It’s New Years Eve and everyone’s thoughts are turning towards the usual ‘New Years Resolutions’ and planning out various changes for the year ahead, thinking about how we’re going to finally stick to that diet and how to make sure that 2010 is bigger and better than 2009. Rather than cover the standard resolutions you’ve all heard talked about a million times before, we at Beauty Now thought we’d focus more on the kind of beauty related resolutions you can make this year for an ultra glam 2010. (more…)

Instead of going out this year, many people are opting to stay in and save themselves a bit of money. After all, it’s less tempting to spend so much when you’re in the comfort of your own home. With this in mind we’ve put together a couple of great New Years Eve party ideas to help you celebrate in style but in a cost friendly way. (more…)

Sex and the City 2 is going to be the must watch movie for fashion and cosmetic lovers in 2010. The original inspired everything from designer Eiffel tower shaped bags, to perfumes, makeups and hairstyles. Sex and the City 2 looks set to be bigger, bolder and packed with more fashion and beauty than ever before and we just can’t wait! (more…)

I must have been a very good girl this year (that’s debatable of course) because Santa saw fit to bring me the gift of Chanel this Christmas! So I sit here writing this blog post after a long day of hitting the sales extremely hard whilst smelling divinely of Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel. Bliss! (more…)

2009 has been a year of doom and gloom for most of us with a deep recession and many facing financial worries.  Women in particular have come up with a number of ways to cheer themselves up and help them face the pressures of prolonged economic uncertainty including turning to foundation to cope with being in the red and opting for a more ‘understated’ and simple look in these tough times.     (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…)

There’s always a few of us who leave their Christmas shopping until the last minute; some because of work commitments and some who are just plain disorganised (like yours truly for example!) so for anyone needing a little bit of last minute gift inspiration take a look at some great last minute gift ideas from the lovely Philosophy! (more…)

Soap & Glory products are flying off the shelves this Christmas, and rightly so in our opinion as they are just fantastic! Read our thoughts on Soap & Glory Easy Glistening Dry Oil body gloss after the jump. (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…)

Not only is it Friday but also, it’s almost Christmas!!! The kids are finishing up school for the year, some of us might be lucky enough to have had a little sprinkling of snow and everyone is frantically rushing around trying to get those last minute gifts. In a bid to bring you just a little consistency in the run up to Christmas, here’s our regular offering of Beauty Now top five picks of the week that we just can’t get enough of. (more…)

Everyone loves a bit of glitter at Christmas, and what better way to adorn yourself with festive sparkles than to get hold of a variety of shimmery, sexy eye-shadow? We’ve chosen Myface Eye Touch Eye Shadow to take a closer look at this week. Keep reading after the jump to see how to apply and why we love them! (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…)

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There are many great products out there, but sometimes we become so used to mainstream brands that we forget all about the niche products that exist. Thankfully the Internet is a faithful friend in keeping us up to date with the latest in skincare and cosmetics, so smaller brands don’t fall by the wayside. Panache Cosmetic stocks an array of product lines that are hard to find in the UK,and each product has been strictly vetted by the site to make sure it’s up to their standards.

Read on to discover the star products on offer. (more…)

We all love perfume and I don’t know about you but personally I’m a little bit addicted to buying various different makes and have been known to wear a different fragrance every day of the week. I just love the wonderful variety of scents and must admit I’m a sucker for beautifully packaged bottles to sit on the dresser. Yardley have recently put together this handy guide on how to wear perfume and we think it makes for pretty interesting reading! (more…)

There are some scents that evoke certain eras of your life (CKOne and Impulse Vanilla would be amongst mine) but then you have some perfumes that are appropriate whatever your age. Marc Jacobs Daisy, £46.90 is one such scent, as though it has distinctly floral overtones it’s light and subtle enough to wear day in and out, be it summer or Winter. The smell itself is an odd concoction of gardenia violet and jasmine, and at first whiff may appear to strong with those disinclined for floral. (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…)

