Right this moment I’m very excited to deliver you an interview with Jen, the stunning blogger behind A Beauty Junkie in London. I found her weblog final 12 months, and it has rapidly turn into one in all my every day reads. Jen blogs about all issues magnificence, trend, meals, her life in London and much more. Right here she reveals why she began her weblog, her greatest magnificence suggestions, and extra. Take pleasure in!
1. Are you able to inform us a bit about your self?
I’m Jen and I reside in London and have slightly obsession with magnificence merchandise – so I weblog about them! I’m a full time skilled blogger and social media marketing consultant. 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 begin your weblog?
I began my weblog after I was in a job that was rather less artistic and extra company so I needed a little bit of a artistic outlet away from work. So I made a decision to begin the weblog as a artistic outlet for writing – then it grew into one thing nicely past simply writing with pictures too! Which I additionally completely fell in love with and is one in all my favorite components of running a blog now.
3. When did you first realise you have been magnificence obsessed?
Oh approach again after I would spend my total Saturday job wages in Boots or Superdrug with out fail. Shopping for the whole lot 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 seemed again.
4. Have you ever discovered your HG merchandise but? If that’s the 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 and not using a bottle in my life.
5. What are your high make-up suggestions for women with pale pores and skin?
My high tip could be discover a model that does a basis that fits your pores and skin tone. Getting the bottom proper is the inspiration (no pun supposed) is the perfect factor you are able to do in your total make-up look. And be sure to examine the shade remains to be a match 12 months 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 based mostly 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 therapy of some kind that I range 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 take a look at in London?
It’s obtained to be Liberty Magnificence Corridor for a magnificence lover in London or Selfridges. Each superb with an incredible vary of manufacturers that aren’t in all places. In Selfridges head to the Magnificence Workshop bit in direction of the again as there’s a lot to look and (and purchase) there, plus remedies obtainable too. Additionally – John Lewis on Oxford Road has a extremely spectacular magnificence corridor too. Numerous locations to buy!
8. And, lastly, do you’ve got any magnificence secrets and techniques you’ll be able to share?
It’s in all probability essentially the most boring magnificence tip of all time and never precisely a secret however it’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 in your hair/pores and skin/eyes/nails. It’s one which I can begin to see outcomes actually rapidly and everybody can do it!
Thanks Jen!
Don’t neglect to take a look at A Beauty Junkie in London now. You may also 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 – every single day. I bust skincare myths and debunk advertising jargon that can assist you work out what’s well worth the splurge and what’s greatest left on the shelf – utilizing science, not hype. I additionally provide skincare consultations that can assist you create the perfect skincare routine in your distinctive wants.
