NARS Behind The Scenes Fashion Week Videos!

Go backstage with NARS Cosmetics and witness the excitement of putting together a show at Fashion Week. Interviews with designers, including Phillip Lim and Thakoon Panichgul, bring to life the decadence and creativity reflected in the makeup looks created by lead artists.
From the first touch of concealer to the last step off the catwalk, NARS brings you up close to the fun, frenzy and frills of New York Fashion Week. Visit their your tube channel Nars Media

MARC JACOBS A/W 2010
Lead Artist: François Nars, Founder & Creative Director, for NARS Cosmetics

Key Products Used:
NARS Enchanted Cream Blush, NARS D. Gorgeous Eyeshadow, NARS Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo, NARS Black Moon Eyeliner Pencil, NARS Barbarella Lipstick.

"This look is what you would see on a girl from the East Village or St. Germain des Pres-an existentialist with a modern twist," said François Nars (Founder and Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics) whose application technique included using his fingers to achieve the faded effect. "These girls are sexy and cool. Their makeup looks dirty and worn out as if it has been on all night but still translates beautifully on the runway."
Check out the video here - Here

Cheryl Cole Make-Up Tips

Check out this cute video, it's basically an overview on a recent book that has been published in honour of the nation's sweet heart, none other than delectable Cheryl Cole! A must see to pick up some fab make-up & beauty tips!



Being Cheryl
Discover all the secrets behind being the nation’s sweetheart
Learn Cheryl’s fashion and beauty secrets, where she holidays and shops, how she mentors, what she does behind closed doors, how she stays in shape and whom she admires in this lavishly illustrated and unique book.

Beauty Brand Pixi To Launch In Boots

Recent news to be announced is that boutique beauty brand Pixi will be launching in 20 nationwide boots stores throughout the UK.
This new partnership is part of the brand’s strategy to strengthen their presence in the UK. It is a very exciting addition to their existing stockists, Fouberts Place, pixibeauty.com and ASOS.com and really puts them on the map as an authorative make-up brand!
Pixi originally launched 10 years ago in London’s Soho by Petra Strand; Pixi has grown significantly over the last 10 years and are now in a proud position for expansion and growth. The creative force behind Pixi, is Swedish make-up artist Petra Strand, who has over 20 years of makeup artistry experience.
Pixi says themselves - "Boots is the perfect partner for Pixi; it is an innovative retailer that is inclusive to all. We have launched in 20 key Boots stores with a “boutique collection” of the best-of the best from Pixi. With this nationwide distribution we will have the UK looking rested and glowing in no time!"

Get Pixi Gorgeous with these make up essentials!

Wake Up Kit: This kit is the fantastic value compact that celebrates 10 years of Pixi, it encapsulates the best sellers for eyes, cheeks & lips with fantastic skin treating ingredients: Vitamin E, Aloe Vera & jojoba Price:£26.00

Eye Beauty kit: A compact of 8 perfectly toning shades with a mini double ended brush, these kits are perfect for the “Make up to Wake up” look- eyes look brighter and revitalised shadows contain: Aloe Vera & Vitamin E Price: £18.00

Rose Lip Treat: A nourishing tinted balm that has a subtle colour pay off, treats lips with a slick of moisture and a natural finish that perfects any pout. Contains: Aloe Vera, Pure rose extract and Vitamin E.
Price: £10.00

Available in the following stores -

London: Oxford Street, Kensington High Street, Piccadilly & Brent Cross
South: Brighton, Bluewater, Southampton, Reading Midlands: Leicester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes
North: Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Stockport Wales: Cardiff, Northern Ireland: Sprucefield,
Scotland: Glasgow

NARS Pure Matte Lipstick and A/W2010 Trends

The NARS Pure Matte campaign, photographed by Creative Director and Founder François Nars, features Canadian model Heather Marks. Under Nars’s direction, makeup artist Diane Kendal designed a makeup look that emphasized a bold and matte lip. The end result is audacious, sultry and sophisticated.

Kendal began by applying Siberia Sheer Matte Foundation to the center of the face and blended outward. Vanilla Concealer masked imperfections. Snow Loose Powder was pressed into skin and the Botan Brush buffed away excess powder. Using the Yachiyo Brush, she applied Desire Blush to the apples of the cheeks and blended up towards the temples. For the eyes, Abyssinia Single Eyeshadow was brushed onto the lids with the Eyeshader Brush, followed by Blondie Single Eyeshadow into the crease with the Large Dome Brush to achieve depth. The inner corners were highlighted with the left side of All About Eve Duo Eyeshadow using the Eye Contour Brush. Iceberg Eyeliner Pencil lined the inner membrane of the lower lash line and Nuits Blanches Eyeliner Stylo created an impactful upper lash line. Brows were defined by applying Blondie Single Eyeshadow with the Brow Brush. To complete the look, two coats of Larger than Life Lengthening Mascara were applied to the lashes. Jungle Red Lipliner Pencil was used to define the shape of the lips.
To create the luscious matte hue, Vesuvio Pure Matte Lipstick was swiped directly onto the lips.
Over 15 years ago, François Nars created a collection of 12 perfectly edited lipsticks. Since then, the brand has created many iconic products; however, Nars’s passion for lipstick never wavered. Introducing Pure Matte – the newest
addition to the NARS lip category. This innovative, matte lipstick has intense, stay-true color, so lips look lush and vibrant. This exquisitely blended formula strikes the perfect harmony between optimal color, an ultra-matte finish and a hydrating lip treatment.
Pure Matte’s luxuriously rich texture glides on effortlessly, without drag, cakiness or resistance. Defying the traditional challenge of long-wearing lipsticks, it won’t dry out lips. Rich in antioxidants, including Vitamin E and Acai Oil, Pure Matte nourishes and conditions lips. Wild Mango Butter’s advanced moisturizing properties work to repair lips from dryness and scaling, leaving lips feeling supple and soft. Six deeply pigmented colors go on soft and creamy for an audacious pout: Volga (Deep Aubergine), Bangkok (Soft Rose), Tonkin (Cinnamon Plum), Terre De Feu (Black Cherry), Tashkent (Nude Beige),
Vesuvio (Full Bodied Red). Each shade takes only one swipe to build the perfect kissable opacity.
Pure Matte is distinguished by a soft-touch, modern, sleek slim stick component, delivering convenient application. When used alone or with other NARS lip products, it provides a high-drama payoff. Apply directly to lips or with the Retractable Lip Brush.
Pure Matte Lipstick - £18 Available in Six Shades
AVAILABLE September 1, 2010 at Selfridges

