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New from CHANEL: New Vitalumière Aqua Compact SPF 15

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

Vitalumière Aqua Compact SPF 15
Fresh And Hydrating Cream Compact Makeup

A FINE, MELT-AWAY TEXTURE… A FRESH, MOISTURISED COMPLEXION

Specially formulated with 24% water, the luscious cream texture of VITALUMIÈRE AQUA Compact instantly delivers an incredible sensation of freshness. Created for normal to dry skin, this emulsion boasts an exceptionally fine quality and feel. It melts on the skin for comfort that lasts all day long. In perfect affinity with the skin, the featherweight texture of VITALUMIÈRE AQUA Compact recreates a second-skin effect. The complexion is natural and comfortable. It breathes freely.

I’ve been using this foundation and I absolutely love it – perfect for a bride (or anyone in the bridal party) who has normal to dry skin and is looking for a little more coverage, but doesn’t want the complexion to look dry and cakey. It comes with a little sponge applicator, but I actually love to apply it using a foundation brush and then finish the blending with fingertips.

It builds gradually to give a gorgeous, flawless look and every bride I have used it on absolutely loves it. Because it is in compact form, there is no liquid to worry about and it is really quick and easy to use. Gives a gorgeous, expensive look to the skin.

VITALUMIÈRE AQUA Compact contains emollient ingredients that preserve the skin’s natural moisturisation. Easy and rapid to apply, it reveals plumped skin that is soft to the touch and a complexion that stays fresh and even for up to 8 hours. VITALUMIÈRE AQUA Compact creates the perfect balance between hydration and radiance.

It provides medium coverage for a natural, velvety makeup result. Facial features are smoothed and the complexion glows all day long.

A COMPLEXION GLOWING WITH NATURAL BEAUTY

CHANEL used all of its light-mastering expertise for its new foundation. Enriched with soft focus pigments, VITALUMIÈRE AQUA Compact leaves a halo of light on the face. By completely controlling the reflection of light, it chases away imperfections and signs of fatigue.
VITALUMIÈRE AQUA Compact also contains other treasures. Coated pigments, Vitamin E and an SPF 15/PA++ protection index light up, revive and protect the skin while maintaining its natural beauty.

VITALUMIÈRE AQUA THE COMPACT: THE PERFECT COMPANION AT ALL TIMES
Compact, portable and ultra-practical, the refillable black case slips easily into a handbag for touch-ups throughout the day. The airtight packaging protects the water in the formula and preserves its freshness and quality. The ultra-soft, immaculate white sponge was specially designed for precise, gentle application.

VITALUMIÈRE AQUA
Available in 6 shades – RRP £39
Available Nationwide

 

Get the look – an elegant real life bride at Calcot Manor

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

If you have never seen the venue Calcot Manor in Gloucestershire, I highly recommend that you have a look online – this is a venue which is regularly visited by celebrities and royals.

I was lucky enough to work at this beautiful venue and apply the makeup for my gorgeous bride Lauren. Her photographs were stunning and I thought I would share a few of them with you and list the products that I used to create her makeup look, in case you would like to re-create it for your own wedding day.

SKINCARE
Dermalogica Active Moist
Dermalogica Total Eye Care
Cream de la Mer Lip Balm

BASE
Daniel Sandler Re-texturising Face Primer
CHANEL Perfection Lumiere Foundation
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector
LANCOME Skin Softening Long-lasting Concealer
Daniel Sandler Invisible Blotting Powder

CHEEKS
Daniel Sandler Watercolour Creme Bronzer, shade Riviera
Daniel Sandler Watercolour Creme Rouge Blusher, shade Soft Pink

EYES
Clinique Instant Brow Lift
Urban Decay Eye Primer Potion
Daniel Sandler Sheer Satin Shadow in Champagne (on lid)
Daniel Sandler Matte Shadow in Charcoal (in contour)
Daniel Sandler Polychromatic Shadow in Spun Sugar (on brow bone)
Daniel Sandler Velvet Waterproof Eyeliner in Grey (to define eyes)
LANCOME Hynose Drama Waterproof Mascara

LIPS
Daniel SandlerLuxury Lipstick in shade Pucker
Daniel Sandler Super Gloss in shade Super Charming

Photography by Andrew Coulter Photography

CHANEL Perfection Lumière Long-Wear Flawless Fluid SPF 10

Sunday, April 15th, 2012

There has been much press about the new foundation by CHANEL – the new Perfection Lumière is available and is an excellent choice for brides on their wedding day, as the formulation of this product is long wearing, very natural and for those brides who are concerned with oiliness/ shine on their skin, this product is perfect. Many foundations that are matte in texture tend to be very heavy and at times cakey, but this foundation is clever as it offers a lighter more natural look, but is slightly matte.

