Your Very Own Eye Lift In A Pen!

Do you feel your eyelids are becoming less firm than they used to be....well Roc’s new Complete Eye Lift Pen corrects sagging lids as well as under eye bags. Easy to use, the pen is applied directly to the eye area & the non-greasy gel with it's active firming ingrediant THPE - Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, it will left the lids as well as eliminate any puffiness under the eye as well reducing any eye bags. Perfect for tucking away in your make-up bag!! £19.95.

New Skin Brightening Serum From Estee Lauder

Brand new from Estee Lauder is their CyberWhite Ex Extra Concentrated Brightening Essence (£55), it claims to dissolve all dark/age spots appearance on the skin as well as clarifying & giving a 74% increase in it's overall appearance.

It will help improve the appearance of 3 types of age spot, as Estee Lauder describe -

1. STUBBORN AGE SPOTS APPEAR VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE.
Fast-acting Melanin Dissolving Technology penetrates the deepest layers of skin's surface to reduce the appearance of stubborn age spots until they become virtually invisible to the naked eye.

2. SMALL SURFACE DARK SPOTS ARE CLEARED AWAY.
The sugar-derived refinisher N Acetyl Glucosamine helps skin speed away the smallest surface dark spots to reveal visibly brighter, clearer, beautifully even-toned skin.

3. FUTURE DARK SPOTS ARE VISBLY DISCOURAGED.
Super-potent Melanin Interception Technology reduces the visible skin-darkening effects of histamine release. Skin is visibly calmed, helping visibly discourage future spots. With continuous use, skin looks clear and even-toned.

The full CyberWhite EX Extra Brightening System range is also available & consisys of, Extra Brightening Gentle Cleanser, Extra Brightening Moisture Lotion, Extra Concentrated Brightening Essence, Extra Brightening Milky Lotion, Extra Brightening Moisture Creme & Extra Brightening Radiance Recovery Mask.

Make-Up Hall of Fame - Touche Eclat

Over the last couple of weeks & for the next few months we have been doing our very own 'Make-Up Hall of Fame', for all those fantastic products & tools that keep us looking at our best, it will consist of the true tried & tested items that come up trumps every time proving themselves to be timeless classics that no beauty junkie should be without! Any suggestions on what you think & any products you feel should definitely be put forward let us know - eyecandyblog@googlemail.com
Next in is YSL's Touche Eclat Radiant Touch (£22.50), a world famous classic that revolutionised our complexions, just about every brand has created their own version from Clinique to even Lidl's (!!), of course the original always tops the polls when comparing concealers.
It's light reflecting particles banish dark circles under the eyes as well as any other shadowed areas, such as the sides of your nose to the hollow of your chin & the contours of he lips, instantly brightening the areas creating a flawless complexion!
For best results, blend over your foundation, apply with the pen & then softly blend out with your finger tips.
Also as make-up for men is creating a media frenzy with most cosmetic firms launching a new range designed for the male market, YSL have also created Touche Eclat for Men. A product that is sure to be popular, a light concealer that can hide a multitude of sins....and who better to launch the product at Selfridges than BB9 man make-up hero Stuart Pilkington. Stuart himself said - “Since leaving the Big Brother house, I’ve become increasingly self-aware of my daily appearance as I start to get recognised when I’m out on the street. I was sent a Touche Éclat For Men this week and have already started using it as a concealer under my eyes – its magic, I love it., it hides the dark circles under my eyes, especially before I go to my nans’ for lunch to avoid interrogation on the antics of the night before!”
YSL themselves say that “We have developed YSL Touche Éclat For Men specifically for men to help encourage men to use cosmetics as a skin enhancer, rather than to create a full makeup look.” Looks as though this could be a product to really take off, so no more excuses to be stealing from our make-up bags!

Maybelline's New Superstay PowerGloss

We all search in vain for a gloss that will last all day giving our pouts the perfect finish, well Maybelline claim that they've found the solution to all our lippy needs in their new 'Superstay PowerGloss'!!! The double ended wand has a colour on one side & then a high shine gloss on the other, simply add the colour first & then the clear gloss over the top for added sparkle! The colour will stay for 12 Hours & they also promise the gloss will stay put as well (although a little touch up of this may be required throughout the day I think...!). All in all defintely worth a shot, it will be out later this month so keep your eyes peeled!

