Perfect your at-home mani + pedi

In an ideal world, we would all fit in our regular professional manicures every 1-2 weeks and pedicures at least every 4-6 weeks for maintenance and good nail care. But the experts at Mii understand that sometimes life gets in the way, which is why they have carefully curated these simplified routines and created a line of spa-standard products to enable you to maintain perfect hands and feet until you’re next able to visit the salon.

At home manicure routine

Prepare a clean canvas & tidy up those talons

Remove any nail polish using Wipe + Erase Acetone Free Polish Remover, choosing from two sensual fragrances, Lily of the Valley or Coconut, soaked onto cotton wool pads. Remember to rinse your hands thoroughly afterwards, removing all traces of the remover. Soak fingertips with Cleanse + Condition Soap Free Hand Cleanser in a small bowl of warm water for a maximum of two minutes, remove from the water and dry thoroughly using a clean, soft towel. Next, apply a generous amount of Nourish + Nurture Cuticle Treatment Oil to the cuticles, nails and back of the hands, paying particular attention to areas of dryness. For an extra hit of hydration, dispense a small amount of Care + Caress Hand Serum and gently massage into hands and fingers, followed by two pumps of Soft + Supple Hand Cream and gently massage in. Using the Neat +Tidy Stainless Steel Cuticle Pusher, gently push cuticles back using the curved edge. Carefully nip away any excess cuticle and hangnails using the Neat + Tidy Stainless Steel Cuticle Nippers.

Finishing touches

Using your chosen Mii treatment basecoat, colour and topcoat, apply 1-2 strokes of each over the nail making sure that you cover the free edge of the nail by sealing it from left to right.

At home pedicure routine

Tread softly

As with your manicure, remove any nail polish using Wipe + Erase Acetone Free Polish Remover, in either Lily of the Valley or Coconut fragrance, soaked onto cotton wool pads and rinse feet thoroughly. Spray Remove + Smooth Callus Peel directly to any areas of hard skin and allow it to get to work for three minutes, before using the Stainless Steel Foot File, paying particular attention to areas of hard skin. Start with the coarser side using back and forth movements and finish by smoothing over with the finer side for a refined, smooth finish. Massage a generous amount of Reveal + Restore Foot Scrub into the feet and ankles, working into any areas of hard, dry skin. Soak both feet in a foot bowl of warm water and use your hands to remove any remaining Foot Scrub. Pat dry with a clean, soft towel.

Neat feet

Apply a small amount of Nourish+ Nurture Cuticle Treatment Oil to the cuticles, nails and sole of the foot or any hard areas of skin, before massaging in a generous amount of Heal + Protect Intense Heel Cream. For an extra treat, wear clear cotton socks overnight and wake up to super soft, ultra-nourished feet! Next, using the Neat + Tidy Cuticle Pusher, carefully push cuticles back using the curved edge and nip away any excess cuticle and hangnails using the Neat + Tidy Stainless Steel Cuticle Nippers.

Finishing touches

Using your chosen Mii treatment basecoat, colour and topcoat, apply 1-2 strokes of each over the nail making sure that you cover the free edge of the nail by sealing it from left to right.

Skin-Loving Ingredients Glossary

Discover and learn more about the skin-loving ingredients you will find in our products and the benefits they offer- from vitamins and minerals to botanicals and oils. The formulas and ingredients we use are designed to not only help the skin or nail look great but also care for it too.

Apple Seed – Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Aloe Vera – Known for its soothing and nourishing qualities.

Amethyst – Helps to oxygenate, moisturise and energise the skin.

Apricot Seed – Exfoliating properties for smoother skin.

Argan Oil – Hydrates, protects and help the skin to maintain moisture.

Avocado Oil- Helps to hydrate the skin and minimises damage from free radicals.

Ayurvedic Herb Swertia Chirata – Helps even pigmentation and enhances the appearance of skin texture.

Bakuchiol – Helps to increase elasticity, boost collagen and reduce the appearance of fine lines and redness.

Blueberry – Packed with antioxidants and helps to improve skin tone.

Calendula Extract – Helps to condition the skin.

Carrot Root Extract – Brightens skin and helps to boost cell turnover for healthier looking skin.

Castor Plant Oil – Hydrates and softens the skin and contains antioxidant properties.

Ceramide- Locks in moisture to keep skin hydrated.

Chamomile – Helps to calm and refresh skin.

Coconut Oil – Hydrates, protects and help the skin to maintain moisture.