Perfection Lumière is the creation of a close collaboration between Peter Philips,
Creative Director of CHANEL Make Up, and the CHANEL Laboratories.
Painstaking work based on stringent rules that ensure the creation of a product
with exceptional qualities.

Its fluid, melt-away texture glides on with fingertips in the blink of an eye.
Its practical and refined pump bottle delivers just the right amount of product.
Its texture adapts to your skins needs.

The formula can be layered on without a hint of thickness, visibility or discomfort
to conceal localised redness or occasional blemishes.

With its 23 shades it suits everyone
CHANEL has never offered such a wide palette or taken the art of colour to this level.
These 23 hues come in four harmonies for a real tone-matching result.
All the shades of perfection.

A skin-embracing texture
At the heart of the formula lies a new technology: the Perfect Skin Affinity Complex.
This is a flexible and adhesive biopolymer that ideally takes the form of the skin and adapts
to its every movement, forming an invisible and comfortable second skin for impeccable hold.

Daylong hold
Multi-faceted hold from morning till night, for 15 hours straight:
radiance, colour, comfort and a subtle fragrance of succulent fruit,
fresh flowers and sweet musk.

A perfect balance
It isn’t easy to achieve a perfect balance between comfort and a matte finish,
but Perfection Lumière makes no compromises. Both moisturising and mattifying,
its semi-matte result is suitable for all skin types and all circumstances. 

 
A complexion with incomparable perfection, translucency and radiance.
Not only flawlessly smoothed, but also without a hint of thickness. Not only evened out,
but also wonderfully luminous. Not only upon application, but all day long.

CHANEL Perfection Lumière is available nationwide
 RRP £36.00

Get the makeup look – my latest cover of Brides Magazine May/ June issue

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Conde Nast BRIDES Magazine – May/ June 2012

The latest issue of Brides Magazine  is out now – the Super Luxe Issue is a gorgeous issue with lots of fabulous ideas on how you can make your wedding look expensive and luxurious.

There is also a fantastic guide to pretty bridal hair – showcasing the 4 best bridal updos.

The makeup look I created for the cover is an elegant, luxe makeup look and if you would love to re-create this makeup look for your special day, here is my step-by-step guide (including the products I used on the shoot):

Click here 

Also look out for my makeovers shoot inside the magazine!

Enjoy!

Sarah x

CHANEL 2012 Spring Makeup Collection – Spring Harmony

Sunday, February 12th, 2012

Peter Philips, Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup, has translated into colours the exhilarating blend of pure air and softness so distinctive of Spring in this stunning collection from CHANEL.

For this makeup collection, all shades of pink, coral and peach adorn the lips, cheeks and fingertips, capturing the changing moods of Spring.

If you are a bride-to-be who already adores CHANEL Makeup or maybe you are a bride who hasn’t used this luxurious brand before – your wedding day is the one day where you want to look your best and feel special and what better way to do that, then with these stunning makeup products from CHANEL.

They are so, so pretty and perfect for your spring/ summer wedding.

There are many products from this collection for you too choose from:

Limited Edition BLUSH HORIZON DE CHANEL… £46
Thanks to new multi-compaction technology, BLUSH HORIZON DE CHANEL offers an unprecedented combination of five tones in the same case. A beveled brush delivers a choice of effects. In a single shade or monochrome hues, the blush is added as you wish to the cheekbones, in a touch of pink for a healthy glow or a swirl of peach for a sun-kissed radiance.

ROUGE COCO BAUME…£23
This hydrating, conditioning lip balm is a must have for any bride – not just for her wedding day, but also to use before the day to get her lips in perfect condition. The shine this product gives the lips is beautiful – it instantly lights up the lips to give a natural finish. Your lips will feel smooth, supple and plump.

ROUGE COCO… £23
Incredibly comfortable and satiny, offering a wide variation of colours, ROUGE COCO is fresh, flattering and easy to wear.

