No7 Launch New Lip Range With Poppy King

No7 has collaborated with lipstick legend Poppy King to create an exclusive range of lipsticks and matching lipglosses set to change womens’ views of lip colour forever.

“I have been obsessed with lipstick since I was 7 years old and played dress up with my mother’s make-up. At 18 I started my first lipstick brand in Australia, and I now live in New Y City. Working with No7 is a dream come true for me as I have always been a fan of the iconic brand’s rich heritage and elegance.

“The range has been developed to bring together the hallmarks of the No7 brand and my own loves. I took cues for the shades from the No7 archives and colours that have been key to the No7 brand then mixed these with my enthusiasm for retro
Bakelite jewellery. The striking spotty packaging was inspired by the mistress of flirtation, Marilyn Monroe’s beauty spot and Man Ray’s lip motifs.

Using the iconic number “seven” for the line, I have identified the top seven reasons why women love wearing lip color and I have designed a shade to match each reason. My lipsticks have been designed to look rich and full yet offer a sheer tint
while the lipglosses are super smooth and can be worn on their own or over the matching lipsticks.

I have noticed over the past decade that many women are in the habit of wearing the same lip colours because they are frightened of colour. The concept of my collaboration with No7 is to invite women back to the joys of lip colour and
encourage them to introduce some wearable new shades into their lives. I am determined to make the glamour of past eras accessible and wearable to the modern woman.

To celebrate the new range I’ve been working with the wonderful Lisa Eldridge, No7 Creative Consultant who has created seven brand new looks to accompany each lip shade. Whether you’re a lipstick lover or total colour novice there is something here for everyone!”

Get The Look!

Lisa Eldridge’s must-have products to recreate her take on “History”

Base:

No7 Instant Radiance Foundation in New Ivory, 30ml, £13.00 followed by No7
Natural Blush Cheek Colour in Coral Flush, 5g, £9.50.

Eyes:

No7 Stay Perfect Eye Shadow Palette in Cappuccino,
2g, £10.50. Apply the lightest shade all over the lid, dabbing the darkest shade
along the socket line and underneath along the lower lashes.

Define the brows with No7 Precision Brow Pencil in
Dark Brown, 5g, £10.75 and slick on No7 Exquisite
Curl Mascara in Black, 7ml, £13.50 to complete the look.

Lips:

No7 Poppy King Lipstick in History, £12.00 with hint of
matching No7 Poppy King Lipgloss in History, £11.00

The No7 Poppy King Lipsticks, £12.00 and No7 Poppy King Lipglosses, £11.00

Colours in -
History (red),
Power (rose),
Glamour (pink),
Seduction (blackberry),
Intrigue (pink nude),
Confidence (nude)
and Allure (peach)
Are available from March 2011 in 250 Boots stores nationwide and on www.boots.com.

Professional Skincare at Home with Celebrity Favourite INSPA

Mesotherapy specialist, Institute BCN has created a mesocosmetic daily skincare range called INSPA.

Institute BCN, are established experts in developing mesotherapeutic treatments for dermatologist and cosmetologists. Based on this experience they have created INSPA utilising the same active ingredients used in the professional line, INMED. The topical range will enable patients to not only maintain and improve on the results obtained from the professional treatment but can give some of the same fantastic effects when used by themselves at home.

The INSPA range consists of four specially formulated products to target skin ageing, lack of nutrients,pigmentation and cellulite:

MesoAge - Hyaluronic Treatment Day Cream 40ml £73.00
Hyaluronic Acid is a natural moisture-retaining filler that depletes with age and results in the skin losing elasticity, becoming dehydrated and prone to deep wrinkles. MesoAge non-oily gel replenishes Hyaluronic Acid to help re-hydrate and re-plump the skin for a healthy, youthful glow; protecting the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin), preventing water loss, filling the lines and smoothing the appearance of wrinkles.

MesoVita - Vitamin Treatment Night Cream 40ml £82.00
MesoVita targets the skin cells with vital bio-nutrition to revitalize the tone and texture of damaged skin, stimulate cell renewal and nourish deep down for a healthy glow. Antioxidant action also helps to protect the skin against ageing free-radicals. This nourishing cream is rich in essential acids including polyunsaturated fatty acids and omega-3 & 6, the nano-encapsulated vitamins used in mesotherapy (A, E, C, F, B-complex and K), and the minerals manganese, iron, zinc, magnesium and calcium.

