Category: Cosmetics

It is time to shake things up with New Collection 2000 Extreme Coloured Lengthening Mascara (£2.99), available in four fabulous new shades. Now you can have extreme colour without compromising on extreme length, in just one product! (more…)

It seems like Summer is coming to an end, so I’m clinging to my sweet smelling perfumes that remind me of hot weather in a bid to keep it alive! One that I’ve been using this week is Kylie Minogue Pink Sparkle. (more…)

Flutter some fabulous lashes and get in the Carnival Spirit! Stand out from the crowds at Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s biggest street festival, taking place today! (more…)

What has been entertaining people in the beauty world the last couple of weeks? I take an in depth look at the funniest stories from around the web, from strange experiences to amusing beauty mishaps and everything and anything that falls inbetween. Enjoy this round up! (more…)

Take your look to the extreme with Collection 2000 new Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liners! This season extreme beauty has never been so accessible, so take a walk on the wild side and be experimental with Collection 2000’s new (£2.99). These beautifully packaged, bold eyeliners are the perfect way to defy the ‘norm’, and inject bold black, tantalising teal, boisterous blue and popping purple, to your make up look! (more…)

We just love these cute and stylish hand and lip treatments from Cath Kidston. With the weather taking a decidedly more gloomy turn lately it is important to look after our skin and I love these super cutely packaged retro style tins which are perfectly sized for your handbag or makeup bag for quick use on the go. (more…)

Philosophy has once again excited us with the upcoming launch of another fab looking product! The supernatural mineral blush duo – you make me blush is a silky mineral powder duo that helps highlight, define and accentuate features to create a believable, natural blush of color for an all-over healthy look. (more…)

Why is it that we have perfectly pore-free skin right up until the morning of that hot date we’ve been excited about for weeks or an interview for our dream job? If it’s any consolation, you’re not alone; celebs including Victoria Beckham, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Kate Nash also suffer from unsightly break-outs! (more…)

Cat Deeley was spotted in Los Angeles looking ever so glamorous standing out from the crowd in a white drape dress with embellished detailing. Emma Roberts was also spot­ted looking stylish in a Grecian inspired white dress with an embellished neckline. (more…)

Inspired by the city, Book of Shadows VOL.III is a tribute from the ultimate California Beauty brand to the people and stories that make NYC the apple of our eye. (more…)

The weather is playing havoc with my skin this week, one minute we’ve got sun, the next it is raining and stormy! So incase anyone else is having problems here’s a ‘Friday Five’ dedicated to exfoliation and moisturising! (more…)

I recently got hold of some fab new fragrances and have been putting them through their paces to see just what you can expect when you buy. This week I’m looking at the new Sarah Jessica Parker fragrance SJP NYC which is perfect for summer, or at least what’s left of it! (more…)

Get your lashes all in a flutter this October and help support breast cancer month all in one go!  RevitaLash®, the original lash enhancer loved by stars including Hayden Panettiere, Courtney Cox & Jennifer Hudson, utilises a conditioning and nourishing formula to stimulate hair growth for thicker more beautiful lashes. (more…)

Attention Beauty Fans! Nicola Roberts will be celebrating the launch of her new Dainty Doll makeup line in Harrods, London with a personal appearance on Tuesday 24th August, 2010 at 12.30pm.  Nicola will be marking this special occasion by signing limited edition Dainty Doll postcards for fans so head down to Way In, 4th Floor, Harrods for the opportunity to meet Nicola in person and check out the new range for yourself. (more…)

I love trying new fragrances. Even though I’m quite picky and tend to stick to the same few old faithfuls I love seeing which celebrity perfumes have recently been released and wandering round trying out samples of newly released scents.  One just announced for release is ‘Marry Me!’ by Lanvin. The name alone conjures up images of romance and glamour with a girly edge and I love the simple yet elegant bottle. (more…)

This week I’m all about fresh scents and luxurious products. It’s surprising how a fragrance can change and uplift your mood in an instant so for todays Friday Five I’ve been looking for exciting scents along with a few handy products thrown in for good measure of course! (more…)

