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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

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Balance Me skin care – The Wedding Day Essentials Collection

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Wedding day essentials

Radiate natural beauty on your big day with skincare that will soothe, treat and protect.

Discover the secret to radiant looking skin with our Balance Me skincare collection. Bursting with hi-tech natural ingredients our balancing range will ensure that come rain or shine, your complexion will be luminous and smooth.

I have been so impressed with this range of products which I have recently discovered. Not only are these products effective – they are of the highest quality and the packaging is beautiful – perfect for a bride-to-be who is looking for natural, pure products of the highest quality and at a great price point. They really do feel like premium, expensive products. A great gift to yourself in the run up to your wedding day, or for your mum/ bridesmaids.

Preparation: Radiance face mask

Reap the benefits of our triple-action mask as it deeply cleanses, exfoliates and brightens.
Ground walnut shells gently slough away dead skin cells and encourage cell renewal, purifying kaolin clay helps eliminate impurities and our fruit acid complex works on restoring the skin’s natural radiance. We have enhanced our mask with a bespoke blend of angelica, palma rosa, lavender and Roman chamomile oils to help soften, calm and cleanse.
75ml / £18

Protection: Moisture-rich face cream

Our sophisticated, high performance, deeply hydrating daily moisturiser with rose absolute and benzoin provides a protective layer to shield skin from daily wear and tear. Our skin-boosting, plumping blend of naturally active ingredients, including anti-oxidant rich Arctic cloudberry extract, helps to prevent moisture loss and improve the skin’s elasticity. Our rich yet light cream is comfortable to wear and leaves the perfect ‘slip’ finish on your complexion which is a great base for make-up on your big day.
50ml / £24

Prevention: Congested skin serum

With all of the stress of a wedding to prepare for, breakouts may rear their ugly heads! Fear not!
Balance Me has a skin saviour for those moments when your skin shows signs of an unwelcome blemish or breakout, and what’s more, it smells deliciously soothing as well! Use as a preventative measure by applying a thin layer daily to areas prone to congestion.
15ml / £16

Honeymoon favourite: Rose otto body cream

Wrap your skin in our rich blend of naturally active, protective ingredients including anti-oxidant rich Arctic cloudberry, soothing organic aloe vera, conditioning rosehip and camellia oils, violet and lotus flower extracts and our exquisite blend of softening rose essential oils. This heavenly scented, skinquenching cream will soothe sunkissed, parched skin, leaving it feeling smooth, soft and hydrated.
200ml / £18.00

Visit www.balanceme.co.uk for stockist information

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Are you getting married abroad? Here are some makeup hints and tips for you:

Sunday, April 29th, 2012

Wedding makeup that will withstand heat!

I often give bridal makeup lessons for brides who are getting married abroad and want to apply their own wedding makeup.

The photographs in this post are from a beautiful wedding that I worked at in Malta last year – if anyone has been to Malta they will know how hot it is and because of this I had to make sure that I used the correct products.

If you are a bride getting married abroad and are applying your own wedding makeup, here are some hints and tips for you to help when purchasing your bridal makeup products:

Use moisturisers with a light formulation:
Don’t overload your skin with moisturisers that are too oily – by all means use an eye cream if your eyes are dry, but on the rest of your face use and oil free moisturiser. If you are in hot weather and you do start to perspire, having a moisturiser that is too oily will make your foundation ’slide’ off your skin.

After your moisturiser, apply a silicone based primer:
After you have applied your light moisturiser, it is essential to apply a primer to give your foundation something to ‘grab’ to and also to help your foundation look perfect for longer. I love silicone based primers, as not only to they give the perfect base for foundation, they also help to ‘blur’ fine lines and wrinkles which makes the skin look better, therefore you can use less foundation. (Also look for a primer with a SPF as it will protect your skin in the sun).

Do not use thick foundations – opt for a tinted moisturiser or a light coverage foundation:
Even if you like to wear a full coverage foundation on a daily basis, if you are getting married in the heat a thick foundation will slide off your skin within hours. Use a pretty, light foundation over your face and should you still be worried about any imperfections, cover them after with a long-lasting concealer.

