Cold Weather Beauty From Bobbi Brown

With the sub zero temperatures taking their toll on our skin Bobbi Brown has some great simple answers to keeping that gorgeous perfect fresh glow to our complexions! Here are just few recommendations for the winter months -

Vitamin Enriched Face base - £33.50
With dry, chapped & flaky skin this hydrating oil-free cream can turn your skin into a smooth canvas for a seamless makeup application. This is recommended as the first step in preparing the skin for a smooth makeup application. Rich but non-greasy, the formula includes Shea Butter which instantly hydrates & softens the skin, while carrot extract and Vitamin A Complex help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles & Vitamins C and E help protect against the cold weather.

Pot Rouge For Lips & Cheeks - £16.50
These are creamy colours that blend easily on the apples of your cheeks for a soft, just in-from-the-cold flush, also perfect for a sheer colour on the lips too. Blend softly on the cheeks or lips for a sheer finish
Bobbi Brown's Tip for Application : For easy, finger-free application, use a clean Foundation Brush to apply Pot Rouge. Start on the apple of the cheek, then blend out and down toward the hairline.
For best results on cheeks, use fingers or Makeup Wedge to apply. Start on the apples of cheeks, blending up towards hairline, then downwards to blend and soften colour. For drier skins, be sure to moisturise skin first. Can also be applied to lips with fingers or the Lip Brush.

Moisturising Cream Compact Foundation - £26.00
A foundation that acts like a moisturiser & conditions dehydrated skin that has been damaged by the cold weather. With foundations always go for one shade lighter than you would in the summer time.
This is an emollient based compact formula which provides all day long wear as well as moisturisation, instantly softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to deliver a perfect glowing complexion. Includes ingredients that prevent moisture loss as well as Jojoba Oil and Avocado Oil to moisturise and condition. Ideal for Normal to Dry Skins.

All Available at www.bobbibrown.co.uk & with every order over £60 treat yourself to a free sample of Bobbi's New Extra Eye Repair Cream.

Protect Your Skin From The Big Freeeze!!!

IF THIS HARSH WINTER WEATHER IS DRYING YOUR SKIN AND MAKING IT SORE – IMPROVE HYDRATION WITH ARBONNE!

The cold weather and festive season combine to take the best from your skin and leave it dry even after daily moisturising. Arbonne has a selection of ultra hydrating products which are long lasting and specially formulated for body and face.

Keep your skin soft and supple with these fabulous products from Arbonne:

SeaSource Detox Spa Re Mineralising Body Lotion 24H - £32.50

An all over body lotion which brings a luxurious spa experience to all your senses. The botanically based formula is enriched with sea kelp, plankton extract, shea butter, olive oil extract and vitamins E and B5. It combines highly responsive, marine botanicals with European spa sciences that help to prepare skin to perform its proper functions.

Developed to help firm and tone the appearance of tired looking skin, this product uses hydro- trap technology to form an effective moisture shield for the skin and provide 24 hour moisture replenishment.

FC5 Hydrating Eye Crème - £25

A unisex product, suitable for all skin types, this is a key part of the UK’s first fresh cell range. This eye crème is designed for ultra hydration and radiance. It works with UVA and UVB protection to help to prevent signs of aging, preserve younger looking skin and protect from the sun and elements. The product and packaging are created using Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) materials.

It also benefits from Moisture Fresh™ Complex - a unique blend of botanicals including St. John’s Wort and extracts of cucumber, birch leaf, watercress and clover blossom which combine to soothe and condition dry or sensitive skin such as that around the eyes.
This blend is carefully selected to help preserve and protect through hydration.

It uses Arbonne exclusive, first of its kind, fresh cell technology with cell nutrients from five nourishing fruits and vegetables, hence the FC5 tag. Along with the rest of the FC5 range, it was developed by expert Dr Peter Matravers, who has drawn on over 25 years of product development experience with Aveda and many other major brands. His accomplishments include proprietary ingredient development, creative formulations, new methodologies and, he has received over 20 US and international patents in these areas.