Brand New Mascara From Givenchy

Givenchy have just released their new patented mascara in the UK this week "Phenomen Eyes Mascara' (£17.50), it has a small rounded head that allows you to get right into the roots & corners of the lashes creating a dramatic curled effect. Users have been raving about it since it's launch in the US, many saying that the brush really helps you to get all the smaller lashes & right into the roots for defined long lashes. It may be a little tricky to get used to at first as it's obviously very different from normal mascara wands but with a little practice you'll wonder why it wasn't invented years ago!

Red Lipstick - The Hottest Look in Town!

Red is the colour on every body's lips right now & it's the hottest shade to be seen in this coming season! All the celebs are showing off their rouge pouts while on the red carpet or out on the town including Gwen Stefani who was snapped dining out in LA last night wearing a vibrant red lipstick - a perfect example of how it can give a glamorous edge to a very simple look.
Here are a few tips on wearing your red lippy to perfection -
First of all choose your colour wisely, there are a few types of red, the main ones being 'blue-toned' (vibrant crimson colours) & then 'warm-toned' (with a hint of orange or brown), pale skins should always opt for blue-tones & dark to olive skins should go for a warmer palate.
When going for this look opt for a subtle make-up, bright red lips & dark smokey eyes are usually a bit too much, go for a light matt foundation & use a light eyeshadow either a flesh-tone or a light beige. Lightly line the eyes & define the lashes with some volumising mascara to make them stand out, it will create definition but keeps it simple. Go for a light blusher to define your cheek bones, just a light beige-pink or subtle bronzer.
Make sure you prepare the lips before you apply the red, they need to be in good condition (dry cracked red isn't a good look!), use a lip balm to soften them first, after this apply a little foundation with your finger tips as this will provide a base for the colour to sit on & will create a longer finish as well as a matt appearance.
Take a lip liner but go for one the same colour as your lips rather than a red, it only needs to be a guide for your lip brush & this makes it easier if you want to fill out your lips as well.
Apply the lip stick with a lip brush along the lip line & then fill in, blot & go over them again then blot, do this a few times until the colour is as intense as you would like it to be.
Take your time over this, it's not a job to be done in a hurry (!!), practise makes perfect so try out your new look before a big night out & wear it in the house to get used to it if you don't normally go for such vibrant colours - get it right though & it's the perfect accessory to any little black dress!
Two of the best red lipsticks to look out for are Chanel's cult classic 'Red No5' & Mac's award winning 'Ruby Woo' Russian Red Lipstick which was created for Madonna.

Eyelure False Lashes For Men - Just a Publicity Stunt?!

I have written a couple pieces over the last few months about the latest craze with 'Man-Make-Up' that is exploding all over the cosmetic counters these days! We now have 'Manscara' & 'Guyliner', not to mention a fairly extensive range of cleansing products as well concealers & bronzers now available to men, however I was pretty surprised to see these new False Eyelashes by Eyelure for men! The main difference is that they have an invisible strip to make them seem as natural as possible, if I'm being honest I think it's maybe a little OTT to say the least! I don't know of many men that will feel the need for false lashes, male grooming products defintely have their place in the market & will only become more popular, but these particular items are purely about the marketing buzz to get us talking about the brand rather than men actually buying them.... So will they be a sell out when they hit the shops this month (??), probably as I don't imagine that many will actually be on the shelves in the first place, however the rest of their range will certainly see a boost in sales after all their free publicity!

Autumn Trends From Mac - Natural & Honed

One of the popular looks for this coming season is natural but honed make-up & as Mac describes for this coming season it should be 'underdone, but well done'.
To achieve this go for a natural foundation & keep it fresh & 'dewy'. Also keep the eyes bare with a neutral shadow, use Mac Paint Pots in 'Groundwork' as the base & blend well across the lid & into the socket line, then take a light shimmer 'Mac Dazzlelight' under the brow bone to achieve defintion, finish off with a sheer coat of mascara. Lightly place a sheer flush of colour over the apple of the cheeks (fleshy part of your cheek when you smile), use Mac's 'Pinch Me' Sheertone. For the lips, make sure they're well conditioned with lip balm then with your finger tips apply a light pink lipstick over the edges of the lips 'Mac Pretty Please' & then use Mac's light gloss Slimshine in 'Funshine', apply & then blot. Sourced from Mac Cosmetics.

