How do fillers work? 
As we age, the skin loses laxity, volume, and subcutaneous fat. Dermal fillers which are naturally derived such as hyaluronic acid can be injected into the skin to plump, add volume to the area or soften facial lines or wrinkles.

How much are they?
From £190 for a single treatment with the nurse, up to £1320 for a masseter treatment with the medical director. 

Are there risks involved? 
As with any procedure, surgical or non-surgical, there is always an element of risk involved. However, with the correct administration of the injections, the risks associated with naturally derived dermal fillers are rare and minimal. These can vary from a little bruising to lumps around the area. 

What are these lumps and why do they happen? 
They are usually inside the lip so cannot be seen on the outside, however, if you feel the lip from the inside they can be felt. Sometimes too much product is injected, resulting in it looking for a space to sit in. If minor, they will disappear with time. If the lumps are more noticeable, we can inject a substance to make them disappear. They could occur with too thick a filler and they are more likely to show up with a patient who has thin lips as space wherein you are injecting is small.

What are the risks of having hyaluronic acid filler in your lips? 
Lip fillers should be administered in a safe and sterile environment by a fully trained practitioner who can exhibit good results in order to avoid disfigurement. Unfortunately, the treatment is often portrayed as a ‘beauty treatment’ and offered at slashed prices in an unsterile environment, leading to many unregulated establishments acting unethically. In these cases, there are great risks with lip fillers such as: infection, bruising, necrosis, and disfigurement. A lack of care and experience heightens these risks, so people should do thorough research on the establishment and the practitioner offering the treatment and not be lured into cheap options.

Why is it so often very noticeable? 
Some patients use fillers to add volume to areas of the face where natural fat has depleted such as around the eyes and the cheeks. When administered in the correct way, you should get natural-looking results. However, sometimes the results can look unnatural when too much filler is placed in these areas which makes the face look puffy. The best approach is “less is more”. More filler can always be added, but it is more difficult to take away if you’ve gone overboard. When you are over 50, problems can also arise as the loss of facial volume is too significant and so the results are less subtle. At this age, you might need to tighten and lift the skin with a facelift. The reason you see so many bad cases of fillers is because the media sensationalize the worst ‘botched’ cases, but generally speaking, you can achieve very natural looking results when administered correctly.

Who is an ideal candidate for the treatment?
Dermal fillers are a fantastic option for those that have imperfections and irregularities on the face. They can help with superficial problems such as wrinkles and lines, small and thin lips, dents or contours in the face, hollows under the eyes, and even irregularities with the nose. 

How young can you be to have the treatment? 
Fillers aren’t usually necessary for the face until your forties which is when you may start to notice a visible loss of volume in the skin. On the other hand, lip fillers can be offered at a younger age, particularly as they are part of a growing non-surgical trend at the moment. I would not recommend lip fillers for anyone who has not yet reached their mid-twenties, but this is also dependent on whether or not they will be considered as a good candidate.

What are the worst side effects?
Side effects are rare but you may experience: bruising, redness, swelling and in some cases, you may see or feel little bumps under the skin. Sometimes, but not often, these bumps will be permanent. In the worst case scenario, you could be left with extreme swelling or bumps, then the adverse effects can be treated with Hyaluronidase to dissolve the filler. 

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According to pro makeup artist and groomer Tara Lauren, this is the most obvious mistake we make when attempting to wear pastel lipstick and makeup in general. We automatically grab products that are just too chalky or pale because we think that the lightest shades are the only way to pull off the mod vibe. Thankfully, she says “there are ways to get that soft wash of color without looking ashy or drawn out.”

“My first step has nothing to do with the application but with grooming. Using colors like pastels can bring lots of attention to the mouth, making things like lip hair very noticeable,” she says. “I say make sure you are waxed or use my favorite Sally Hansen’s Facial Hair Removal Kit ($6.99) before rocking your fave lip.”

Another key hack for ensuring that pastel lipstick doesn’t leave you looking ghastly is by paying closer attention to the type of finish you choose. Lauren prefers a liquid lip color because “this will avoid the look for needing a touch up which can be especially unflattering when using lighter and sometimes cream-like shades of pastel.” I know matte formulas are top of the totem pole for most, but when you consider the amount of flaking that occurs with all-day wear, it’s probably the worst option for wearing a pastel shade with confidence. Instead, don’t be afraid to experiment with liquid lipsticks and glosses instead.

“Also, pastel lipstick options don’t always have to be opaque in color,” adds Lauren. “They can also be a luster lipstick, creamy and with just the right amount of shine that gives the lips a supple more fuller look.” And when looking for a color that will compliment your skin tone, the same rules that apply to makeup in general apply here. Identify whether your undertones are cool or warm and this will determine what works for you. With that being said, here are 15 newer pastel options that’ll suit a wide spectrum of skin tones.

Colourpop 7 Springs Crème Lux Lipstick 

A butter-infused longwear orange that promises to pop on darker skin tones.

Colourpop Confetti Cake Matte Lux Lipstick.

 If you must have a matte, this vibrant teal goes on creamy and is also antioxidant-rich.

Dose of Colors Lip It Up Satin Lipstick in Mochi 

This creamy pastel pink delivers full coverage with a smooth, satin finish.

Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Juicy Satin Lipstick in Motorboat 

Rihanna’s latest drop is a limited-edition line of bold lipstick shades, 

including this electric sky bluetint.

Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Satin Lipstick in Kimberley Rose

 There’s no short supply of options in Gucci’s new lipstick range and it includes this ultra-bright 

pastel pink.

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STEP 2: Apply Your ShadowAfter you’ve chosen your shade, all you’ll need is one eyeshadow for the entire look — that’s right — only one! “Loose pigments work best for this,” says Kohlhagen, “but you can also crush a bit of a pressed shadow to give it a looser texture.” For a similar look to the one Kohlhagen created here, try the NYX Professional Makeup Baked Shadow in Rebel or Blue Dream. Using a flat shader brush, apply it all over the lid, stopping where the crease meets the brow bone.

STEP 3: Mix Your Mascara and ApplyNext, comes your mascara, which you can achieve using the same pigment you just used on your lids. “Mix a clear mascara with a bit of any eyeshadow you choose,” says Kohlhagen. This will create the same shade in a formula suited for your lashes. Pick up the product onto a disposable spoolie and apply it onto your upper and lower lashes with a heavy hand for maximum effect. And there you have it — a matching lash-and lid-look that will transform you into a monochromatic queen.