ROUGE COCO SHINE…..£23
A hydrating, sheer lip shine – semi-sheer shades with a subtle wet-look effect

LE CRAYON LEVRES….. £17.50
A precision lip definer in two gorgeous shades

LEVRES SCINTILLANTES…. £20
Glossimer for lips – a gloss with a high-shine texture; various shades which are illuminated with flashes of gold or silver to capture all the effects of the light.

POUDRE UNIVERSELLE COMPACT….£29.50
This stunning Natural Finish Face Powder is in the Limited Edition shade Jasmin – a luminous beige, pigmented with gold.

LES 4 OMBRES…..£37
Warm, luminous and easy to wear, the satiny shades of this beautiful eyeshadow quad in shade Eclosion can be worn together or separately to achieve a pretty/ smokey bridal makeup look.

OMBRE ESSENTIAL….£21
This pretty, soft touch eyeshadow in a gorgeous pink and peach tone – so easy to wear and so perfect for a bride.

STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF…£18
What every bride needs on her wedding day – a long-lasting eyeliner, in shade GRENAT to compliment the gorgeous eye shadows from CHANEL.

LE VERNIS….£17.50
The perfect accompaniment to all the pink and peach harmonies on the cheeks and the lips, the nail polish trio consists of stunning colours perfect for your wedding day and also your honeymoon!

www.chanel.com

CHANEL Spring/Summer 2012 Show Backstage Images – gorgeous makeup inspiration for a bride!

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

2012 Spring-Summer Ready-to-Wear Show Makeup

Interview with Peter Philips

Creative Director of Chanel Makeup

What was your inspiration to create the make up of this show? Did Karl Lagerfeld give you a brief?

To meet the inspiration of this fantastic underwater fairytale feeling and the mood of lightness, Karl wanted shine and pearl. He made some beautiful sketches where the girls had pearl studded ears and pearls following the spine.

Where was the focus?

The focus was on luminosity, purity and a touch of humour. I did pale, glowy skin with a pink/coral blush, a wet shiny eyelid finished with black eyeliner, slightly glossy lips and randomly placed pearl piercings. Some girls had a pearl spine.

Can you describe it and tell us the products you used?

For skin I used Vitalumière Aqua Ultra Light Skin Perfecting Makeup Cream Compacts. For the eyes I used Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-lasting Eyeliner inEbène, Mascara Inimitable Waterproof in Black, Le Crayon Khôl Intense Eye Pencil in Clair and two shades of Illusion d’Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow - Fantasme and Emerveillé.

For the cheeks I used Blush Horizon de CHANEL. On the lips I used Rouge Coco Baume and Lèvres Scintillantes Glossimer in Plaisir.

Is there a specific product that you particularly developed, or enjoyed using for this makeup look?

I created a white, pearl nail polish exclusively for the show and for the more “colourful” passages I used three nail polish shades called April, May and June. All three shades come out next Spring.

Do you have some professional tips or tricks to share with us?

This is a very accessible, wearable look that is easy to apply and flattering for most women. The balance between shine and matte, topped with a hint of colour, is a perfect way to float into Spring 2012.

This is a list of the products used – I think this is such a pretty, feminine look which would look so beautiful on any bride

The Complexion
VITALUMIÈRE AQUA Ultra Light Skin Perfecting Makeup Compact Crème – New – Available in March 2012
POUDRE UNIVERSELLE LIBRE Natural Loose Finish Powder
ÉCLAT LUMIÈRE Highlighter Face Pen

The Eyes
ILLUSION D’OMBRE Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow in Fantasme and Emerveillé
STYLO YEUX WATERPROOF Long-lasting Eyeliner in Ébène
LE CRAYON KHÔL Intense Eye Pencil in Clair
CRAYON SOURCILS Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil
MASCARA INIMITABLE WATERPROOF in Black
RECOURBE CILS DE CHANEL Precision Eyelash Curler


The Cheeks
BLUSH HORIZON DE CHANEL –Exclusive Creation - 2012 Spring Collection


The Lips
ROUGE COCO Baume – 2012 Spring Collection
LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES Glossimer in Plaisir – New – Available in 2012

The Nails
LES VERNIS Nail Colours in April, May and June – 2012 Spring Collection

