• Summer Trend – Tanatomicals

    Nothing pleases me more than a clever strapline for a product. tanatomicals had me giggling into my coffee when a parcel of self tanners arrived in the office a few weeks back. Their range strapline is ‘We only want your for your body’ and they get it so right!  With a delicious smell of...

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  • Summer Trend – Stila Summer Collection

    I’ve known and loved Stila for more years than I can remember.  The relationship we had back in the days of aiming to collect all the Paint Cans and the Kitten Goes To… powders went into cryogenic freeze when they stopped being stocked (easily) in the UK. But ta da, they’re back, and...

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  • Summer Trend – Organic Golden Camellia Oil

    The wonder product is here! This is one of those amazing multipurpose products that leaves plenty of room in your suitcase for other things (shoes perhaps, more shoes, extra handbags!). Ideal for nourishing skin that’s been battered by the sun. We know a tan makes us look healthier, but only in...

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  • Summer Preparation – DestinationSkin Special Offer

    Imagine being able to get your body, skin and teeth beach ready, but at 1/3rd less than you’d normally pay.  DestinationSkin, leaders in aesthetics have brought a 30% reduction to their treatments for June. Perfect timing for a Summer holiday. And with locations all over the UK, and in House of...

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  • Summer Trend – Frontcover Cosmetics Sunlit Metals

    We all love a good multipurpose product, and one that is good for eyes, lips and cheeks ticks all the multi-use boxes. Frontcover Cosmetics who are now selling from their own website exclusively have brought out a range of products for Summer 2012, and the one that has caught our eye is the Sunlit Metals...

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  • Summer Trend – Smooch Cosmetics Metallic Shadows

    I love Smooch cosmetics.  Okay, so the packaging looks like it came straight off the NARS production line, but you know what, if it did, that’s okay.  We all know that private labelling exists.  Doesn’t bother me, as long as the product is reliable, and appropriately priced. I do love...

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  • Summer Trend – GOSH Cosmetics Blushers

    This year, summer is all about matte and metallic mixtures.  Matte on the eyes, metallic on cheeks or lips, metallic eyes, matte cheeks etc. But what do you do when you’ve found the perfect metallic eyeshadow, but are missing a decent matte cheek colour.  Head to Superdrug and check out the GOSH...

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  • Summer Trend – TopShop Nail Colours

    Soft and subtle, with a hint of shimmer, we love these colours from TopShop. Expect reasonable wear, chipping after only a couple of days, and a budget price tag that belies the fact that these really are a decent polish! Set of 3 nail polishes in a reusable zip bag, includes Ice Maiden,Queen of Green...

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  • Summer Trends – Illamasqua Naked Strangers

    In a bold step away from their usual bright and in-your-face colours, those that play on the alter ego, Illamasqua have created a slightly more subtle collection for Summer 2012.  Naked Strangers. However, behind the products is a more usual story for the brand.  Creating ideals of nudity, sexiness...

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  • Metallic Eyeliner by W7

    6 shades at practically pence per liner, you can’t go wrong with a flash of a W7 Cosmic Metallic Eyeliner. This summer is all about mixing mattes and metallics.  Metallic eyes, matte lips or matte eyes and metallic lips.  Whichever way you want to try it, it’s good for Summer 2012. But...

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