The upcoming film Black Swan is going to be a visual feast if these images of actress Natalie Portman are anything to go by. Darren Aronofsky is making the film which is going to be an exciting thriller, but the costume and makeup alone is bound to interest many film goers. These pictures show Natalie [...]

15 years ago Topshop experimented in selling makeup and this year, it’s going back to cosmetics. From May, the high street chain store will be selling a range of cosmetics at its top 30 shops and online, as well as in the company’s New York store. The line will consist of color palettes which reflect [...]

Homegrown British brand, and sister business of LUSH cosmetics, B Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful will be closing its doors for good at the end of the year. Here’s the official message that LUSH has announced to fans; “Six years ago B began in bustling Carnaby Street. Since then we have developed the look [...]

On my wish-list right now is Susan Posnick Colour Eye Define. This eye liner from the queen of mineral cosmetics features an angled pencil liner at one end and the other end hold a self-dispensing eyeshadow which complements the colour of the liner. There are colour combinations which will suit everyone and all situations. I [...]

Poppy King has quickly risen to fame in the beauty bizz for her take on red lipstick. Her range consists of a multitude of formulas from highly pigmented lippies to sheer shades, and now lip glosses and pencils too. I came across an interview with her in the telegraph where she suggests applying lipstick straight [...]

It ain’t half hot at the moment, and my makeup is not enjoying this sticky humidity. If your struggling with the warm weather as much as I am, consider switching your products around a bit in order to cope with the changing conditions. The biggest and best change you can make it to start using [...]

I own a number of make-up primers which claim to make my foundation look smoother and last longer. I’ll always slide some across my skin if I’m having a night out or heading out to a special occasion, but it is rare that I use it on an everyday basis. Do you use primer?

In stark contrast to the clean and perfectly groomed ‘nude face’ makeup of this season, another trend is emerging from the streets. Like an act of rebellion, the eighties over the top style of cosmetics is easing its way in to our lives once again. Think unkempt eyebrows, thick and slightly smudged lipstick, five shades [...]

I’m quite the fan of Lauren Luke, aka panacea81. This young woman started up a YouTube channel a couple of years ago, creating make-up tutorials for her viewers. She has shown us how to create daytime looks to showstopping celebrity styles and for all her hard work she earned a loyal fan base. Soon, she [...]

I mentioned earlier that there is a scientific reason why red lipstick is thought to be sexually attractive, but red lippy can be difficult to apply – it can bleed, shift and sink into cracks. You also need to ensure you buy a suitable shade for your skin tone. Check out this video for some [...]