Skin care

Kiss the Moon last week won the Pure Beauty Best New British Winner 2016 so I wanted to write another blog on one of my favorite products from the range Glow After Dark Face Polish. There are so many exfoliators in the beauty industry and it can be quite confusing trying to figure out which ones are suitable for you and still gentle on the skin. There are four sections in the Kiss the Moon range called Love, Glow, Calm and Dream. The glow range is secretly my favorite as I love the natural ingredients and scent used from sweet aromatic scent of the orange, to the healing aspect of Myrrh...


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Whilst travelling and working in London, Milan and Paris for the fashion season which can be grueling but I secretly love every single second of this part of my career. During the last month I have been working backstage on the show teams assisting Val Garland, Miranda Joyce and Lisa Eldridge on the amazing shows of Tod’s, Temperley, Hogan, Jill Sander and Sonia Rykiel and the newest designer Matty Bovan. When I come back from working backstage on the shows I do find it difficult to switch off and stop the mind buzzing…..what product has saved me during the fashion season ? The Kiss...


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Summertime has begun and as you will know in my previous blog I talked about getting the summer glow on your skin with the Hard Chemistry Glow "Oil" self – tanning product. This week I thought I would review the sun care range from La Roche-Posay. Over the years (and it seems to be getting worse as I am getting older) I have noticed my skin not only doesn’t like too much sun but also it struggles with sun cream.   I can manage a couple of days and then by the 3rd/4th day my skin becomes blotchy, itchy and heat rashes occur on my skin. Of course, being in the industry, I am fully...


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Need to add a boost to the skin?   Suffering from dehydrated skin and need that glow?   Want to prepare the skin before an important hot date? I have the answer  REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask is a cult product by the superb skincare brand of REN.   I love REN as their approach is all about natural ingredients with a simple method as to how you can make your skin look amazing. You only need to use this product once a week but it really is worth the weekly wait.  It is a great purchase at only £32.00 for 50 ml. Benefits 1.  Removes...


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I do have mixed thoughts about eye creams and in the past have always struggled with finding an eye cream that actually doesn’t make my eyes puffy, sore or end up with white spots under the eye structure area. I have reached a time in my life when the eye area is certainly producing dare I say wrinkles ! but I am going to call them LIFE LIVED LAUGHTER LINES. As a make-up artist I do get to meet some amazing companies and product brands during my travels and thank you to NIOD. I have the chance to try their latest technology enhanced Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate. I have been travelling...


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Whilst in Paris I had to visit Citypharma the essential beauty shop As a make-up artist I see so many brands, products and new skincare launches on the market.   When it comes to skincare the French know the best. If you have a chance to visit Paris go to Citypharma in Saint Germain area.   Be warned it gets busy so plan your trip wisely and maybe arrive early in the morning to miss the crowd.    Come with an idea of what you would like to buy and a shopping list but the staff are so happy to help. Here are a few items I purchased in this visit: Placentor Marine collagen mask Klorane...


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STEAMCREAM is one of my all time favourite products.  It is a daily all in-one moisturiser for face, body and hands.  How to use STEAMCREAM “Handmade in England” for face, body and hands.  STEAMCREAM is a "high quality natural and traceable raw ingredients which is bound by a steam-infused process to create a hydrating, easily absorbed and luxurious vegan cream."  The cream is packaged in aluminium tins, all of which are limited editions with funky eye catching designs for individual people. The ingredients contained in each tin are: Oatmeal Infusion Orange Flower Water Almond...


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We were kindly invited to the launch this week of the new Bioderma product - Hydrabio Eau de Soin which was held in London. Hydrabio Eau de Soin is the first water based mist infused with an SPF for all over protection and hydration.  This is the first water mist with UV protection in the World.  It also has the following properties: Anti ageing - SPF 30, contains Cellular Bioprotection and Vitamin E Enhanced hydration - contains the patented Aquagenium biological complex stimulating the skin to rehydrate itself Makeup fixation - solution is a very fine micro mist which can be worn...


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Christmas and the party season is starting to slow down now and your skin is struggling with all the indulgent food, drink and sleepless nights. Need a pick me up for your skin before you head back to work? Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask is a cult product by the superb skincare brand of REN.   I love REN as their approach is all about natural ingredients with a simple method as to how you can make your skin look amazing. You only need to use this product once a week but it really is worth the weekly wait.  It is a great purchase at only £32.00 for 50 ml. Benefits Removes dead...


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Whilst working at London Fashion Week I have to have my “must go” products in my kit. I need products that work and do what they say on the tin! REN Keep Young and Beautiful – Instant Firming Beauty Shot is one of those products in my kit. I use REN Keep Young and Beautiful Instant Firming Beauty Shot on myself as well as the models at London Fashion Week.   During the fashion weeks when everyone is busy with work, long hours, long schedules, the models flying across the world, the skin becomes tired and dull.   As soon as you apply on the skin, the skin looks instantly smoother and more...


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