Step by step!

 

If you find eyes the trickiest of all then why not use Cargo Cosmetics Essential Eye Shadow Palette to guide you through some smokin' looks!
At only £20 you can achieve an array of looks with ease, just follow the steps embedded onto each signature shade.  Handy when you know how!!

Beauty Alert: Givenchy Le Rouge!

I have an undeniable love for Givenchy that has been blossoming since the Summer of 2005 and it hasn't died off for me although occasionally I've missed out on what's new and wanted to kick myself for not being in the know about this sensational and innovative brand.  Givenchy launches are something I want aware of, as a Make Up Artist I believe they truly speak to us with their intriguing prismes of colour to help us contour, colour and explore.
This season Givenchy launch Le Rouge, 12 vibrant and classic, lip popping shades with immense intensity of colour; reds, pink, beiges and my favourite corals.  What more can be said than head out to your nearest department store to sample the demi-matte, lasting texture capsuled in the one of the most luxurious faux leather and silver cases you have ever seen!

Time to glam up that glow!

A few weeks ago I discovered I was on the last of my ar457 Argan Scrub, simply one of the best on the market.  How was I going to get the most out of this?
I looked at my pore refining clay mask jar by Ole Henriksen called Firm Action Mask and thought, this could be an exfoliating mask that firms, hurrah!  I went ahead and mixed the two 'heros' then massaged the mix gently over my face (avoiding eye area) and relaxed in the bath for 15 minutes.
POW! POW! It was an excellent concoction which sloughed off my tired, dull skin to reveal baby soft radiance.  But how could I concoct this excellence again or was there something already out there to exfoliate and refine?

Glam Glow Mud has been on my radar for sometime, yes, this tiny pot has been hailed as a real 'beauty discovery' and a 10 minute HOLY GLOW facial!
Why mud?
What's not to love about mud/clay as it draws out impurities more effectively, keeps those pores tiny and can be one of the most efficient elements to home facials therefore, I was screaming with delight (inside) when a generous PR popped it in my bag of goodies recently and now I can say I have finally tried it.
Yes, behind the celebrity hype is a very simple product, though I will not go into the science part of tea leaves, the Patent Pending 'Teaoxi', antioxidant qualities etc. but I will say that it does tingle a little as promised leaving skin feeling toned and refined, as well as nicely buffed due to the exfoliating motion when rinsing off.  All in all a good combo I like all ready for me in one little black pot of glow!

Best Beauty under £10!!

You'd be mad to miss out on these!  

Kiko Make Up Milano Water Eye Shadows which can be used wet or dry to create a wash or intense colour in an instant, available in a staggering 31 shades from the brightest of brights to wearable pale and deep neutrals for under £10 (currently on special offer via www.kikocosmetics.co.uk).  They all reveal a slight two tone effect and look nothing but stunning on peepers.  What a steal, they are almost giving them away!

Rebalancing Beauty Alert: Alpha-H Liquid Gold Anti-Ageing Cleanser

It's very clear I am a fan of Alpha-H, why though?  

They just get it right and focus on our skincare needs rather than develop products they 'think' we need *ahem* like some big companies!

Alpha-H HQ have been beavering away in past months (and years no doubt) with repackaging and a slick re-brand as well as defining the Liquid Gold collection.  If you've not heard about Liquid Gold then get clued up now here.  

It was bound to happen, they were going to entice us with a cleanser so that we could encompass all our Glycolic Acid needs.  I'm am personally going off the term 'Anti-Ageing' which they have used for their Liquid Gold Anti-Ageing Cleanser; I might allow it this time as I regularly see the results from my clients who have become Alpha-H converts, who declare their skin appears more youthful.  Ok, that is a good call but there is nothing wrong with ageing, premature ageing maybe but not ageing.   Anyway, back to this new addition, soon out in the UK, which will, *hand on heart* become a 'cult' product too as it makes perfect sense to have a cleanser with an the Liquid Gold 'overnight facial' to complete and benefit your night-time routine.  

The cleanser itself is of a light creamy lotion, best massaged to dry skin (avoiding eyes) then massaged again with warm water to emulsify to break down the daily dirt and activate ingredients.  Once remove with a warm damp face cloth or carefully rinse one finds skin rebalanced and hydrated with no squeaky dry skin feeling!

Find out more about Alpha-H at www.alpha-h.com