Make sure you have the correct shade of foundation:
Before you purchase your foundation, consider what your skin tone will be on the wedding day. Will you be spending much time at the location abroad before you actually get married? If the answer is yes, then do consider if you will have more of a tan on the wedding day than you do now. If you are likely to be more tanned, please take this in to account when purchasing your foundation. By opting for a lighter foundation it will make this dilemma easier, as sheerer formulations are more forgiving and you will find that your tan will glow through the tint of the foundation/ tinted moisturiser.

Use powder to keep shine at bay:
You should use a blotting powder where needed to set your makeup and make sure that you carry a compact with you to blot away any excess shine during the day.

Use a waterproof silicone blusher:
Choose a blusher which isn’t going to melt/ slide off the skin – Daniel Sandler’s iconic Watercolour Fluid Blusher is still the best on the market.

Don’t use too much shimmer:
A little bit of shimmer is fine, but don’t overdo the sparkle in your makeup as this will look way too shiny in your wedding photographs with the bright sunlight

Use waterproof / long-lasting formulations wherever possible:
Mascaras
Eyeliners
Crease-proof eyeshadows
Lipsticks

Most importantly – keep it natural and pretty!
Remember that the makeup you would wear for a night out, is not the makeup you should be wearing for a day time, hot wedding. Bright daylight is not the most flattering light to be photographed in and if you apply your makeup too heavy, it will not look good in your photographs – especially after a few hours in the heat! Think light, pretty, fresh natural colours which will enhance a tan and will photograph well in daylight.

And if you are getting married abroad – have a wonderful wedding day!

Sarah x

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New Black Rose Cream Mask from SISLEY – for smooth, plump and brighter skin

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

The new ‘plumping mask’ from Sisley

Bathe your face in a rich, floral cream to instantly restore the vitality and freshness of young skin.

For days when the face is tired, lined, and drawn with a sallow complexion, Sisley has an immediate solution:

a new soothing skincare mask which instantly refreshes, smoothes and energises the face thanks to its plumping formula rich in trace elements,

vitamins and anti-ageing active ingredients.

I already have every other mask that Sisley has created on my bathroom shelves – I cannot rate them highly enough and they are the masks I always reach for when I need my skin to look its absolute best. Not only do they have the most amazing ingredients, the best thing about the Sisley masks is that they work in the quickest amount of time! Yes, they are one of the more expensive skincare brands, but you only need to use a small amount of the product each time so I find that my masks last me ages. So, I was very excited about this new addition to the Sisley skincare range!

Masque Crème à la Rose Noire from Sisley

An instant youth and beauty boost combining three actions to restore a luminous complexion and skin that appears redensified, in only 15 minutes.

1. A cocktail of anti-ageing active ingredients for a smoothing and plumping action

• a key active ingredient: extract of Black Rose with smoothing, anti-free radical properties, for an instant tensor effect:

this extract is combined with three important Sisley anti-ageing active ingredients to spread through skin ingredients capable of providing a plumping effect and instant youth:

• extract of Alkekengi Calyx: a Sisley exclusive, is rich in polyphenols and renowned for its anti-free radical and anti-collagenase properties, as well as for its metabolic activity – stimulates synthesis of collagen types I and III

• extract of Padina pavonica uses cellular communication to boost the synthesis of GAGs in the fibroblasts and form an effective water reservoir for skin

• Vitamin E Acetate reinforces skin’s natural defenses.

2. Plant extracts rich in trace elements,

vitamins and amino acids for a revitalizing action

• Extract of Red Vine leaf tones skin and improves radiance.

• extract of Chlorella, a marine microalgae rich in trace elements (copper, manganese and zinc), vitamins and amino acids.

Copper, Manganese and Zinc have a recognised biological role in the skin, namely in:

. the improvement of superoxide dismutase activity and the protection against free radicals

. the synthesis of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids

. cellular turnover.

• and essential oil of Geranium with stimulating properties.

