The £12 New Year Detox - Cure Your Hungover Skin!!

Just like the rest of our body, in the New Year skin is in need of a good detox. The combination of the party season and cold weather has taken its toll, and spring still seems an eternity away.
We need colour, we need radiance and we don’t want to pay a fortune for it.
The Lily Lolo mineral foundation is a snip at £12, especially when compared to other highstreet alternatives, what’s more – the promise of no chemical nasties; no chemical preservatives, no parabens, no Bismuth Oxychloride or chemical dyes means the products contain the minimum of ingredients (all natural ones) that really perform.
We can all detox our bodies’ safe in the knowledge that we’re not adding unnecessary toxins though the makeup we use.
It’s well known that mineral foundation is actually good for your skin, Lily Lolo mineral foundation includes just enough Mica to give skin a fabulous healthy glow, this mineral has light reflecting properties (instantly minimising fine lines), creating instant radiance, and Titanium Dioxide which has healing properties.
The soft silky powder has a very faint shimmer to it instantly hiding a tired and stressed winter complexion, the results are flawless, glowing healthy skin.
Minerals make a New Year resolution that’s easy to keep – I promise to look after my skin, and buy more natural products.
Lily Lolo foundation saves skin at only £12, and is available in 16 shades from www.lilylolo.co.uk
The full collection is available online and at selected salons nationwide. Prices range from £3.50 - £18.00
A full list of natural ingredients is available online.

All We Want For Xmas Is A Key To The Youth Corridor!

Dr Gerald Imber, one of the world’s top plastic surgeons, releases The New Youth Corridor, an updated version of his classic manual on skin and how to hold on to your youthful appearance throughout the adult years. Based on his signature philosophy of prevention, maintenance & correction, and updated with the latest information for a modern and savvier reader, he guides both novices and experts through the causes of aging, the best over-the-counter remedies and most effective professional treatments.
After performing thousands of facelifts, Dr. Imber is convinced that surgery alone is not the answer. The New Youth Corridor outlines his uniquely active approach to aging, representing decades of experience in the field of facial rejuvenation and his belief that diligent daily care can help retain the firmness, radiance and overall beauty of the skin, while self help and small procedures done earlier can stop the clock. Written in plain language, refreshingly honest and completely “fad-free,” each of the 13 chapters provides essential information about maintaining skin’s health and vitality based on the best scientific information and years of clinical experience.

“The Youth Corridor is that period of adult life when you look your youthful, healthy best.” – Dr. Gerald Imber

Just a few highlights from The New Youth Corridor:

Chapters 3 & 4: How and why the skin ages and why it's never too early, or too late, to start protecting your skin. Learn which small steps and tricks, begun as early as your 20's, can have the most lasting results on your appearance.

Chapter 7: Dr. Imber has devised the ultimate skin care regime, including the what, how and why to keep skin looking and feeling its best. Discover why he thinks soap and water is often the best choice for morning cleansing.

Chapter 10: An honest and frank assessment of the most popular injectables, laser resurfacing treatments, peels and implants, including what they really can and can’t do to improve appearance.

The New Youth Corridor launches along with with the Youth Corridor anti-aging skin care regimen, six breakthrough treatment products that capture the essence of Dr. Imber's philosophy toward aging, effectively delivering the most potent anti-oxidants for firmer, smoother, more youthful skin.


Youth Corridor is a line of six, targeted products that utilize a combination of powerful anti-oxidants delivered in a completely new way for unparalleled effectiveness.
Youth Corridor skin care represents Dr. Imber’s decades of experience in the field of facial rejuvenation and his belief that you can maintain a youthful appearance throughout your adult life. This modern, no-nonsense approach to skin care is based on Dr. Imber’s groundbreaking “Youth Corridor” system for prevention, maintenance & correction: Diligent daily care can help retain the firmness, radiance and overall beauty of the skin, while self help and small procedures done earlier can stop the clock.
In that spirit, Youth Corridor utilizes a new and unprecedented combination of Vitamins C, E and melatonin to prevent and correct the signs of aging by directly targeting the harmful inflammation caused by free radical damage. Untreated inflammation and free radical damage have been shown to lead to collagen degradation and elastin cross-linking, which are the major causes of wrinkling and sagging skin. Vitamins C and E have been used in skin care products for years with limited results, but when combined with the natural antioxidant melatonin there is enhanced delivery to the deeper layers of the skin. This combination has been proven to provide far greater anti-inflammatory, anti-aging effect than the use of any these anti-oxidants alone.
Dr. Imber has created an effective daily treatment line consisting of six products centered on his Vitamin C, E and melatonin serum, which meet the daily needs for PROTECTION * MAINTENANCE * CORRECTION, for all skin types and ages.