IMPERIAL LEATHER LAUNCH NEW HYPOALLERGENIC, FRAGRANCED RANGE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN - SKIN KIND

For years, those of us with sensitive skin have had little choice when it comes to fragranced bathing products. The majority of mainstream sensitive skin products have avoided fragrances all together, providing less of a pampering experience. So where’s the treat in that?
Imperial Leather believes that people with sensitive skin deserve to get the same result from their beauty products as everyone else. This Spring, the brand launched SkinKind, a new hypoallergenic range. Developed in conjunction with its own in-house fragrance experts, SkinKind is specifically designed to provide a fragranced yet allergen free option for the most sensitive of skins.
The new formulation provides a balanced cleanser that is in tune with your skin and doesn’t strip or harm it with harsh chemicals. The range also contains natural moisturising ingredients giving you soft, smooth, skin from every wash. Dermatologically approved, the SkinKind family of products includes shower body washes and bath creams for both men and women.
Caroline Reynolds, senior brand manager for Imperial Leather explains: “We want to offer anyone with sensitive skin the opportunity to have an enjoyable fragrant shower without the fear of irritation.
“Traditionally there has not been much choice in the mainstream market and sufferers have been frustrated and had to make do with fragrance free products. There was no relaxing sense of luxury when it came to products for sensitive skin.
“At Imperial Leather, fine fragrance is a unique and essential component in the development of all our products. The new SkinKind range is no different and the allergen free fragrance is a fundamental ingredient that exudes luxury. A product for sensitive skin that smells good.”
The SkinKind range is made with light, natural moisturising ingredients and allergen free fragrances* to enable those with sensitive skin to indulge freely, knowing that their skin is clean, healthy and cared for.
The SkinKind range of products includes two Body Washes for women; hydrate, a creamy luxurious wash with cotton extract and oat milk and refresh, a light invigorating wash made using cucumber and aloe vera. The hair and body wash variant developed especially for men is restore with ingredients including vitamin b5 and marine extracts. The range is priced at £1.80 and will be available at all good supermarkets.

ARK Skincare - Nude Is The New Black

This year, a key A/W beauty trend is MINAMILISM; stripped back beauty is en vogue and due to be a big hit! While natural nudes made big news at London Fashion Week, it’s not just the catwalk models that are going back to basics!
ARK Age Aware Skincare has launched a remove pre-skin cleanse to really destroy the dirt, leaving you bare-faced and beautiful! The multi-fruit lipid blend gently yet efficiently removes make-up, daily debris and excess sebum whilst softening and nourishing the skin. The pre-skin cleanse also reduces dryness with deep moisturisation, preparing the surface for cleansing using high-potency active ingredients including:

- Fatty acids including Omega 3, 6 and 9
- Antibacterial Margosa Leaf
- Zi Cao – An Ayurvedic herb to soothe sensitive skin

ARK Age Aware Skincare is a British beauty brand that introduces a revolutionary way to look at your skin with its innovative formulas and supplements appropriate to your age rather than skin type. Shula Starkey, skincare expert and founder of ARK says:

“If you don’t cleanse, you haven’t got clean skin which allows the build up of bacteria, resulting in skin break outs. What’s more, if you don’t cleanse properly or thoroughly this can often be the start of any future skin problems. Cleanse and moisturise at the very least, but I would recommend also using a pre-cleanse oil to take off surface debris before continuing with the rest of your skincare routine.”

Apply ARK remove pre-skin cleanse with dry hands on to dry skin before cleansing. Massage in gently all over the face before adding water to form a thin liquid emulsion. Continue massaging, and then rise off with warm water.
ARK remove pre-skin cleanse 125ml - £22.75
Ark has an ever-growing celebrity fan base including Dannii Minogue, Nikki Chapman and Katie Melua.

Cat Deeley Announced As New Face Of Pantene Pro-V

Pantene Pro-V were excited this week to announce Cat Deeley as the new face of the brand. Her work with the brand will kick off with Cat as the face and hair of the new Aqua Light Make a Swisssh campaign launching on the 1st August.
Over the next 6 months Cat will be calling on British women to swish their hair to celebrate how great it can look.
This will culminate in a world record breaking swish in December at the Clothes Show Live in Birmingham where Cat was discovered.
Why Cat? A spokesperson from Pantene said; “Cat Deeley is the ultimate Pantene Pro-V girl, she has natural beauty, and healthy looking, gorgeous hair. Her genuine likeability and infectious charisma have led to her being adored in the UK and now also the US. For us she was the obvious choice to lead the Make A Swisssh movement behind this campaign.”
Excited about her new role Cat said: “Has your hair ever felt so good you can’t help but swish it? - you know that elusive ‘swish’, when hair moves perfectly. It’s that beautiful, healthy looking, enviable hair that we all want – that’s what you get with new Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light.” Cat Deeley