Glynis Laser Journey

My Cool Laser journey (Part 1)

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At the end of 2026 I was introduced to skin practitioner Lisa Harris. I immediately felt she was a kindred spirit. Despite having over 30 years of experience, and being trained to do all the different tweakments, from botox to fillers to electrolysis, she no longer uses needles. Instead, she concentrates on the skin lipid barrier, the integrity of the …

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Cleansers that properly remove makeup

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Cleansers may not be the most exciting beauty product, but to my mind they’re one of the most important. Besides city grime, pollution and toxins, there’s also makeup to remove. If you wear foundation, it’s very important to make sure you remove it fully. Otherwise pores become clogged and grimy. Personally, I find a lot of cleansers do not fully …

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How I beat anxiety in midlife

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About 10 years ago, I was on holiday sitting on a beautiful beach watching the sunset. A setting that always makes me happy. Warm sun, sand between my toes and shimmering blue sea. However, as I looked out at my wonderful surroundings, I could feel a strange sensation in my stomach. I felt uneasy and unsettled. I couldn’t quite put …

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A day to night eye palette

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Recently, Studio 10 cancelled it’s fabulous I-Radiance eye palette. I was shocked and devastated. Why would they do that? But it turns out, it was only to upgrade it to a new, even more fabulous palette called Fresh Focus I-Brighten. And fabulous it is! I’ve got a new favourite eye palette The colours are warm and flattering, from delicious caramel …

Micro-Needling Procedure On Glynis

My micro-needling journey

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A few months ago I embarked on three micro-needling sessions. I was drawn to do it as it’s minimally invasive and has been scientifically proven to have a real effect on the skin. So many skin treatments give little value for money Treatments are often extremely expensive, specially when doing a series of them, which is usually the case. It’s …

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Is it safe to get a gel manicure?

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Nail salons have sprung up all over the place. They are now cheaper, more accessible and are booming. Everyone loves a mani. They especially love a gel mani. No-one bothers with a normal manicure anymore In fact, I’m one of the few people I know who much prefers one. When I go into a salon and say I just want …