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Due to the restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic we now have more spare time than ever before, which means there’s no excuse not to treat yo’ self with a few new beauty products — especially ones which will leave lasting results.
With so many days spent at home right now, people are feeling pressured to do one thing: be productive. But it turns out it’s actually pretty easy to be productive without doing much at all and there’s loads of beauty buys that will make your life a lot easier.
The below beauty products will take only a few minutes to use and you’ll thank us later when you emerge from lockdown reaping the rewards.
Here are 6 beauty buys that’ll make you feel productive as hell:
#1. Eyelash Serum
CanGro’s Long Lashes Eyelash Enhancer
If you’re just sitting around reordering your pantry or accessorising your cat, you may as well get your eyelashes growing longer and thicker in the meantime. CanGro’s Eyelash Enhancer helps nourish and repair lashes with vitamins, peptides, and antioxidants, and promises to have them looking longer, thicker and fuller in 12 weeks. I’ve been trialling this product for the past two months — applying the serum before bed every night — and I’m already seeing results.
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#2. Eyelash Lift
Luxe Lashes’ Eyelash Lift Kit
Now that you’ve got your lashes on point, it’s time for a lift. Luxe Lashes’ Eyelash Lift Kit enhance your lashes in three steps and is one of only a handful of lift kits available for home use. You can either apply yourself or get a friend to help.
The whole process takes about 20 minutes and involves applying lash lifting adhesive around custom silicone rods which leaves your lashes lifted, often making them appear longer and extra fluttery. The results last up to eight weeks and each kit will cover at least five applications.
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#3. Skincare
Paula’s Choice’s 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
This cult skincare product is one of the most popular leave-on exfoliants on the market and has legions of fans raving about the liquid exfoliant for smoothing out wrinkles, unclogging pores and evening out skin tone.
The exfoliant contains BHA (Beta hydroxy acid) which sheds built-up layers of skin, so if you haven’t been keeping up with your normal skincare routine, this will help resuscitate and restore your skin. Unlike harsh physical exfoliants, Paula’s Choice chemical exfoliant is gentle enough to use twice daily after cleansing & toning.
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#4. Laser Hair Removal
HappySkin’s Gen.2 IPL Hair Removal Handset
If no one is seeing whether you’ve shaved your legs or not, now is the perfect time to try out IPL laser hair removal so you can emerge from lockdown as a beautiful hair-free butterfly. HappySkin’s latest at-home IPL hair removal handset uses light energy from IPL, which is absorbed by the melanin in the hair and destroys the hair cells.
After shaving the desired area, use the handset once a week for the first 12 weeks, then once a month for the next three months until you’re satisfied with the hair reduction. Most users notice less hair after three to four treatments but you’ll generally see complete results after 12 treatments. The handsets look super cute and come in three colours, including pastel pink. Unfortunately, IPL is not suitable for extremely dark skin tones.
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#5. Nail Strengthener
Sally Hansen’s Miracle Nail Thickener
Now that nail salons are a distant memory (until they reopen and you can reunite with your nail lady) why not seize on the chance to let your natural nails heal, and take a much-needed break from constantly being filed and filled. Sally Hansen’s Miracle Nail Thickener helps to make nails thicker, stronger and harder with a calcium and ceramic gel formula, which fills in ridges and imperfections, leaving your nails smooth and healthy.
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#6. Shampoo Bars
LUSH Shampoo Bar
Washing your hair for no one to see becomes a bit of a chore over time, so what better occasion to simplify your routine and switch to using a shampoo bar instead of a traditional liquid shampoo.
Not only do shampoo bars prove to be more affordable — with each bar lasting up to a whopping 80 washes — they’re also much kinder to the environment, as they’re sold without unnecessary packaging. LUSH sell loads of different varieties for all your hair needs. I’ve been using one bar for the past two months (it’s barely shrunk at all?!) and I’m already a convert.
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