Brand New From Benefit - Benetint Balm

Benefit have just brought out their infamous Benetint in a lip balm, so you can now have natural rosy lips with added benefits! The new formula has more colour intensity as well as more shine, plus it has SPF Protection, Vitamin E & a Rose Petal fragrance! Be the first to have it & order on line at www.benefitcosmetics.com

Hair Salons At The Ready - Victoria Beckhams New Hair Cut (The Crob)!!

Victoria Beckham obviously felt it was time to put her classic 'Pob' behind her & freshen up her style for the new autumn season, she was spotted at the Marc Jacobs show sporting a rather short cropped new style! Gone are the blonde highlights as she shows off her natural dark hair colour, over all the new style is quite a bold hair statement & in my opinion it takes a lot of confidence to pull off, which I think she does very well... The 'Pob' was one of the most requested hairstyles in salons over the last 18 Months, so I wonder if this one will be as popular, also the new cropped style will need a new name of course, the 'Crob' - doesn't really have the same ring to it does it....??!!!

Make-Up Hall Of Fame- Lip Venom

Over the last couple of weeks & for the next few months we will be starting up our very own 'Make-Up Hall of Fame', for all those fantastic products & tools that keep us looking at our best, it will consist of the true tried & tested items that come up trumps everytime proving themselves to be timeless classics that no beauty junkie should be without! Any suggestions on what you think & any products you feel should defintely be put forward let us know - eyecandyblog@googlemail.com
Our fourth product in is - Lip Venom by DuWop. Probably the the most famous & the original lip plumper on the market, this fantastic little potion gives you a fuller more kissable pout in seconds! It has ingrediants such as ginger & cinnamon to tingle & plump up the lips giving a bee-stung look without the aid of any collagen injections (!!), also you can feel it working as soon as it is applied! A favourite with many a top celeb as well such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox-Arquette & Cindy Crawford.

Lash Power - This Season's Hottest Look!

Get yourself right on trend with some incredible lashes, it's all about lash power this coming season & the funkier the better! Of course you don't have to opt for these fabulous hot pink lashes as Princess Eugenie did this week but the more noticeable they are the more glamour you will exude! As they become more popular, false eyelash sales have soared in the last year, up by 150% with us ladies spending around £10 Million on them!!!!
Shu Uemura have just launched a new range to include larger feathered styled lashes encrusted with Swarovski crystals, perfect for that special night out! Mac also have a fantastic range as well, with many shapes & sizes to suit every type of eye.
When applying your lash strips, do eyeshadow first plus eyeliner, then take the strip & place it against your eye without glue first to see the shape on your eye (you may have to slightly cut the inner corner to fit), then gently run it through the glue so all ends are covered & then place it as close to the lash line as possible. Use tweezers to gently push it into place & let it dry off, once it is dry go over your top lash line with liner to perfect the join. After taking them off at the end of the night, use some oil based eye make-up remover to strip the glue that is left on & put them back in their case so you can enjoy them the following weekend!

Special Offer From Estee Lauder

For the month of September Estee Lauder are giving away a free double ended MagnaScopic Mascara & Double Wear Concealer Miniature with every purchase of foundation from their range. So it's the perfect time to treat yourself to a new foundation, get it while stocks last!

Mac Volcanic Ash Exfoliator - Get it Before It's Gone!

Mac's top selling skin care product this summer has sold out completely in stores, but never fear they have a few left for online customers! Their limited edition super exfoliator works wonders on the skin & has been snapped up by many a Mac fan!
It is a mineral rich foaming & exfoliating scrub with natural volcanic ash blended with fine sugar crystals which leave the skin feeling clean, soft & fresh, it will also absorb the skin's natural oils leaving you shine free & can be used on part fart of the face or body.
£13.50, get it before it's gone forever! www.maccosmetics.co.uk