– Forget the rubbing: To remove your makeup it’s not necessary to rub until it all goes away, but rather to apply, leave on and remove with water or some cotton. Cosmetics are designed to remove makeup, to pull it in.

Wash your face every morning and night

– Control the amounts: To saturate your skin with soaps, cleansers or moisturizers in any case can lead to fruition. Just a small amount is more than enough to get a perfect skin.

– Don’t forget the tonic: The tonic sweeps away any traces of makeup or water residues and prepares the skin to absorb better the previous treatments. It’s a fundamental step in the beauty routine, you have no excuse.

– Don’t use the same makeup remover daily: If you use makeup every day, especially around the eyes,try not to always apply the same cosmetic to remove your makeup. They can contain too aggressive ingredients to the skin, so it’s highly advisable to alternate micellar water or natural oils, which are much softer for sensitive skin.

– Tie your hair up while sleeping: Put your hair in a braid or a high bun to keep your hair from preventing the  skin to regenerate correctly, which provokes the annoying appearance of acne. In addition, to sleep with your hair tied up will give you some very natural waves for the next day.

She sleeps better since she ties her hair in a braid

– Use a facial mask weekly: No matter how busy you are, sure you have 10 minutes a week to protect your skin. Use a mask according to your skin needs (normal, dry, oily, combination or sensitive) and you will definitely notice the difference.

Relax while the mak does the hard work

– Heat works: Soak a towel in hot water and apply it directly on your face for a few minutes. It will help to purify your pores and improve hydration.

If you follow these little tips thoroughly, your skin will look radiant. It’ll take some minutes of your time, but you’ll feel fresh and clean all the time.

1. Accessorise

Accessories are one of the most effective ways to bring life and colour into any living room, and are perfect if you’re on a budget, as you can spend as little or as much as you’d like. Lamps, picture frames, cushions and candles are always easy inclusions in a living room and all come in a variety of shapes, colours and textures. Sufficient lighting or light covers are also important in the accessory department, as they will help to enhance the splashes of colour you use. Check out www.vinciliving.com.au for an array of ideas and inspiration.

2. A Feature Wall

Sometimes all you need is one wall to say BOOM – metaphorically speaking of course – and you will have a living room with instant colour and ‘Wow’ that you’ll want to show off. If the wall colour of your living room is fairly neutral, pick a vibrant colour to paint just one small wall. The impact will be huge. Or, if you’d rather steer clear of painting, choose a bold artwork or print to display instead.

3. A Neutral Canvas

If you have a blank palette to work on, the colours you add are going to have twice as much impact on a living room. Whites and creams work best with bursts of colour, so think about repainting this room if it’s not already sitting in that colour spectrum. Then choose a bright colour scheme that will tie all your accessories together.

Colourful Living room

4. Add Statement Furniture

This tip is not about heading straight for the shops to deck-out your living space in entirely new furniture, but is about taking a closer look at what you’ve already got. Having a couch reupholstered in a solid colour is a great way to revamp a living space, or try adding a single-seater chair in a bright pattern to the room layout as a focal point. Coffee tables and floor lamps are another easy way to bring colour back through furniture.

5. A Natural Edge

Flowers and greenery can create a huge pop colour-wise, and are easy to bring into your home, as you can always grab some from your backyard, or your neighbours if you’re feeling brave! A glass or metal vase when paired with a bright array – or one solid colour – of flowers will be a standout. As well, the thick green of leafy plants can be a perfect choice for a wall display, and will bring in colour as well as a welcoming, earthy touch.

Colour is everywhere. It provides energy, depth and life to any space, so should definitely be a priority inclusion in the living room. As you can see above, it’s easy to adapt the use of colour to practically any taste, style or design, so there should be no more excuses not to have colour flowing freely throughout your house!

What are two creative ways you have brought colour back into your home? Include your answers in the space below.

Avoid unnecessary short trips

Most wear on a vehicle’s engine happens when it’s started. Short trips where the motor doesn’t get time to warm up are particular hard on the engine. If it’s a short trip and you can walk, do so.

A good start leads to a long life

When you do start the car, remember it needs to warm up a bit to be at its optimum. Don’t accelerate hard at the start. Drive off slowly until the car reaches it best operating temperature.

The park brake’s there for a reason

Your park brake isn’t an optional extra; it has a purpose. Aside from extra safety when parked on an incline, it also eases strain on the automatic transmission and helps keep the rear brakes properly adjusted.

Keep it clean; keep it new

Keeping your car washed and polished will help reduce rust and sun damage; and in turn add years to the life of your vehicle. This is even more important if you live near the ocean or in salty conditions.

Know your car

Probably the best tip for getting the longest life from your car is to know it well. The first thing you should do is read the owner’s manual. Not just skim it; read it. This book is full of important information and suggestions that will keep your car in top running order. The more you follow the directions of the manufacture, the longer your car will last.

Extend car life

Check the fluids

If you follow the first tip, you will notice it has a detailed list of all the fluids that need to be monitored. Cars have coolant, oil, power steering and transmission fluids. They can develop leaks or, in some cases, evaporate with use. Check them regularly; at least one a month.

Keep fluids clean and flushed

You will also on occasion be required to replace the oil at least every 5000 to 8000 kilometres, with the other fluids changed or flushed at regular intervals. Your owner’s manual maintenance schedule will provide a guide.

Look after the tyres

Keeping your tyres properly inflated will not only save on fuel and keep you safe, it will assist in cushioning your ride and keeping your car’s suspension system from excessive wear. Check the pressure at least once a month.

Watch your alignment

Shuddering at high speed indicates your wheels are out of alignment. Excessive shaking is not good for your car as it causes premature wear. Keeping your wheels aligned will also extend the life of your tyres.

Keep an eye on the brakes

Another cause of undue shuddering, especially while attempting to stop, is worn brake rotors or disks. Have them checked at each service to make sure they don’t wear down to the metal.

A little bit of effort and careful driving can go a long way in making your car last. Look after and it will look after you. For more tips and information, check out Pure Performance Motorsport on Ebay, as well as their facebook page.