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REVIEW: Dior Nude Air Foundation

I recently got sent a sample to try the new Dior Nude Air Foundation. I am a die hard YSL Le Teint Touché a Éclat foundation fan and struggle to be lured away from any other foundation but I have to admit Nude Air is a big contender! It is so lightweight to the skin that it feels almost invisible-it stays true to its name. This now has become my new summer foundation I have decided because not only is it so sheer but it has that added bonus of SPF 25. If I learnt anything from my latest skin consultation, no bb cream or foundation should be without sun protection.
Not only do you get a natural finish but it has a matte finish which seems almost powder-like making it perfect for people like myself with oily skin.
What makes this foundation stand out from any other I have tried is the smell. I absolutely LOVE it! This foundation is infused with Cranberry oil. 
My only criticism for this foundation is that Dior have decided to go with a pipettes style applicator which I loathe. Previous experience has shown that towards the end of the bottle gets tricky to get to and I find them rather messy to use. But don't let that stop you from trying Nude Air, very rarely does a new foundation excite me and this did just that!

TOP TIPS: New Year, New You

Christmas is over, the New Year has begun & we've all made our New Year's resolutions. But how easy have we made them? Can we stick to them or will we have given up after only a couple of days? One of my New Year's resolutions is to take care of my body better & care for my skin more. It's hard at the best of times to ensure that we keep up our skincare routines but it doubly important during the harsh winter.

Here are a few clever tricks to help. There are many helpful detox and rejuvenating products to beat the frost that can help you start the year looking & feeling your best....                               

Cult Beauty-buys in make-up bag

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With several years experience in the Beauty industry I have over the years learnt a few tips & tricks of the trade and am lucky enough to receive samples of the key product launches that come and go. Some are outstanding and become a staple in my beauty regime, others are a one hit wonder with me and I wont be intrigued to buy myself!

Looking for a new beauty fix that you perhaps didn't know about? Read on further to see the cult beauty products that are in my make-up bag this season! These are my must-have beauty products. ..

REVIEW: YSL Forever Light Creator Serum

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The Yves Saint Laurent make up team claim the three main causes of a dull complexion are "surface shadows, colour disorders and lack of transparency", so this Forever Light Creator has been formulated to work on improving the skin’s brightness, luminosity and uniformity. 

I was very keen to trial this new serum from YSL as soon as I heard about it and so I was very intrigued to know if it could live up to all its pre-launch hype and whether it could actually help eliminate and correct some of my skin imperfections. 

Read on further for my thoughts and review...

TREND ON TRIAL: Smokey Eye Look

Christmas and the New year are just around the corner Hooray!!! And with them, along comes the Party Season! One key trend that always rejuvenates itself each year is the Smokey Eye look. A tricky trend to master if like me you end up looking like you have given yourself a black eye but there are tricks of the trade out there to help make it as pain free as possible! We can always ensure we can look saultry and sexy with a few simple tricks of the trade!
Not only that, there are many products on the market that provide step-by-step instructions.

Feeling more confident but just not sure what mixture of products will work well together? In my rounds of internet searching, i have come across a very helpful little guide from House of Fraser on how to create the look! With a range of products from Urban Decay, Bobbi Brown and Shu Uemura- why not check out their Beauty Outfit-Smokey Eyes

Need some help? Then look no further...

REVIEW: EverRiche by L'Oreal Paris Hair Expertise

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I read an interesting advert in Stylist a few weeks back about the newly launched EverRiche No Sulphates Cleansing System from L'Oreal Paris Hair Expertise and decided I needed to try for myself.

The ad went on to say that "trying to keep hair looking healthy and glossy can be an impossible mission" and I can quite easy agree to that statement!
The problem is that we all panic and believe that the only solution to dry, damaged or unruly hair is to smother our hair with as many different hair products as possible to give it the necessary 'moisture boost' it needs but actually we are making it worse. What we are actually doing is making our hair greasy which results in it looking dirty, in need of a wash and making our hair feel weighty. As the advert says- "its a catch 22 situation"

Read on further on the range and my review...

REVIEW: Kérastase Chronologiste

If you are anything like me, my hair just seems to go frizz in winter. What with the cold air and blustery weather outside and then the severity of living inside with the heating on, my hair is in desperate need of some TLC! I read up on Kérastase's new product Chronologiste and figured it was worth a shot! Kérastase is renoundly known for its hair expertise and knew that the stuff must be good. (Even Olivia Palermo uses it!)

"The brand’s self-professed ‘finest hair care treatment’ contains Madecassoside to soothe the scalp, antioxidant Vitamins A & E to protect hair from external stressors, Gluco Lipids and Ceramides to strengthen hair fibre, and Silicone Concentrate to enhance softness and shine." SheerLuxe.com

The treatment doesn't fail- it replenished the lack of shine I seemed to have, (I felt like an extra in the Pantene adverts with how glossy my hair felt!) and helped solve my split end problem. I have tried so many conditioners but this is by far the best. The only downfall is the pricetag- the products cost £80 (thats with a £20 saving on HQHair's website) but I can safely say that if you are desperate and will go to great lengths to restore your hair or you can easily splash that much cash, then this product is highly recommended.

      

TOP TIPS: The best Christmas ideas

It's Pay day and for most of us, its the last one to ensure all those Chrsitmas presents are bought. But not sure what to get people this year for Christmas? Need some inspiration? Or is it more that you just want something just that little bit different this year? IF you are like me, I feel that I end up just buying the same old presents for the same people as there is so little choice out there! Fear not, here is a selection of the Beauty sets on the market that are unique and unusual for the special people in our lives!

