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 No matter how hard we try – and what amazing skin routine we religiously go by, we can’t avoid the dreaded acne flare-up. It happens to the best of us, but don’t worry, we have the 5 best tips on how to cover up those annoying spots.

1. Understand your skin type

To start with, reducing the amount of spots starts with a logical product approach. You should avoid using products that are highly perfumed or too oily, as they will aggravate your skin. You also need to maintain a basic skincare regime. We all know the importance of removing makeup at night (though the majority of us gals are rubbish at this!), however this is even more important if you suffer from blemish-prone skin as makeup and dirt can block pores and lead to flare-ups. Pretty obvious eh?  You can find plenty of affordable foaming face washes which are fab to get rid of traces of makeup and excess oil for quick and easy cleansing. Sorted!

 2. Choose your foundation wisely

If you suffer from blemishes & acne flare-ups, it only makes sense that wearing heavy makeup can cause your skin to fall out with you and cause a bitta’ drama. You should always start with a minimal base, as you can keep building it up from there (though obvs not too much). If you can't bear to go foundation-free (like our good selves), you should try using an oil-free formula with a mattifying powder on top. Or, if you’re out and know you’ll be getting photographed, you should look for long-wear foundations. Appaz there are a lot of long-lasting foundations on the market that are great, particularly if you suffer from oily skin.

3. Apply concealer like a pro

Most importantly, pls DON'T overload your spots with concealer, you should only use concealer where you need it! Use a concealer that’s not light reflecting, as this will draw attention to and emphasis any blemishes. And nobody wants that- do we? For best results, you should add concealer after foundation as you can really see where you need to use it. Another fab trick is to set it with a dab of powder so it stays put. When it comes to formulas look for a concealer that has spot-fighting benefits – it’s like a 2 in 1!

4. Draw attention to your eyes and lips

Don't let your spots rule gals! Remember that you can wear any makeup look, regardless of whether or not you have blemished skin. Be proud of your imperfections! But, you should just be start with where you draw attention to. A strong makeup look, such as a smoky eye or a statement lip are a great way of detracting from problematic skin. An even better excuse to rock that red lip!

5. Make your matte finish last

Getting ridda’ face shine can be as frustrating as fighting spots, so to keep your face shine-free throughout the day, use a mattifying moisturiser underneath your foundation, and finish with a little powder along your t-zone. This will keep the skin looking less oily and again, detract from imperfections. Ta-da, you’re ready to go!

With the warmer weather (FINALLY) on its way in, summer is in the air. We know that our houses aren’t the only thing that will benefit from a good summer clear-out! Our makeup bags often get ignored in the whole hype of summer, so it’s time to put away your winter makeup and stay with the seasons trend with a fresher, lighter look!

Here are 5 products in your makeup bag you should get rid of now Summer is here, and what to switch them for:

 1.Ditch it: Heavy foundation

 The British sun (hopefully) will be out for a bit longer than spring/winter, so heavy makeup aint gonna’ work. Nobody wants that horrible sweaty look you get when you mix heavy foundation with humid weather, no no! Give your skin some room to breathe and put aside that full coverage foundation (atleast until it gets cold again).

 Switch it: BB cream

Don’t worry gals! You can still have a flawless complexion. Just replace your usual heavy weight foundation with a lightweight BB cream. It’s a lot easier to apply and will give you a smooth, fresh face for your make-up base (and it won’t sweat off!).

 2.Ditch it: Dark lipstick

Ditch any dark toned lipstick you have in your make-up collection now. We mean it! It should be put away until winter comes around again. The start of Summer means bright new flowers and beautiful new colors – so let your makeup kit reflect the season!

 Switch it: Tinted lip balm

Now that you’ve said goodbye to your beloved burgundy lipstick, say hello to cheerful coral, peach and rosy tinted lip balms. Lip balms are lighter, easier to reapply and they keep your lips soft and hydrated. No one’s saying you can't ever wear that  bright red lip, but for now, try some spring colours on your lip! 

3.Ditch it: Powder blush

Powder blushes are prone to caking, slipping, and sliding making your face look like a damaged exhibit at Madame Tussauds LOL. With the heat of summer approaching, it’s best to stay away from powdery products. And here’s us thinking powder products are the best ones for summer..

 Switch it: Cream blush

Cream blushes apply smoothly, giving you a natural flush instead of noticeably fake pink cheeks. You can even blend them onto your eyelids or lips to brighten all your makeup looks. Stick to rosy or coral hues that complement your lip balm.

 4.Ditch it: Black eyeliner

This one hurts us over here at FFS! we love our classic cat eyes and liquid liners. They really are bae. But the beauty of spring trends is that you can experiment with more color, without looking like a clown (just don’t go OTT). Take advantage and ditch your black eyeliner for something a little more fun.

 Switch it: Bright eyeshadow

Purple, turquoise, or green can make for an appealing pop of color when you’re going for a light, natural look. Just don’t go too dark or OTT. Pencil eyeliners are softer and easier to smudge than liquid liner. For a real summer look you should line your eyes with any bright eyeshadow shade and your eyes will become the focus of your look.

5.Ditch it: Matifying powder

In the warmer weather, your skin is likely to become more oily and constantly dashing off to the ladies’ room to counter the makeup damaging effects of sweat is not an appealing scenario. So ditch that powder compact! We genuinely thought powder would help the make-up from falling off your face. Weird..

 Switch it: Setting spray

In the world of cosmetics, few products are better than a refreshing mist of setting spray. Invest in one and you’ll enjoy makeup that stays put for real. It’s a simple solution that doesn’t add more products on your face, plus it’ll give your look a gorgeous, dewy finish!

If you’re one of those gals that are constantly tired, then keep on reading, you’ll be over the moon (we know we are!).  Here at FFS, we blady love napping. If we could nap all day, we totes would.

But it’s good news, as a study led by Sara Mednick (who’s an assistant professor of psychology at the University of California-Riverside), has found that sleep has a hella’ lot of benefits (which we all knew) – but, napping could be just as effective. Hurrah – bring on the naps.

In this study, the participants took a test to measure their creativity. This test had hidden hints about a second test later on that day. Some of the participants stayed awake, whilst the vast majority snuck off for a nap (we’re jel). Later that day, they all took a new test. When the results came in, much to our surprise, the nap group performed a hell of a lot better! Appaz the nap group performed 40% better ‘cause of the increased rapid eye movement time they got ‘cause of the shut eye. We always knew naps were useful..

Sara tells us that "Sleep helps transform short-term memories into long-term memories by helping make stronger connections between these new experiences and our old memories, that allows the new experiences to be integrated with our general knowledge and understanding of the world."