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…)

There’s something about Holly Willoughby that’s universally appealing as her sweet doe eyed look and huge smile makes her appeal to both young and old alike. We can’t imagine anyone we’d rather look like, as her childlike beauty combined with adult maturity makes her instantly likable and her fresh faced natural style is one we all aim for. Read on to discover how to achieve Holly’s beauty style. (more…)

Designer HAKAAN and his  A-list dream team of the best in  the fashion business kicked off London  Fashion Week on Friday in show-stopping  style with top supermodels walking the  catwalk.  And backstage saw the best-of-the-best  creating the look for the show.   Super-stylist Luigi Murenu, Global Creative  Consultant for the John Frieda® brands  was joined by an A-List make-up artist  and super-clothes stylist – forming a  winning team made in fashion-heaven.     (more…)

Backstage at London Fashion Week with Sam McKnight, Global Ambassador for Pantene Pro-V, Creating the Hair Look for Jaeger London A/W ‘10 The hair look: Casual, Groomed. (more…)

Black nail varnish was once the domain of the angst ridden teenager, stropping around the house playing Metallica at full volume. They’ll be angry once more, as this area has now become something of a fashion with celebrities worldwide. At the recent BAFTA awards Kate Winslet and Olivia Williams were seen sporting a decadent black nail, with Paris Hilton also channeling the look at various red carpet events. They enjoy the slightly rebellious attitude that black varnish gives them, the devil may care spirit and fact that their nails will go with any outfit they were- though all have opted to keep their style  monochrome. This is a very easy trend to copy at home, just make sure you find a product that’s long lasting and correct any chips straightaway. (more…)

Backstage at London Fashion Week with Duffy, Creative Colour Director for Clairol, Creating the Hair Look for Nasir Mazhar, London A/W ‘10 (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…)

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is one of those products whose hype is actually worthy of attention. This product has topped bestsellers lists for many years now, because there’s something about this rice-based formulation that provides great results. Time and time again I’ve strayed to other cleansers and exfoliators, yet I always return, as no other product gives me such consistent results. (more…)

New York Fashion week features the trends and style that will be big in the fall, but here at Beauty Now we were more interested in what beauty looks are going to be big. The Sophie Théallet Show featured soft feminine hair, that had us yearning for our Prince as its fairytale overtones imbued models with a delicateness and softness. (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…)

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The Brit Awards 2010 saw many a star mince their way down the red carpet, but there was one recurring theme amongst the many beauty looks that were on display. It seems the black eyeliner trend is here to stay, and whether you choose to wear it thick and fierce a’la Lily Allen or sleek and flicked like Katherine Jenkins, you want to make sure that you have the best product possible. (more…)

UPDATE: Fixed, phew!

Just in case you were wondering why all pages on our website (aside from the blog) are going to a generic error page, its because we’re in the midst of a software upgrade that has gone rather pear-shaped!

Thankfully, our super-smart tech boffins are sifting through the wreckage as we write, and so hopefully we’ll be back up and running soon.  Enjoy the blog meantime (it runs on different software and so remains blissfully unaware of the trials and tribulations of its big sis’).

Ahh, the joys of beta software…

Ruby & Millie have had a very successful business for some years now, as the duo have created their own  line of lovely products that has women round the country queing up to purchase them.  From stackable eyeshadows to clever double ended eye shimmers, we can’t get enough of their range, but Motherhood has made them turn their creative eyes towards the tween market. (more…)

Kate Moss is known for being a trendsetter, so when she decided to have grey streaks placed in her hair, the fashpack were quick to follow suit. Sure, we’ve all heard the rumours that her hair was actually a mistake, as they grey was an attempt at introducing baby blue streaks into the hair, but we rather like how it turned out. Here’s how you can copy her style. (more…)

Heads up Beauty Addicts! The hottest beauty even for makeup and cosmetics lovers is on it’s way! The Vitality show once again comes to Earl’s Court and it promises to be bigger and better than ever before! We bring you all the news on opening times, ticket prices and what you can expect when attending. (more…)

Every now and again we get news of slightly strange or kooky beauty products that are just too unique not to mention, this morning we heard about an interesting new product from the OP Therapy range, a body hydrator containing Emu oil. Yes that’s right folks, Emu. Keep reading to find out more! (more…)

Girls Aloud has been a staple for teenage girls for many years now, as their annoyingly catchy poppy tunes are a radio favourite. The members of the band are all known for their savvy styling and beautiful looks, but the heat is on to decide which girl tops the beauty charts. Kimberley Walsh and Cheryl Cole are the clear front runners, as both know how to stay groomed and gorgeous with thick glossy hair and clear skin, but we’ve decided to make them go head to head in the battle for the queen of beauty popdom. (more…)

ArtDeco is a German brand that has been wowing fashionistas lately, but due to limited stockists it hasn’t yet had the national acclaim it deserves. Created over 15 years ago, ArtDeco features over 300 products and its major selling point is the green element it includes, as most of the palettes and liners are all refillable. Not only does that mean less packaging is wasted, it also means you get to tailor colours for your favourite looks- definitely not a one size fits all! (more…)

The guys can often get a bit left out here on Beauty Now whilst us girls chat about the latest women’s beauty products and beauty tips. So this week we thought we’d give a shout out to a fab natural men’s product that we love! (more…)

Sky Sports News beauty, Georgie Thompson, will be on everyone’s lips today as she claimed the Lypsyl®Celebrity Lips of the Year award.

