Love Island's Faye Winter took to her Instagram Stories this week to show her 1.1 million followers - and counting - what her lips looked like after having her filler dissolved. Faye made it clear that her followers loved the ex-Love Islander's new look. 'Yes, these are my natural lips and thank you so much for the messages saying that you like them without the filler,' said Faye in her Stories, before going on in her characteristically frank way to declare, 'you know me, I say it like it is. I'm going to take all of your lovely comments and throw them out of the back window of the car! Because I'm having the filler put back in.'
In a few of her earlier Instagram Stories Faye had explained to her followers that 'due to a lovely challenge in the Love Island villa', one side of Faye's lips had begun to look bigger than the other. Faye explained that she would be getting her lip fillers dissolved by her practitioner, then refilled a week later to restore balance. Faye made very clear this week that her filler-free look was only temporary.
What Happens At A Lip Filler Dissolving Appointment?
'An enzyme called Hyaluronidase or Hyalase is used to dissolve filler,' explains practitioner Alice Henshaw, owner of Harley Street Injectables. 'It effectively "melts" or breaks down the cross-linked hyaluronic acid in filler into a liquid, which then gets reabsorbed by the body. Dissolving filler is a safe procedure when carried out by a medical professional.' Alice continues, 'The first step should always be a patch test, also known as an allergy test. This is done on the same day of and at least 20 minutes before the treatment by administering a small amount of the solution to a test patch on the arm. Later I dissolve, the client waits 2-3 weeks before returning for their next appointment. Once I can see the client's natural face and mouth shape I refill, concentrating on a more natural look.'
Image Credits: Instagram @faye_winter
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With Great Lashes, Come Great Responsibility
Dani Dyer's dedication to blow-drying (yes...BLOW-DRYING) her lash extensions, was testament to the fact that attentive aftercare is essential to prolonging their fullness. Got a set applied? Arm yourself with a wealth of spoolie brushes, and though we wouldn't recommend necessarily blow-drying them, giving them a gentle brush through during the day will keep them looking tip top.
Barefaced Is Beautiful
We know that Love Island beauties traditionally adore their glam time - quite frankly we live for those mirror-side conversations whilst they're preening pre-party - but they're also proof that bare is just as beautiful. The lesson? If you're on holiday and prone to reaching for your makeup bag each day, take a chill pill, and let your natural complexion shine. Need a bit of a boost still? Boost your glow and protect from the sun in one with Ultrasun's SPF 50 Tinted Face Cream, £26.
Buns Can Break The Internet
Molly Mae sent the masses into meltdown with her super large bun that sat pretty at the top of her head most days in the villa. She finally gave in to the call and gave us all a tutorial on how to copy it, and would you believe, it's a twist-and-go jobby. Secure with a few kirby grips and your away. Boots Blending Grips, £1.50.
Lashes Are Everything
It seems the key to looking good come what may on TV is boosting the flutter power of your lashes. Whether they were donning strip falsies, or had booked in for a set of semi-permanent extensions, the girls have consistently ensured they've upped the volume. Follow suit with a lash appointment, or make them occasion-wear with a set like Eylure London's Most Wanted in Gimme Gimme, £12.95.
Extensions Are Here To Stay
Love Island contestant after Love Island contestant have proved that there's no shame in indulging in a few hair extension wefts to boost your volume, in fact we reckon the likes of Molly Mae are responsible for a serious surge in sales, proof that there's no way clip-ins are a phase. Indulge your craving and try them out. There are numerous brands to choose from, but Molly has lent her name to a tong with Beauty Works, implying that their versions could be a great first port of call.
Fake Tan Is The Safest Tan
The contestants' love of the bottled bronzing stuff is proof that even if you're spending your days in a glorious amount of sun, there's no need to top it up the risky way. The contestants were visibly on it with the SPF and spent their evenings layering on the faux stuff. Try one of our favourites, St Tropez Self Tan Purity Water Gel, £33, to get a sun-kissed look without damaging your skin.
Sudocrem Is A Spot Solution To Consider
Montana was a Sudocrem obsessive in the villa. Come bed time she cleansed before dotting any blemishes with the stuff, then hit the hay. Why? Sudocrem might not be able to stop spots from forming, but if you've popped or picked one (everyone does!), its healing properties (it's full of zinc) speed up the fading process - that's some serious know-how. Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream, 125g, £2.99.
SULA? There Is A Solution
Now, Olivia Attwood may have puzzled viewers by using her roll-on deodorant across her upper lip, but there was method in her madness (before you ask, we're not advocating this - do not deodorise your upper lips!). Olivia's SULA (sweaty upper lip alert) struggle was quite obviously real, and she obviously didn't have any blotting papers to hand - the best antidote to the problem. Try these hero DHC Blotting Papers, £4.50, and you won't look back.
Brown Lip Liner Is Back
Faye Winter proved, mid-season seven, that brown lip liner is back and here to stay. She even revealed her go-to - Collection's Lip Definer Pencil in Cappuccino.
Face Serum's Don't Have To Be Expensive
Kaz used a budget-friendly face serum during her season seven stint, and claimed that it kept her shine at bay during the day. You can shop the Boots Glow Essence Serum, £4, in question, here.
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