Skin care

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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I arrived at Middleton Lodge to be taken to the calm inviting treatment rooms with subtle muted colours and a scented candle burning with a warm cosy blanket ready for my 75 minute facial. The REN Renew facial was superb.   Each section of the treatment was so soothing and relaxing, so much so I spent some of the time asleep!.   Apart from the facial it also included a head, hand and arm massage which for me completed the whole experience. I was delighted to find I could buy some of the products used during the treatment to take home with me and the four products I bought were: REN...


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I am so lucky to receive surprise parcels in the post. A couple of weeks' ago a parcel arrived of some skincare and make-up from RMK Beauty. You may be asking who are RMK? Never heard of them! RMK Beauty is one of the leading make-up artist brands in Japan and is widely recognised in Asia.   Here, in the United Kingdom, you can visit the counters at Selfridges London, Birmingham and Manchester. In my personal life, I am obsessed with anything from Japan. I am in love with the culture, history, sense of style through to the simplicity from how make-up brands showpiece themselves which...


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It's time to put your heavy foundations away for the summer months coming ahead. You may ask but what can you wear instead as you like to wear some coverage on the skin? I must admit myself I don’t wear foundation, I tend to prefer a light tinted moisturiser on my skin and use concealer as and where I need it. BB creams are generally as a rule slightly richer in texture and have more coverage than a tinted moisturiser. I was really pleased with the results of the latest BB Cream by Kiehl's which I have been using over the last couple of weeks. The main benefits of Kiehl's Actively Correctly...


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After having to have some recent surgery taking a month to recover and recoup, my skin was left feeling dry, sensitive and generally feeling a need for some pampering.  My first thought to get my skin back to its pristine condition was which mask do I use to help me with my skin? After much thinking time, I came to the decision that the most appropriate one for the condition of my skin was Sisley Facial Mask with Linden Blossom This mask I can only describe as “pure luxury in a tube.” Imagine you are applying the most luxurious cashmere onto the skin with a feeling of the rich, velvety...


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Over the year I have been really fortunate to get the chance to try some superb make-up products and skin care ranges that are available on the market. I wanted to write about a small skin care brand Priori which I have been trialing over the last 4 months. When I have time out of my busy schedule of running Make-up by Jo Ltd, I try to have regular facials with a beautician I have known for over 10 years. She introduced me to Priori. I was suffering from white milia spots on my skin, in particular, under my eyes and ontop of my cheeks. Obviously being in the beauty industry I have tried...


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