Makeup
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New makeup: CC Cream and sparkle from Bobbi Brown
Read more: New makeup: CC Cream and sparkle from Bobbi BrownA key trend in beauty worldwide right now, is glow. Skin is beautifully highlighted, and luminous, without glitter – but a perfect glow to the skin. New makeup that achieves this perfectly is the Illuminating Nudes Collection from Bobbi Brown, including the CC Cream, Brightening Brick, and Long-Wear Gel Sparkle Eyeshadow. Each product in this…
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Estee Lauder releases Enlighten EE Creme
Read more: Estee Lauder releases Enlighten EE CremeIt seems only fitting that the first ever EE cream is invented by someone with three Es in their first name. Enlighten Even Effect Skintone Corrector EE Creme by Estee Lauder is part of the new Enlighten range in response to women’s top complaint of discolouration. The EE creme is first and foremost a skintone-evening…
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Bobbi Brown counters do complimentary makeup lessons
Read more: Bobbi Brown counters do complimentary makeup lessonsWant to learn a specific skill, or how to do makeup if you wear glasses? Want to learn how to look after your brushes and use them properly? What about a smoky eye look, or cheeks and lips? Bobbi Brown counters do complimentary makeup lessons so you can learn how to do brows, eyes, and…
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The latest summer makeup releases from Maybelline
Read more: The latest summer makeup releases from MaybellineImagine my surprise when this luggage case showed up – and I opened it, to discover the latest Summer 2015 makeup releases from Maybelline New York! Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it landed in Arrivals. The press release was even printed as a boarding pass for Megan Robinson on MNY Air. Cute. They’re releasing…
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I try: Mineralogie mineral makeup
Read more: I try: Mineralogie mineral makeupI love discovering amazing make-up brands that I hadn’t tried before, especially when they are now sold in New Zealand so we can find them easily and not have to go through the extra bother of shopping for them from the States. So it is with Mineralogie mineral makeup. It’s a hugely popular brand overseas but has…
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Best of Beauty – Editor’s Picks for 2014
Read more: Best of Beauty – Editor’s Picks for 2014Sorry this is a bit late – as I’ve been on holiday – but when I asked on Twitter as to whether you’d like to see my “Best of Beauty Awards” Editor’s Picks for 2014, all the responses said “yes”, so here it is; better late than never. These are my personal products that I…
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Smashbox On The Rocks Collection
Read more: Smashbox On The Rocks CollectionThe holiday season calls for a touch more luxury and ths new limited edition collection, On The Rocks, from Smashbox really delivers. It has old faves (Photo Finish Primer and Be Legendary Lipsticks) as well as new palettes (On The Rocks eye shadow palette) with not a small amount of decadence in their jewel tones…
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Loving: Clarins Lip Balm Crayons
Read more: Loving: Clarins Lip Balm CrayonsOn counter now for summer are these new Clarins limited edition Lip Balm Crayons – and they are already a hit with me! I’ve tried to resist messing them all up for the sake of this photo but the coral one (third along) is my go-to lip crayon now in my handbag. Instead of sharpening…
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Colours of Brazil: Clarins 2014 Summer Makeup Collection
Read more: Colours of Brazil: Clarins 2014 Summer Makeup CollectionIf the warm rays of summer sun are making you think you need to assess your makeup look for the change in seasons, you’re not alone. My neutral brown eye look is looking, well, rather tired and I think needs a shot of summer warmth to it. This range is perfectly timed, then. The Colours…
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Fashion Westie: The ‘makeup n00b’ makeover special
Read more: Fashion Westie: The ‘makeup n00b’ makeover specialThis week we have something exciting; a guest blogger post by the incredibly stylish Aneta Page of Fashion Westie. Aneta is an Auckland mother of 3 young boys who is fabulously cool and we love her style. However, she says she is a make-up n00b and never knows how to apply make-up; so we sent…