Backstage Défilé CHANEL Prêt-à-Porter Printemps-Eté 2012

Maquillage Peter Philips

© CHANEL 2011

2012 Spring-Summer CHANEL Ready-to-Wear Show Backstage

Makeup Peter Philips

© CHANEL 2011

Photos Vincent Lappartient

Re-create the gorgeous look of one of my brides – a radiant golden glow

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

If you love the golden glow of this wedding makeup I created for one of my beautiful brides, these are the products I used so you can re-create the look for your wedding:

Base:

Daniel Sandler Re-texturising Face Primer
CHANEL Pro-Lumiere Foundation
LANCOME Effacernes Concealer
Daniel Sandler Invisible Blotting Powder

Cheeks:

Daniel Sandler Watercolour Creme Bronzer in shade FIJI
Daniel Sandler Powder Blusher in shade Peach Parfait

Eyes:

Chanel Eyeshadow Duo in shade 40 Misty
Daniel Sandler Eye Love It in shade Rock Chick (as an eyeliner)
Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara

Lips:

Daniel Sandler High Impact Lipstick in shade Cosmopolitan

Photography by Andrew Jackson

Daniel Sandler: www.danielsandler.com
Lancome: www.lancome.co.uk
CHANEL: www.boots.com

CHANEL Christmas Collection – LES SCINTILLANTES DE CHANEL

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

CHANEL are delighted to introduce the new Christmas Collection, Les Scintillantes de Chanel, created by Peter Philips, Creative Director of CHANEL makeup. 

I always advise to Brides-to-be to look out for Christmas makeup collections, as you will find special products which can be purchased at Christmas and saved for your wedding day.

CHANELS Christmas Collections are always exquisite and the 2011 collection is full of decadent, gorgeous products which are beautiful and perfect not only for Christmas, but also for a bride on her wedding day.

These are the products available in the collection:

LUMIÈRE SCULPTÉE  £46.00
(Highlighting Powder)


OMBRE ESSENTIELLE  £21.00
(Soft Touch Eyeshadow)
Blazing Gold, Beige Lamé

OMBRE CONTRASTE DUO £30.00
(Eyeshadow Duo)
Noir Ivoire

 LIGNE EXTRÊME £22.00
(Liquid Eye Liner)

POUDRE UNIVERSELLE LIBRE £31.50
(Natural Finish Loose Powder)
Féerie

LÈVRES SCINTILLANTES £20.00
(Glossimer for Lips)
Sweet Beige, Sparkle d’Or

ROUGE ALLURE EXTRAIT DE GLOSS £23.50
(Pure Shine – Intense Colour – Long Wear Lip Gloss)
Triomphal

ROUGE ALLURE LAQUE  £25.00
(Luminous Satin Lip Lacquer)
Empire

ROUGE ALLURE £24.00
(Luminous Satin Lip Colour)
Enivrée, Famous 

LE VERNIS £17.50
(Nail Colour)
Rouge Carat

Available nationwide from 4th November 2011.

 

Hassall for Rainbow Club – get the makeup look for the 2012 campaign

Monday, November 21st, 2011

A gorgeous location, beautiful model and the most divine bridal shoes which are designed by Di Hassall (for Rainbow Club), who is one of the Bridal Industries top bridal shoe designers – I was so excited to create the makeup look for the 2012 campaign!

Our gorgeous model had recently been away on holiday, so with her gorgeous tan we decided to create a stronger more glamorous makeup.

The product list I used for the makeup on the shoot is:

BASE:

Daniel Sandler Re-texturising Face Primer
Chanel Pro-Lumiere Foundation
Lancome Effacernes Concealer
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector
Daniel Sandler Invisible Blotting Powder

CHEEKS: 

Daniel Sandler Watercolour Creme Bronzer in shade FIJI
Daniel Sandler Mineral Matte Blusher in shade Rose Bud

EYES:

Clarins Eye Quartet Mineral Palette in shade 07
Clarins Instant Liner (Black)
Lancome Hynose Dolls Mascara

LIPS:

Chanel Rouge Coco lipstick, shade Mademoiselle

Photography by Seb Chandler
See more shoes from the Hassall Collection at
http://www.rainbowclub.co.uk/Hassall-Brand.htm

Daniel Sandler: www.danielsandler.com
Chanel: www.boots.com
Clarins: www.uk.clarins.com
Lancome: www.lancome.co.uk
BECCA: http://www.beccacosmetics.com/uk/

