Month: January 2009
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Laptop = Tantop?
I’m thinking maybe it’s an early April fool, but there’s talk of a new technology that allows your laptop (or computer) to emit tanning rays……I won’t even go into the debate of whether this is a crazy bad or crazy good idea until I know it’s not a joke…..!
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Magnifique Genifique
Ok, so Paris was a blast…meeting other European bloggers was very, very cool, and while this blog isn’t about breathless accounts of free stuff and swanky trips, there are definite upsides to making the effort to go to these events. In particular, a bird’s eye view on the passion and enthusiasm Lancome’s Scientific Communication Director,…
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Teraracotta: Guerlain Spring/Summer 09
Guerlain’s Spring/Summer 09 cosmetic range is one of the best I’ve seen this year – it’s quite simply stunning. Stand out items from the launch include three High Shine Soothing Lip Balms in earthy nude tones that will look gorgeous on anyone, regardless of skin tone, the Tiare flower scented Soothing Moisturising Mist Refreshing Tan…
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Paris Awaits!
I’m off to Paris on Friday to preview a new Lancome skincare product but it’s all rather veiled in secrecy other than a teasing reveal that the cream is all about Genomics and Proteomics – eek! It’s the first event targeted at this blog that I’ve accepted – although there have been others (notably a…
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Spring Forward: OPI South beach
While it’s still raining and cold outside, in my head it is spring. I’ve been wearing these some of fabulous nail shades from the OPI South Beach collection, scheduled for shops in February (9 pounds 95p) whenever I need a slick and sleek burst of colour. They’re glossy, girly and completely divine. My two favourites…
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Rapid White: Not Really That Rapid
I’ve just bought a tooth whitening system at Boots called Rapid White, and the reason I bought it is because it promises that it ‘Whitens teeth up to 5 shades lighter with 2 hours use’. Once you open the sealed box, THEN it tells you that this 2 hour period has to take place over…
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I Wish I’d Been In New York….
…Last week when department stores were giving away free beauty goodies from the likes of Chanel, Clinique and Clarins as settlement of a 2003 lawsuit that had accused them of price fixing. Department stores across the States had to give $175 million worth of products to anyone asking for a cut of the settlement spoils.…
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Home Fragrancing: Boadicea The Victorious
British perfumier, Michael Boadi, is bringing home fragrancing up a notch – I’m passionate about scented candles and linen sprays – but am very tempted by The Boadicea The Victorious Aromarizor Chrome Pod that’s about to launch in Harrods. Using perfumed gel cartridges packed with the highest quality fragrant oils, it’s about as far away…
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Brasil Dream Palette: Estee Lauder
If there’s one consolation about catching a red-eye flight, it’s the duty free shopping – and I head straight to the beauty department. I’ve just been sent a sample of this palette, Brasil Dream by Estee Lauder, that will only be available via travel retail to co-incide with the launch of the newest Lauder fragrance,…
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Revelling in Revlon
I’m currently testing Revlon Beyond Natural Foundation and Beyond Natural Mascara; both available in the UK from March. The Foundation is amazing – it comes out of the tube white and colours to your own skintone as you apply it. Although I don’t believe in the ‘magic’ tone-adjusting hype (I’m sure its a question of…
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Tester Found: Nads Hair Removal Kit
I now have a tester for this set. thanks BBBx
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You Know You’re A Beauty Addict When:
The Blogdorf Goodman Blog says, ‘you know you might be a beauty junkie when you see a dress and think of a MAC eyeshadow to go with it…’ I say, when you see an eyeshadow of any brand and buy a dress to match, then you are truly hooked on beauty! I’ll stand gladly guilty…
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Tester Wanted: Nads Essential Kit
I’m looking for one UK reader to test this hair removal kit. It contains Nads hair removal gel, soothing body balm, follicle release scrub, Ingrow solution, cleansing wipes, cotton strips and an application spatula. I’ve got something of a love/hate relationship with waxing my own body parts….and never seem to be able to get a…
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Smells Like An Iconic Gay Movie Character?
Ooh, the weird world of fragrance. Quirky perfumiers Etat Libre d’Orange are rumoured to be bringing out a scent later this year called The Fat Electrician. Inspired by iconic 70s gay movie shot on 8mm film, Pink Narcissus, the components of the perfume are still a mystery. Fat Electrician? It just doesn’t say ‘buy me’,…
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Total Intensity: Prestige
In my quest for the perfect khaki khol, I’ve discovered the new Total Intensity eyeliners from Prestige – Intensive Olive hits the spot, even when used on the inner rims. The difference between this liner and others I’ve tried is that it uses a deep black undertone to really bring out the olive shade and…