The presenter, whose knockout smile brightens up the day of many Sky Sports News fans, was given the award by lip balm makers, Lypsyl®. (more…)

With love in the air this upcoming weekend we thought it only right that we should bring you a Valentines Day style ‘Friday Five’ this week! With such a wide range of gorgeous pink products and fab gift sets to choose from we’ve put together our five best gift ideas for the guys out there looking for last minute presents (or for you girls to drop not so subtle hints!) and for Valentines Day beauty products. Enjoy! (more…)

St Tropez is a brand beloved of those with pale skin, whose previous only options were burning or sunbeds. We like to keep our skin free from those bad rays though, so we need a quality self tan product to make sure our limbs look lovely, without any danger. St Tropez is introducing a new product to their line up, enticingly called the St Tropez Skin Illuminator. (more…)

Never has being fake been so much fun! Just as the 40s on-screen sirens rocked bambi-eyed glamour; you too can be a bold eyed beauty with the Collection 2000 Big Fake False Lash Effect Mascara. This marvellous mascara will double your lash length in one fell swoop, and is bound to be your next big beauty buy. (more…)

Benefit are well known for creating cult cosmetics, and I’m sure many of their products are staples in makeup bags around the country. Their foray into fragrance was an unexpected pleasure for many, with B Spot being one of the major players in their fragrance arsenal. It come packaged in an attractive lime green and aqua bottle, with an easy to use pump, and as with all Benefit products has an interesting story.

Read on for the full review. (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…)

Peaches Geldof is well known for her love of vintage frocks and whimsical accessories and we can’t help but applaud her foray into glittering hair accessories. From vintage style swallow brooches to shimmering baubles, Peaches knows what she likes and manages to find pieces that suit her fun-loving style. We’re gaga over her most recent hairpiece, so have rounded up three lovely alternatives for you to play with.

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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…)

Gok Wan is the  much loved guru for self conscious women everywhere, and he’s known for his helpful advice with a touch of humour, having spent a long time making women feel more comfortable about their bodies.  He’s branched out into beauty, and is now helping glasses wearing girls. The rhyme ‘Guys don’t make passes at girls who wear glasses’, is soo last year, and his tips will turn beleaguered four-eyes into the height of Geek Chic. Read on for his tips.

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There’s one skin care product that has got celebrities smitten this month and it’s a sunscreen none the less! If you’re getting ready for those hot Summer months ahead then check out what celebrities think is the best sunscreen they’ve ever tried and why they’re raving about it after the jump! (more…)

The Brit Awards 2010 takes place on the 16th January at Earl’s Court. Stars from around the world will fly in to watch and participate in the event, and all of them will be treated to lovely treatments and products from the Sanctuary Spa backstage. As the stars consist of the hottest names in British talent, it’s guaranteed they’ll need some prepping up before their big performances, and as the Sanctuary have a huge home range to buy, you can beautify with the likes of Bat for Lashes and Pixie Lott. (more…)

The weather seems to have taken a turn for the worse again, with some people getting heavy rain and others having yet more snow. Once again we’re digging out the best beauty products of the week to help you keep your skin and nails looking flawless whatever the weather! (more…)

Organic skincare has created a lot of buzz in the last year, but a product needs more then eco credentials to be worthy of our approval. The Purity line of skincare is available exclusively in Superdrug, and delivers a whole lot of goodness, for a very reasonable price. Read on for the full review of their anti-aging moisturiser. (more…)

Thierry Mugler scents are one of my many favourites in the world of fragrances. With so many perfumes to choose from these days Thierry Mugler first caught my eye with his beautifully packaged original ‘Angel’ fragrance and since then I’ve been hooked. I’ve recently bought Thierry Mugler, Angel Innocent Illusion, keep reading after the jump to find out my thoughts. (more…)

So that was January then. Apparently the most depressing month of the year – unless you are a reader of the Beauty Blog at Beauty Now!

We’ve had new product launches, beauty product reviews, and more celeb style than you can shake a stick at! We’ve told you who is looking hot (and how they pulled it off), which products are going to be top of your wishlist later this year, and even how to get Lady GaGa’s hot hair look (if you dare!)

Of course if you’ve missed any of this then fear not, we’ve compiled a handy list of links to all the best bits (now don’t say we ain’t good to ya):

Everyone loves that post-holiday look we show off when returning from the sun… tanned and glowing skin, naturally sun-kissed, lighter blonde hair; it’s one of the times we feel at our most confident, beautiful and relaxed.  Imagine if you could bottle that feeling and experience a holiday glow all year round…  Well thanks to John Frieda go blonder shampoo and conditioner you can re-create that holiday hair sparkle and achieve natural-looking sun-kissed blonde all year round.. (more…)

Jergens is a brand that’s huge in the USA, but is still fairly unknown to the British market. They currently only sell a couple of products, but UK customers are already starting to see why this is such a staple product Stateswide. We’re not talking premium beauty here, we’re talking affordably priced high quality body moisturisers that deliver, and they’re releasing two new products to the UK this month.

I was lucky enough to get some samples to play with prior to their launch in early February, and am happy to report back on my findings. (more…)

Ok, I admit that I’m a little late reporting on this beauty trend, but seeing as it has been EVERYWHERE I look lately I just had to bring it up. I am of course talking about the recent black nail polish craze that is sweeping the nation. Everyone who’s anyone is wearing various brands of black nail varnish at the moment including celebrities, TV presenters and reality stars, it’s a worldwide beauty phenomena and I’m loving it! (more…)

I’m a big fan of L’occitane products as I swear by their uber rich hand creams, so the news that they’re making their first foray into the world of cosmetics filled me with excitement! They are set to release a 19 piece limited edition beauty range in May, with shades which will be changed seasonally to match catwalk trends. The products draw inspiration from Mediterranean legend, where there was a nymph named Paeonia, whose beauty was so immense a jealous goddess turned her into a flower with a thousand petals. Read on to learn more! (more…)