If your skin care regimen is like that of the Kardashians – you just can't keep up with it all anymore! – it might be time to streamline. These five simple yet effective steps are all you need for luminous skin.

1. Refresh with a quality cleanser

A luminous complexion starts with your cleanser. Use twice daily to remove impurities and prepare your skin to absorb the products that follow. Using the right cleanser for your skin type makes all the difference. Oily and combination skins benefit from mild exfoliating cleansers, formulas containing salicylic are great if you are acne prone, while hydrating or cream cleansers work wonders for those with a dry complexion.

2. Exfoliate for a smooth finish

Regular exfoliation is key to remove dead cells that build up on the surface of your skin, causing a dull and uneven complexion. Oily complexions require regular exfoliation (roughly every second day), while those with dry skin should only exfoliate once or twice a week max, to avoid stripping the skin of moisture. Chemical exfoliators such as AHAs and BHAs are ideal for sensitive skins, as they penetrate deeper and are less harsh than physical exfoliators.

3. Don’t forget to tone

Many women skip this step, but toning plays a valuable role in skin care by helping to shrink pores, balance pH levels and remove traces of dirt and make-up that remain after cleansing. Modern toners are more gentle, effective and nourishing than the alcohol-rich toners of old, plus they target a variety of skin concerns and provide a healthy, receptive base for the products that follow.

4. Enhance your complexion with a serum

Serums are the pièce de résistance of high-quality skincare. With their light consistency and high concentration of active ingredients, serums are able to penetrate deep into the skin where they can get to work on brightening, repairing, hydrating and energising your complexion. Look out for a serum containing ingredients that cater to your skin’s specific needs, such as retinol – considered the gold standard in skin smoothing – or vitamin C, which brightens the complexion for a youthful finish.

5. Use a Multi-Tasking Moisturiser

This is the last step in your routine, and serves to hydrate and nourish your skin, while locking-in the benefits of the products applied before it. Moisturiser also provides a shield on the outermost layer of the skin, protecting it from the elements, pollution, and other harmful agents. Select a light and oil-balancing moisturiser if you have oily skin, or a rich and nourishing product if your skin requires some TLC. Make sure your moisturiser includes an SPF to reduce the risk of premature ageing, pigmentation, and other damaging effects of UV exposure.

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Synonymous with looking flawless and sporting a perennially just-back-from-vacation glow, Beyoncé is well aware of the glam some (or lots) of glow can bring to your look. And although Queen Bey might have a bevy of hair and make-up artists at her disposal, there are a few signature tricks we can share that will help you shine.

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Prep eyelids with a pressed powder

Once you’ve applied your hydrating or light-reflecting foundation, the next step is to prime the lids with a pressed powder or primer to ensure that your eye make-up does not crease or wear off.

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Line the lower lash line with a bronze eye shadow

Applying a metallic eye shadow along the lower lash line creates a softer, more diffused line that makes your eyes pop and appear bigger.

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Using an eye shadow brush, apply a gold metallic eye shadow to your lid

When it comes to applying the metallic shadow, pack the most pigment at the centre of the lid, and then soften the edges by blending the shadow out slightly past your crease.

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Apply a highlighter to the inner corner of the eye as well as along the lower lash line

Strategically placed highlighter is your secret weapon to making your eyes look bigger and brighter. Adding the highlighter to the inner corners and lower lash line is particularly helpful if your eyes are small or close-set; this helps create the illusion of more space between the eyes, making them look larger.

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With a fan brush, add a powder highlighter in a ‘C’ shape from your temple to your brow bone, along the bridge of your nose and along your Cupid’s bow

A fan brush should be your go-to tool for applying highlighter to the areas of the face that the sun naturally hits, as it’s great for feathering the product, which gives it more of an airbrushed finish.

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Apply mascara with a small fan brush

A small fan brush will ensure you are able to deposit product close to the base of the lashes resulting in fuller and longer lashes, both on top and bottom.

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Line your waterline with a nude pencil

Lining your waterline with a nude pencil instantly makes your eyes appear bigger and less tired.

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Complete your golden glowing look with a nude gloss

A moisturising gloss with a nude wash of colour complements this look best, as it’s sheer enough not to draw too much attention away from your glowing make-up and it will also add an element of luminosity to your pout.

