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Following after our CTM (cleanse, tone and moisturise) blog is priming!
If you have ever wondered what you can do to get your makeup to stay longer or stop it from creasing and slipping then you can stop wondering. All you need to do is use a primer!
Primers are designed to be an adhesive for your makeup to help it stay in place longer and keep you looking fresh all day.
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We have a amazing new range of Max Factor Makeup coming in and we are really excited! Our new products have everything you need to get glammed up for a night on the town, look extra classy for work or a date, or keep it simple for your easy every day look.
To celebrate the upcoming launch of our awesome new brand we are giving away a prize pack containing three essentials every girl needs!
All you need to do is pre-order one of our beautiful Max Factor Products and you're in to WIN!
Let's have a look at what you could be winning!
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We got our hands on some delicious fresh lemons and thought, what is something awesome and invigorating we could make with these? How about a beautiful Lemon Peppermint Foot scrub!
It looks amazing, smells great and is fantastic for soothing your feet and muscles after a long day of work.
It's very easy to make and great as a gift when stored inside one of our beautiful Jar Sets! Just top it off with a beautiful ribbon and your done.
Now lets Get to making our beautiful Lemon Peppermint Foot Scrub.
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If you deserve to have a awesome night in pampering or being pampered check out our Mid Winter Sale!
Get the girls around or have some well deserved R & R for yourself but don't miss out on the awesome products we have that will make you feel fresh and invigorated during these cold wet times.
The great thing about a good old fashion pamper session is you make it as long or short as you want without having to break the bank. If the girls come they can each bring something different and together you could have hours of fun!
Lets look at what you could get up to!
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What could be nicer than giving a home made gift to a friend or loved one, especially when it can be so easy!
Home made natural facial masks are super easy to make, can yield the greatest results and are easy on the wallet.
This recipe is great for rejuvenating, nourishing and exfoliating. The combination of ingredients will also help promote smooth and supple skin and keep acne and blackheads at bay!
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We here at Mighty Ape are big fans of natural goodies for our skin. So it is only natural that we are super excited about our newest range Olive Skincare. Olive Skincare is a natural botanically based skincare range made right here in New Zealand using ingredients such as olive oil, pomegranate, aloe vera, green tea and more to help you achieve super soft, well cared for skin.
We have put together a little list to show our top 5 picks from this natural and safe skincare range.
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You've Cleansed, you've Toned, you're ready to moisturise!
Everyone should moisturise at least once a day whether it be morning or evening. Feel your skin and hydrate appropriately.
Everything in your day to day life can have an effect on the hydration of your skin. The air-con in your office, the weather outside and even you yourself.
Using the right moisturiser for your skin type is very important as it can completely undo everything you've achieved with your cleansing and toning. So lets see how we prevent that from happening!
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Too much stress can cause lack of sleep, pimples, and so much more. But did you know it can also lead to poor digestion? De-stressing aspects of your life can help support and aid your digestive system.
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So now we know how to choose the right cleanser the next step in the CTM process is: Toning
Choosing the right Toner is just as important as choosing the right Cleanser. It all comes down to your skin type and everybody is different.
Not everybody feels the need to tone as they feel “clean” with only cleansing but don't be fooled you may feel clean but it doesn't mean you are.
Make sure your face is dry after cleansing using a clean towel and applying a patting motion and remember NO RUBBING!
So grab yourself some cotton pads and lets get started!
Toning is designed to remove the excess dirt and oils on the skin that cleansing misses and unclog your pores for a blemish free complexion so lets see what toners suit who best.
Acne
prone skin
People with acne or spot prone skin will find that their face is usually very
sensitive, especially after cleansing so using the right toner is very
important. Ideally you would be looking for alcohol-free, hypoallergenic or a
clarifying blemish solution so that you don't add any further irritation to skin
that is already sensitive and broken.
Oily
skin
There will always be skin types that no matter what type of cleanser you use you
still come out the other side feeling like there is still some oil sitting on
your skin. That's where a matifying toner comes in. They are still gentle on
the skin whilst having a drying effect to get rid of the last of the oils on
your skin.
Dry
Skin
Since cleansing is a cleaning action there will always be some moisture loss and
for those with dry sking that can prove to be quite an annoying problem. For dry
skin types it is best to use a water based (re-hydrating) or alcohol free toner.
Either of those two options should help you succeed in not drying out your face
too much before getting to the moisturising stage.
Normal/All
skin types
Even if you don't feel the need to tone you'd be surprised how much dirt is
still sitting on your face after cleansing. Using a non specific toner will
cover you for a quick wipe down with a cotton pad.
When toning make sure your cotton pad is appropriately moistened for application.
Then, starting a the centre of your face, use either small circular motions or or long wipes in an upwards motion ending at your forehead.
No need to press hard when doing either of these, if there is enough toner on your cotton pad it should pick up all the excess dirt in its path.
Turn the pad over when it starts looking dirty.
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A good makeup is nothing without a good preparation, so in a three-part blog series, we're going to look at the key steps to getting your skin ready for a fabulous look.
Getting ready for a natural daytime makeup or a glamorous night-look all starts with the same preparation. You might have heard people say CTM, CTM, CTM and thought “what's that and why do I need to do it?”
Cleanse, Tone and Moisturize.
While each step is not necessary for everybody, it's important to use the correct product for your skin to get the best results for a clean, clear face ready for makeup application.