Coconut Water – Helps to restore moisture and reawaken the skin.

Eucalyptus Oil – Moisturising qualities.

Glycolic Acid (AHA) – Helps to exfoliate, renew the skin and prevent dullness.

Glycyrrhetinic Acid – Helps calm and improve uneven skin tone.

Gota Kola Extract – A rich source of amino acids and a hydrating ingredient to soothe and firm skin.

Grape Seed Extract – Promotes hydration and gives skin a more healthy and radiant glow.

Green Tea – A powerful anti-oxidant that moisturises, calms and soothes the skin.

Hyaluronic Acid- Plumps the skin helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Icelandic Moss – Moisturising and anti-ageing properties.

Jojoba Oil – Deeply hydrating, softens cuticles, nourishes and contains antibacterial properties.

Kaolin Clay – Helps to remove impurities.

Lactic Acid- Helps to soothe, brighten, firm and even skin tone.

Lavender- Calms redness, soothes sensitive skin and helps skin regeneration.

Lemon Oil – Helps to energise, nourish, hydrate and rejuvenate the skin.

Mango Oil – Conditions and hydrates the skin.

Niacinamide – Contains anti-ageing and moisturising properties and helps to renew the surface of the skin.

Olive Oil – Hydrates, protects and help the skin to maintain moisture.

Panthenol – Helps to maintain moisture, improve skin’s hydration and add suppleness.

Pentavitin (naturally derived plant extract) – Protects against dehydration,  boosts suppleness, maintains the skins barrier to reveal smoother and softer skin.

Matrixyl 3000 – A type of synthetic peptide that helps to plump fine lines and wrinkles.

Menthol – Known for skin soothing benefits.

Niacinamide – Brightens dull skin.

Peach Extract/Flower – Helps to firm, brighten and improve the tone of skin, whilst protecting against environmental stress.

Peptides – Reduces puffiness and helps to stimulate collagen production.

Phytosterol – Helps to protect the skin from sun damage and support skin repair.

Pomegranate Complex – Actively locks in moisture to keep skin hydrated.

Pomegrante Seed Oil – Nourishes and softens the skin.

Purslane Plant Extract – Calms, brightens and boosts cell turnover for healthier looking skin.

Quartz – Stimulates circulation and relieves tension to restore a youthful glow.

Raspberry Stem Cells – Promotes and restores skin hydration.

Red Algae – Helps to protect the skin from daily stress.

Rosemary – Helps to cleanse, rejuvenate and detoxify to add radiance to the skin.

Sacha Inchi Seed Oil – Nourishes the skin and promotes hydration and suppleness.

Salicylic Acid – Helps to remove dead skin cells and cleanse the skin.

Seaweed – Rich in vitamins and minerals that help to soothe, soften, tone and protect the skin.

Shea Butter – Softens, smoothes and supports suppleness to the skin.

Soya Extracts – An anti-oxidant that helps to protect from damage, fights ageing and smoothes skin.

Squalane Plant Extract – Helps restore skin suppleness.

Sweet Almond Oil – Hydrates, protects and help the skin to maintain moisture.

Thyme – Helps to cleanse, rejuvenate and soothe the skin.

Vitamin A – Plumps, brightens and evens skin tone whilst promoting skin renewal. Helps nails to grow longer.

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) – Helps to improve nail flexibility.

Vitamin C – Helps prevent signs of aging (caused by oxidative stress) and promote a more even, glowy finish with nourishing properties.

Vitamin E – An anti-oxidant that protects the skin from damage with added moisturising, healing benefits. Hydrates the nail and protects from peeling and yellowing.

Wheat Protein – Rich in vitamins and helps to improve skin moisture.

Witch Hazel – Medicinal properties which can help calm inflammation and soothe skin.

HOW TO: Evening Luxe look

Step 1

First step is to create a flawless base. Apply a few pumps of Smoothing Face Prep onto the back of your hand before blending onto a clean face with your fingertips. Work over the entire face, paying particular attention to the T-zone and noticeable pores and lines.

Step 2

Next dot small amounts of Absolute Face Base in the shade Utterly Deep onto your nose, cheekbones, forehead and jawline. Blend in the foundation with Perfect Base Brush in upward motions following the contours of your face, adding more product where additional coverage is needed. Ensure this is taken down the neck for a seamless blend.

Step 3

To keep the foundation looking flawless for longer and banish shine in oily areas, dip a fluffy powder brush into Illusionist Setting Powder, such as a Perfect Finish Brush.  Tap off any excess and using circular motions blend outwards starting at the centre of your face.

