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Archive for the ‘Beauty Tips’ Category« Older EntriesDaily hero: New Radox Brazilian Fusion rangeTuesday, March 27th, 2012
Sometimes it’s the little things in life and since the sun is shining, what better way to start the day than with Brazilian Fusion, the new limited edition range from Radox. Infused with exotic dragon fruit and camu camu berries traditionally found in the Amazonian rainforest, the shower gel, hand wash and bubble bath range will instantly transport you to the beaches of Rio, pina colada in hand. Prices start from £1.89 and the range is available nationwide.  Nail art how to – Christmas HollyMonday, December 12th, 2011Don your mad crazy Christmas jumper and wrap yourself in tinsel because we’re going all out Christmas with the final of our nail art how-to guides. For the finale, Sam Biddle has chosen a suitably festive design – Christmas holly.
To get started, you need a red nail varnish, green nail varnish, white acrylic paint and a Sugar Styler brush.
2. Now to paint the holly – paint a thin line, starting at the bottom end of your centre line to create an arc, which is the edge of your leaf. Dip your brush in the paint again before starting the second line. Once you’re happy with the shape, fill it in with the white to act as a base for your green – it’ll help make the colour pop. If you make a mistake, don’t worry – the paint is water based and can be washed off.
3. Once your happy with the shape of your leaf, use a bright green to paint over the white. Create a centre vein to give the leaf extra definition with a slightly darker green polish. Don’t worry if you don’t have one, simply your green paint with blue or black to darken it.
4. For an extra bit of pazazz, add a few gems – it is Christmas, after all. To make them stick, apply a top coat over your nails and whilst still wet, apply the gems. IMAN Luxury LipstainThursday, September 15th, 2011
You may have noticed I’m on a bit of a lipstick hunt at the moment. With all the matte pink, dark plum and cherry red colours on every model in every magazine, I’m a woman on a bit of a mission. It’s easy to find the colours but so many of the products, particularly in the cheaper high street brands, are drying and leave lips looking ‘bitty’ after a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. I think I finally may have found the compromise between the cheaper brands and my beloved Dior Addict lipcolours, which I adore but are a bit pricey for everyday. I decided to try IMAN after I recieved a press release from them telling me about their fabulous lipsticks. For those of you unfamiliar with the brand, IMAN was launched by the supermodel of the same name in the mid 90s for African American, Asian, Latina and multi-cultural women with skin tones in a myriad of shades. Now I must tell you here my skin is about as English Rose as they come – pale and covered in freckles – but I didn’t let that put me off as I figured the colours might be stronger – exactly what I was looking for. I tried a few different shades but the best Autumn shade I found for me was the delicious Fire Opal. It’s a gorgeous dark pinky-red from the lip stain range, though unlike normal lipstains, the lipstick gives semi-sheer colour, creamy coverage and most importantly, was moisturising yet lasted for hours. Don’t be put off by the scary-dark looking shades, as they all come out beautifully soft but with a strong, long-lasting pigment, whether you’re after a deep brown, a plum, or a nude that actually looks nude on darker skin tones. This is a great mid-range buy at £12.95, yet the packaging has the look and feel of a more expensive brand. Definitely worth a try. - Jessica Luper QVC Beauty Month Begins with a masterclass from Richard WardFriday, July 1st, 2011
Fans of brands like Laura Gellar, Liz Earle, Richard Ward, Leighton Denny, Bare Escentuals, Gale Hayman and many others should prepare to curl up on the sofa and ‘lose’ the remote, as Beauty Month is just kicking off on QVC and you’re going to want a front row seat. As a little treat to celebrate the beginning of Beauty Month, LiB’s Katie joined QVC at Richard Ward’s salon for a blow-dry masterclass with the man himself and a chance to learn a bit more about his Couture Hair range… Reclaim bathtime & soothe those muscles!Friday, June 10th, 2011
Summer’s not traditionally a long-soak-in-the-bath time of year, I know. But with the changeable weather and constant rain we’re ‘enjoying’ at the moment, the idea of a long soak in a relaxing, soothing tub doesn’t sound so crazy. When I asked on twitter a couple of weeks ago, I was actually amazed at how many people still have at least one or two long baths per week, even in Summer. I thought there’d be plenty of shower-only folks, but it’s great to see how many ladies and gents enjoy that 20 minutes or half an hour of ‘me’ time. For me, as well as being an indulgent treat, baths have always been about soaking away aches and pains, which is why I was so excited when we got hold of samples and full sizes of Burt’s Bees’ cult Therapeutic Bath Crystals (just log in to order now). If you suffer from aches and pains, sore muscles or just need a nice relaxing soak, you can’t go far wrong with these soothing eucalyptus and mint crystals, which fill the bathroom with a delicious heady scent. They’re a big change from a synthetic, fluffy bubble bath, but you’ll be amazed how calm and relaxed you’ll feel after a good long soak. Bath salts might seem a bit old-fashioned, but sometimes the oldies are the best! Whether you’re spending the weekend running around after the kids or running 5k for charity, I implore you to reclaim bathtime. Light some candles, shut the bathroom door and let your body have a rest. Your muscles (and your mind) will thank you! Fix mascara smudges with the Simple eye makeup corrector penWednesday, April 6th, 2011
