her weblog final yr, and it has shortly turn out to be one in all my day by day reads. Jen blogs about all issues magnificence, vogue, meals, her life in London and much more. Right here she reveals why she began her weblog, her greatest magnificence suggestions, and extra. Get pleasure from!
1. Are you able to inform us a bit about your self?
I’m Jen and I dwell in London and have a bit of obsession with magnificence merchandise – so I weblog about them! I’m a full time skilled blogger and social media guide. I additionally love… the assorted animals in my life, my flat, inside stuff, journey, all issues America… and meals.
2. Why did you determine to start out your weblog?
I began my weblog once I was in a job that was rather less artistic and extra company so I wished a little bit of a artistic outlet away from work. So I made a decision to start out the weblog as a artistic outlet for writing – then it grew into one thing properly past simply writing with images too! Which I additionally completely fell in love with and is one in all my favorite elements of running a blog now.
3. When did you first realise you have been magnificence obsessed?
Oh method again once I would spend my whole Saturday job wages in Boots or Superdrug with out fail. Shopping for every thing from nail varnish to good scented bathe gel. I couldn’t get sufficient! Then my aunty purchased me a Bobbi Brown shimmer brick palette one Christmas and I’ve by no means regarded again.
4. Have you ever discovered your HG merchandise but? In that case, what are they?
Ooh, I’m at all times on the look out for one thing to higher my newest merchandise however two I think about Holy Grail – Seche Vite high coat. There’s nothing as shiny or fast drying on the market. Then I completely adore Estee Lauder Superior Night time Restore Serum – superb stuff and am by no means with no bottle in my life.
5. What are your high make-up suggestions for ladies with pale pores and skin?
My high tip can be discover a model that does a basis that fits your pores and skin tone. Getting the bottom proper is the inspiration (no pun meant) is the most effective factor you are able to do to your general make-up look. And be sure you examine the shade continues to be a match yr spherical as even pale ladies shade is more likely to go a contact darker in Summer time!
6. What’s your skincare regime?
It actually varies, however usually includes two cleansers – one which’s normally oil primarily based to take away make-up, then a normal cleanser that’s both cream or foaming relying on how dry my pores and skin is. Then a serum – normally hydrating/anti-ageing, an eye fixed cream – at all times hydrating. Plus a day cream with SPF and an evening cream that’s a bit richer. Plus an in a single day masks, or an oil or remedy of some kind that I fluctuate relying on how my pores and skin is. For exfoliating I normally use a chemical one like Clarins or Pixi Glow Tonic.
7. What retailers should a magnificence junkie try in London?
It’s received to be Liberty Magnificence Corridor for a magnificence lover in London or Selfridges. Each superb with an important vary of manufacturers that aren’t in all places. In Selfridges head to the Magnificence Workshop bit in the direction of the again as there’s a lot to look and (and purchase) there, plus therapies obtainable too. Additionally – John Lewis on Oxford Road has a extremely spectacular magnificence corridor too. Plenty of locations to buy!
8. And, lastly, do you have got any magnificence secrets and techniques you possibly can share?
It’s in all probability probably the most boring magnificence tip of all time and never precisely a secret but it surely’s one which’s assured to work. Drink extra water – there’s no different tip on the market that I believe is all spherical higher to your hair/pores and skin/eyes/nails. It’s one which I can begin to see outcomes actually shortly and everybody can do it!
Thanks Jen!
Don’t neglect to take a look at A Magnificence Junkie in London now. You can too sustain with Jen on Instagram and Pinterest.
About Gio
Hello, I am Gio. I am a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is pores and skin coach and author on a mission that can assist you obtain your greatest pores and skin day ever – each day. I bust skincare myths and debunk advertising and marketing jargon that can assist you work out what’s definitely worth the splurge and what’s greatest left on the shelf – utilizing science, not hype. I additionally supply skincare consultations that can assist you create the most effective skincare routine to your distinctive wants.