Style icon Jaime Winston stole the show at the launch of Daisy Lowe’s new fashion line this week, with her ultra feminine on-trend style. Looking like a classic English rose but with a rock chick edge, Jaime teamed her feminine floral tea dress with black opaque tights and dark shades to add some edgy cool. (more…)

Well hello there! After a hectic week of house moving for me I’m back to my usual beauty product hunting self to bring you my top 5 products of the week that have caught my eye. Join me in sitting back, relaxing and looking forward to the fact that the weekend is just within our grasp! (more…)

Alexandra Burke looked the picture of sophistication and style as she dined at The Ivy last night with a mystery dinner date. Teaming her feminine Missguided.co.uk dress, a steal at only £17.99, with a Chanel handbag and Louise Goldin heels, Alex demonstrates how to mix designer lust-haves with high-street must haves and look picture perfect. (more…)

I was looking through my perfumes last week and realised that although I own quite a few summery fragrances I don’t actually own many summer perfumes that are fresh and refreshing rather than classic and musky. I’ve been scouring the perfume counters and spraying myself with copious amounts of samples (all in the name of research of course) and here’s my top 5 summer perfumes that are cool and refreshing to wear on hot summer’s days! (more…)

With Eclipse having just hit the cinema’s today, we thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the Twilight related beauty products available to buy. Perfect for those who want to create that brooding Bella Swan beauty look at home and a great way of creating a hot look for when you attend the Eclipse screening! (more…)

Everyone is feeling the pinch this summer and we’re all looking for the best beauty products at bargain prices. That’s why this week the Friday Five is bargain beauty themed and we’ll show you our favourite beauty buys of the week that won’t break the bank! (more…)

With Father’s Day almost upon us we thought it might be fun to dig out five top male grooming products and gifts that would make the perfect Father’s Day gift for your dad this year. Whether your Dad‘s a traditionalist or a modern trendy type, take a look at what we’ve come up with! We’d love to know what your dad would make of this little selection. (more…)

For me, this week has been one of those weeks that you just want to erase completely! Dentist trips have meant that instead of enjoying the Summer sun I’ve recently found myself huddled up inside in pain, mumbling profanities and cursing the evil ‘health professionals’ of the world. So in a bid to cheer myself up and hopefully entertain you all in the process, I’ve put together a collection of my favourite oh so pretty beauty products of the week! (more…)

TV presenter and Loose Women anchor Andrea McLean attended the star studded Bafta’s wearing a stunning strapless Caroline Castigliano dress- ‘Lyon’- silk duchess satin fishtail gown in charcoal grey with silver embellishment beading along the neckline. Her earrings and bracelet are also Caroline Castigliano. Her shoes are by Aruna Seth. (more…)

I must confess, I’m a bit of a body spray and perfume addict! I love trying out different scents and so in this warmer weather my ever growing collection of sprays do come in handy! Keep reading for my tips on some great body sprays and summer deoderant to see you through the coming months. (more…)

Beauty Now have gone benefit makeup mad this week, and with the warmer weather here I’m already planning what new items I need for my makeup bag to give it a warm weather vibe! So we thought, what better brand to start stocking up on first ?! (more…)

So, the wait is finally over and Sex and the City 2 has hit cinemas! How many of you managed to hot foot it out for cocktails and then the movie last night? Sadly I didn’t (I plan to very soon though) but what I did catch wind of was a fabulous set of images from the London premiere. (more…)

We’ve had sunshine, rain and then more sunshine here in Somerset. With such strange weather, I never know which season I should be dressing for at the moment! Half term is almost upon us and the kids will no doubt be demanding our full attention, so before you switch into ‘mummy mode’ grab a cuppa and check out the products that we think look interesting this week.   (more…)

Victoria Beckham is a modern day style icon and Beauty Now thinks she works the high waisted look so well and with this new dress from Damsel in a Dress, you can too.  Not only does the Jasmine dress look flattering on, but has a beautiful fishtail design on the back to complete this ’posh’ look.  So add some glamour to your wardrobe ala Victoria style. (more…)