I wear a lot of mascara, so it’s inevitable that when I’m applying it I will sneeze / jump / blink and end up up with those tell-tale dots on my browbone or under my lower lashes. This pen clears those up in seconds without doing too much damage to whatever’s underneath. It’s also great for fixing eyeliner if you get your flick wrong, or accidentally make one line thicker than the other. Obviously you could do the same thing with a cotton bud dipped in makeup remover if you want to save yourself a fiver, but I honestly can’t stop raving about how much easier this is. And because it’s from Simple, it’s also gentle, dermatoligically tested and safe enough to use on even sensitive eyes. This is actually my favourite new launch of 2011 so far. Such a brilliant idea and a product I know I’ll use to death! Simple Kind To Eyes Eye Make-Up Corrector Pen £4.99 at Boots Friday Video Fun: Beauty secrets from around the worldFriday, January 21st, 2011To finish off your Friday I did my usual YouTube raid to find an interesting beauty vid that might teach you a new tip or two. In this video from Better.tv, the presenters take a whistlestop trip around the world to find out the top beauty secrets from a handful of countries. Some of them are pretty well-known (Brazillians use sand as an exfoliator, ya think?) but there are a few hidden gems. Did you know cranberry juice can be used like Henna to add a red shine to dark hair? Festive Party Fixer – Hangover Beauty Secrets & SolutionsWednesday, December 8th, 2010Festive parties may be fun at the time, but you’ll often end up paying for the fun the next day when you wake up bleary-eyed, aching all over and with a head full of cotton wool! Even if you don’t drink much, a busy December of parties, Christmas shopping and ‘catching up with friends’ can take its toll. So here are some beauty products that’ll help you look your best, whether you’re suffering from a hellish hangover or just a lack of sleep!
Keep reading for full product details! Beauty Tip: How to do speedy smokey eyesWednesday, November 24th, 2010
It’s nearly time for the Christmas party season and therefore I’m going to give you my failsafe formula for a speedy afterwork smokey eye which can be applied over the top of your existing eye makeup if you only have time for a quick turnaround in the office loos! For a long lasting effect, prime the eyes using Trish McEvoy Eye Base Essentials – if not go straight to stage two – the application of a dark cream-based colour with a bit of shimmer such as Laura Mercier Metallic Creme Eye Colour in Alloy or any other colour that takes your fancy. This is great for speedy smokey eyes when you don’t have time to blend and reapply layers of powder and avoids the dreaded drop out (little particles of dark powder landing on your cheeks) Using a cream base such as this and then blending a powder shadow such as Laura Mercier Sequin Eye Colour in Sterling over the top just to the crease line gives you a gorgeously intense colour in a third of the time. Finish with false eyelashes (look for my previous tips on applying false eyelashes flawlessly) and a glitter eyeliner such as Collection 2000 Dancing Queen. However – to avoid the Priscilla Queen of the Desert effect – apply the glitter eyeliner directly onto the eyelashes themselves, at the base of the lashes, so you have approximately 80% of the liner on the lashes and 20% right on the lashline. This way, you get a great party look without looking too over the top – you only get a flash of glitter when you blink or look down – subtle and very sexy! Beauty Tip: How to achieve failsafe false eyelash applicationWednesday, November 10th, 2010
I’m often asked how to apply false eyelashes and I’m here to tell you how easy it really can be! The trick, girls, is to cut the eyelashes into 3 or 4 equal pieces before you apply them to your lashes. I actually cut mine into SIX pieces in order to apply them. Breaking the eyelashes down into ‘bitesize’ chunks makes them much, much easier to control and to apply accurately, especially if – like mine – your eyelids tend to blink whilst they are being applied. Eyelure Naturalites are lovely false eyelashes as they have an invisible strip and are contact lens friendly. Cut each eyelash into 3 or 4 equal pieces and start at the outer corner of each I. I repeat, the OUTER corner – this is very important as the outer corner is most visible. If you find the false eyelashes are too long, always shorten the section that goes closes to the corner of the eye rather than the outer section. Make sure that you apply each corresponding section to the right and left eye at the same time (ie don’t do the whole of one eye first – apply section by section alternating right eye to left eye). I also recommend Due Glue in dark tone to apply the lashes with – the colour is great and means you wont have obvious glue lines on the false eyelashes. The only downside to cutting lashes into this many pieces means that you cant reuse them – if you like to reuse them, just cut them in half (but make sure you cut them a little off centre so that the join isn’t right in the middle of your eyelid) Eylure Naturalistes are avaliable in Boots priced at £4.95 See more beauty tips from Lina Cameron.  |
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