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Crème de la Mer Introduces Christmas 2011 – perfect luxury skincare gifts for brides-to-be

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Crème de la Mer Introduces Christmas 2011

I have used and worked with Crème de la Mer for years now and really appreciate the technology in these products and the results they deliver. I know that if I ever apply it to a clients face, they will always ask me what I have used, as it feels so divine on their skin!

If you have never experienced the luxury of Crème de la Mer skincare before and would love to use some of the gorgeous products on the run up to your wedding day, Christmas is the perfect time to do this, as the Christmas gift collection is stunning. Maybe you want to treat yourself or ask someone special to treat you this Christmas – as you can see, there is a range of luxury gift sets to choose from:

NEW The Discovery Collection – RRP £200
 Designed to create a more hydrated and luminous appearance, The Discovery Collection offers three best-selling treatments in a Christmas gift box.  Featuring Crème de la Mer (30ml), The Eye Balm Intense (5ml) and The Radiant Serum (15ml), this limited edition set is the ideal gift for frequent travellers and first time users. 
Limited edition, available at Selfridges from November 2011

 

 

NEW The Luxury Essentials – RRP £305
 Indulge loved ones with The Luxury Essentials featuring Crème de la Mer’s simple daily beauty regimen: Crème de la Mer (60ml), The Regenerating Serum (15ml), and The Eye Concentrate (15ml). In a short time, skin becomes softer, firmer and looks virtually ageless. 
Limited edition, available nationwide from November 2011

 

NEW Legendary Luxury – RRP £1,150
 The ultimate gift for Crème de la Mer devotees, the Legendary Luxury set pairs a 500ml Crème de la Mer jar and silver-plated spatula in a collectible, limited-edition case. The perfect Christmas present and quintessential showcase for Crème de la Mer.
Limited edition, available at Harrods from November 2011

 

 

NEW Crystal Encrusted Holder – RRP £200
 For those seeking a little seasonal sparkle with their winter skincare regime, this beautiful keepsake box housing a 60ml Crème de la Mer delicately shimmers, adding heightened luxury to the beauty ritual. 
Limited edition, available exclusively at Selfridges from November 2011

NEW Limited Edition Swarovski 500ml Display Case – RRP £1,400
 Crème de la Mer devotees looking to ensure their beauty collection is exquisitely presented will enjoy this stunning Swarovski crystal adorned keepsake case.  Neatly encasing a 500ml jar of the original Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream, this spectacular pot creates a luxurious feature on any dressing table. 
Limited edition, available exclusively at Harrods from November 2011

 

NEW The Radiant Collection – RRP £210
 This elegant travel set comprises the original Moisturizing Cream (30ml), The Radiant Serum (15ml), The Eye Balm Intense (5ml), The Radiant Infusion (30ml) and The Cleansing Gel (100ml).  Ideal for use in colder months when skin can feel dull and in need of replenishment, the collection encourages more radiant and refined skin, leaving skin appearing healthy and glowing. 
Limited edition, available nationwide from November 2011

 

NEW The Hydrating Facial – RRP £180
 During a period throughout which skin can suffer as a result of social festivities, the NEW limited edition Hydrating Facial is ideal for providing a swift replenishing facial treat.  The 100% cotton, two-zoned mask delivers amazing hydration through a luxurious sensorial spa-like experience: skin is left nourished, smooth and conditioned, with a resilient healthy looking glow – perfectly accessorizing any party ensemble. 
Available nationwide from November 2011 for a limited time only

 

‘Fill My Stocking with Crème de la Mer Please’

The Lip Balm 9g- RRP £40.00
 Adding a little luxury to a Christmas stocking, this luxurious soothing lip balm works to soften, comfort and alleviate dryness often associated with winter weather conditions. Worn throughout the day, lips are kept smooth, revitalised and feel plumper. Applied at night, lips appear renewed by morning.  The Lip Balm is a winter essential to keep close to hand at all times – one of Santa’s favourites!