Sensational shadows to give your eyes treble the tantalising touch! They say ‘three is the magic number’, and when it comes to these statement shadows from Collection 2000, nothing could be closer to the truth! Giving your make up a flurry of colour, the Collection 2000 NEW Colour Intense Trio Eye Shadow range uses intense pigments in pretty pastels and bright shades, to give your eyes the ultimate colour treatment for any occasion. (more…)

I’m SO glad that today is Friday, after having a hectic week I can’t wait to have a nice relaxing (hopefully stress free) weekend! You’ll be pleased to hear that despite the chaos, I have still managed to hunt down some fab products for us to take a closer look at today in our regular Friday Five column. (more…)

As Sex and the City® style icons Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha return to wow fans with a second feature film, there’s no better time to get in vogue.  Eylure brings us four brand new lash styles inspired by the characters of the Sex and the City television series and designed to reflect their individual personalities. (more…)

After the great response to our tongue in cheek article on how to steal Sue Sylvester’s very own Glee style last week, we thought that we would bring you some further Glee beauty coverage and take a closer look at Rachel Berry’s preppy, but cute beauty style. (more…)

As you know, every Friday we bring you a round up of our favourite products of the week. Here’s just a few of the many products that have caught our eye this week. From foundation to gorgeous Summer fragrances Beauty Now keep you up to date with our take on this weeks hottest products! (more…)

Bare Escentuals are one of the best cosmetics brands for Summer wear in my opinion. They offer great coverage and are also packed with SPF which is ideal when you suffer from sun sensitivity like myself. Here’s just a few of the best Bare Escentuals products that I’ll be wearing this Summer to help create a fresh look that is perfect for everyday wear, whilst protecting your skin. (more…)

Ok, it hasn’t got quite the same ring to it as the Friday Five but welcome to our special bank holiday edition! Keep reading to see some of the beauty products that have caught our eye over the past week.
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Glee is one of my all time favourite shows, combining musical theatre with pop and some really amazing characters it’s no wonder everyone is talking about Glee right now. The show appeals to a younger audience but I’m sure fellow ‘Gleeks’ would agree that one of the main stars of the show has to be the ever hilarious Sue Sylvester. (more…)

I’m a big fan of Gossip Girl and can’t get enough of their clothes, makeup or penchant for hair extensions. Taylor Momsen excels as the recalcitrant Jenny, and I love her doe eyed black rimmed eyes and white blonde hair. Her pretty pout is one of her defining features (well what do you expect from a  sixteen year old) and I take a look at the best lip plumping agents around to let you copy her look. (more…)

The weather has been amazingly well behaved this week and we’ve had some lovely sunny days here in Somerset. Hopefully you’ve all been enjoying the hot weather? Here’s a little selection of my top five products this friday that are making me want to go and book an exotic holiday! Keep reading after the jump to see what goodies I’ve been tempted by. (more…)

You all know by now how obsessed I am with nail polish, no matter what the colour I’ll test it and put it through its paces! This summer, Beauty Now predicts that one of the hottest beauty trends will be nail art. Keep reading after the jump for some ideas for cute summer beauty for your nails. (more…)

Summer is in the air, and for those who live on the West Coast in the USA they’re already well and truly embracing summer style. Paris Hilton was celebrating Coachella festival in a neon pink and black dress with matching bright makeup, and we’ve rounded up the best way to recreate this fun loving style at home. (more…)

Happy Friday everyone! Thank goodness the weekend is almost here! As usual we’ve been searching the net to bring you a selection of our favourite products this week. Keep reading after the jump to see our top picks of the week. (more…)

Nude makeup is a key look this Summer with nude lips playing an especially key role in creating an on trend style. Beauty Now takes a look at the best and cheapest Nude makeup, a fantastic lip plumping product and nude dresses worthy of any A list celebrity! (more…)

We’ve recently been taking a look into natural and toxic free cosmetics and love the look of some of the products on Toxic Free Boutique. Providing a range of Toxic Free beauty and lifestyle products means that they are perfect for those of you wanting to go natural and toxic free this Summer. (more…)

