by Annie Vischer MAC Cosmetics new Heirloom Mix is a must when gift shopping this season. Although be warned, you'll want to keep it all for yourself! 'Strike an heir of sophistication, with royally rich colour that exudes an aristocratic … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THE LIBERTY ADVENT CALENDAR
by Annie Vischer There's always a host of luxury advent calendars to choose from now, whether they're gourmet chocolate themed, or full of perfume minis. But Liberty have gone and created the mother of all advent calendars that overshadows … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: AVEDA NATURALLY STRAIGHT
by Hayley Granston When I was a child I loved my 'Tressy' doll. Pressing a button on her stomach would lengthen her beautiful blonde hair – sorry her beautiful blonde STRAIGHT hair. For a young girl, blessed (and I used the word lightly) with … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: SKIN DESIGN LONDON
by Chrissy Iley I was intrigued by Stemcell Oxygen Therapy range by Skin Design London because of its tag line, ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ The oldest health trick in the book can be applied directly to your skin. I love … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: HAIR THERAPY WITH NIOXIN
Everyone needs a bit of a pre-Autumn revamp. It's not about changing your look, searching through magazines for a new hairstyle, it's about getting refreshed. Just think about how good you feel after a full body exfoliation, or how bright your skin … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: EXUVIANCE SKIN CARE
by Chrissy Iley Exuviance is the best selling skin care range in Scandinavia. It comes in silver and turquoise no-nonsense packaging that tells you it is dermatologist developed. It is about science and efficiency. I tried the Exuviance Age … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: TOM FORD HEROES
by Chrissy Iley I have been in a lot of airports recently and I have got into a habit of needing to be revived by Tom Ford before I get on a flight. Well, by his beauty line any way. You know that thing they say about a lipstick changing … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: NARS DUAL INTENSITY
by Chrissy Iley I was walking past the NARS shop on Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, and was seduced by their new 'sex boxes' Domination is a limited edition cheek palette and Maitresse is a vivid red lipstick gloss and nail polish. Climax is a … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: MOLTON BROWN GOLD OUDH CANDLE
by Annie Vischer I'm here to tell you that the first chilly rainy evenings of AW14 really aren't going to be that bad. Seriously. And this is coming from me, summer girl extraordinaire. I suffer from a serious case of winter-denial when it … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: URBAN DECAY NAKED BASICS PALETTE
by Annie Vischer This little palette deserves one huge shout out. It's been a regular in my makeup bag for the past year for one. The colours may as well have been tailored to me. Whether I'm just adding a dab of pale pink to the inner corners … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: HAND CHEMISTRY
by Annie Vischer I am a big fan of hand creams. In fact, it's fair to say that I'm a bit of an obsessive. Ever since I was a child I hated the feeling of my hands being dry. It makes me squirm just thinking about it! I would only join in … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: OMOROVICZA GOLD NIGHT DROPS
by Chrissy Iley I am a big fan of the Omorovicza range. I have enjoyed their cleansing scrub and their tinted moisturiser for a year or so. Now I have discovered their amazing Gold Night Drops (£185.00). You put them on and wake up with … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: GARNIER SKIN PERFECTOR BB CREAM
By Emily Mongan I have a love/hate relationship with foundation. It's my go-to to cover up whatever skin imperfections I'm dealing with that day, whether it be redness, dark eye circles or a dreaded acne breakout. But during the summer months, … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: QMS MEDICOSMETICS EYE CARE
by Chrissy Iley Finding a good eye cream is very challenging, which is why I have so many half used pots and potions. I think they are nice and then they become tired, just like the eyes themselves. Is it just me or does an eye cream work when … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: OXYGENETIX OXYGENATING FOUNDATION
by Chrissy Iley I noticed my face was getting clammy. The brighter the sun, the sweatier the face. Blobs of foundation would separate and curl among sweaty patches on my cheek, nose, and forehead. I was powdering myself up so hard I looked … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: THIS WORKS PERFECT LEGS
by Annie Vischer Today is a very special day. It is the day that I decided to set aside my various pairs of jeans, my black textured leggings, my cigarette pants, to wear (drumroll please) a skirt. That's right. My legs are being showcased for … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: TIGI BEDHEAD URBAN ANTIDOTES
by Annie Vischer My hair has been suffering a little as of late. I don't know why, it might be seasonal change, it might be the dryer weather, who knows. To set the scene, my hair is long, brunette, totally virgin (uncoloured that is), and … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: PAUL & JOE ROSE TREATMENT BALM
by Chrissy Iley The other day I used some ancient nail polish remover. It had been lying around in my house for probably over a decade. It didn’t just take off my nail polish, it took off my skin – probably why it had remained unused. The … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: MELVITA LIGHT FOAMING CLEANSER
by Annie Vischer I'm notoriously picky when it comes to cleansers. For one, my skin's rather sensitive, so some products will send it reeling without any warning. I generally want something clear (not a cream), refreshing and nice smelling. … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: LANCOME VISIONNAIRE CREAM
by Chrissy Iley I love the name Visionnaire Cream, conjuring as it does a mix of visionary and millionaire; clever technology and luxury. Lancôme’s Visionnaire Cream (£59.00) comes in a transparent luminous turquoise pot. Everything about it … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: EMBRYOLISSE LAIT-CREME CONCENTRE
by Annie Vischer There has always been a huge fanfare for French skincare products. For many of us, any trip to Paris meant a stop-off at the Pharmacie to plunder the cult products they had to offer. One of these treasures is Embryolisse … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: BOURJOIS BRONZING PRIMER
by Annie Vischer It's one of those awkward moments, you know, those awkward in between moments? Between spring and summer. When some people have been on holiday, some haven't. Some have that lovely little summer glow, and some don't. My … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: LIPSENSE LIQUID LIP COLOUR
by Chrissy Iley I am all for long lasting lipsticks. In my ideal world lipstick would go on in the morning, and would not be lost at the bottom of my bag by the time I’ve had my first green tea. It would in fact stay on through a hearty lunch … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: AA LAVENDER & PEPPERMINT OIL
by Annie Vischer I have a few things that are always beside my bed, without fail. A full glass of water, hand cream, my book of the moment and Aromatherapy Associates Lavender & Peppermint Bath & Shower Oil (£40.00). It's one of my … [Read more...]