Well, it’s Friday, and we all know what that means! Yes, the weekend is so close we can almost touch it. With that in mind we’ve decided to put together a list of our top five favourite products we’ve spotted this week and who knows, if it goes well maybe we’ll even make it a regular feature here on the Beauty Now blog… (more…)

If like me, you have sensitive skin then you’ll know that sometimes it can be tough to find makeup products that don’t irritate or make those delicate skin areas worse. Sometimes you have to hunt around a little to find the really great products, but luckily for you Beauty Now are always here to help! (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…)

We are pretty Twilight obsessed here at Beauty Now (Who isn’t?) and absolutely love the character of Alice. Her edgy pixie cut hairstyle is her trademark in the Twilight movies but when you see recent pictures of her you’ll notice that she much prefers to wear her hair longer… (more…)

For those with less than 20/20 vision life becomes and endless cycle of visits to the opticians, check ups and ordering new lenses and glasses. It may not seem like that much money but it definitely adds up, especially when you realize that a contact lens precription and an eye test are two separate fees for you to pay. Add to that the expense of buying contact lenses on the high street and you’re looking at forking out a minimum of  £120 a year- and that’s if you opt for monthlies rather than daily lenses.

PostOptics is an online service that offers the consumer lenses at a seriously reduced price, due to the fact that they lack the overheads of a high street shop. As they don’t need to rent space or employ staff to greet you with, they can pass this saving onto you with low cost lenses and excellent customer service. (more…)

Doing your bit for charity and ensuring you look your best are not usually two tasks that come hand in hand. However, celebrity hair stylist Nicky Clarke has set out to change this with the launch of a limited edition Nicky Clarke Straighteners. (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…)

This year I’m finding myself a little bit obsessed with all things purple. Purple shoes, purple scarves and clothing items can all be found in my wardrobe in abundance! Next I was on a mission to find a long lasting dark purple nail polish and think I may have come up trumps with this fantastic 17 Lasting Fix polish from Boots. (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 are well and truly in the festive spirit at Beauty Now this December and with the big day fast approaching we thought you might need some top tips on buying Men’s Christmas gifts this year. Look no further, because we have some male grooming gift ideas that are perfect for the modern man, proving that beauty is not just for us girls! (more…)

Every now and again at Beauty Now we like to highlight certain brands and put them in the spotlight, taking a closer look at their products and what makes them so special. This week we’ve chosen Biore who have released a whole new selection of fantastic pore perfect products over the last few months that will certainly help achieve clean, clear and healthy looking skin during the Christmas party season! (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…)

Those US folks have it lucky, with an unlimited access to Sephora and a variety of other goodies that we never see on our shores. Ellis Faas is a household name in the States and it’s finally coming to good old Brittania. The line is created by Ellis Faas, an international makeup artist who has decorated the faces of the rich and famous. She has created a collection to showcase the colours that occur naturally in ther human body, and entitled it ‘Human Colours’. Think shades that mimic the rosy glow naturally achieved on a winters day and the vivid red that pulses through our veins. (more…)

From time to time us busy women need to relax and indulge in some well earned pampering and this includes making our bodies sexy and smooth. So next time you want to de-fuzz, try raising the temperature with Nad’s Natural Warm Wax. Just pop in the microwave to melt, spread evenly onto the skin and remove to leave your body feeling deliciously soft. (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…)

Maybelline Pulse Perfection Mascara is one of the hottest products on the make-up scene right now, so with this in mind we thought we’d test it out right here on Beauty Now and show you the results first hand. Does it really make a difference to the way your lashes look? Is it easy to apply? Keep on reading below to find out for yourself! (more…)

With a chill in the air, and Christmas fast approaching, what better gift to find under the tree this year than a bottle of your favourite perfume? Here at Beauty Now we’ve put together our list of the top 5 winter fragrances for women that we think will sprinkle a touch of magic into the air this Christmas and leave you feeling fun, flirty and festive! (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…)