Category: Cosmetics

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The average British woman’s makeup bag is out of date by a worrying four years, new research from Debenhams has revealed today.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

See after the jump for the details. (more…)

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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