How to do neon festival make-up - without harming your skin
Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.
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"It will make bold colours more intense, and last all night."
— Dominic Skinner , Celebrity
"The 'no make-up look' is gone. Clean girl is out!"
— Dominic Skinner , Celebrity
"Personally, I say use gems as they're bigger and more impactful, plus you can peel them off at the end of night and reuse them in the morning."
— Dominic Skinner , Celebrity
"Skip near the eyes to avoid nasty scratches on your cornea, says the British Skin Foundation's Dr Emma Wedgeworth, and never use craft glitter."
— Dr Emma Wedgeworth , Academic
"Before and after application is crucial - sunburn is not on trend."
— Dr Emma Wedgeworth , Academic
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Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.
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