The 6 Products are -

Antioxidant Boosttm Skin Serum with 10% Vitamin C, E and melatonin - The signature Youth Corridor product and one of the most potent anti-ager available.

Skin Brightener with Botanicals and AHA - An instant radiance booster that increases cell turnover and delivers skin boosting botanicals to improve skin health

Gentle Cleansing Foam with Green Tea Extract - A mild, soap-free cleanser to remove all traces of dirt, oil and makeup without stripping the skin. Green Tea Extract provides additional anti-oxidant protection.

Soothe & Defend Moisturizer with SPF 30 - The perfect daily moisturizer that offers UVA and UVB protection in a lightweight formula.

Gentle Moisturizer with Green Tea Extract - The ultimate, feel-good skin hydrator and soother that can be applied as often as needed for soft, supple skin.

Rejuvenating Eye Cream with Antioxidants and Peptides- A skin-firming treatment cream to protect and repair delicate skin around the eyes.

Book is available from Amazone & products can be bought on line at Youth Corridor

Body Shop Pass The Parcel - Save Up to 30% Off!

For some extra Christmas giving this year check out the Body Shop's exclusive festive vouchers saving you up to 30% off purchases, find them at www.passthexmasparcel.co.uk. So even if you decide to treat yourself to some luxurious products or buy some as a gift you'll be saving pennies making your xmas budget stretch further! You can then pass the parcel and spread some Christmas spirit by forwarding on to your friends so that they can also benefit from the fantastic offers available!

Xmas Party Eyes - Smokey Eye Effect

With the Christmas party season upon us we thought we'd give you some top tips on how to achieve smouldering smokey eyes for your office party this year, follow them step by step & you'll look as though you have Scarlett Johansson's Make-Up Artist at hand!



1 - Firstly as with anything start with a good base, take a light neutral colour and with a large brush sweep across the lid.

2 - Then with a smaller defined brush take a dark colour of your choice which works best as a shimmer or frost finish & apply to your lower lid then with your larger brush blend outwards to soften (don't worry if it looks s little messy at this stage!).

3 - Then take the dark colour again & shade in the outer corners of your eye in a shape such as a 'V' on it's side with the point facing outwards, this will add depth & make your eyes look darker & wider, make sure you blend well & take a cotton bud to soften this out which will also define as well.

4 - Define the top lash with a matte dark shadow, use a small slanted brush for this, it will create a softer smokier finish & take it from the outer corner to the inner, for the bottom lash again use the shadow with the same brush & take it three quarters of the way across from the outer edge & with a cotton bud soften this out & even add a little more shadow to create a more dramatic look (use the dark colour used on the lids for an extra shimmer).

5 - One thing to bare in mind is to try & apply more depth to the outer corners so the finshed result is not too heavy, cotton buds are your best friend while creating this look as they are perfect for blending in this area!

6 - Take a highlighter & blend up to the brow bone, this is great for bringing everything together, also take a little of the highlighter into the inner corners to open the eye & tidy any edges by softening them out with the cotton bud.

7 - Another tip is do your eye make-up first before the foundation, using dark colours can be messy!!

Start Your Xmas Wish List with Bobbi Brown!

Here's just a couple of items from Bobbi Brown's fantastic Xmas gift selection & what's more when you spend £60 or more you get a free facial skin treat - so a little bonus gift for yourself to unwind after all that xmas shopping!