We all want a bit of Beyonce beauty in our lives don’t we? I know I could do with some this morning that’s for sure! Whilst we are familiar with seeing Lady Gaga dressing in bold, daring outfits, crazy wigs and the brightest of makeup colours but who would have thought that in her latest video for ‘Telephone’ Beyonce would be joining her and taking on some of gaga’s kooky style? (more…)

Our favourite four Manhattan girls are back again for what is set to be another box office smash and we just can’t get enough! The new Sex And The City 2 film is due to launch on 28th May but for those who can’t wait that long to get their looks, here is our guide to four beautiful faces together with All About Face cosmetics. Every item is only £1.49 and available exclusively at Tesco. So now there’s no excuse for not looking glam – even if you’re popping out to buy a pint of milk! (more…)

I was recently sent this Bourjois Paris Effect 3d Lipstick (it’s actually more of a gloss) as part of a press kit for the release of a movie and after trying it out have been really impressed with the results and naturally I just had to come and share with you all. (more…)

If there was a catwalk of mascaras, DiorShow would be the final model on the runway, insouciantly swishing its sleek silver and black tube down the catwalk, complacent in the fact that it was the most important model in show. This is the mascara of mascara’s, the King, Queen and Princess of the crop, and will give your lashes more thickness and fullness then you ever dreamed possible. (more…)

Did you see what I did with the title there? Did you?! Ok, it was pretty lame but welcome to the Good Friday edition of the Friday Five everyone! We’re taking a look at some of the fab beauty products that have stood out for us this week and giving you a heads up on what’s hot beauty wise in the run up to Easter. (more…)

Monsoon, known for its unique bohemian style, launches ‘Elation’, a vibrant yet sophisticated scent which captures the carefree personality and free spirit of the Monsoon brand. This is the second launch within Monsoon’s luxurious fragrance range, and has been designed to embrace the natural elements and freshness of Spring. (more…)

Hard Candy is a brand beloved by many as its funky tattoo style packaging and inspired colour palette make it great for both adults and teenagers. They always manage to create something special with each collection and their products for Spring/Summer 2010 move away from the doe eyed look associated with summer and add a glittery gothic twist. (more…)

The lovely Sex and the City girls will soon be making an appearance to a cinema near you with the long awaited Sex and the City 2, which will hopefully provide us with more New York drama, and love and laughter. This film is set to continue on from the 2008 film and should hopefully find Carrie and Big living it up in the city, and rumours are that Samantha gets married. We share how you can achieve their timeless but classy style. (more…)

I’ve been a fan of Jelly Pong Pong for a while now and have been trying out a few of their new products over the past few days. Up first is the very pretty Jelly Pong Pong Lip Orchid lip balm in Petal Pink. (more…)

We love our beauty products here at Beauty Now, but we also love pretty makeup bags to carry them around in. We’ve rounded up five of our favourites for you to feast your eyes on, and we’re sure you’ll like them just as much as we do! (more…)

So, Friday is finally here and once again we’re taking a look at five great beauty products that we’ve fallen in love with this week. Keep reading after the jump to see what we’ve picked to show you and why we’re loving them! (more…)

Well, we’ve covered St Patrick’s Day beauty and makeup already this morning, but Beauty Now is going St Patrick’s Day mad today and we’ve decided to also bring you our top 5 green nail polishes just in time for tonight’s celebrations. (more…)

Happy St Patrick’s Day everyone! How bold and daring are you girls feeling today? We’ve got some top St Patrick’s Day Makeup recommendations for you all in a variety of vibrant green shades. Perfect for St Patrick’s Day glam, Barry M style! (more…)

Happy Friday everyone! I’m feeling brighter today given that we’re actually seeing a glimpse of real, proper SUN in Somerset! I almost thought it had disappeared for good. Here’s your weekly dose of beauty love from us, hope you enjoy! (more…)

The average British woman’s makeup bag is out of date by a worrying four years, new research from Debenhams has revealed today.