MesoBlanche – Melano Treatment 40ml £68.00
MesoBlanche is a depigmentation cream that interferes in melanin synthesis to diminish: hyperpigmentation, target age spots, uneven pigmentation, blemishes and sun damage to leave skin healthy and flawless.
MesoBlanche increases cell production by activating cellular respiration and oxygenation, gently eliminating dead skin-cells, and contains plant extracts to soothe the skin. It also contains SPF 30 to protect against damaging UV rays.

MesoCell – Adipo Treatment 140ml £65.00
MesoCell cream helps to combat cellulite by accelerating the body’s natural fat reduction mechanisms; acting on tissues and microcirculation to help break down fat cells, interrupt the fat production mechanism and encouraging natural fat burning. MesoCell also boosts blood circulation, combats water retention and gently tones and tightens for smoother, stronger skin.

Mesotherapy Celebrity Fans include Cindy Crawford, Angelina Joile, and Brad Pitt
Stockist / Mail-order helpline: 0845 299 7662

LP Skin Therapy

INTRODUCING LP SKIN THERAPY BY DR. LINDA PAPADOPOULOS - A SCIENTIFICALLY ADVANCED SKINCARE COLLECTION THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY WOMEN THINK ABOUT THEIR SKIN . . .

With our lives becoming ever more stressful, the demands we make of ourselves are becoming apparent visually – on our skin. We accept that stress can cause skin conditions such as eczema – but research has shown that stress is also one of the biggest contributing factors to ageing skin.

Dr. Linda Papadopoulos is a PhD and world-renowned expert in Psychodermatology, the study of how the mind affects the skin. Now, using her knowledge and working with some of the best cosmetic scientists in their field, Dr. Linda has created LP Skin Therapy – a unique ‘skin shrink’ collection that not only works on giving skin the nutrients it needs to be healthy, but also encourages the ‘feel good’ chemicals in the body to de-stress the mind – and therefore the skin.

LP Skin Therapy tackles both the external factors that lead to skin deterioration – sun damage, free radicals – but also, crucially, tackles the equally important internal factors – stress and anxiety. When tense, the body produces cortisol which can increase the body’s metabolism – resulting in stress break outs and premature ageing.

Dr. Linda says, ‘stress can affect the health, condition and ageing process of our skin. Using scientific advances in skincare, we’ve been able to create a collection designed to help skin look rested, youthful, healthy and vibrant by working inside AND out – no-matter what life throws at you!’

LP Skin Therapy is based on a simple philosophy – a healthy mind means healthy skin. LP Skin Therapy is a perfect capsule skincare collection. Each item is a unique blend of ingredients, combining high performance actives and peptides to combat the signs of ageing with pioneering ingredients such as Nootropic cognitive enhancers. Nootropics are naturally derived, smart nutrients whose impact on the ability to counter the effects of stress can have a positive effect both physiologically and psychologically. Each delicious product is lightly fragranced with scents from Dr. Linda’s homeland of Cyprus, such as orange blossom, pomegranate and Cyprus lemons. It is suitable for all skin types.

LP Skin Therapy products are priced from £15 to £47 available at Harrods (from summer 2011) and QVC (www.qvcuk.com)

BROW TRENDS SUMMER 2011

Brows- last season it was all about an over sized, wild & bushy brow. This season, full brows are still on trend but now they are more tailored & groomed, the hairs aren't as wild and often they are slightly elongated and tapered at the ends creating a touch more drama.

This Spring/Summer’s full brows have a great arch that is both feminine and strong. Brow colour should be 1-2 shades lighter than hair colour and should be powdered across the whole brow rather than just used to fill in. A new trend is also to highlight under the brow, which makes it look more substantial and showcases the brow perfectly.

BROW TIPS 2011

What's the best way of finding your perfect shape?

The best way to find your perfect shape is go with what you have naturally. Have a look at the direction the hair in your brow grows. You can always experiment with shape by filling them in with makeup. If you have naturally thin eyebrows better to keep them sharp and clean underneath rather than trying to create something that’s not there or over plucking, as they might look sparse.

Tweezerman Brow Trends 2011

What's the best way to maintain your shape?

Have a professional shape your brows the first time. You can easily maintain your brows at home by following the line that they brow artist created for you.

Just tweeze strays using a slant precision tweezer, such as Tweezerman’s Slant Tweezer. Fill in brows with a touch of brow pencil or powder.

