Month: February 2012
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bareMinerals READY
If you tune into this blog regularly then you’ll know that mineral make up is my bete noir. The number of times I’ve tried it and hated it, from the dusty strays through to the dryness factor, we just don’t get along. BUT! I’ve just been to the launch today of the bareMinerals READY range;…
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Givenchy MISTER PERFECT
Completely love this made-to-measure retoucher called Givenchy MISTER PERFECT that erases make-up mistakes with the flick of a pen. This could not be more perfect for me who cannot do identical strokes of eyeliner correctly first time. It’s launching in March 2012 for £20.
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Max Factor Fantasy Fire Give Away
I’m a little late in catching up with the news of the mini Fantasy Fire polish that has become one of the most sought after holo nail varnishes in the world right now. And, why? Because apparently it is a dupe of Clarins 230, a now discontinued shade that sells for upwards of $50 a…
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Roger & Gallet Emperor’s Flasks
Roget & Gallet is 150 years old this year and it is one of those brands that I think sometimes gets overlooked. It isn’t overly expensive but feels and looks like great quality. It’s not that helpful that distribution is mainly to pharmacies (the brand’s roots are apothecary based) so it misses out on some…
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Beauty Forums
This is one of those knee-jerk posts in reaction to learning that one of my favourite bloggers is closing her blog. Why? Well, despite being articulate, well travelled and a hard-core beauty fanatic, she’s been subject to a disproportionate amount of abuse, both personal and racial. I might add that amongst beauty bloggers, I think…
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Steamcream Love For Japan
You can’t help loving this very worthy beauty launch. Steamcream’s Love For Japan tin, £12.95, with 100% of the funds* raised from its sale going to support the people of Japan. Because the earthquake and tsunami in Japan was so catastrophic, people are still suffering the devastating effects. The disaster killed more than 20,000 people…
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Laduree Make Up
Ok, the Laduree make-up range has now been released in Asia, and thanks to another blogger I am soon going to be the proud owner of a cameo blush as Liz picked one up for me on her travels. I’ve also used some of her pictures below (with kind permission) so you can see more…
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Diego Dalla Palma Nails for Spring
Petrol Blue – Bubble Pink – Fuchsia – Coral Orange – Raspberry – Lilac I love these strong, power-pops of colour from DDP for Spring. I’d wear Bubble Pink in a heartbeat. They’re £10 at Tesco Stores.
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Aveda Stress-Fix
The Aveda Stress Fix range launches in April and is aimed, as the name would suggest, at giving you a little bit of calm. You kind of have to like lavender as that is a key ingredient and as it happens I do. Lavender has undergone a revolution of late with the ‘real’ scent of…
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The First Ever Make-Up Tutorial?
I’ve been browsing old Pathe beauty films and this one from 1936 will shock you to the bones! There’s a very odd face measuring device to determine the triangular area that should have blusher (and plenty of it, by the looks of things) and some, um, colouring in with lipstick. It’s a beauty must see:…
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Olympic Beauty from Benefit
I’ve just come back from the Diving World Cup at the Olympic Aquatics Centre: we only have two Olympic tickets (between four of us!) so I thought this would be a great way to experience the Olympic venue. I have to say, it is completely wonderful and the volunteers showing us the way were so…
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The Legend of Lead In Lipstick
This story does the rounds every few months or so and each time it resurfaces I think there will be some horrendous scandal where a brand has been caught poisoning us. But no. This is never the case, and Colin from www.colinsbeautypages.co.uk, who is a scientist, a product formulator and no-nonsense all-round know-everything about beauty…
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Maybelline Forever Strong Pro Porcelain Nails: Blue Denim
in sunshine not in sunshine! Part of the Porcelain collection launching in March is this shade; Blue Denim. I’m in love with this colour that really is ‘denimy’ with a great shine. While I was looking on the US site, I spotted Baby Lips, a six shade balm that offers 8 hours hydration and has…
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Crownbrush Concealer Palette
I’ve got several palettes from Crownbrush and really do like them: the latest is this concealer palette that is perfect for me since I am deathly pale in winter and really quite brown in summer going through all the shade zones annually! Nightmare for matching foundations and concealers generally, so a palette like this at…
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Make Up Store
Make Up Store Summer Look 2012 I’m really impressed with the selection of Make Up Store make-up I was sent, particularly the Microshadows which have a really good colour payoff. Microshadows: Fokelore, (can’t read label), Tradition and Cultural Swatches are literally one stroke of the brush so payoff is very good. I also love their…