3. Moisturising, Softening and Repairing action

• A new active ingredient: extract of Great Mullein – exclusive to Sisley -

with anti-free radical and soothing properties, is used in this skincare for its ability to prepare and protect skin in the morning as well as provide a feeling of soothing comfort at night.

here is it combined with active ingredients which calm, nourish, moisturise and repair skin to fully restore suppleness and softness:

. Shea butter, pro-vitamin B5, Vegetable Glycerine, and Phytosqualane,

. and finally essential oils of Rose and Magnolia to soothe and soften skin even more.

Sisley’s Black Rose Mask:

for a genuine moment of beauty that should be repeated as often as necessary

Its rose-scented creamy, fresh, easily applied texture plumps and moisturises skin, refreshes the face and lifts features.

This new mask acts efficiently on the traces of ageing, providing instant softness and comfort for a moment of true pleasure to enjoy by yourself.

Apply a generous layer to the face and neck, avoiding the eye contour.

Leave for 10 to 15 minutes, then wipe away excess using a cotton wool pad

Results:

When my mask arrived in the post, I didn’t want to wait until the evening to use it, I ran straight upstairs, cleansed my skin and applied it. It lived up to my expectations as the results were gorgeous – smooth, plump and much brighter skin – use this on the run up to your wedding day and I would also use it first thing in the morning of your wedding day and remove before you have your makeup applied – a truly beautiful product.

RRP £88

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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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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

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VISOANSKA – the French Beauty Revolution arrives at Harrods

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

VISOANSKA – the French Beauty Revolution

Many would say that French women have a certain je ne sais quoi that making them beauty icons. A youthful glowing complexion, femininity and the supreme confidence that they look great in their own skin has wowed the world. Replicate joie de vivre with Visoanska Paris.

VISOANSKA Paris, a luxury skincare line with a well-deserved reputation for its innovative anti aging products has taken its range across the channel for us Brits to devour. Developed by Elisabeth Visoanska, who works in conjunction with the best French specialists in cosmetology, biotechnology, and dermatology, VISOANSKA offers 12 anti-aging products, which combine the best of nature with cutting-edge advances in biotechnology. Celebrity fans of this amazing skincare range include Angelina Jolie and Kylie Minogue

External aggressions, natural degeneration and free radical damage all contribute to the appearance of visible skin ageing. To train your skin to stay beautiful and youthful-looking, VISOANSKA has developed an exclusive synergy of intelligent ingredients that go far beyond the traditional limits of cosmetology, and help regenerate your entire body.

Every VISOANSKA product contains up to 93% natural-origin ingredients, 13 patented technologies and 34 specific active ingredients that fully contribute to their effectiveness. They are guaranteed to be free of petrochemical derivatives, colourants, parabens, silicones, PEG, chemical emulsifiers and synthetic fragrances.

Daily anti-ageing formulas

Synergistic action between a face cream and a nutritional supplement

Because your skin’s youth and beauty are nurtured as much from within as from outside.

Products available in the range are:

Formule Anti-Age Optimale – Normal to combination
Helps to: diminish first signs of ageing /strengthen defences and DNA /moisturise and firm skin/ mattify and smooth the complexion.
30ml + 30 tablets, £175.00

Formule Anti-Age Optimale – Normal to dry
Helps to: diminish first signs of ageing/ soothe and moisturise/ strengthen defences and firmness/illuminate and smooth complexion.
30ml + 30 tablets, £175.00

Formule Anti-Age Extreme – Mature Skin (from 50)
Helps to: correct the appearance of deep wrinkles/firm the facial oval /lift and redensify skin/strengthen defences and DNA /illuminate and even out the complexion. 30ml + 30 tablets, £195.00

Formule Longevite Cellulaire Night – All Skin Types
Helps to: stimulate cellular longevity and renewal/ retexturise and redensify/ encourage self-repair/evens out pigmentation.
30ml + 30 tablets, £185.00

And the made-to-measure concentrates:

Solution Anti Imperfections
When your skin is prone to imperfections. Helps to correct the look of enlarged clogged pores /reduce the appearance of shine and redness / optimize cellular renewal / even out the complexion.
15ml, £98.00

VV5 Solution
When your skin is stressed or tied after a testing experience. Helps to energize and vivify skin / boost hydration for 24 hours /diminish visible signs of fatigue / soothe and illuminate.
15ml, £98.00

High Light Solution
When your complexion is dull and subject to pigmentation spots. Helps to attenuate and prevent the appearance of brown spots / even out pigmentation / correct the look of redness / restore radiance.
15ml, £98.00

Age Slowing Solution
When your features seem to have lost their youthfulness. Helps to improve skin firmness and density deep-down / lift and reshape facial contour / correct the appearance of deep wrinkles.
15ml, £98.00

Other products available in the range are:

Elixir Perfecteur
Hypnotic Eye Potion
Supreme Eye Potion
Soin Inoui cou et Decollete

These are exquisite skincare products/ supplements for someone who is looking for serious products which will deliver exceptional results. The price range of these products is high end, but the products last a long time as you only need to use a small amount – plus the price point is justified by the amazing ingredients and results that they deliver. I have been using the day and night cream (as well as taking the supplements and these products seamlessly glide on to the skin and your skin is left looking beautiful – I have had comments about my skin since using these products (and taking the supplements). My most favourite product which is unlike no other serum I have used before is the Age Slowing Solution – used under the day cream, my skin looks absolutely amazing – I don’t want the bottle to end!

If you are a bride-to-be looking for serious anti-ageing results do check this range out, or maybe your Mum is looking to treat herself to some luxury skincare before the wedding day – this would be perfect for her.

Visoanska is available exclusively from Harrods- reader enquiries 020 7730 1234 and www.visoanska.com

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TNS Line Refine – an on-the-spot treatment for fine lines and wrinkles

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

SkinMedica® TNS Line Refine®

Banish lines and wrinkles and take your complexion back to its youth with SkinMedica TNS Line Refine. The unique formula has a rapid filling and smoothing action to visually reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, eyes and crows feet while providing long term anti-ageing benefits. Harnessing the unique benefits of NouriCel-MD™, an ingredient discovered through research into wound healing along with a number of breakthrough ingredients that work to relax facial muscles, diminish the appearance of fine lines and helps reflect light making skin appear brighter, fuller and younger.

BENEFITS:

1) Smoothes, tightens and fills in fine lines.
2) Provides long term anti-ageing benefits with NouriCel-MD and peptides.
3) Light relectors rapidly soften the appearance of fine lines and conceal skin imperfections.

RECOMMENDED USE:

Apply the SkinMedica TNS Line Refine morning and evening after applying moisturizer. Simply remove the cap, twist the top end of the applicator in a clockwise direction to release the serum and gently apply with your fingertip to the areas you wish to treat.

This is such a clever product. Priced at £99, it has amazing ingredients for the skin. I love this product because you only need a small amount and you can target the areas you want to treat, rather than having to apply the product over your whole face.

My top tip – it is really important to ‘pat’ the product in to the skin – don’t be tempted to rub it in. You also must be careful when applying makeup over the top – rub your makeup too hard and you will rub this product away. Again, be gentle with the application of the product and pat the products on in thin layers over the top.

Find out more at: www.skinbrands.co.uk

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GUERLAIN Midnight Secret late night recovery treatment

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

As you are taking time off work for your wedding day and honeymoon, many brides work up to a few days before their wedding. Working, rushing around organising venues, dress fittings, bridesmaids, families and other wedding details can leave a bride exhausted! I see many brides at their makeup trial a few weeks before their wedding day and many brides say how tired they feel and because of this, their skin is not at it’s best and can look grey and lack radiance.

There are many hero products that i’m often asked about ie: ’have I used them?’ and ‘do they really work?’ and there is one product that I have been a huge fan of for years and yes, it does work and is perfect for a ‘tired complexion’ – this hero product is: GUERLAIN MIDNIGHT SECRET late night recovery treatment.