Is it better to tweeze a few stragglers often or have a big tidy-up every now and then?
Yes, it’s good to tweeze a few strays in between a big tidy up to keep your brows looking neat and clean all the time.

What if you over-tweeze?
You can use makeup in the mean time to fill in spots until they grow back.

Use a brow pencil or brow powder in short, even strokes in the direction of hair growth. The brow pencil or shadow should be within 1-2 shades of your natural brow colour.

When it comes to shaping your brows, are there any rules that you should always follow?

It’s always difficult to set a general rule because everyone’s face and brow shape differs. First, trim your brows before tweezing. It will accentuate your natural brow shape and give your brows a cleaner line.

Do not over-pluck. Always look straight ahead into the mirror when grooming. A Tweezerman 10X Magnifying Mirror is a great tool for detailed brow work.

St. Tropez Delivers Red Carpet Perfection at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards Events

(Los Angeles, CA – the 83rd Annual Academy Awards – February 27, 2011) – 3… 2… 1… Lights, Camera, Glow!

Leading skin-finishing brand St. Tropez, delivers high definition, flawless head-to-toe red carpet perfection for the Hollywood elite. Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kelly Osbourne, Maria Menounos, Jessalyn Gilsig, Rashida Jones, Daphne Zuniga, Busy
Philipps, Mamie Gummer, Katie Cassidy, Giuliana Rancic and Hofit Golan are walking testimonials for St. Tropez’s High Definition custom Skin-Finishing treatments designed to dress the skin for Hollywood’s biggest event.

“Being red carpet ready for this year’s Oscars means being skin ready, said Nichola Joss, St. Tropez Skin Finishing Expert. “The St. Tropez menu of skin finishing treatments for face and body offers gorgeous skin for people of all skin tones. For example, St.
Tropez’s Hyper-real finish provides a light finish to give an airbrushed look as seen on Gwyneth Paltrow. Her skin is perfect for the HD lens. St. Tropez’s Ethereal finish provides porcelain skin tones with a subtle luminosity. All of St. Tropez’s Custom Body Finish treatments enhance face and body contours, giving skin a radiant glow.”

St. Tropez custom skin finishes and products not only perform on the red carpet but also perform on the Academy Awards stage at the Kodak Theatre. The powerful spotlights focus on the face and St. Tropez’s skin finishes for the world to see.

Makeup artist Leslie Lopez gave Gwyneth Paltrow the ultimate golden look. "I applied the St. Tropez Wash Off Mousse to her body and face to give her a sun kissed glow. For the ultimate glamourous sheen, I added the St. Tropez Gold Skin Illuminator down her arms, legs, cheek bones, chest and shoulders, which really helped to complement her gold Calvin Klein gown."

Bruce Grayson, head makeup artist for the Academy Awards, identifies St. Tropez as Hollywood’s secret weapon. “The stage lights are so bright and can wash out a beautiful face and you need either subtle or bold illumination to maintain definition and
contour.

To achieve this look at home, Joss recommends red carpet fans to apply the Wash Off Instant Glow Face by massaging into the skin for a natural finish. Then follow with the Skin Illuminator and gently apply to key areas such as cheekbones, décolletage and shoulders to give an instant radiance and perfectly finished skin.

St. Tropez is Hollywood’s best-kept beauty secret, but fans can recreate a variety of looks with St. Tropez’s unique line of self-tanning and skin finishing products. First, exfoliate with St. Tropez Tan Optimizer Body Polish before moisturizing dry areas
thoroughly with St. Tropez Tan Optimizer Body Moisturizer. Then, spray St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Spray. Finally, shower off to reveal a perfectly golden, natural looking tan or glow. To maintain, re-apply a couple of times a week, nourish daily with St. Tropez Tan Optimizer Body Moisturizer, and smooth skin with St. Tropez Tan Optimizer Body Polish for ultimate results.

Trend Report From London Fashion Week - Pilotto AW2011 With Chantecaille

The make-up look was created by make-up artist Lisa Houghton using Chantecaille. The look was all about the eyes - confident and vibrant with a strong personality.

“We were delighted to be collaborating with design duo Peter Pilotto for a second
season at London Fashion Week. We loved the evolution from last season’s classic Parisian look with its futuristic twist to this season's beautifully bold use of color." Olivia Chantecaille


CREATE THE LOOK WITH CHANTECAILLE

“I wanted to create a beautifully flawless complexion with bright vibrant eyes. Future Skin is perfect for this look as it’s so light and hydrating. You can build it in layers to create the perfect coverage. The Lemongrass and Aqua eye shades were the exact shades I wanted to create bold and vibrant eyes.” Lead make-up artist Lisa Houghton

PREP
The face was prepped with flower harmonising cream and biodynamic lifting fluid to create a flawless matt finish.