 

The Refining Facial 100ml – RRP £65.00
 The Refining Facial is perfect for skin that may feel in need of a revitalising boost during the hectic festive season. The Refining Facial, incorporating pure diamond powder, makes a sumptuous stocking filler. It begins to work instantly to sooth, cool and enhance the brightness and radiance of skin.

 

NEW The Concentrate 30ml – RRP £220
 A transformational treatment, this elixir noticeably improves the appearance of scarring and diminishes the appearance of irritation and redness.  Containing Crème de la Mer’s renowned Miracle Broth™, the Concentrate helps to renew and restore skin’s appearance – an ultra-luxestocking filler for those seeking to give their skin the ultimate treat this Christmas.  The new 30ml size of the Concentrate is available nationwide NOW.

For more information, go to www.cremedelamer.co.uk

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Reduce fine lines and puffiness around the eyes with Sisley Eye Contour Mask

Sunday, May 29th, 2011

I am a HUGE Sisley fan (there isn’t one product I haven’t tried of theirs that I don’t love)!!

The Sisley Eye Contour Mask is just as amazing as all of their other products and is a pre-wedding ‘must-have’ for a bride!

The eye area always shows how tired we are and it also shows the first visible sign of ageing. The run up to a wedding can be a busy and stressful time and often brides ask me if there is anything I can recommend for them to use around their eyes, to improve the appearance of tiredness and fine lines.

How does it work?

Thanks to a unique combination of botanical ingredients, vitamins and trace elements, this eye mask from Sisley works in just a few minutes to help rehydrate skin and smooth away visible signs of fatigue:

* Fine lines around the eyes appear visibly reduced; the eye area and eyelids are smoothed 
* Under Eye puffiness and dark circles are visibly reduced in appearance
* The natural defense system of this delicate area is strengthened

The eyes look better rested, the eyelids and skin around the eyes smoother – the youthful appearance of this delicate area is preserved.

The orginal ‘gel patch’ tecture leaves an ultra-soft, imperceptable film which continues to work after the mask is removed.

The Sisley Eye Contour Mask is so easy and quick to use and delivers amazing results - use it morning or night on bare skin, before your moisturiser. Apply the mask in a thick layer to eyelids and skin around your eyes and leave on for 10 mins. The tissue off the excess product without rinsing and apply your moisturiser over the top – it’s that easy to use! You can also use this product around your lips.

This is the mask I personally use when my eyes are tired, or if I have a special occasion and I want my eyes to look bright and smooth.

Use before your wedding day to get your eyes in amazing condition and also on the morning of your wedding day, for beautiful bright eyes.

Find out more at www.sisley-cosmetics.com

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Soften facial expression lines around the eyes and lips with Darphin

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Darphin Arovita C Eye and Lip Gel Compo

Darphin Arovita Eye and Lip Contour Gel won the LookFantastic 2010 Hair and Beauty Awards for the Best Product for Minimising Lines.

lf-winner

This is a real treat for your skin – I was already a fan of this product as I have used it in the past, so I was not surprised to see that it had won an award.

Darphin Arovita Eye and Lip Contour Gel will nourish and help to smooth the appearance of fine lines around your eye and lip area, restoring a radiant and youthful-looking glow.

This comforting gel offers a complete anti-ageing formula to plump out fine lines while tightening and firming these delicate areas. Darphin Arovita Eye and Lip Contour Gel contains rose, orchid and camomile extracts, formulated to give you a younger looking appearance. This comforting gel is most effective when used in conjunction with an appropriate serum.

This product really delivers what it says – my top tip is to use a tiny amount, as it goes a long way. It also works beautifully as an eye cream under makeup, as the skin looks/ feels so much smoother.

Priced at £38 and available from www.lookfantastic.com, I think this is a great price for a luxury award winning product.

