Thursday, 16 July 2009

Get the Perfect Summer Glow With L'Oreal's Nutrisummer Face


As we all know, the safest way to build a beautiful tan this summer is to fake it all the way!!! Try out L'Oreal's Nutrisummer Face, a moisturiser with a gradual self tanning agent, it absorbs & blends easily into the skin leaving you with a natural light colour. The perfect companion for any girl this summer & with some of the top beauty editors' seal of approval its defintely worth a shot I think! £5.50

Natural Summer Make-Up!

Summer is here & even the celebs are keeping it natural, here's a few of my favourite make-up looks this week -

Thandie Newton



Looking fresh & gorgeous, to get this look go for a sheer minimum foundation, nude eyeshadow & just a thin application of black liner on the top lid with lashings of mascara, then opt for a sheer liptint gloss, try Clinique's Superblam Moisturizing Gloss in 'Lilac' for bold colour but subtle finish.

Natalie Imbruglia


Perfect & sublte but still very glam, again go for a natural foundation & choose a light golden brown shadow & just lightly blend over the sockets, use a brown eye pencil to define & finish with some mascara. Go for a nude Lipstick, try L'Oreal's 'Blueberry Crystal' for luscious natural lips, it suits just about any skin tone!

Erin O'Connor



This is perfect for those hot summer nights, natural foundation with a dewy glow on the cheeks & smokey eyes, to get this wash a light golden brown over the lids & socket line & with a pencil line the eyes then use a dark brown shadow to go over the lash lines & blend out with a cotton bud to create a smokey effect, again apply lashings of mascara! For the cheeks apply a cream blusher in a warm peach to give that dewy finsh, try Mac's Cream Blush in 'Lilicent', finish off with a natural pink gloss.

Wednesday, 15 July 2009

Revlon's New ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick


If you haven't already, try out Revlon's new ColorStay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick, food-proof lipcolor with a built in ultra-conditioning topcoat. Everything in one step with this product so no need for any top coat application at all, also another great bonus is that it doesn't dry out the lips which some long wear lippys can do, so luscious long lasting lip colour all day!
Also it will stay comfortable and wears perfectly for up to 12 hours, it won't feather or fade so no touch ups required, even after meals - perfect for that hot date out on the town!
The new Ultimate even made an appearance on the red carpet just after it's launch, being sported by Cameron Diaz (in Top Tomato shade) at the premier of My Sister's Keeper, so with the a-list seal of approval what's stopping you bagging one for yourself!
Available in 20 shades from Pinks, Plums, Nudes to Browns & Reds. When applying, use a thin layer to bare lips and wait until dry.
Check out Revlon's new Micro Site for the new ColorStay Ultimate where you can get more info on the products as well details on various competitions - www.revlonultimate.co.uk

Monday, 13 July 2009

Recession Pampering - Montagne Jeunesse Facemasks!

Perfect for a recession-beating & girly night in to Pamper yourselves before heading off on holiday this year are Montagne Jeunesse soothing face masks!

Crystal Mask - Add a sparkle to your skin with their warm exfoliating Crystallized Honey and Passion Flower masque.
This sensational skin treat conditions and leaves your skin feeling silky smooth and the smell is cotton candy to die for!

Fudge Sauna - The divine smell of this new Hot Vanilla Fudge Sauna face masque will send you into the stratosphere! With rich Mediterranean clay, this masque provides a feast of benefits including deep cleansing.

Red Hot Earth Sauna Masque - One of the original favorites! Try this new and improved indulgent formula with rich clay extracts to draw out impurities and clear excess oils. A complete deep cleansing and moisturizing treat.

Montagne Jeunesse has over 50 fun pampering Me-Time Treats, available from leading supermarkets & drugstores. Prices Vary - From £1.99 for 3

Friday, 10 July 2009

Body Shop - Free Mango Body Butter This Weekend!


Here's an offer too good to pass up this weekend, The Body Shop are giving away a free 200ml Mango Body Butter with every purchase over £25, plus on top of that you get free standard delivery, what more could a girl ask for?!!! Mango Body Butter is an intensive, creamy all-over body moisturiser, rich and smelling sweetly of summer with added Community Trade cocoa butter and sweet almond oil. Check out the offer at The Body Shop Offer ends Midnight on Sunday 12/07.

Thursday, 9 July 2009

Bobbi Brown New Summer Shimmer Brick for Body.


Bronze up from head to toe with Bobbi Brown's new 'Shimmer Brick for Body' (£50), it is a light weight silky powder that can be applied all over for an instant sun-kissed summer glow and the price may be a bit steep for a bronzer but it will last & last making it worth every penny! There are 3 bars of colour that blend together so they can give a soft subtle summer glow to any skin tone, for best results apply with the 'All Over Body Brush (£50).

Tuesday, 7 July 2009

Skindinavia - The Original Make-Up Saver


Over the last week I have discovered a fantastic product that answers every woman's problem of trying to keep our make-up lasting for longer - Skindinvia, "The Original Makeup Saver". The formula is a lightweight, breathable mist with a proprietary time-released cooling (cryogenic) technology that chills the makeup surface to resist melting, creasing, and colour loss. A second pigment wetting technology blends makeup for maximum coverage. The result is makeup that looks as fresh as when it was applied, even 16 hours later. No more clumping, caking, creasing, sliding, or fading!!!
The mist is easily applied once your make-up is finished simply hold about 8 inches away from the face and spray 2-4 times over your make-up, it instantly feels fresh & leaves your make-up feeling weightless! I have found that my make-up has really gone the distance each time it has been used, with less excess oil build ups on the foundation surface meaning less touch ups are required throughout the day.

They have also just expanded the product line with seven new makeup-finishing mists to address a variety of makeup problems women experience. The new products include -

1 - Jet Set Makeup Finish: Reinvigorates makeup color during travel or active use.

2 - Mineral Makeup Finish: Controls drying, settling, and shine on mineral foundation.

3 - 10 Years Younger Makeup Finish: Keeps makeup hydrated and out of wrinkles.

4 - No More Shine Makeup Finish: Absorbs oil and controls excess shine.

5 - Cool Flash Makeup Finish: Chills makeup in warm temperatures (and during hot flashes), avoiding meltdown.

6 - Bridal Makeup Finish: Holds makeup texture for photography and high stress conditions.

7 - Dance! Makeup Finish: Holds makeup while dancing, clubbing, or performing

The products are also formulated for sensitive skins, dermatologist & allergy tested as well as cruelty free - not tested on animals. Available from www.skindinavia.com