Step 4

To up warm the complexion and add a little definition, lightly swirl your Perfect Blush brush into Celestial Skin Shimmer in Aurora. Tap of the excess and gently buff across your face, neck and shoulders, focussing on your cheeks, temples and where the sun would naturally hit.

Step 5

Using Shimmer and Sparkle Mineral Dust in shade Heavenly, sweep the brush across your collarbone, décolleté, temples and cheekbones for a subtle sheen. Build to your desired glow.

Step 6

To create a perfect base for eyeshadow, apply Enhancing Eye Prep to bare eyelids. Using your fingertips and only a small amount of product, blend gently and evenly over the eyelid and in the crease of the eye.

Step 7

Dipping into the shade Ignite from the Molten Luxe Baked Palette, start to blend over the eyelid with the round end of the Apply and Define Brush. Layer as needed to achieve the rich gold colour. Ensure this base colour is not taken too far up the eye.

Step 8

To add some depth to the eye, using the Eye Crease Brush blend shade Burnish gently into the eye socket and outer corner, winging it out slightly. Also sweep along the lower lash line for added definition. Tap off any excess pigment on the brush for more precise application and to prevent fallout.

Step 9

Using a clean Eye Blend brush, blend the edges of the eyeshadow to remove any harsh lines for a seamless airbrushed finish.

Step 10

Glide the Skyliner Pencil in shade Midnight along the upper and lower waterline, and then coat top and bottom lashes with Intensifying Lash Lover mascara in shade Impact, brushing under and over the top of the lashes.

Step 11

To finish off the eyes, apply Love Lashes in the style Truly Elegant for that extra hint of glamour. First measure the lash against your eye and trim off the ends with scissors where necessary, ensuring to cut from the inside corner. Holding the lash with your tweezers, apply a generous amount of lash adhesive along the band and wait 30 seconds for it to go tacky. Place the lash gently onto your eye as centrally as possible. Then attach the outer corner, making sure to get as close to the lash line as you can, and then do the same with the inner corner.

Step 12

Dipping back into the Molten Luxe Palette, use shade Ignite to add a touch of highlight to high points of the face including the inner corner, cupids bow and on the brow bone.

Step 13

To achieve the ultimate groomed brow, start by creating the shape and definition with Precision brow detailer pencil in shade Impeccably Dark. Follow with Sculpting Brow Builder in the shade Remarkably Darker. With the applicator flat to your eyebrow, gently sweep through the hairs, following the direction of brow growth. Fill in any remaining gaps with the pencil.

Step 14

Start the lips with a complementary lip liner to shape your lips, tracing just outside the natural lip line and then fill in with the Passion Matte Lip Lover in Obsession straight from the bullet. For more control, load a Lip Lover Brush with colour and apply in small sweeping strokes.

Step 15

Finish by spritzing Supercharged Setting Mist to lock in your look. Hold the bottle 15-20cm from your face, close your eyes and lightly mist.

How can I keep my brows
in place all day?

A brow gel will tame hairs and keep your brows looking ‘just groomed’ all day long. Look for a formula that doesn’t dry too hard or too shiny, as this can look unnatural and cause flaking. Brow by Mii’s Finishing Brow Gel is clear, so it suits any hair colour. The formula gently sets your brows in place with a subtle satin sheen for a naturally sleek finish that will last all day (and night).

What is the best way
to apply false lashes?

Firstly, measure the lash strip against your eye and trim if necessary. Apply a thin, even layer of glue along the base of the lash strip and allow to dry for 30 seconds. Holding the lashes with tweezers, place in the centre of your lash line and press each corner into place. Use your fingers to press lashes together with your natural lashes. If you don’t have a steady hand, rest your elbow on some surface in front of you, like a desk. Find your perfect lashes in our range here.

How do I choose the
best shade of foundation
for my skin tone?

The first thing to look at is if you have a red or yellow undertone, this will determine whether you go for a warm (pink tone) or cool (yellow tone) shade of foundation. Always test foundation in natural night and apply a small amount along your jawline. The colour should blend flawlessly into your skin tone, so if the foundation is not visible, you’ve found your perfect match! Find your perfect shade in our range here.

I have very sensitive skin,
what makeup should I use?

Try mineral makeup – Mii’s mineral range is 100% natural and therefore suitable for even the most sensitive skin conditions like acne and rosacea. Find out how you can create a beautiful, purely mineral look here. Discover the mineral range here.