British women are using makeup well past the use-by date, unaware that products can be a magnet for germs which could cause damage to their health and looks. (more…)

We’ve gone girly for this week’s Friday Five! We can’t wait for the weather to brighten up, and in anticipation here are our favourite products of the week to make you feel all feminine, ready for spring. (more…)

The Twilight actress tops the public vote and wins the fifth Orange Rising Star Award and as today also marks the day that Robert Pattinson spills the beans and confirms that he and Kristen are in fact an item, we show you how you can get her top twilight beauty look in 3 easy steps! (more…)

Created exclusively for Tim Burton’s adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, Urban Decay has teamed up with Disney to create their latest Book of Shadows. This very limited edition palette includes 16 best-selling shades, plus an Eyeshadow Primer Potion and two 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils in travel sizes. (more…)

The recession may have meant people have had to cut back, but one area there’s no need to skimp is in the eyebrow department. Big brows are back with a vengeance with everyone from runway models to celebrities channeling the look- somewhere between monobrow and a bushy ponytail. Think Brooke Shields when she was younger and you’ll know just what I’m getting at. But how do you get that lustrous thick look- especially if you’ve over plucked slightly? We show you how. (more…)

I’ve been playing around with some lovely shimmery eye-shadow beauty looks recently and have found a few star products by Benefit that can help to achieve a subtle, sexy shimmer. Keep reading after the jump to see my beauty tutorial detailing how to create this simple and versatile look. (more…)

Pixie Lott is without doubt one of the most talked about celebs in fashion right now. Everything she wears becomes a must buy item and we’re all falling over ourselves to get Pixie Lott fashion tips. Rightly so in Beauty Now’s opinion and with that in mind, here are our top ideas to mimic Pixie Lott’s super sexy bejewelled lashes look. (more…)

Fearne Cotton is modern, stylish and always up to date with the latest beauty and fashion trends. With the help  of celebrity Make-up artist Jackie Tyson we show you how to recreate her recent beauty style from the National Television Awards. (more…)

Friday, how I’ve missed you!! As you can probably tell, I’m extremely happy that Friday is finally here this week as I’ve sneezed and snuffled my way through the past few days recovering from a horrible bout of man flu cold. Quite frankly anyone would think I was a man, the amount of whining and moaning I’ve done! However, I’m starting to bounce back from the dreaded germs and am here to show you all my top pick of the beauty ‘must haves’ this week! (more…)

Kym Marsh was looking radiant at the recent National Television Awards and we couldn’t help but want to get her style! That’s where celebrity make-up artist Jackie Tyson comes in, she lets us know Kym Marsh beauty secrets and helps us get her look! (more…)

The snow seems to have cleared (for now at least) and whilst we all get used to making our way through the rain and slush that seems to have followed we’re still looking for makeup that gives us a ‘frosted’ sparkle: go figure! Benefit Miss Popularity is designed for highlighting key areas of your face but can also be used to enhance your cleavage. This soft white shimmering highlighter is right up there at the very top of our ‘must have’ list this week so we thought we’d share our thoughts! (more…)

Paris Hilton and Rhianna are both renowned for having the hottest fashion and beauty in the entertainment industry and although they usually have very different styles, they have recently been spotted wearing the same Alexander Wang strapless drape dress! Keep reading and we’ll show you how to mimick their designer look for a fraction of the cost with some good old Beauty Now budget beauty tips! (more…)

What will you be wearing Christmas Day? Is it going to be a case of whatever you find clean in the morning or perhaps an outfit that you’ve thought about in greater detail? Whether you’ll be going for cosy and warm outfit choices this Christmas day or something a little bit more glam, we have some great Christmas day fashion tips to make sure that you look and feel fab this year. (more…)

The era of WAG’s is coming to an end, as 2010 will all be about empowered women who create a name for themselves separate to their spouses. Whilst Coleen may have achieved fame on her husbands coat-tails, her natural down to earth beauty and no nonsense approach to life has made her a firm favourite with women nationwide.

