Laneige at YesStyle.com
Beauty brand giant LANEIGE lives true to its name- for its goal to achieve
crystal clear, natural, moisturizing and luminous skin. Despite only
becoming available outside of South Korea since 2003, LANEIGE has already
solidified its position on the world stage for skincare and cosmetics.
Ranging from product lines for youth to adulthood, its affordable and
high-end range of products are popular for those looking to optimize the
purity and natural shine of their skin. Endorsed by Korean stars like Song
Hye-kyo, LANEIGE is head to head with other beauty brands like Shiseido and
SK II, and now is available for free UK Express Shipping here at
YesStyle.com.
Crabtree & Evelyn June Promotions
Their Naturals collection is available on their website right now and with this exclusive offer customers will receive a free Naturals Cocoa Body Butter with every £35 purchase, but hurry – this offer is for June 2009 only.
Lipstick Chart
Top 5 Favourite Lips
It’s time to brighten up those lips with a new lipstick. Here we have our top 5 favourites:
Clarins
SUMMER FEVER Sun Sheer Lipstick SPF15 is their range of summer-inspired shades of creamy, glossy, UV protective lipstick. Enriched with nourishing Wild Mango and Shea Butter.
Price: £11.74 www.clarins.co.uk
Givenchy
Rouge Interdit Shine Limited Edition in ‘Romantic Dandy’ with it’s unique formula containing liquid crystal and pure pearlised sparkle. It has a vibrant colour with a semi-transparent coverage and subtle gloss finish. What’s more, their range is enriched with omega 3 and omega 6 oils for deep moisturisation.
Price: £16.50 www.givenchy.com
Boots 17
Shine On Lipstick. For those on a tighter budget, try the Boots 17 range. The super-soft 17 Shine On Lipstick makes lips look fuller whilst moisturising and protecting them throughout the day.
Price: £3.91 www.boots.co.uk
Estee Lauder
Pure Colour Gloss Stick. The glamorous cosmetic company doesn’t dissapoint with the Pure Colour Gloss Stick. Lipstick with the best possible shine and the smoothest finish and all in a sleek stick. Estee Lauder says it has “the power to plump and shape”.
Price £14.68 www.esteelauder.co.uk
Lancome
Juicy Tubes are a personal favourite. A delicious, gourmet delight for lips! This ultra-brilliant, flavoured gloss smooths on easily, thanks to its handy tube-tip applicator. Totally transparent shine, plus a hint of shimmering colour makes lips glisten for a glamorous lacquered effect.
Price: £13.50 www.lancome.co.uk
Top Ten Beauty Tips for a Fresh New You
Filed under: Cosmetics, Eyes & Lips, Fragrances, Hair Care, Nail Care, Skin Care, Uncategorized
This time of the year it’s traditional to Spring clean our houses and give everything a complete make-over. So how about Spring cleaning our bodies and even our minds, taking a whole fresh approach to creating a new you. Here is our top 10 tips for self-improvement:
1. Sleep - Check your routine. Sleep deprivation leads to mood swings, lowered immune system, lack of concentration and wrinkles. Make sure you’re aiming for around 7-8 hours per night.
2. Balanced Diet - Everything in moderation. no need to cut out all those sweet treats but ensure your diet is protein, vitamin and fibre rich, plenty of green vegetables, grains and variety. Try to eat a good wholesome breakfast and if you are on a weight-loss diet, eat three good meals a day but resist snacking to keep the metabolism regular and the weight down.
3. Exercise – Are you doing too much? To little? Do you exercise at least 4 times a week? Keep your mody moving – use it or lose it. Exercise doesn’t have to be taxing – keep it simple and fun. FInd something you enjoy and stick to it. Doing something once and then dropping it won’t help to keep you healthy. Set yourself a 6-week goal and see the results!
4. Take Stock - Check your make-up. Does it reflect who you are today? Do you need to update your lipstick or eyeshadow? If you are unsure about what colours are good for your skin tone, seek the advice of a make-up consultant at the cosmetic counter of any good department store.
5. Regular Treats- Don’t forget to give back to yourself once in a while. Regular treats such as facials, manicures and massage are a great way to nuture the body and soul. Time for yourself is important especially if you are a mother, a giver or workaholic. Take time to enjoy life.
6. Cut Down - Check your life for negative activities that are counter-productive to your health and beauty. If you smoke, consider cutting down or quitting. If you eat too much fat or sugar, look at alternatives and the cause of any cravings you may have.