This product specifically benefits from kiwi cell extracts, an extraordinary source of antioxidants. Fresh cell technology protects cell nutrients as they are extracted and results in an unparalleled freshness. FC5 is innovative because the plant cells it uses can deliver more effective and more potent ingredients to the skin because of their preserved freshness.

FC5 Moisturizing Night Crème - £41

This unisex crème is developed for normal/dry skin and uses Arbonne exclusive, first of its kind, fresh cell technology which protects cell nutrients as they are extracted. The uniquely captured fresh cell nutrients remain encapsulated until they are applied to the skin at which point they are released, in this case through the night.

Its formula is scientifically advanced and utilises fresh mango extracts, a fruit known for its nurturing and hydrating properties, which get to work while you are sleeping. This botanical blend is carefully selected to help preserve and protect through hydration. A more intense treatment, this crème will be absorbed throughout your sleep.

It also benefits from Moisture Fresh™ Complex - a unique blend of botanicals including St. John’s Wort and extracts of cucumber, birch leaf, watercress and clover blossom which combine to soften and condition skin.

All products are available through an excellent nationwide network of Arbonne Independent Consultants.
Visit www.arbonneinternational.co.uk or call Customer Services on 0800 977 5721 to locate your nearest consultant and purchase products.

Celebrity Skin On A Budget - Skin Wisdom

Another look great for less product this January is the amazing budget range from Skin Wisdom (available from Tesco), their wonder product which is described as a celebrity face lift in a tube is the 'Instant Beauty Balm! Again it's rapidly becoming a cult favourite to it's more expensive sister product 'Clarin's Beauty Flash Balm', developed by top skin expert & facialist Bharti Vyas it is said to give 'instant youth' effects by immediately hydrating & illuminating the skin, just few of some happy recent reviewers have commented - 'Brilliant,’ ‘I saw the difference in a week. The dark circles under my eyes were not so intense.’
& another quoted - ‘Plumper, firmer, hydrated, smoother, glowing. It’s the best moisturiser I’ve tried.’
So why not try it for yourself at £5.86 a tube you can't go wrong!

Top New Year Budget Buys To Look Fantastic - Lacura Concealer Pen

With the New Year behind us it's detox & budget-wise all the way for January! Everybody wants to eliminate as well as hide all those tell tale signs of the over indulgence & partying over the festive season!!! So this week we're searching out all the top products to brighten, camouflage & enhance our weary bods at a purse friendly price tag, kicking us into a healthy 2010!!!!
First up is Lacura Concealer Pen available available from Aldi, set to be a top cult product this year, this concealer will definitely be a rival to it's more expensive sibling YSL's Touche Eclat! The brightening product works wonders under those tired hungover eyes giving you that lost sparkle back, also works perfectly over the cheeks as well, lightly blend through to give a light base for a brightened complexion. Get your skates on though as a they are set to be a sell out with the budget price tag at only £3.59!!!!

Beautiful Happy New Year Pouts!!!

Dry cracked lips are every girl's nightmare during the winter months & with a sub zero festive season this year here are a few tips on how to keep your pout soft & kissible during the cold frosty weather!!!

One little trick is to apply vaseline to a toothbrush & gently rub away the surface dry skin from your lips, also having dry chapped lips can be a sign of dehydration so make sure you're properly hydrated & drink plenty of water. A big don't is not to lick your lips, this will only dry them out further in the cold weather!!!

Here are in my opinion the best products to sooth & prevent any dryness -

First of all, Carmex, an essential item I always carry in my make-up box, a miracle worker & get's to work within seconds to relieve dry sore lips!

Clarins Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm, a little more expensive but a great intensive treatment for your lips, gives a soothing effect & can also double up as a great lipgloss for during the day!

Last of all wrap up warm this New Years' Eve as it's set to be an extra Frosty one!!!!!!!

Gorgeous Festive Glamour - False Eye Lashes

Get some gorgeous glamour on on full show this festive season, false lashes are the best beauty weapon when looking hot to trot & area red carpet favourite!!! There are a number of options to go for & I've noted down some of the best products to opt for when trying them out as well as the best application tips. For an instant glamour fix that is easy to do yourself, strip lashes work the best, they will normally come with an adhesive specifically for that purpose, it's a latex based product & looks white but once they're dry it'll become invisible.

