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EVE LOM Cleanser Multi purpose, multi award winning original balm cleanser As quoted by Vogue “ Probably the best cleanser in the world”   How to use EVE LOM Cleanser This cleanser comes in 200ml, 100ml and a 50ml jar with a muslin cotton cloth.  The signature cleanser with a blend of aromatic oils Eucalyptus, Clove, Hops and Chamomile oil which gently cleanses the skin plus at the same time decongests, tones and exfoliates the skin.  Apply the cleanser and massage in a circular motion before applying the warm muslin cloth to remove the make-up. Twice a week use the EVE LOM 7 step...


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Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour Laura Mercier cult classic long lasting, crease-resistant stick eye colours   How to use Laura Mercier Cavier Stick Eye Colour Apply the stick directly to the eyelid and blend with either your fingertips or with a synthetic eyeshadow brush to create a smouldering smoky eye. Alternatively you can draw a line along the top and bottom lash line and softly blend for a  “smudge”  effect eyeliner.   Why I love this product These long lasting eight rich eye colours are one of the easiest products to use to create a soft subtle smoky eye effect...


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NARS Award Winning Blusher in “Orgasm” The Cult Classic and Award Winning Blusher   How to use NARS Blusher This peachy pink colour is suitable for fair to medium skin tones.  Apply this blusher with a blush brush by using a soft circular motion to the apple part of the cheeks to create a “flushed effect” or alternatively use the blusher to sculpt the face on the cheekbones.   Why I Love This Product A wonderful colour to use all year round and there is a slightly delicate shimmer to the product.   The blusher is so easy to apply to the cheeks which leaves a natural...


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Dr  Hauschka  Cleansing Milk Cleansing milk for dry to extra sensitive skin.   How to use Dr Hauschka Cleansing Milk This award winner cleanser voted by the Green Beauty Bible.  Dr Hauschka cleansing milk is a gentle cleanser and make-up remover for dry to extra sensitive skin.   Apply with damp cotton wool pads to remove the eye make-up and remove the face make-up by applying the cleansing milk onto a damp skin and gently use a circular motion to remove.   Why I love this product Firstly the cleanser milk  is a natural product which has an amazing smell and feels devine...


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STEAMCREAM 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 limited editions with funky eye catching designs for individual people. The ingredients contained in each tin are: Oatmeal Infusion Orange Flower water Almond Oil Lavender Oil Organic Jojoba Oil Cocoa Butter   Why...


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Chantecaille The Wild Horses Palette This palette is a perfect present for all those horse lovers out there.  The four colours are named after breeds of horses, Black Stallion, Palomino, Mustang and Freedom.   A percentage of the proceeds of every Wild Horses Palette sold will be donated to The Humane Society of the United States to help keep the wild horses to roam free. This clever palatte has everything you need Black Stallion – Black Eyeliner Palomino – Highlighter for the cheeks Mustang – Warm gold brown eyeshadow Freedom – Sunset soft pink blusher   Why...


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Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate This is one of the key essential products to use especially this time of year with late night parties which can make the skin look tired and dehydrated.  This product is suitable for all skin types.   Why I Love This Product During this time of year my skin always feel dehydrated.  Even after only using the product once my skin felt nourished, soft and glowing the following morning. This has become my essential night time routine.   How to use Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate You apply this once a night before your own chosen night...


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This is one of the “MUST HAVE “ and is suitable for your Wedding Day.  Charlotte Tilbury Limited Edition Bar of Gold.  Bar of Gold is a perfect highlighter to enhance the face with a subtle hint of gold and a natural glow to your face and décolletage area. The Skin Gilding Highlighter instantly transforms lacklustre, dull skin in just one stroke. This magical, light reflecting highlighter creates sculpted, gilded cheekbones and glowing, glossy skin perfection. Indulge in this practically perfect must have make-up look this season. Retail £30.00 www.charlottetilbury.com   My...


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This recent image was used for the latest Look Magazine for the week of 26th April 2013.   The photo shoot was for Rock n Rose and their new collection of fun retro sunglasses which you can purchase on their website www.rocknrose.co.uk         How did i achieve this look for the shoot? The focus was all on the lips which needed to be prepared before any lipstick was applied. 1.  Make sure the lips have been exfoliated 2.  Use a lip balm to nourish the lips in particular when you apply a strong pigmented coloured lipstick 3.  Blot the excess amount...


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One of the current looks in fashion at the moment is inspiration from 1960's with the iconic looks from Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton.   This look was inspired by the latest campaigns from Tom Ford.                                                   I wanted to share with you the products i used to create this look.  You must excuse the working sheet and my handwriting.     To...


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