7. Facing Up - Check you skin care routine and make sure that you have good quality products to use on your skin that are right for your skin type.
8. Clean Your Beauty Case - Give your make-up bag or beauty box a once over and check that the perfume you are using hasn’t spoiled. Make-up brushes can contain a lot of bacteria so wash regularly.
9. Smile More - Smiling releases receptors in the brain that actually make us feel good, so try it regularly. It also helps to project a more beautiful, positive you – take a trip to the dentist for a teeth whitening treatment for an even brighter look.
10. Be Calm and Kind - Inner beauty is not just physical. Try to spend a few moments a day in meditation or yoga relaxation to find the calm quiet within. This will help you to deal with life’s ups and downs and stressful situations in a calm and centered way.
Mary Quant
Filed under: Cosmetics, Eyes & Lips, Nail Care, Skin Care, Uncategorized
“Fashion is a tool… to compete in life outside the home. People like you better, without knowing why, because people always react well to a person they like the looks of. ” Mary Quant
In 1966, fashion designer Mary Quant was honoured by the Queen with an OBE. She collected her award wearing her famous fashion invention, a mini-skirt and in the same year, founded her cosmetics line.
Born in Kent, Quant studied illustration at Goldsmith’s College before taking a job with a couture milliner. In 1955, she along with her husband Alexander Plunkett Greene, and friend & accountant Archie McNair, opened the famous “Bazaar” clothes shop on the Kings Road, London.
Bazaar quickly became a popular haunt for the fashionable Chelsea Set of “Swinging London” and she opened her second store in Knightsbridge in 1961. She epitomised the “London Look” with her knee-high white patent plastic boots, tight skinny-rib sweaters and of course, the famous mini-skirts. Her cosmetic line originated in 1966 at the height of her popularity when she launched the famous “Paintbox” makeup kit. She is also famed for her micro mini-skirt and hot pants. Since the late 60’s she has devloped her range of household goods and make-up and most recently in 2000, she resigned as director of her limited company, Mary Quant Ltd, after a Japanese buy-out where the brand is hugely popular with over 200 shops.
The Mary Quant makeup range includes: 101 Lipsticks, 120 Eye Shadows, 99 Nail Polish, 80 Lip Mix, Range of Brushes & Skincare Products, Blushers, Foundation, Powders and Concealers, Body Products and Sunblock.
Mature Make-Up
Update your Foundation Techniques for a Youthful Look
Face Facts
As we get older our skin starts to change. We may experience fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots, dullness and dehydration. Many people are tempted to apply heavy foundations at this time to blot out the imperfections and strong blusher to make cheeks look thinner and brighter. Thick foundation makes the skin look heavy and clogged and often the colours and textures do not blend well into the neck or hairline. Unnatural and strong blush lines are harsh and can make us look sallow.
A better way is to use a combination of different products to blend into the skin and give a more natural and enhanced look. Try using concealer, light reflecting foundation and oil-free powder. Apply a concealer such as Cliniques Airbrush Concealer which hides shadows and pigmentation . Next, apply foundation over the whole face – try Clarins Super Restorative Foundation. Always blend carefully in along the hair and jaw line and check in good light for any areas not blended in. The light-reflectors add luminosity to the skin and soften the look of fine lines. Powder can be applied with a large brush for even and light coverage that won’t appear too heavy. Estee Lauder have a beautiful range of powders including the Lucidity Translucent Powder. Try this technique for younger looking skin and a great new image.
Choosing a Foundation:
- Avoid matte formulas which can cause skin to look dull
- Applying too much – less is more
- Check with a beautician which colour is right for you. Don’t go for something that is not akin to your natural skin tone or colouring.
Blusher
Many people take a heavy-handed approach to blusher or choose a color which is too unnatural.
Try and go for something more natural and in tune with your own skin tone which gives you that rose cheek glow of health. Again, try several colours to test and ask a Beautician or friend to help you choose. When applying, slowly twirl the brush over the skin, from the cheeks and up and out to the hairline. This will avoid streaking and blend the blusher evenly. Always test in good natural light to ensure you have an accurate idea of the tone you are choosing. A wonderful product is the Palette Collection, by Yves Saint Laurent or for the more budget conscious, Bourjois have an excellent range of blushers for under £6 each. Buy them from Superdrug or all good stockists.
