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Beauty Spotlight round up 26 May

2012-05-27T07:19:00.001+01:00

Here's this week's Beauty Spotlight Team round up, with lots of reviews and articles to keep you busy if you're taking a break from the sun! Hasn't it been lovely to see some sunshine finally in the UK? Revlon's new Summer 2012 Escapism Collection catches Pammy Blogs Beauty's eye this week. Check out what she got from the collection in her recent Revlon Drugstore Haul. Forget matching your

Loving this MakeUp Artist Blog - Wendy Rowe

2012-05-26T12:31:00.000+01:00

Wendy Rowe is an extremely talented makeup artist who I first heard of through Twitter. She's Artistic Consultant for Burberry Beauty, and also very friendly and down to earth. Anyway, I'm absolutely loving her blog, and particularly the 'Recreate The Look' articles which give a helpful breakdown of exactly what products she's used to do a particular look, even though they are stirring up some

RMS Beauty Karma, Myth and Rapture face

2012-05-24T08:35:00.002+01:00

I'm completely enamoured of RMS Beauty Karma eyeshadow. The soft black-brown cream eyeshadow is an excellent base, and makes the reddish copper Myth eyeshadow easier to wear. In these pictures, I've applied a base of Karma and a little Karma with an eyeliner brush in the middle of my lower lashes, then smudged Myth on my mobile lid over it. I also used Rapture Lip2Cheek high on my cheekbones (

Nourish Skincare - Balance

2012-05-22T16:58:00.000+01:00

I was recently sent a set of skin care from the Nourish Skin Care company, a relatively new natural* skin care company. Nourish skin care is available from the website www.nourishskinrange.com. The products have been developed by a team that includes Dr Pauline Hill, whose previous experience includes 20 years as Technical Director at Neal's Yard Remedies. *Nourish uses the term 'natural' in

Hair care repurchases: Rahua and 3 More Inches

2012-05-21T11:04:00.000+01:00

These are all repurchases, and as I find it interesting to know what products others buy again I'm hoping others like to know this too. When something works well for me I tend to be quite loyal to it; a disadvantage to a beauty blogger sometimes as it limits the number of new things I have to write about. Rahua shampoo and conditioner is expensive, but excellent. I use the original formula (

Beauty Spotlight Mystery week - Marcia's turn

2012-05-19T09:19:00.003+01:00

It's time for Marcia from Beauty Info Zone to share what's in her..? She's chosen her can or maybe we should say CANS! How could she possibly need one dozen cans? What is she keeping in them? Click on the picture to check out Marcia's cans. (I'm sorry, US ladies. I had avoided smutty puns up until this point, but it was impossible to resist.)

La Bella Figura Decouverte Eye Repair Serum review

2012-05-17T13:24:00.002+01:00

I was sent a sample size of the La Bella Figura Decouverte Eye Repair Serum by Mise Beauty. I will admit being sceptical about just using an oil serum for my eye area (I'm in my late thirties and the skin there is dry) but it has some good ingredients so I gave it a go. For the last month, I've just been using this and no other eye cream in order to review it fairly. This is a light oil serum

Aftelier Sepia Eau De Parfum review

2012-05-16T11:35:00.002+01:00

It was fuller when I got it - didn't take a picture until after using for a while. Sepia is a fragrance created by Mandy Aftel as part of the Nathan Branch Letters to a Fellow Perfumer series. The inspiration for Sepia was Mandy's exploration of California's Gold County Ghost Towns. My husband shares this love for lost places - he's been fascinated by Ghost Stations on the London Tube since

RMS Beauty Karma, Magnetic and Moment applied

2012-05-14T09:22:00.001+01:00

This is a combination I've been using a lot recently - I use the black/brown Karma as a base on my lids and into my crease and then dab some taupe Magnetic over the top in the middle of my mobile lid. Bloom (sorry for the typo, and thanks to Sam!) Moment Lip Shine goes on both lips and cheeks for a glossy hint of warm brown. I apply all three with fingertips. The only other products I've used

Beauty Spotlight Team Weekly Round Up 12 May

2012-05-13T17:35:00.002+01:00

Here's this week's round up from the Beauty Spotlight Team. I'm resisting the new Rouge Bunny Rouge eyeshadow palettes, but I'm not sure how long I'm going to be able to hold out at this rate... Are you a beauty sample junkie? Enter to win a Total Beauty Collection beauty sample box at Pammy Blogs Beauty! Pink Sith’s tiny brain convinced her to get ANOTHER bronzer! At least it knew well enough

Illamasqua Beauty School Sunday 13 May

2012-05-12T06:50:00.000+01:00

Illamasqua are holding 15 minute classes at their Beak Street London store tomorrow which are free of charge. Illamasqua has reputation for being quite a theatrical, dramatic brand (and they are) but I found the masterclass I attended a couple of years ago incredibly helpful for contouring tips. The three classes (which are being re-run through the day) are: Flawless skin and defined brows

