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February 2009
Name To Watch: Veronique Simon
In the world of facial enhancements, skin perfecting and complexion rejuvenation, Veronique Simon is about to become London’s latest beauty guru.
A New Take On Nude Lips: The Pocket Rocket
I don’t know what to make of the lastest Urban Decay offering; The Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss. It’s in a flattened out tube for an easier pocket fit – that’s…
Sun Sinners Rejoice: NIA24
Despite the less than inspired name, this new skin care brand is promising great things for those who didn’t heed the sunscreen warnings and are now seeing the signs of…
Cargo At Sainsbury’s
Canadian beauty brand, CARGO, and Sainsbury’s have been knocking about together for a while now, but at last it’s no longer the secret that it was. With just a small…
Poppy King’s Big Bang Theory
Hmm – fuller lips without the sting? Sounds too good to be true. But self styled Lipstick Queen, Poppy King’s latest creation promises exactly that. Generally, lip plumpers contain ingredients…
Behind The Gloss…
Okay, so we’re deep into the credit crunch and it’s really starting to take hold in the beauty world. However, we’re informed again and again that beauty generally weathers financial…
Night Oil: AD Skin Synergy
I’ve got a huge fondness for this lovely night oil from AD Skin Synergy. It was my first introduction to skin oils – a relatively new concept for mainstream skin…
Pixi Perfect
I really like this Pixi Must Have kit that comes on sale in March, largely because of it’s pouch containing proper brushes that actually do the job. Many palettes arrive…
Conversations With My Non-Surgical Cosmetic Aesthetologist
ME: Ravi, do I need more Botox yet? RAVI: No. Noooo. Well, maybe a bit.
Sleeping Beauty: CopaLife
I’ve recently been sent a Copalife pillow case. It’s infused with copper, silver and zinc ions that release when in contact with skin, and is said to help reduce lines…
Pretty Things: St Eval Candles
Not only do St Eval make candles for quirky fashion favourites, English Eccentrics, but they also have their own huge range with everything from candles for the garden to antique…
Patent Lashes: Maybelline Lash Stiletto
I love a good mascara – there’s nothing to beat that ‘new mascara’ moment when you first open the tube, smell that inky smell and start lushing up lashes with…
Across The Pond:Bath Junkies
I love the concept of the Bath Junkies stores – too few dotted across America, but there is one in Manhattan – and it’s something that could really work over…
All Charmed Out: John Galliano
In December I posted about the John Galliano solid perfume charm bracelet; it’s now sold out at Harrods three times in a row….get it before it disappears for ever.
Reader Frontline: Testing, So You Don’t Have To: Poetic Waxing Kit
Cemo from London tests the Poetic Waxing Kit, £35 at www.blisslondon.co.uk I love the idea of a wax kit without using cloth or paper strips, because I’m very hesitant as…