SKIN
A very pale complexion with a flawless finish was created using both Porcelain and Alabaster Future Skin Foundations and Subtle Loose Powder.

The cheeks were kept soft with a dusting of cheek shade Ecstasy.

EYES
Eyes were the main focus of the look. To create texture and rich colour Lisa Houghton crushed Iridescent Eye Shade in Lemongrass to create a chalky consistency - this was applied all over the eye socket. Lisa then blended Ecstasy cheek shade and Lilac Rose eye shade with a Brilliant Gloss, Crystalline to give it a shiny appearance and staying power. The eyes were finished with Menthe eye shade in the corners of the eye for definition and to the outer corners shocking Iridescent Eye Shade in Aqua.

Faux Cils mascara was applied to both top and bottom lash lines and eye brows were emphasised using Chantecaille brow definer.

LIPS
The lips were kept understated with protective Lip Potion before applying Hydra Chic in Canna. To highlight a shimmer from the Tiger in the Wild palette was applied to the cupids bow only.


THE CHANTECAILLE MAKE-UP KIT
Flower Harmonising Cream £86
Biodynamic Lifting Fluid £205
Future Skin £55
Subtle Loose Powder £48
Cheek Shade Ecstasy £23
Iridescent Eye Shade in Lemongrass £23
Iridescent Eye Shade in Aqua £23
Iridescent Eye Shade in Lilac Rose £23
Shine Eye Shade in Menthe £23
Brilliant Gloss in Crystalline £23
Brow Definer £19
Faux Cils Mascara £33
Lip Potion £35
Hydra Chic in Canna £27
Tiger in the Wild Palette £73

Trend Report From London Fashion Week - Christopher Kane’s AW2011 With Chantecaille

Christopher Kane’s AW2011 collection is inspired by the pencil cases he had at school and lollipops. This season is all about wearability and sophistication.

“We were so excited to collaborate with Christopher Kane this season. He is a great artist with a very modern eye, who knows how to dress a woman and we both happen to share a love for color and florals. Each of the seasonal collections I create is based on current fashion trends - Christopher’s colours, especially from his SS2011collection, have had a strong influence on our palettes.” Olivia Chantecaille

“We’re delighted to be working with Chantecaille for our AW2011 show. The make-up is luxurious, elegant and feminine – so they are a perfect partner for the show.” Christopher Kane

HOW TO CREATE IT
“We wanted to create a cool, natural look, with a strong eye and soft lip. The collection was less elaborate than previous seasons and we wanted the make-up look to be as wearable and sophisticated as the clothes. Chantecaille foundations easily create a clean complexion and its chic colour palette perfectly translated the make-up look we wanted to create this season.” Lead Make-up Artist Lucia Pieroni

FACE
Skin was prepped with Rose Eye Make-up Remover, Flower Infused Cleansing Milk, Rose de Mai, Vital Essence and Lip Potion.

Future Skin was applied to even out the complexion, creating a dewy light texture. Aquablush in Brilliance was blended into the skin for shimmer followed by Bronzer in St Barths to contour under the cheeks.

EYES
Shine Eye Shade in Meteorite was applied all around the eyes followed by Pewter eye shade from Chantecaille’s Tiger in the Wild Palette - this shade was applied over meteorite and blended around the eye. To finish Shine Eye Shade in Rose Quartz was applied under the eye just below the lash line.
Eyebrows were left natural and only filled in if required withChantecaille Brow Definer. No mascara was applied.

LIPS
Lip Definer in Nuance was applied followed by Lip Matte in Bloomfor a neutral, barely there matte finish.

BODY
Chantecaille Retinol Body Treatment combined with Aquablush in Brilliance

THE CHANTECAILLE MAKE-UP KIT


SKIN PREP
Flower Infused Cleansing Milk - £45
Rose Eye Make-up Remover - £32
Rose Water - £45
Vital Essence - £72

BASE
Future Skin Foundation- £52
New Stick - £35
St Barths Bronzer - £36
EYES
Shine Eye Shade in Meteorite - £23
Shine Eye Shade in Rose Quartz - £23
Tiger in the Wild Palette - £73
LIPS
Lip Definer in Nuance - £19
Lip Matte in Bloom - £23