by Annie Vischer I was never a fan of foundation. I love summer because I can get away with either no base, or a slapdash sweep of a very light BB or CC cream. The heaviest I used to go was a thicker tinted moisturiser. Gradually though I'd … [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...]
LUPITA’S FIRST FLAWLESS AD FOR LANCOME
by Annie Vischer We always knew that golden Hollywood girl of the moment Lupita Nyong'o was beautiful, but boy have Lancome Paris shown her off to perfection. After her multiple red carpet Cinderella moments during this year's awards season, … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: CHARLOTTE TILBURY FOUNDATION
by Chrissy Iley I have been a fan of Charlotte Tilbury, make-up artist extraordinaire and creator of some wonderful colour palettes for some time. I have been a particular fan of her lipsticks which are wonderfully hydrating and the most … [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...]
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...]