She regularly appears on TV as a ‘fashion guru’ (read: shopaholic) has penned an autobiography and has released a selection of scents that have been fairly well received by ten to fifteen year olds. However I wasn’t aware till recently that she’d also branched out into cosmetics, as you can now choose to decorate your eyes, lips and cheek a’la Mrs Rooney. But are they any good? (more…)

Christmas cometh but once a year, but a bad gift can have you in the doghouse for a seriously long time. There seems to be some misconception that women are hard to shop for- and whilst this may be the case if you’re going the jewellery or undies route (at your peril),  in the beautysphere we’re pretty easy to please.

Make sure you stay away from anything that features the words ‘Slimming’, ‘Firming’, or ‘Detoxifying’, because unless you’re her best friend that won’t go down well.  As for gifts think high quality products that will last, and sneaky indulgent treats to make your loved one smile. Here’s the five things we’d be happy to find under our tree. (more…)

We’re starting the week in style by putting the fantastic Benefit Cosmetics in the spotlight in a bid to brighten up your cold Monday morning. With a wide selection of must have products to choose from they definitely deserve to get the Beauty Now spotlight treatment. Read on after the jump to see our top picks for Benefit cosmetics products. (more…)

Katy Perry ‘Kissed a Girl and Liked it’, and ever since that infamous debut single we’ve all been aching to emulate her retro chic style with a hint of a bad girl chic. But how does one emulate the look of a rising starlet without looking like a try hard wannabe? The idea is all about using elements of her look to add to your beauty regime, so you become an admirer rather than a clone.

Here are our tips on how to achieve her retro inspired glamour without having to invest in her more risque party pieces. (more…)

Kate Middleton is revered in many circles, partly because she’s the possible future queen of England and secondly because she manages to constantly portray groomed effortless chic which seems to be natural. We would kill for her long glossy locks and rosy faced complexion, and whilst we can’t get you Prince William draped over your arm, we can advise you on how to mimic her groomed gorgeousness. (more…)

A lovely candle is one of the great joys of life, as not only do they smell divine they look rather lovely as well. But some candles are more than just deliciously smelling bundles of wax, they’re artworks in their own right. We’ve rounded up some of the most delectable candles the market has to offer, all which offer delicious scents mixed with eccentricity. They may not be to everyone’s taste, but for some these scented delights are sure to be just what they’d love to find in their stockings. (more…)

We love a pretty limited edition  at Beauty Now as not only does it give us the flush of owning something other people yearn to get their hands on, it also allows us to lovingly care for our adorable one-off. Limited Edition doesn’t have to mean a huge price tag as a range of brands offer seasonal editions that beauty lovers can get their eager hands on. Don’t worry if you’re coveting last years delight, as through the likes of eBay and comparison sites like Beauty Now these are still available to you if you know where to look. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite selections for you to drool over, and best of all, these are all available to buy right now (but be warned, they’re hot property so may sell out fast).

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Fans of Keeping up with the Kardashians will find Kim a familiar face, whilst others will squint at her pic, and wonder if they’ve seen her backside peeking out of those eponymous Glamour ‘Love your  curves’ features. Kim’s another who has hopped onto the semi-famous parent bandwagon ( a’la Ms Hilton) as she has decided to make a career  out of touting her assets and ‘creatvity’ in every avenue possible. Her latest brainchild is creating a scent for those who want to smell like a ubiquitous wannabe, the  self titled ‘Kim Kardashian’. (more…)

We love OPI nail varnishes here at Beauty Now, as we find they make our fingers sparkle in their multitude of finishes. They’ve just released news about their Spring/Summer collection 2010, which is hugely inspiring as the bright shades are the perfect way to cheer yourself up on these long winter days. The range contains 12 bright shades which echo many of the colours that occur naturally in China, from the brights mimicking their seasonal flowers to the gold which is reminiscent of their temples and statues. (more…)

Christmas is well on its way and it’s likely that your inbox is becoming flooded with invites to all sorts of soirees, from your office party, to your friends bash in town. You want to look your best, but going out straight from work is a recipe for disaster. How do you jazz up your work outfit without looking inappropriate? False lashes are the way forward, as you simply apply them, flutter away, and voila, you’re transformed! Here are our top five favourite lashes to try. (more…)

Sugar and spice and all things nice is what women are traditionally made of, and what could be shinier or more appealing than MAC’s latest limited edition collection. The MAC Baroque Boudoir line is already available in the USA, but us Brits will be able to get our excited hands on it from later this month.