New from CHANEL skincare – Ultra Correction Lift

Monday, October 31st, 2011

THE LATEST CREATION BY CHANEL SKINCARE: 

ULTRA CORRECTION LIFT

There are many secrets to a young-looking face, to toned and supple skin, harmonious forms, balanced volumes and firm contours. ULTRA CORRECTION LIFT provides a natural lifting effect at the very heart of the skin and restores exceptional firmness, for the timeless beauty of a young face… 

I love lifting skincare products – not just for myself, but also in my kit box as my clients love their skin to look more lifted, as it makes the face appear younger. Of course you can use tricks with contouring from a makeup point of view, but if you start with the correct lifting skincare you will get even better results. I had the previous CHANEL lifting skincare and it was amazing, so I was even more excited to try out these 2 new products and they certainly didn’t dissapoint – CHANEL really do produce the most luxurious, high performance lifting skincare. 

These products never feel greasy, so I love using them under makeup on my brides/ mother-of-the-brides.

2011 – CHANEL INTRODUCES AN INTENSIVE SERUM, FOR EXCEPTIONAL FIRMNESS

Now CHANEL Research takes restoring skin firmness even further. Not only does it act at the heart of cells, but also on the cells’ micro-environment, by combining the active ingredient elemi PFA with a triple-action peptide. Naturally and continuously activated, this peptide provides intensive and long-lasting action to strengthen the skin’s “mesh”, for long-term effectiveness. 

The ULTRA CORRECTION LIFT INTENSIVE LIFTING CONCENTRATEwas created with an objective in mind: to take a comprehensive approach to skin firmness by acting at the heart of both cells and the dermal mesh. By combining the effectiveness of elemi PFA with that of a triple-action peptide, it reconnects “non-tensed” cells and strengthens the skin’s support tissue. This action is complemented by a liquorice extract, which evens out skin tone and enhances the complexion’s radiance, day after day.

 Skin firmness is restored at every level. Cells are re-energized and revitalized. The dermal mesh is deeply strengthened, with long-lasting results. The skin-tightening effects are clearly perceptible. Lifted from within, its contours redefined, the face looks beautifully young again. Facial contours are re-sculpted by up to 17%*. The skin feels toned and dense, firm and supple. The complexion looks even-toned and harmonious. 

Performance is combined with pleasure. The sheer, silky gel-cream has a fresh and light feel. It forms an extremely soft, supple, tightening film on the skin surface. And then there’s the delicate scent…. Rose, jasmine and hyacinth, heightened by green fruity notes over a powdery base blended with precious woods. 

APPLICATION

Apply with the fingertips to face and neck, morning and evening, after the eye and lip creams and before the day or night cream.

30ml airless pump bottle

Ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested.

Comedogenicity tested.

If  you want to enhance the results of the serum and get even more amazing results, here is the other product to compliment the serum: 

The LIFTING FIRMING COMFORT DAY CREAM SPF 15 is a new interpretation of the ULTRA CORRECTION LIFT cream. It has been specially created for women who want their skin to feel firmer and more comfortable, but also want a rich and nourishing texture.

Formulated with the active ingredient elemi PFA and the purest concentration of shea butter, it restores firmness to the skin by acting at the heart of cells. A tightening, lifting effect can be felt upon application (+35%)*, while its firming action is proven after just four weeks of use (+11%)**. 

The wonderfully smooth texture envelops the skin in supreme comfort (+65%)***. It melts in with the lightest touch, leaving behind a velvety finish and a delicate floral scent, heightened by green fruity notes. Intensely nourished and moisturized, the skin feels firm, soft, supple and comfortable.

 APPLICATION

Apply with the fingertips to face and neck, every morning, after the Concentrate, and avoiding the eye area. 

50g jar

Ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested.
Comedogenicity tested.
* Self-evaluation by 30 women after a single application (average % improvement).
** Clinical evaluation, under dermatological supervision, on 29 women, after 4 weeks of use (average % improvement).
*** Self-evaluation by 29 women after a single application (average % improvement). 

Ultra Correction Lift Lifting Firming Comfort Day Cream SPF15 £87.00
Ultra Correction Lift Intensive Lifting Concentrate  £100.00 

Available Nationwide now