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We round up the latest launches that are worthy of a spot on your beauty shelf.
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Kiehl’s Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream 650
Following the success of its Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner, Kiehl’s has again enlisted this star ingredient (and it’s soothing abilities), infusing it in its latest innovative water cream. Super lightweight, this multi-miracle cream provides a burst of hydration for fresher, more radiant skin.
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Dior Backstage Glow Palette 880
This palette is part of the house’s Backstage make-up line, and a major secret weapon. With blendable textures and a concentration of mother-of-pearl that weightlessly adds a veil of light, this essential palette is all you need to highlight and revive your complexion.
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Benefit Hello Happy Flawless Brightening Foundation 445
Hot off the heels of the launch of the original Benefit Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation is this new liquid formula that offers more coverage, moisture and, most importantly, a brighter complexion. It’s infused with a blend of Photochromic Pigments that adapts to any lighting to optimally brighten the skin – perfect for those with a dry and dull complexion.
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Sisley Youth Anti Pollution Energizing Super Hydrating Youth Protector 2616
Pollution isn’t only found outside. The blue light emitted by your phone and computer screens also counts as pollution and has a damaging effect on your skin. Featuring a strong cocktail of ingredients like buckwheat seed, ginkgo biloba, pea extracts, and vitamin E, this sweet-smelling moisturiser might be on the pricier end of the scale but it’s guaranteed to do wonders for premature ageing and pigmentation build-up.
Glamglow Berryglow Probiotic Recovery Mask 690
The latest Berryglow mask from Glamglow features an antioxidant-packed cocktail of berries, beetroot and hibiscus flowers. Not only does it provide this ultimate pollution and UV protection, the hibiscus flower also exfoliates dead skin cells and the vitamin C-rich beetroot helps brighten and calm the skin.
Estèe Lauder The Illuminator Radiant Perfecting Primer + Finisher 475
Want you to give your skin that next level glow? Then the latest primer from Estèe Lauder should make an appearance in your daily beauty routine. Thanks to the light-reflecting particles that sparkle in natural light this hydrating primer preps, perfects and smooths your skin while boosting it with radiance.
Lottie London make-up collection
All beauty lovers rejoice! Lottie London has landed! From powerfully pigmented make-up to must-have tools, the latest beauty trends and designer looks are easily achievable with this affordable make-up range.
Lottie London Stamp Liner Stamp and Liner Duo 95
Lottie London Shimmer Squad 185
Lottie London #Curlboss 120
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Limited Edition Sun
Each year, Dolce & Gabbana treats us with a limited-edition reinterpretation of its iconic Light Blue Pour Femme and Pour Homme fragrance. This year’s rendition, Light Blue Sun, is inspired by sunny days and romance, and is a must for those looking for a sensual sun-kissed scent either to warm up these cold winter days or take you into the spring season.
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Limited Edition Pour Homme 125ml EDT 1615
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Sun Limited Edition Pour Femme 100ml EDT 1670
Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Mousse 185
Revlon’s latest liquid lipstick proves that a) you don’t need to break the bank for a vibrant, quality matte colour and that b) you can find a liquid formula that wont leave your lips feeling dry, cracked and uncomfortable. Available in eight vivid shades that all have an irresistible scent, this creamy formula glides on full-coverage colour in just one swipe.
Chanel Les Beiges Eau De Teint Water-Fresh Tint 1110
With the intention to enhance a woman’s natural beauty rather than mask it, Chanel’s latest serum, compromising 75% water, delivers both hydration and coverage. Best worked with the accompanying brush, the tinted serum literally melts into your skin leaving it looking luminous and instantly evened out with a sheer finish.
Nuxe Insta-Masque Exfoliating + Unifying Mask, Nuxe Insta-Masque Detoxifying + Glow Mask & Nuxe Insta-Masque Purifying + Smoothing Mask 330 each
This French beauty brand is known for its use of natural ingredients and elegant aromas, and its latest collection of masks delivers on both. Each mask provides two beauty benefits in just two minutes, making it the perfect pampering product for urban dwellers with fast-paced lives and little time.
Diesel Spirit Of The Brave 75ml EDT 1070
Diesel Spirit Of The Brave is a captivating woody oriental scent. Co-created with soccer star Neymar Jr, this new chapter embodies the athlete’s strength, self-confidence and bravery. From the very first note of energising and refreshing bergamot to the base notes of tonka bean, this addictive and luxurious scent is a real crowd pleaser and the perfect fragrance for all seasons.
Versace Eros Flame 50ml EDP 1270.56
This new fragrance from the Italian luxury brand is an alluring yet complex cocktail of contrasting olfactory notes. An ode to passion and love, the trio of top notes including lemon, sandalwood and oak moss enrich and enhance this elegant and vivacious scent. Any man wearing this scent is sure to make a statement.

Although hardly new to the décor scene, we are continuously blessed with an abundance of attractive, floral designs and a multitude of ways to incorporate them in our homes. We love the idea of being surrounded by nature-inspired prints in the depths of winter, so we’ve rounded up our favourite styles of botanical print and provided simple ways to use them to their full potential in your living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. 
Written by Emma Follet-Botha

WATERCOLOUR

Watercolour is one of the most whimsical, calming painting styles out there, and because of this, it’s right at home in the bedroom. For a light, airy feel, opt for pillowcases and a duvet or comforter with a white background, featuring light painterly washes of colourful blooms. Here, imperfections in the designs are embraced and reinforce the casualness that is integral to this theme.

Hotel Collection floral-print duvet cover from 1199.95 – 1499.95; Hotel Collection weaved desk lamp 599.95; Private Collection faux-grass pot plant 169.95; Hotel Collection velvet-print scatter cushion 249.95; Hotel Collection standard pillow cases 79.95; Hotel Collection continental pillow case 99.95; frame 199.95

GARDEN-BASED FLORALS

If you don’t have a garden or have limited outdoor space for plants, garden-based florals are perfect for bringing the outside in. Adorn your couch with a variety of floral-print scatter cushions, or opt to juxtapose them with cushions in a luxe, textured fabric such as velvet.

Private Collection floral-print scatter cushion 199.95; Private Collection leaf-print scatter cushion 199.95; Hotel Collection velvet-printed scatter cushion 249.95; rug stylist’s own

LUSH LEAF MOTIFS

There’s something about tropical leaves that is just so effective in the bathroom. Palm frond, banana leaf or Delicious Monster prints are by far the most popular. Consider incorporating leaf-printed towels or a shower curtain with an eye-catching print for an inviting Bali-style aesthetic.

Hotel Collection leaf-embossed towel 219.95

DITZY FLORALS

Busy prints are ideal for everyday kitchen items – think aprons, pot holders and oven mitts – as the detailed design disguises blemishes and stains far better than solid colours. The kitchen is a space where you can really experiment with prints, so have fun and go for it!

Private Collection floral-print apron 109.95; Private Collection two-piece pot holder/floral-print glove 79.95; Private Collection floral-print oven gloves 109.95

Fashion editor: Brittany Penebre. Junior fashion editor: Rushana Burton. Photography: Andre Wepener/Pixel Lounge.


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