The range contains an array of silver embellished products, with a high level of attention to detail. The ornate style of the compacts make them look like couture Christmas baubles, but ones that will last all year on your makeup table. The collection epitomizes decadence and luxury and the fact that this is a limited edition set makes it even more covetable. (more…)

We’re big fans of Clinique products at Beauty Now, so when we heard about their latest line for Spring we were overjoyed. Their Spring Collection is called Juiced up Colour, and features an array of delicious looking products. The lineup has been inspired by their Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Lip Colour, and all the cosmetics on offer bear some correlation to the fruit family.

The range covers all areas, from alluring face powders and shimmers to multi-toned eyeshadows that add some sparkle to the eye. We’ve decided to share our favourites from this forthcoming collection with you. (more…)

Feelunique.com are synonymous with top quality brands at absolutely rock bottom prices, and now they are offering even more generous discounts on all Make-up with a whopping 10% off when you spend over £30.

Chose from the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Clinique, Bare Minerals, Dior, Elizabeth Arden and many more!

Check it out now!

As Halloween is this Saturday, we thought we’d pass on these tips from MAC Cosmetics for creating the most incredible painted faces using their products.

Never one to shy away from doing something totally fierce, MAC have uploaded 21 looks selected from MAC artists worldwide (peers vote for the winners) on to their (US) Facebook Fan page with clear instructions on how to recreate them.

http://www.facebook.com/MACcosmetics

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=324069&id=16126780553&ref=mf

If you have a go at painting your face using MAC Cosmetics (or indeed anything else), we’d love to see some pics!

Hard-to-Find Cosmetics from Zuneta

Zuneta is a luxury cosmetics beauty boutique that was established in 2008 by long time friends Zu Rafalat and Rob Levy. Their unique perspective on the cosmetics industry makes them quite suited to their new found passion and brings an innovative niche to the market. Aside from traditional online cosmetics shopping, Zuneta also offers a customised online “clinic” to help you decide which cosmetics and beauty products are right for your particular phenotype. Phenotype is the openly visible features on a person such as hair colour and skin tone. This customised approach allows customers to find cosmetics and beauty products that compliment their unique characteristics and organises the available products in a clear and manageable format for your shopping ease.

Another advantage to visiting Zuneta is their unrivalled ability to procure hard-to-find brands like Butter London and BECCA. They also carry many popular cosmetics from Elizabeth Arden, Yves Saint Laurent and Fusion Beauty. In addition to objective beauty advice and reviews, and free shipping on cosmetics orders over £50, all new customers will receive 10% off the first order, just use voucher code Z8641 at the checkout. Zuneta is constantly on the lookout for new brands and products to compliment their already stellar selection of cosmetics and beauty products.

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Just in time for party season, the kind folks at feelunique.com are offering a credit crunch busting 10% discount on all of the items in their makeup category when you buy any 3 products!

We’re not just talking end of line stuff either, but all the top brands including Bare Escentuals, Clarins, Clinique, Dior and YSL. Considering their prices are already mega cheap and delivery is free, as always, there really isn’t a better excuse to restock your makeup bag. You could even stock up on some Christmas gifts for your girlfriends while you’re at it. 

There’s no discount code required, the 10% will automatically be applied to all products in the makeup category when you purchase 3 or more before 28th October 2008. Click here to grab a bargain.

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Introducing Urban Decay Cosmetics

It’s Friday night and you pull on your party dress with your stiletto heels and prepare your cosmetics. You lay out your eyeshadow, eye pencils, and lipsticks. You blink in disbelief. Could it be true, your only options are pink and a different shade of pink? You throw your purple and silver dress across the room in frustration, until you remember; Urban Decay Cosmetics.