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RoC Complete Lift Anti-Dark Circle Eye Cream

Monday, October 4th, 2010

What ever your skin type, I believe that you should use an eye cream. So many ladies use the same cream on the eye area that they use on the rest of their face, but the skin around the eye area is so much more fragile and is one of the first areas on the face to show ageing and dehydration.

Your wedding day is such a long day and it is important that the skin around your eyes is not dry, as your makeup could sit in any fine lines or ‘grab’ to any dry skin in that area.

So, in the run up to your wedding day if you are not using an eye cream, now is the time to start.

One of my favourite eye creams which I recommend to my brides is the RoC Complete Lift Anti-Dark Circle Eye Cream. This cream is a real multi-tasking product, which I think is a great price.

Highly nourishing  and fast absorbing, this satin-like cream helps reduce the appearance of dark circles and visibly smoothes the eye contour.

I like to use this product morning and night and you only need to use a small amount. Some rich eye creams can make eye makeup ’slide’ off the skin, but I love this eye cream as it makes a great makeup base.

RRP £21.99, buy online at www.boots.com

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Karin Herzog Eye Cream – a serious skincare product with dramatic results!

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Kylie Minogue, Sharon Stone, Pixie Lott, Victoria Beckham are all fans of Karin Herzog products, which have also become a Beauty Editors favourite.

With serious indredients which deliver amazing results, I am a huge fan too and one particular product that I use myself is the Karin Herzog Eye Cream (RRP £39).

Linda Evangelista swears by Karin Herzog Eye Cream, as this unique product delivers just the right amount of oxygen, water, glucose, vitamins and minerals to brighten, tone, firm, hydrate and lift the entire eye area.

It is so important that if you are not already using an eye cream that you start using one. The skin around your eye is so much finer that the skin on your face, so you need to treat it with care and with the appropriate product. I also recommend using an eye cream on your wedding day before makeup, as the eye area is one of the first areas to show dehydration and you want the skin around the eyes to look plump and young, not dehydrated which can make the skin look older.

When selecting the perfect eye cream, it is important to remember that you do not want a product which is too greasy, as your makeup will then ’slide off’ throughout your wedding day. This is why I love the Karin Herzog Eye Cream. 

Hyper-enriched with gentle and nourishing vitamins and with a 0.5% oxygen concentration, this cream has been designed for application to the eye contour area where the skin is extremely delicate and subject to premature ageing.
Herzog’s Eye Cream helps decongest and relax the eyelids and the skin around the eyes, so eliminating dark circles.

It is a particular aid in the reduction and prevention of fine lines and restores the ideal hydro-lipid film for maximum comfort. Cell metabolism is stimulated so that fresh healthy skin soon appears; giving rise to a firmer, brighter eye area.

 To use: morning and night, apply to the area all around the eyes and the eyelids, without massaging into the skin.

(When using any of the Herzog oxygen products, please avoid contact with the eyebrows. The oxygen within this product takes hair a shade lighter over a period of time).

Top tip: this product is also excellent for the lip area, and can be applied alone or over Vita-A-Kombi Facial Oil for a more intense treatment. Used regularly it will help to plump up the lips, firm the area and reduce fine lines.

Read more about all of the Karin Herzog products at www.karinherzog.co.uk

 

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A growing trend for brides – eyelash extensions

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Eyelash extensions were relatively unheard of a few years ago, but are now becoming more popular and I am seeing an increase in the number of brides (and other members of the bridal party) opting for eyelash extensions.

There are still many people who haven’t heard of eyelash extensions, so I thought I give a basic desription of them, as they can be a great option for glamorous eyelashes on your wedding day and your honeymoon.

When you have eyelash extensions, you have individual lashes applied to your own lashes. There are different lengths/ thicknesses and colours available – your therapist would discuss this with you in your initial consultation.

These lashes lasts approximately 2 – 3 months (everyone is different) which is wonderful for your wedding day and honeymoon – waking up with glamorous lashes everyday is fabulous! They do look really beautiful if applied professionally by a qualified therapist. No mascara – you cannot use waterproof mascara or an oily eye makeup remover and you need to be gentle with your eyes, so there is some care needed.

