Top Three EyeLiners

This week I have been on the look out for the best eyeliner, one that stays put without smudging & running as well as creating a soft but defined finish. There were three definte top products out there that came up trumps in recent polls carried out, in first place was Mary Kay Eyeliner (£9.75) with most users voting it as their favourite product, it has a creamy formula that makes it easy to apply with a soft finish & is also waterproof which is defintely a huge plus! In second place is Mac Eye Kohl Pencils (£11), the favourite shade being in Smoulder (black), the colour is easy & smooth to apply with a light pearl finish, also long lasting. Finally in third place of the top eyeliners is Maybelline's Expert Eyes (£4.99), again the pencils were soft & easy to use with the finish lasting really well too.

EyeShadow Tips

Here's some great tips I came across for creating a fabulous brown eyeshadow look - Enjoy!

Latest Trend - Grey EyeShadows

The latest look from the catwalks is all about soft shades of greys as well as warm washes of gold, Maybelline's Expertwear Eyeshadow Trio in Vintage Grey (£5.99) is pefect for creating this look. Their celebrity make-up artist Fiona Jolly recommends blending the medium shade into the socket with the lighter shade into the brow bone, then the darkest into the outer corner of the eyes & under the bottom lash line.
My tip for soft beachwear shadow with this look is is to mix the medium & lighest shades, then gently sweep across the full lid (focusing the lighter shade at the brow), it will give a wash of colour that looks fresh & simple with some added sparkle! Go for a grey eye pencil with this look as well to keep everything soft, try out their LineDefiner in Silver Dazzle (4.99), it's smudge free so is great for wearing on the beach!

Brand New - Clinique Long Last Glosswear - Review

Clinique have just launched their brand new lip gloss, Long Last Glosswear SPF15, it claims to last up to 8hrs - fantastic or too good to be true....???!!!!!!
Well after looking at recent polls it appears it isn't too good to be true after all, some users found that it stayed put for at least 4 hours, not as much as claimed but still pretty good, as well as many others finding it actually lasted all day. The colours are subtle (18 shades available) & create a lovely glisten that sparkles on the lips, it doesn't feel too sticky on application either like some long lasting glosses, also the added bonus of SPF15 was found to be huge plus as well as the gloss conditioning the lips keeping them soft & moisturised. Over all a great product & definitely worth investing in for the holiday make-up bag this summer! Available now from Clinique Counters - £12.50

Festival Season Glamour - Top Tips!

With the festival season in full swing after Glastonbury last weekend & the eagerly awaited T In The Park coming up in less than a fortnight here's a few tips for keeping it chic in your muddy wellies!!! Kelly Osbourne definitely did it in style at Glastonbury this year & looks fantastic with her slick hair, rosy cheeks & cute glasses!
Always keep your make-up low maintenance & natural, opt for a tinted moisturiser to give you a light coverage with a healthy glow (go for No7's Soft & Sheer Tinted Moisturiser - £9.50). Keep the eyes bare apart from lashings of waterproof mascara to make them stand out (definitely try Clinique's Lash Power mascara, it's last up to 24hrs without running or smudging in rain or humidity - £12.50), for cheeks keep it subtle with a cream blusher it's easy to apply & gives a glowing finish (get Mac's cream blush, it lasts really well - £14) & try moisturising lip gloss to keep your lips luscious & kissable (Maybelline's 'Shiny-Liscious' goes on like lip balm & tastes amazing - £3.99)!! Also don't forget the sunscreen, even if the weather isn't holding out as well as it should, being in such an exposed area all weekend can leave you a bit weather beaten & only the slightest sun with all the breezy gusts can have you looking more lobster-like than festival gorgeous!!! Another few must haves are travel sized packs of wet wipes to have in your pocket, body spray & for the hygiene conscious a small travel size hand cleanser (those portaloos are not to be trusted!!!!). Finally make sure you have a great pair of sunglasses to finish the look & get your hair back with a hair band & tie it up, plus don't forget the wellies (they go with everything!!!)

Best Firming Cream - Nivea My Silhoutte

Just voted the best firming lotion for Tums, Bums & Thighs in a recent poll is Nivea 'My Silhoutte' (£11.99), it proved fast visible results for users even within a week, with the skin appearing firmer & more toned. In fact it beat top seller Rodial's Tummy Tuck at £100 to first place, defintely a bargain buy if it can out perform a product like that! Of course as with all these products, the best results are always gained when combining them with some excercise & healthy eating, although this cream is certainly a great helping hand for an express beach-fabulous body!

Mac Summer Trends - Neon Colours

Just out from Mac are their new Neon Make-Up Bags, this season is going neon-shade crazy so why not have a bag to go with it!!!!! Out in Yellow, Orange & Blue the patent bags are perfect for this summer's trend, limited edition (£10.50)
Also why we're on the subject of Neon, try out Mac's new limited edition Neo Sci-Fi Sheertone Blush for some summer shimmer (£14)