You reach into your bag and pull out the Urban Decay Book of Shadows and Big Fatty Lip Plumper that you received from you best friend earlier in the evening. Although you have seen your friend’s addiction growing stronger by the night you decided to give Urban Decay a try. You open the case and begin to apply the shimmering colours. You look in the mirror amazed at the no longer ordinary face staring back at you. You smile, noticing the Lip Plumper actually worked.

Again, Urban Decay has rescued another night out on the urban landscape. With trend-setting alternative colours Urban Decay Cosmetics covers you head to toe with metallic eyeshadows, lip stains and plumpers, concealer, bronzers, and even flavoured body powders. These are not your ordinary cosmetic products but products that have come from the brilliant minds of the creative team who are Urban Decay.

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Too Faced Makeup – A Girls Best Friend

It all began in 1998 with two boys and a vision. That vision was to take ordinary faces and make them extraordinary. Prestigious Hollywood Makeup Artist Jarrod Blandino and Fashion and business guru Jeremy Johnson dreamt of creating and marketing a line of cosmetics that was irreverent and inspiring, thus was born Too Faced, Inc. With a mantra of “Why be pretty, when you can be gorgeous?” this dynamic duo aspired to use their talents to take beauty one step further, to make it glamorous. With celebrity clients and loads of experience in movie makeup, Jerrod and Jeremy sparked a product that really lives up to its name.

They say “Dog is a Man’s best mate.” And that may be true; but, if so, what does that leave women? Without a doubt, a woman’s best friend is her makeup. Think on it a moment… a girl’s makeup kit is always there when she needs it, tucked loyally away in her trendy bag. It’s oh so flattering, and it doesn’t talk back or point out her faults. In fact, it exists to help cover her flaws. What more could you ask for in a bff? Even on those days when she is feeling downcast and looking sullen, a single session with her cosmetic chums and suddenly the world is a little brighter, much like her complexion.

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Philosophy, Inc.

The Philosophy brand started with BioMedic a medical beauty product promoted by plastic surgeons and dermatologists. The company was first created by Cristina Carlino and followed the concept of creating a new line of beauty products backed by science and research. From peels to creams and rejuvenation products, Philosophy, Inc was and remains about the whole body not just a part of it.

The UK Beauty Products Sector

While the economy is taking a downward spiral statistics show that the beauty and health market in the UK is beating the retail market where spending is concerned. It is called the Lipstick theory. The fact is when the economy slows lipstick sale increase. It’s a case of mind over matter. With things falling apart in life, it is simply easier to look good and hence, feel good. The small things on the beauty products counter seem more affordable compared to the more expensive retail products.

It is not only the women who are buying; men’s toiletries take a good ten percent of the sales. As consumers continue to buy the market becomes even competitive as brands try to make their products as appealing and affordable as possible.

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Bare Escentuals creates 100% mineral-based, natural makeup made from the purest minerals found on the earth. Bare Escentuals products contain no chemical ingredients and are natural enough to sleep in. Over time, the application of Bare Escentuals makeup will actually improve your skin’s condition. Furthermore, Bare Escentuals was created for all skin types and consistently provides a natural look with a no-makeup feel.

The company has been creating cosmetics since 1976. However, when Bare Escentuals mineral foundation was reintroduced to the market as bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation, the product exploded onto the scene as customers found that the product’s feather light, adjustable coverage made their skin look fresh and clear in a way traditional makeup could not while providing sun protection for the skin. Since then, Bare Escentuals has created a vast array of makeup products to blend perfectly with its famous foundation.

Other popular products include bareMinerals Mineral Veil. This quality product gives you transparant, flawless coverage that will perfectly complement bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation. Made for all skin tones, the Mineral Veil will give you the bright, soft, glowing look that is 100% natural and unique to products created by Bare Escentuals. In addition, the Mineral Veil minimises the appearance lines and pores for a truly luminous finish, absorbs oils from the skin, and is simple to apply.

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