Archive

Listed are the posts for October 2011.

Quick Tip – Spot Cover

If you have a spot which needs covering up, add this little trick in to your makeup routine before you slap on your concealer. Simply add a crescent moon shape in a concealer one shade lighter than your skin tone, underneath the pesky pimple. Then, bland your usual concealer over the top of the spot. [...]


Quick Tip – Make Eye Liner Last

Love how your eyeliner looks when it’s freshly applied, but hate how it slides away throughout the day? Gel and liquid liners have more staying power than pencils, so change products if you want fool proof liner. If you can’t tear yourself away from your trusty eye pencil, then there is a trick you can [...]


Golden State Bans Tanning

Teenagers under 14 are already not allowed to tan via sunbeds in the state of California, but next year the age limit will be increased to 18. The Indoor Tanning Association re[presents the tanning industry and is kicking up quite a fuss as a not inconsiderable portion of its members’ clients (between 5 an 10 [...]


Michelle Williams as Marilyn

By the looks of the trailer for upcoming film ‘My Week with Marilyn’ Michelle Williams have been very well cast in her role of the iconic actress. The hair, makeup and fashion is spot on. Are you looking forward to the film’s release?


The New Ombre

Ombre coloured hair has been a big trend for the past year, but it’s changing – becoming subtler and much more natural. Jennifer Aniston’s hairdresser, Michael Canale, spoke to Bellasugar recently and stated “what we’re going to right now is an ombré look, but we’re extending the natural base in the crown section. We’re letting [...]


Product of the Day – Dermaquest Beta Hydroxy Cleanser

Dermaquest Beta Hydroxy Cleanser is formulated to remove debris from the skin’s surface and follicles, this product supports an overall acne management program. Beta Hydroxy Acid [2%], the active ingredient, is capable of moving through the oil in the follicles to exfoliate, cleanse, and reduce breakouts. Available from Only Nature


Chemical Exfoliants

Personally, I much prefer chemical exfoliants to manual exfoliants. What’s the difference? Manual exfoliants are scrubs which need to be massaged into the skin, whilst chemical exfoliants use acids to dissolve dead skin cells. For me, chemical exfoliants are kinder to the skin as they don’t aggravate or scratch it. There are two types of [...]


Fashion Fix – Kanye West shows at Paris

Kanye West has long been known for his love of clothes and the rapper is often seen sitting front row at many of the world’s biggest fashion shows in London, New York, Paris and Milan. This season, the star decided to take on the fashion industry itself by launching his own collection at Paris Fashion [...]


Beauty Quote

I like to [spray perfume] in my leg and elbow arches. Once you wear it, you won’t smell it anymore. But other people smell it and recognize it. Fragrance is all about addiction and memory. But if you don’t wear any scent and you finish getting ready, you’ll feel like something is missing. It’s the [...]


Dolce and Gabbana Spring Summer Makeup

Pat McGrath is one of the world’s most respected and admired makeup artists. For the Dolce and Gabbana Spring Summer show in Milan, she created a beautifully simply, modern fifties look which was inspired by Sophia Loren. We love this makeup and have been sporting our own version ever since. To find out how to [...]


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