By Hannah Powling There's something very refreshing about discovering an independent beauty brand that place importance and have genuine passion for their products. Mauli Rituals is one of them - and was founded by a British husband and wife of … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: Green People Soft Lips
By Chrissy Iley I am a lip balm hoarder. In fact I don`t just horde, I carry several around with me at once. They are always on the bottom of my bag, just in case. I hate to have peeling, lumpy lips, but unbearably I do. I … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: NANOGEN THICKENING RANGE
by Chrissy Iley I have always wanted to have long, thick hair. But into each life a little rain must fall. I battle with my hair, it is thin, lifeless; if I put on conditioner it is weighed down, vr headset virtual reality glasses bikinis … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: DERMAQUEST UNIVERSAL CLEANSING OIL
by Chrissy Iley Cheap Jerseys free shipping, cheap jerseys,wholesale jerseys,wholesale nfl jerseysYoung, 83, has been a centre iceman for 75 years. He started with the Edmonton Maple Leafs and continued playing junior hockey in Alix and Medicine … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: BAREMINERALS COMPLEXION RESCUE
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...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: CODE BEAUTIFUL MASCARA
by Annie Vischer Code Beautiful VLM (volumising, lengthening mascara) (£19.95) was created by Sarah Cross and Kirsti Shuba, two beauty industry professionals who felt that there still wasn't one wonder mascara out there that truly delivered. … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: FEEL UNIQUE’S HOLIDAY BEAUTY BAG
by Annie Vischer This holiday season Feel Unique have decided to give avid beauty shoppers the chance to walk a way with a bag filled with everything they'll need for summer. It's available exclusively to customers spending over £80 and is … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: CLAYSPRAY
by Chrissy Iley Today I had clay sprayed on my face and looked like an ancient mummified statue. And I did it to get fresh radiance! When you think of clay and spray you wonder how it is possible but Clayspray have blended the purest clay, … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: FILLERINA
by Chrissy Iley I am sure by now everyone is scared of fillers. Think, Meg Ryan. Think pillow face. Think, monster. Plus also think, fear of needles. So I was super excited when I heard about Fillerina (£79.00). I know, terrible name, it … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: KEVYN AUCOIN MASCARA
by Chrissy Iley I had not heard of Kevyn Aucoin but apparently he was a guru of make up artists: Someone who knew about glamour, someone who was old-school. The Mascara King. I am always looking for better mascaras and just when I think I've … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: CAUDALIE POLYPHENAL C15
Caudalie is a brand that used to be associated with swanning off to France and picking up your favourites from the pharmacie. Now, thank goodness, it's a regular on the beauty shelves in the UK, and we can try their newest creations as soon as they … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: JO MALONE CHARITY CANDLE
by Annie Vischer The Jo Malone White Lilac & Rhubarb (£42.00) Candle is a must. Not only does it smell divine (think tart and juicy rhubarb notes sparking through beautiful white lilac and rose) and sit very prettily on any surface you … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: SHISEIDO GLOW ENHANCING PRIMER
by Chrissy Iley It all started when I realised the foundation I have been replacing my NARS Mount Blanc crème palette with was actually too orange. I became aware of this but dreaded a trip to NARS as it is always too luring. So I popped … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: FRESH SUGAR LIP SERUM
by Chrissy Iley I suffer from lip dehydration. In a big way. They peel, they bubble, and they are not good lips. Of course I am constantly applying lip balm. I have a different brand of lip balm in every pocket, handbag, gym bag, carry-on, … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: AVEDA EARTH MONTH
by Annie Vischer If you haven't yet had a sniff of the Aveda Light the Way Candle (£16.00), make sure you do, it's divine. It supports the Aveda Earth Month Initiative . Over the past 8 years, Light the Way candle purchases and donations have … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: MAC PREP + PRIME SKIN
by Annie Vischer The perfect primer is almost as tricky to find as the perfect foundation. Do you go tinted? Is a white cream going to make you look paler? What about one for oily skin? MAC Prep + Prime Skin (£21.00) comes pretty close to … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: AZTEC SECRET INDIAN HEALING CLAY
by Annie Vischer When it comes to beauty, finding an all-natural product that does the job as well as you can possibly imagine is very rare. But we think we've done it with this little wonder. Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay (£7.84) is 100% … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: GREEN PEOPLE AGE DEFY+
by Chrissy Iley Can you really remove a wrinkle with a pill? The people at Green People think so. A course of Age Defy+ Green Beauty With Astaxanthin (£32.95 for 60 capsules) fights wrinkles and improves skin elasticity. The capsules are 550 … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: GLOSS + POLISH
by Chrissy Iley Gloss + Polish is a potentially life changing mani-pedi service. The manicurist comes to your home and deals with you. If you are in central or West London you can call up with only 90 minutes notice and one of their excellent … [Read more...]
CHARLES WORTHINGTON INSTANT ROOT CONCEALER
by Chrissy Iley It was a couple of days before Christmas that I noticed the appearance of horrendous roots that suddenly sprouted overnight the way they always do. There was no time for hair colouring, salon or otherwise. I had non-stop work … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: BOBBI BROWN SHIMMER BRICKS
by Chrissy Iley I can`t remember a time when I did not have a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in my make-up bag. It delivers a soft focus, lit from within glow in a lovely subtle golden bronze. Since its original inception there is a Rose version, a … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THIS WORKS DEEP SLEEP
by Chrissy Iley I don`t sleep. Sometimes because I am worried, sometimes because I am jetlagged, and sometimes because I am too tired. Rarely because I am too enthusiastic. The non-sleeping thing was taking over my life. It is hard to make … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: WELEDA AKNEDORON LOTION
by Annie Vischer Weleda is very much an eco-friendly brand, so this gets a thumbs up from us right from the start. Weleda Aknederon Purifying Lotion (£10.00) is one of Weleda's real hero products. It uses the balancing properties of sage, … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: MURAD INSTANT RADIANCE EYE CREAM
by Chrissy Iley I have been a long time fan of Dr Murad. I have been to his institute in California and a friend of mine has been involved in his extensive skin trials. I know they do things properly. When the Dr Murad Instant Radiance Eye … [Read more...]