This is an interesting new concept from makeup artist Lynne Mills (co-creator of the Miss Flicklash lashes - eyelashes with a liner flick - which are now made by Eyelure). Essentially, it's makeup brushes, but, with a twist - buy the brushes AND the expertise, in actual, real-life, form.Lynne's aim for her new venture - Girls Meets Brush - is simple - to bring a set of good quality, and essential, brushes, for everyone, from you and me, to … [Read more...]
If you are aged between 30 and 39, then you need the new Clarins Multi Active Day & Night Cream collection in your beauty regime. Using cutting-edge technology and the power of plants, Clarins has created a non-stop skin care duo, which will help the key cell responsible for youthful skin - the fibroblast.This cell ensures the smooth, toned look of skin thanks to its production of collagen and elastin fibres. A fibroblast can become worn … [Read more...]
Pink or red? Red or pink? Or both? That's the dilemma at Bobbi Brown this Valentine's Day with their lovely, bright, bold Red & Pink Collection. Perfect for the most romantic day of the year (apparently), the Red & Pink collection is well, yep, you've guessed it, pink and red products!There are six in total - two lipsticks, two nail polishes, and two lip glosses. Choose from two gorgeous Rich Lip Color (£20) shades - Ibiza Pink and … [Read more...]
Clinique's new eye cream, Pep Start, has launched with a heavy social media campaign, and its very own hashtag - #imin. Are you in? The new eye cream contains a blend of seven peptides (hence the name) to help maintain collagen that can be threatened by stress, fatigue and lack of sleep - the tell-tale signs of a busy life!This little bright orange tube contains a cream that, according to Clinique, will help eyes look vibrant, refreshed … [Read more...]
I put the TV on the other morning and found myself face-to-face with a very smooth looking Mariah Carey, flashing a GINORMOUS engagement ring at the Breakfast show presenter! The day before, I had been discussing Mariah with the MAC PR team, as the ultimate diva songstress has collaborated with MAC for a whole collection of Mariah inspired beauty - Mariah Beauty Icon for MAC.I can't wait to see this collection, but, for now, we're just … [Read more...]
Here's a little Valentine's Day treat for the man in your life. You know how most men's fragrances normally have that fresh, clean, smell? Well, this is something completely different. I'll let top perfumer Jean Charles Mignon, of Robertet UK explain. He co- created this new Yardley 1770, after all... "In male fragrance, the focus has traditionally been on fresh, ozonic and marine accords that suggest a clean transparency, but we are now seeing … [Read more...]
Clinique's Kiss It Better 2016 campaign is underway, and the products produced this year for the charitable cause are just lovely. Clinique partners for the twelfth year running with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity for the KISS IT BETTER appeal - raising money to fund research into the causes and treatment of childhood cancer. Clinique have launched a Limited Edition Long Last Soft Matte Lipstick in best selling shades, Magenta … [Read more...]
For true makeup aficionados, a new Tom Ford collection landing on counters is a moment of joy. And this one includes a BRAND NEW PRODUCT! I can't contain my excitement. Well, okay, I can, because I've not actually seen it yet, but from what I have seen and heard, the new Tom Ford Patent Finish Lip Color (£38) is a beautiful thing. And a bold thing. It comes in eight shades, all of them bright and bold. The formula combines a lip stain with an … [Read more...]
Teenagers are much more makeup-savvy than I was, back in the 80s, right? Most of them are blogging, or vlogging, with huge followings. But a regular teenager can't spend loads on makeup brands, so what's out there for beauty budgets? How about Miss Sporty? The Coty brand is specifically targeted at makeup beginners, so most likely those younger than teens. The products are decent quality, and the prices are purse-friendly.I love their BFF … [Read more...]
ALL beauty fans will be aware of Micellar Cleansers. They've become a bit of a cult beauty product in the last few years, since making their way out of the backstage areas, and into the limelight - and the posts of many beauty bloggers.Now, Origins have joined the party with their Dr Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin-Relief Micellar Cleanser, which has recently launched.We've all read the buzz about 'double cleansing' and a Micellar … [Read more...]
