by Chrissy Iley bareMinerals are calling their Complexion Rescue a Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream. It is one of those all singing, all dancing, multi-tasking creams that is the best of a BB cream and a CC cream and a tinted moisturiser. They are … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: EYE CREAMS
Creams are not miracle workers, you need to get enough sleep, drink plenty of water and have a healthy diet. That said if dark circles is your main concern the formula of Dr. Weil for Origins Mega-Bright Dark Circle Minimizer (£32.00) is the best for … [Read more...]
HOLIDAY BEAUTY GIFT STEALS
by Brooke Varney It's that time of year again where you may find yourself dreading the expenses that will inevitably add up from having to buy presents for a long list of loved ones. However, if any of these people happen to be makeup lovers, … [Read more...]
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2014 – GIFT IDEAS
by Brooke Varney It's that time of year again, when the leaves' colors begin to change, and it seems as though you can't get anything to eat that doesn't have some sort of pumpkin component. (Not that we're complaining…) October is also the month … [Read more...]
NEW SS14 LIP LAUNCHES: A REVIEW
by Chrissy Iley I have been very impressed with the organic brand RMS. They do some lovely eye colours, creamy, long lasting with both smokey and vibrant shades in the collection. I like to use them as an eye shadow base. I have now tried … [Read more...]
BAREMINERALS: A TRUE ROMANTIC
by Chrissy Iley Ever since my last visit to bareMinerals I’d been craving the rose gold compact called The True Romantic (£29.00). These are colours that I would never normally try – a white ice blue highlighter, an all over eye shade in peach … [Read more...]
BAREMINERALS: THE BEST BITS
by Chrissy Iley I had been afraid of bareMinerals make-up until I recently tried them and now I can’t get enough. Initially I’d worried that the little pots of powder would make my face crepy and dusty, and generally dry, when in fact, like a … [Read more...]
BARE MINERALS BIOLUCENT BRIGHTENING TREATMENT
by Chrissy Iley I had heard good things about Biolucent Mineral Brightening Treatment (£39.00). I like the word Biolucent. The idea of combining biology and luminescence as if you could somehow genetically modify your own face. The cream … [Read more...]
UNEVEN SKIN? BAREMINERALS HAVE IT COVERED!
by Chrissy Iley My tentative affair with bareMinerals began when I liked a lipstick. It was unexpectedly vibrant and juicy. I had always dismissed the idea of their powdery make-up because I thought it was difficult to use or would make the … [Read more...]
BARE MINERALS: A CRIMSON REVELATION
by Chrissy Iley I must admit I’ve always been a little bit afraid of the Bare Minerals brand with its powdery foundations and pots of eye powder that I’ve never been able to apply properly. The eye make-up has always left me looking like a … [Read more...]
BEAUTY BUYS FOR BREAST CANCER
The beginning of October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The beauty industry has collectively, over the years, built up a strong affiliation with the cause, and as usual there is a whole host of pink themed treats on offer, all … [Read more...]
NEW BARE MINERALS READY SPF 20 FOUNDATION
Well who'd have thought it? We actually had a summer this year! Having revelled in a slightly higher dose of Vitamin D than normal, we may have let ourselves briefly let go of our dear old foundation in favour of a tinted moisturiser or even a BB … [Read more...]