How do I find out where to get eyelash extensions?

There are different makes of eyelash extensions and different salons will select different brands which each offer training.

Many local salons will offer this service now as it is so popular – try searching online to see what is available.

Many eyelash extension brands will have a ’salon finder’ on their website, which will list the salons in your area who have trained with them. It is essential that you check that the therapist you choose is fully trained and insured.

A few popular websites are:
 www.nouveaulashes.co.uk
www.lashperfect.co.uk
www.jinnylash.com  

Photography by www.loveasart.co.uk, makeup by Sarah Brock

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Dr. Brandt – NEW lineless to go

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

take the doctor home with you®: World renowned celebrity dermatologist Dr. Fredric Brandt has designed & formulated an innovative collection of skincare products that offer high-performance, targeted treatments without the need for a prescription or doctor’s appointment. Developed at his prominent research institute, this technologically advanced line of professional products combines years of Dr. Fredric Brandt’s scientific knowledge and clinical expertise with active botanicals for exceptional skincare that helps maintain radiant, healthy, age-less looking skin…always.

Dr. Brandt is a skincare brand that I discovered in the USA a few years ago – this is one of the brands I would always look for whenever I visited the USA as they are products which are easy to use and deliver professional results. It is certainly a brand that I trust to use on my own skin, so I am always excited about trying new products from this range.Introducing NEW lineless® to go by renowned celebrity dermatologist Dr. Fredric Brandt. This 4-piece anti-aging, anti-oxidant skincare kit is designed to protect skin from free radical damage, prevent dryness and eradicate fine lines and wrinkles. Conveniently packaged and perfect for travel, lineless® to go provides the essentials for radiant, youthful-looking skin anytime, anywhere. 

The innovative collection of lineless® products include anti-aging, anti-oxidant formulas that contain Vitamins C and E along with Green Tea, White Tea and Grapeseed Extract to moisturize and help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

lineless® foaming cleanser  (0.52 oz)  foaming cleanser that dissolves makeup and impurities without stripping skin of its moisture and helps to smooth skin’s texture.

lineless® eye cream (0.2 oz)  An antioxidant eye cream that lightly hydrates and supports the natural production of collagen to minimize signs of aging.

lineless® cream(0.5 oz) An anti-aging and anti-oxidant enriched moisturizer that strengthens elastin fibers to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

lineless® lines no more® (0.017 oz) An instant topical line filler formulated with Hyaluronic Acid to add visible volume and fullness for youthful looking skin.

The results: All of these products deliver what they promise, but my favourite product has to be the lineless® lines no more® filler and volumizer – all skin types can use this product. Use after moisturising and before you apply your foundation gently pat the product on any deep lines/ wrinkles. You must allow the product to dry before applying makeup, but the results are fabulous, lines/ wrinkles are much less obvious and it is perfect to use alone or under makeup as a base.

RRP £55 - dr. brandt skincare is available at SpaceNK, John Lewis Oxford Street & Peter Jones

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Eye supreme multi-active eye patches by [comfort zone]

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Ideal as a weekly treatment and when you are particularly tired, anti-stress instant tensor patches by [comfort zone] work absolute wonders on the under eye area and the treatment only takes 10 minutes.

Already a big fan of [comfort zone] skincare, I knew that these eye patches would give amazing results – the first time I tried these patches, when I removed them from my eyes (after 10 minutes) the results were fantastic – the fine lines under my eyes were gone and my eyes looked lighter, brighter and younger!

How do these patches give such amazing results?  

Innovative hydrogel patches enriched with Eyeliss™, Colaxyl™, Haloxyl™, aloe and Phytodermina lifting for an intensive instant treatment of tired , puffy eyes with dark circles and wrinkles.