To keep it looking realistic take the lash without glue & place on your lash line first, then take them off & at the side of the lash that is to be placed nearer the inner corner of your eye, take a pair of scissors (nail scissors are best for this) & cut in a slight diagonal from the inner corner to the middle of the lash strip, this will give a more definition to the outer corner of the eye which is the best option to go for as a full strip can tend be too heavy (we don't want to go for the drag-queen look this season!) Then run the edge of the strip along the glue & fix as close to your natural lash line as possible, once dry apply some of your favorite mascara to finish the look, this will help to disguise where your own lashes meet the false ones & give fantastic definition to the eye, for best results apply them before you apply liner to your top lash line.

The best strip lashes I have worked with are from Mac (£7.50), they have a really extensive range to choose from, they also do a half lash which saves any DIY cutting for your self, also they come in a great box so you can save them for another day.

To keep them in good condition clean off any glue by taking a cotton bud with an oil based eye make-up remover & clean off any glue.
To give an even more natural finish which is perfect for a Wedding Day look opt for individual lashes, a little more trickier to apply but they give a beautiful soft finish. I normally apply up to 6 lashes going from the outer corner to almost half way over to the middle. Each individual lash will have about 3 small lashes on them so no more than 6 is normally required. Best to get a pair of tweezers for this as it can be pretty intricate work, start at the outer corner, place the 'bulb' of the individual lash in the glue & place right on the lash line & continue until you have the desired effect. After the glue is dry again apply the mascara to finish off the look. If you would rather leave this to the professionals then most Salons will do this for around £5-£10.
For Individual Lashes there a number of Products, but Eylure (Around £5) are great & can even last up to 6 weeks - just be careful when removing your eye make-up! Also in most cases it's best to opt for a medium length as that will normally give the depth you will need.

Glam Lash - Michelle goes Glam for Glasgow’s Big Build Appeal

Pop Idol Star and STV presenter, Michelle McManus has added a touch of glamour to Marie Curie Glasgow’s Big Build Appeal becoming the face of the Caledonian Therapy Academy’s (CTA), new product ‘Glam Lash’.
Marie Curie’s loyal supporters at the CTA have pledged to donate 5% of all ‘Glam Lash’ profits to the Big Build Appeal, which is raising £16.1 million for a new Glasgow hospice. ‘Glam Lash’ eyelashes are semi-permanent extensions that can last for up to 3 months, with no damage to the natural lashes – a must have for every girl this party season.
Michelle McManus said: “Being a Glasgow girl, I know what a fantastic job Marie Curie does. The Big Build Appeal is a great cause as a new hospice will allow the charity to continue to care for people in Glasgow for years to come. I’m so glad to help fundraise with the CTA and I hope lots of girlies go glam for a good cause during the party season”.
Work began on the new hospice in April 2008 and the building is now clearly visible. All is on schedule for the hospice to be fully operational by spring 2010 and every single donation brings Marie Curie one step closer to their fundraising target. The Big Build Appeal has now reached £14 million but still needs all the support possible to help raise the remaining £2.1 million.
Karen Milne, capital appeal fundraising manager said: “The Caledonian Therapy Academy has been a great supporter throughout the Big Build Appeal. We are so grateful for their continued fundraising and are delighted that Michelle has come on board to help. Supporters like these are vital in helping us reach our £16.1 million target.”
Louise Prunty, director and principle at the CTA Said: “We are so excited to have Michelle's support in our fundraising efforts for the Big Build Appeal Michelle is an inspiration, who women across the country can relate to. With Michelle’s support we will hopefully put Glam Lash on everyone’s Christmas list this year, allowing us to generate lots of cash for the Big Build Appeal.”

If you would like to follow Michelle’s lead and get glam for a good cause this party season contact the CTA on 0141 334 0080 or visit www.ctacademy.co.uk . For more information on how you can help the Big Build Appeal call 0141 531 1383 or log on to www.bigbuild.org.uk.