This product has a huge celebrity fan base and is quoted in the press as a celebrity favourite again and again.

‘Like sleep in a bottle‘ is the quote on the box and ‘the cream for nights that are too short’ - sounds like the perfect cream for a bride-to-be!

Apply to a thoroughly cleansed face before going to bed and this wonderful cream enables the skin to recuperate rapidly. When you wake, your skin will feel hydrated, clear and invigorated. This is a gorgeous, luxurious product that some people cannot be without, some like to keep it in their bathroom for late nights when they do not get enough sleep or for a bride-to-be in the run up to her wedding day.

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The NEW Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Collection from Estée Lauder

Sunday, September 18th, 2011

NEW RESILIENCE LIFT FIRMING/SCULPTING COLLECTION

Estée Lauder Harnesses the Beneficial Powers of Visible Light and

Restorative Night Cycles to Deliver its First Multi-Faceted, 24-Hour Lifting System

Many brides-to-be (and also their Mothers) ask me to recommend products which will help their skin look more radiant and lifted. I highly recommend this new range of skincare from Estée Lauder, which is a pleasure to use and gives AMAZING results:

At the heart of the Estée Lauder philosophy is the belief that every woman can be beautiful, and beauty begins with beautiful skin. It is a known fact that mid-life skin faces a multitude of daily challenges, including dullness, dehydration and the gradual breakdown of collagen and elastin, which results in sagging skin. In the continuing quest to understand the factors that mid-life skin faces, Estée Lauder scientists have determined that a weak support structure not only causes skin to sag, but also prevents skin from absorbing and reflecting light the way young skin does, resulting in a loss of youthful vitality and radiance.

Now, even mid-life skin can be beautiful. Estée Lauder Research has developed the first multi-faceted 24-hour lifting system to restore skin’s critical glow and youthful vitality with NEW Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Collection. These intensely nourishing moisturisers harness the beneficial powers of visible light and restorative night cycles to help skin support its natural collagen, laminin and elastin. By targeting the major challenges mid-life skin faces, including loss of firmness, lines and wrinkles and an overall look of fatigue, skin’s youthful radiance is reignited. Skin rebounds with facial contours that appear sculpted and newly defined.

First, addressing the appearance of lift during the day, Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Face and Neck Creme SPF 15 is powered by an exclusive Photo-Activated Lift Complex, including new Sirtuin 3D Technology, to help skin support its natural collagen, laminin and elastin. Then, addressing the appearance of lift during the night Resilience Lift Night Firming/Sculpting Face and Neck Creme features an exclusive Nocturnal Lift Complex powered by new Sirtuin NL1 Technology, that works with skin’s nightly renewal cycle to provide skin the support it needs for a more intensive night-time renewal. This advanced 24-hour lifting system results in skin that feels tighter, looks sculpted and firmer, and remarkably younger and more radiant from every angle.

LIFT ALL DAY

Throughout the day, skin is constantly defending itself from environmental assaults, including UV light. Fortunately, not all light is harmful. Estée Lauder scientists have now harnessed the beneficial energy of everyday visible daylight with Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Face and Neck Creme SPF 15, which features an exclusive Photo-Activated Lift Complex comprised of three “light-responsive” ingredients and Sirtuin 3D Technology, which supports skin for an energised look. Together, they work in synergy to support skin’s natural collagen, laminin and elastin. While an advanced blend of lipids infuse skin with rich, lasting moisture, the photo-activated complex helps to restore skin’s look of youthful vitality for a more lifted, luminous look, and includes:

▪ Plankton Extract – Activated by visible light, this powerful photo-activated enzyme helps inhibit collagen degradation and provides an optimal environment for giving skin a lifted look.

▪ Malachite – Also activated by visible light, this unique radiance mineral provides light-transforming radiance by absorbing one wavelength of colour and re-emitting another.

▪ Mimosa – This plant-derived extract helps reverse the look of past damage from UV rays by helping skin support its natural collagen production to build and strengthen its support structure.