Use them weekly on the run up to your wedding, but my top tip is to make sure that you have some patches on the morning of your wedding – first thing in the morning, cleanse and dry your face, apply the eye patches and lay back and relax for 10 minutes. Remove the patches and reveal brighter, younger looking eyes for your wedding day!

To read more about this range and the other fabulous products by [comfort zone] , go to www.comfortzone.it and to find your nearest [comfort zone] salon/spa, call 01827 280 080.

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Curl your lashes with gentle heat – blinc

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Whenever I apply makeup, I will always curl the lashes before applying mascara.

Curling your eyelashes will make your eyes look bigger, younger and brighter and it will make your lashes look so much longer.

Shu Uemura eyelash curlers are always in my kit bag, but I do also carry the blinc heated eyelash curler, as there are some clients who do not like to use regular eyelash curlers and like the heated eyelash curler, as it works without clamping the lashes or using excessive pressure. 

Nothing sets a curl better than heat…after all, that’s how we curl the hair on our heads! It’s the same for your lashes.

The blinc Lash Curler delivers the precise amount of heat that can set a long lasting curl without damaging your lashes. The blinc Lash Curler’s simple yet advanced design gives you more control and makes it easy to reach and curl even your tiniest lashes.
Ready to use in 30 seconds, blinc Lash Curler only requires one AAA battery (included). The  blinc Lash Curler is small, compact making it easy to carry, even in the smallest makeup case or purse.

For your safety, blinc Lash Curler’s heated comb has a special built-in guard that prevents contact with your skin and eyes.

To use : Curl your middle lashes first and then your side lashes. Brush upwards while keeping the curler’s heated comb surface pressed against your lashes for 5 seconds. Continue brushing upwards and hold curler at the tip of your lashes and gently for the lashes back and hold for another 5 seconds. Repeat the process until desired curl is achieved.

RRP £18.00 www.blincuk.co.uk

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OSCILLATION POWERBOOSTER from LANCOME

Friday, December 11th, 2009

For stronger, fuller lashes day after day – Oscillation Powerbooster basecoat improves lash surface condition, for visibly strengthened, denser and longer-looking lashes 

Lancome Oscillation Powerbooster: A vibrating, amplifying treatment.

I was very keen to try this product as my own lashes were damaged last year through wearing lash extensions for a long period of time and most have grown back, but my lashes were left very weak and brittle.

How does it work? A miniaturized motor (3cm) with a removable and recyclable battery allows the brush to gently vibrate. A combination of stimulating vibrations and a formula enriched with Crescentia complex.

Oscillation Powerbooster boosts the appearance of natural lash growth.*

Your lashes look longer, fuller, naturally.

Effective results:
 79 % of women are satisfied with the the treatment.

Women agree:
- Lashes seem stronger (85%)
- Intensely cares for lashes (84%)
- Lash fringe appears denser (90 %)
- Thicker looking lashes (92 %).

Apply Oscillation Powerbooster to prepare and improve the lash surface followed by your favourite mascara to maximise your make-up result.

*The vibrating Powerbooster enhances the appearance of lash thickness, density and length so that natural lash hair is more visible.
*Consumer test: 260 women. Powerbooster + regular mascara.

My results: What I love most about this product, is that not only does it improve the condition of the lashes, it is the most amazing primer for your own brand of mascara and will leave your lashes looking longer and thicker. Any bride can start using this product straight away on a daily basis -  the more that you use it, the better the condition of your lashes will be for your wedding day. You can then use this product as a primer for your lashes under your wedding day mascara (you can wear it under any brand of mascara) for beautiful, longer looking lashes.

I love the vibrating brush – it was my first experience of using a mascara wand of this kind and I have to say that it really does make application of the product so much easier! You can just hold the wand at the base of the lashes and gently move the wand up through the lashes – the brush does the job for you. I have definitely noticed less breakage of my lashes when removing my eye makeup, which was a big concern of mine. Apply this product every day under your mascara.

You can purchase this product online at www.lancome.co.uk  RRP £24.50.

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