First Up is Bobbi's Must-Haves Collection, as they say them selves you can't go wrong with this gift as it is a collection of all the look-good-on-everyone, can't-live-without-'em shades & it contains everything you need to glam up in no time! Includes lip palette (7 Shades) with lip brush, Eye Shadow palette (2 Shades), a full-size Espresso Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, mini Black Everything Mascara and new mini dual-ended Eye Shadow/Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush. £75

Secondly a perfect stocking filler is Bobbi Brown's Lip Blam, specially formulated with Wheat Germ and Olive Oil, it is non-greasy & immediately gets to work to comfort and protect the lips. Wear alone for a natural look, with Creamy Lip Liner, or Lip Gloss. Comes in a sleek and portable polished silver tin. £13 Each

Last on my own personal wish list anyway (!!) is the Black Plum Deluxe Brush Collection, a collection features Bobbi's 8 most essential brushes. The brushes come with a black plum faux-leather case, perfect for travel & include - Cream Shadow, Eye Shader, Bronzer, Ultra Fine Eyeliner, Eye Shadow, Blush, Eye Smudge, and Eye Definer Brushes. £180

Available at www.bobbibrown.co.uk

Global Cool's Stylish Way to Turn Down The Heat!

The environmental charity Global Cool has teamed up with Stella Tennant, VV Brown, Jo and Leah Wood, Adam Crossdale and Laura Bailey to create a series of short films to raise awareness of the benefits of turning your central heating down to 18 degrees – including saving money, saving your skin and ALSO helping to save the environment.
Each film sees a celebrity and stylist create a fashion-forward look that’s both hot and warm, using clothes from the high street and the high end to suit a variety of scenarios – whether it’s VV Brown writing music at home, Actor Adam Crossdale (cute new doctor from easties!) preparing for a date or Jo and Leah Wood dressing up to the nines at their new pop-up restaurant.

Check out some of the videos to learn how to turn up the style up while turning down the heat! Also see below on how you could have the chance to Win £500 of ASOS vouchers by supporting Global Cool's warm winter style!


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As it has emerged that individuals are responsible for 40% of UK emissions (cars account for 26.1%) and that quite staggeringly 69% of apples sold in the UK are from abroad, our celebrities have joined forces to raise awareness of the benefits of keeping your thermostat below 18 degrees – whether it’s environmental, financial (you can save up £40 a year by installing an intelligent thermostat) or physical as you can burn up 60 KCals an hour by keeping your heating below 18 - now if that isn't a good reason other than thinking of the environment I don't know what is!!! As I write this I'm just about to do the very same, if I can ever work out how to use my new so called state of the art heating system, however it's definitely a task worth tackling!

Film viewers will also have the chance to win a new winter wardrobe in order to recreate these looks by entering Global Cool’s Facebook competition, in association with ASOS.com. Global Cool’s Facebook fans can upload a picture of themselves wearing their most stylish winter knits and get their friends to vote for them to win £500 worth of vouchers. To enter, log on to Global Cool Facebook

Also check out the Global Cool's Website

Illamasqua - Dark Angel

Illamasqua is a cosmetic brand which promotes experimentation as well as self expression through the way we look & is committed to changing attitudes towards subcultures. This month, in tribute to Sophie Lancaster, Illamasqua have commissioned a short film 'Dark Angel' directed by the award winning french director Fursey Teyssier. The film gives a haunting rendition of what happened to Sophie - on the 11th of August 20 year old Sophie & her boyfriend Robert Matby were kicked & stamped on & left unconscious, for nothing more than looking different, Sophie later died from her injuries.



The aim of the film is to raise awareness of The Sophie Lancaster Foundation and generate £500,000 to help educate young people about tolerance. Since Sophie’s death, the Foundation has been working with behavioural experts Huthwaite International, to put together an interactive youth workshop that does just that. But this essential education programme can only be delivered with your help. Please, please show your support and watch the film.
As well as being available to view online, the film will also be running on MTV from 26th November – Sophie’s birthday.
Stand up for Sophie - act now and buy an Illamasqua Sophie eye pencil, wristband or simply make a donation. £3 from the Sophie pencil purchased and all proceeds from the wristband sales go directly to the Foundation. See www.illamasqua.com for more info.