▪ Sirtuin 3D Technology – Specifically chosen to enhance the overall performance of the complex, this exclusive technology works with the natural activity of SIRT-3, a “longevity gene” which helps activate enzymes that generate ATP (the energy which powers all cellular activity). By supporting the natural activation of SIRT-3, it promotes the natural production of collagen, elastin and laminin, resulting in a more lifted, luminous look.

Immediately, skin looks clearer and more radiantly alive. Use every day and skin’s moisture barrier is strengthened, and the look of resiliency and volume are renewed, providing skin with a remarkably younger, revitalised look.

Scent

This exquisite floral fragrance includes top notes of citrus, aldehydic, pineapple, apple green, and ozonic notes. Middle notes include orange blossom, jasmine, muguet, rose, freesia, linden blossom and ylang. Also included are bottom notes of amber and sandalwood.

LIFT ALL NIGHT

Estée Lauder scientists understand that night-time is the best time for skin to recover from visible effects of the environmental assaults accumulated during the day. In order to help skin recover from this visible damage which can accelerate sagging, Resilience Lift Night Firming/Sculpting Face and Neck Creme features an exclusive Nocturnal Lift Complex that works with skin’s natural circadian rhythms for a more intensive overnight lift. Skin’s natural recovery process is supported as it boosts its natural support elements, including critical proteins. The advanced complex includes:

▪ Potent K3 Vitamin C – This powerful ingredient helps support skin’s critical proteins, including collagen, elastin, and laminin, which help skin build its support network at night.

▪ Sirtuin NL1 Technology – While skin sleeps, this highly-advanced, exclusive technology works with the natural activity of the longevity gene SIRT-1, which helps regulate the lifespan of skin’s epidermal cells and allows cells to “slow down.” As a result, skin is provided with the critical time it needs to recover from visible damage accumulated during the day. As it works to help support skin’s natural production of support proteins, skin is provided with a more intensive night-time lift.

Immediately, a soothing scent calms and relaxes the senses, while an intensive moisture complex helps skin counteract overnight dehydration. Skin re-emerges every morning with a fresh, new radiance. Use every day and skin looks younger, more lifted, firmer and newly defined.

Scent

This calming night-time scent features notes such as caraway, cardamom, and orange to help soothe the senses and provide de-stressing benefits.

LIFT ON DEMAND

Now, experience the instant tightening, firming sensation of a mini lift wherever and whenever you need it with Resilience Lift Instant Action Lift Treatment.

This treatment features a unique flex-tip applicator and CustomSculpt Technology™ to precisely and immediately target and plump areas most prone to sagging for a tighter, firmer feeling. This highly-effective treatment instantly tightens and works on specific facial areas that need a mini lift.

(Makes a great makeup base for a bride or mother-of-the-bride)

Clinical Results:In clinical testing, 92% of women’s skin felt tighter instantly.

DEFINE THE EYES

Lift, firm and help define the look of your eyes with Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Eye Creme. This intensely nourishing formula is powered with both our exclusive Photo-Activated Lift Complex and Nocturnal Lift Complex to help support skin’s natural collagen and elastin. Luminising optics instantly blur the look of fine, dry lines, so the eye area looks firmer, brighter, smoother and younger.

All Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Collection formulas are dermatologist-tested and non-comedogenic. The eye creme is ophthalmologist-tested.

The NEW Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Collection

is available at Estée Lauder counters nationwide now and online at www.esteelauder.co.uk

Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Face and Neck Creme SPF 15 – Normal/Combination Skin
RRP £58.00, 50ml

Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Face and Neck Creme SPF 15 – Dry Skin
RRP £58.00, 50ml

Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Face and Neck Creme SPF 15 Lotion – Normal/Combination Skin
RRP £58.00, 50ml

Resilience Lift Night Firming/Sculpting Face and Neck Creme
RRP £60.00, 50ml

Resilience Lift Firming/Sculpting Eye Creme
RRP £40.00, 15ml

Resilience Lift Instant Action Lift Treatment
RRP £45.00, 30ml

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