Mary’s favourite make-up artist Soren Hedegaard shares his tips for modern beauty. Soren Hedegaard has helped polish Princess Mary’s appearance on many occasions. We asked him to share some of his tips and views on the latest trends. What brand of make-up do you use? I am using a simple and effective Danish make-up range […]

Question: I have wavy hair with a huge cowlick at the front. I desperately want a fringe but know that’s fairly impossible for people with cowlicks. Is there any fringe I can get apart from longish bits framing my face? Abbie Answer: Unfortunately, no. If your cowlick wasn’t as strong you could get away with […]

Question: Are facials essential once a month for great skin or is a good moisturiser more than enough? I know facials are nice but are they a waste of money? Hailee Answer: Facials, if you can afford them, are great, as the massage that the therapist gives you stimulates the skin. It’s almost like a […]

Question What type of make up can I get to disguise the black bags or circles under the eyes? Margaret, via email. Answer Disguising black bags or circles is notoriously difficult, however a proper concealer should do the trick. Concealers come in three forms: liquid, cream and stick. For darker circles a liquid concealer probably […]

Question I use night cream during day and also at night to moisturise my skin. I feel comfortable in it as it provides all day moisturising. Are night creams also suitable for daytime use? Swati Dave, via email. Answer Technically, night creams are designed for night use. They’re usually a thicker consistency and provide reparative […]

Question: I go off to work each morning wearing foundation and makeup, including mascara. I find throughout the day my mascara smudges just a bit under my eyes. Can you please tell me why it’s smudging? Am I wearing too much foundation? Lyndy, via email. Answer: Mascara smudges around the eye due to too much […]

Question: What are the best beauty investments I can make? Is it buying the best skincare? Having regular facials? Going to the hairdresser? Please streamline my beauty budget. Irene, via e-mail. Answer: There are lots of good beauty investments, but I have a few must-have suggestions for you. A compact mirror with a normal mirror […]

Question: My nails are really weak and brittle. They split before they even have the chance to grow and they grow really slowly. Is there anything I can do or any products I can use to strengthen them? I have been told this is due to lack of water intake but I drink about two […]

Question: For a general all-over body moisturising cream, is Sorbolene better than Vitamin E? Please note there are stretch marks here to eliminate also. Deb Answer: Sorbelene cream will not eliminate stretch marks. There are, however, a number of over the counter products available, such as Skin Doctors Stretch Away Stretch Mark Reduction Cream, which […]

Question I never know how to select the correct colour foundation for my skin tone – a friend advised me that because I am fair with pink undertones, I should look for a more yellow-based foundation. Is this true, or should I be trying to match my skin colour? Narelle, via email. Answer When selecting […]