Read on for inspiration....

                                           

TOP TIPS: Hydrated looking skin

With Winter on its way our skin is prone to feeling very dry and craving some moisture. Following on from my recent Cleanser blog, you next need to find a good hydrater that sinks into the skins barrier quickly and easily! Drinking water is always good but it is not not enough for your skin in these harsh conditions. Britain has a very wet, damp and dull climate, ensuring we all remain pale throughout the winter, not to mention continuous temperature changes and the heating indoors. What we need is to lock in the moisture and ensure the water in our skin cells does not evaporate out of our pores. What's the solution I hear you say? Read on further...

My latest purchase from my trip down to House of Fraser is the Biotherm Aquasource 24-hour deep hydration Replenishing Gel (£28). From my research prior to my purchase- the blurbs all ensure me that I am to expect plump and radiant looking skin after use. And I have to say, I am not disappointed! Ideal for Normal/Combination skin such as mine, this gel feels fresh and light on contact with my skin and its creamy texture melts away on my skin instantly so I do not feel oily- just refreshed! The product said to use both morning and evening- and I have to admit I was scared to use quite so frequently but no need! I awoke to rejuvenated skin that was silky soft to touch!

                                       

According to some research I found- the secret ingredient is Mannose in this product. A natural occurring sugar that clinical trials have proved to be effective on deeper layers not just the surface skin. It also boosts an immediate and long-term hydration for your skin due to the hyaluronic acid.

REVIEW: CHANEL Beauty Boutique Revisited

Remember back in July I shared the news that CHANEL was to launch its first ever pop-up beauty Boutique here in London? Well its nearly time for the doors to shut for the last time. Very sad news indeed but if you are anything like me- you have certainly made the most of it! 

But before it is all over- (starting from Nov 6th) they are revamping and repackaging the boutique all ready for the festive season! 

Read my first blog about the launch: Chanel's First Beauty Boutique blog post 

The entire collection of CHANEL fragrances will be on display for sale os that we can all be a bit more advernturous and not just stick to the classic No5 on our Christmas list to Santa this year! And there's a great gift idea too for the men in our lives that understand our love affair with the brand but are jsut not sure what to get! Gift Cards will be available to buy for the first time ever, and not to forget a gift wrapping service (with a note and quote from Coco herself!) for any unique man who has been listening all this time!

                     
                                            

REVIEW: Bobbi Brown Bronzer & Blusher Duo

My latest Beauty purchase when I headed to Selfridges on a cheeky shopping trip to Oxford Street was the Bobbi Brown Bronzer & blusher Duo. (£27)

Just what you need if you ever feel a little pasty- this little combo provides you with a blusher and bronzer in one compact so you can always get that soft glow on the go! Absolutely look this product! But remember- this is Limited Edition- so grab yours before its too late!

REVIEW: Nip&Fab Glycolic Fix

I have always been a fan of Nip & Fab and so when I received an email from the brand highlighting its new product- Glycolic Fix Exfoliating Facial Pads- I knew I had to go out and give them a go! (£12.95 for 60pads)

                           
Stated to give us a "brighter, smoother + younger looking skin", these pads are aimed to improve skin tones and its texture by stimulating cell turnover. 

With a hydrating formula, glycolic fix contains;

glycolic acid retextures + resurfaces

hyaluronic acid moisturises + refreshes

blue daisy  soothes + calms

Even after just two uses, I can feel the difference already in my complexion- my skin feels smoother and softer to touch and I've noticed a reduction in my pores! The pads provide a gentle scrub which I am gratful for- many leave my skin irritated, red and sore but not these! Perfect for my sensitive skin. Now my concealer and foundation seems to glide on just that little bit easier and effortlessly. I regret to say that I have been bad at keeping up using these exfoliating pads on a regular basis and have gone back to square one so definitely recommend keeping up with these in your regular skincare routine.

                                            

REVIEW: Carine Roitfeld for M.A.C

"Edgy and provocative, image-maker, editor and stylist, Carine Roitfeld edits her signature look into a collection of chic colours and tools inspired by her aesthetic, featuring limited-edition shades and two new seductive Eye and Cheek compacts."

Introducing the latest collection from M.A.C- a collaboration with the fashionista herself Carine Roitfeld. The former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris has added her signature to this new range of make up. The range comprises of 23 pieces from Full Face Kits to lipsticks; brushes to Nail Lacquers. The focus is on Carine's signature looks such as the smokey eye and the neutral lip.
Read on further to see the full range and watch the behind-the-scenes video...

                         

TOP TIPS: Scrub up for Autumn

Summer is officially over- the cold, wet and miserable winter weather is firmly on its way and its time to brush the dust off those coats and boots! Out comes the hosiery, scarves, gloves and hats to cover up and keep warm to protect your skin from the harshness of winter. But how else can we protect our skin? What we require are good cleansers to scrub up the skin and keep it moisturised. 

HOW - TO: Cleanse your face properly

STEP1: Soak a cotton ball with eye makeup remover, close your eyes and gently press onto the eyelids.  Hold for a few seconds and then swipe away.

STEP2: Cleanse your face  by massaging in a cleanser  in circular motions to stimulate  your skin  and bring the oxygen to the surface to give you a healthy glow!

STEP3: The average person generates a new layer of skin every 2-4weeks and so it is essential to exfoliate your skin on a regular basis in order to speed up this process. Exfoliating correctly will leave your skin fresh.

STEP4: Finish off with a face mask to draw out further impurities that lie beneath the top skin layer to help brighten and hydrate your complexion.

Need some help on which to choose? Read on further for our top cleansers and how best to cleanse your face...