RGB Cosmetics Dove nail polish

2012-05-11T09:54:00.002+01:00

Dove is a very pale pure grey shade, and is unusual while still being quite neutral. Sometimes it can look more green or blue depending on the relative coolness of the lighting, but in natural light it doesn't lean to either side. This picture is with two coats applied; Dove has very good coverage for a pastel shade. RGB cosmetics are one of my favourite nail polish formulations - they are

Shu Uemura Ultimate Natural Mascara review

2012-05-09T14:52:00.002+01:00

I have used and liked Shu Uemura Basic Mascara in the past, so when I needed a new mascara recently I decided to repurchase it. Unfortunately, it's been discontinued and replaced with the Ultimate Natural Mascara. New is not necessarily improved. When I was searching fruitlessly for the Basic Mascara, I was helped by a makeup artist in the Shu Uemura boutique who asked what I wanted in a

Beauty Spotlight What's In My....

2012-05-07T19:39:00.001+01:00

My Beauty Spotlight post is late this week as I've been away all weekend, but if you haven't already seen it here's a chance to sneak a peek inside Older Girl Beauty's Mom's vanity cabinet. Click on the picture to go to her post and find out more about the contents...

Shiffa Dubai Sweetness body lotion and Tamanu moisturising cream review

2012-05-03T21:44:00.000+01:00

Shiffa Dubai isn't a brand I'd heard of until I received these products, and it's relatively new to the UK market, having recently launched at Harrods Urban Retreat and Zuneta. The first product was the Pregnancy body oil, which Shiffa Dubai founder Dr Lamees Hamdan tested on herself during her own pregnancy. The Pregnancy body oil sounds lovely - it has mandarin and tangerine in it to tone and

Well Well Well Inc superfood supplements

2012-05-01T20:11:00.000+01:00

I've been interested in taking an Astaxanthin supplement since reading about its potential to help protect the skin from UV damage, as well as to support the health of the eye (particularly the macula). I'm always looking for ways to prevent sun damage, and I do a lot of computer work in my day job. I saw the Well Well Well Inc Krill Oil supplements on www.beingcontent.com and was going to buy

Topshop Ramble Crayon as an eyeliner

2012-04-29T16:35:00.000+01:00

A reader, Rachel, wondered if it would be possible to use the Topshop Crayon as an eyeliner with an eyeliner brush. I gave it a go with my usual Bobbi Brown flat eyeliner brush and found it worked well. The Crayon is soft enough for the brush to pick it up easily, and then I used the brush to walk the colour across my lashline. On my hand - I found it easier to get a thinner line on my

Beauty Spotlight weekly round up 28 April

2012-04-28T14:32:00.002+01:00

Another week, and another selection of posts to browse through from the Beauty Spotlight Team. It's a perfect way to spend a rainy Saturday afternoon. 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finally tried out a few Darphin Paris skin care products that she's had her eye on! Check out which ones and enter to win some Darphin of your own! Is OPI Number One Nemesis really a dupe for Chanel Graphite? Read polish

Rebel & Mercury Cerise En Cocoa Perfume Oil review

2012-04-25T20:20:00.000+01:00

This Cerise En Cocoa sample was included as an extra sample when I placed an order for some Rebel & Mercury samples. I'll admit, I saw the name, thought, 'I don't like dessert-y fragrances' and dismissed it as not for me. After trying and loving the samples I'd bought, I finally opened the vial and took a sniff, fell in love and then proceeded to anoint myself liberally with the perfume oil.

Topshop Crayon in Ramble and Kohl in Saddle

2012-04-24T13:10:00.001+01:00

I made my first trip into Topshop in about a decade after reading this post on Drivel About Frivol, which was similarly sparked by this post on Mascara Magic. I have and love a By Terry Ombre Blackstar and the idea of getting other colours for £7.50 instead of £26 appealed to me enough to make me willing to double the average age of the inhabitants of Topshop Oxford Circus one lunchtime.

Jo Malone Scent Surround Diffuser

2012-04-23T09:43:00.000+01:00

Reed diffusers have become very popular in home fragrance over the last couple of years, so when Jo Malone recently expanded their For The Home range, it was no surprise to see some reed diffusers appear. Reed diffusers give a constant gentle throw of scent, and are good for situations where you don't want to leave a candle burning. I wouldn't leave them within reach of a child though; they

What's in my.....skincare corner

2012-04-21T08:21:00.001+01:00

It's my Beauty Spotlight turn to show you What's in my.... and I've gone for my skincare corner. I put the products by the window in order to photograph them - I don't usually have them in direct sunlight! Cleansers: Oskia Perfect Cleanser* My balm cleanser. If I feel my skin needs a deep clean, this is the one I reach for. Stem Organics Gentle Cleansing Milk Fluid cleanser. Light and quick

Topshop Razzmatazz applied: shiny sparkly nails

2012-04-20T12:41:00.003+01:00

Topshop make up is really very good indeed. I have to thank Kate at Drivel About Frivol for making me finally go and have a look at it because of this post. I bought the Crayon and a couple of other eye cosmetics (post on those later) but also fell for the nail polishes. Razzmatazz is a sheer lilac jelly with silver and holographic glitter and hexagons. The hexagons are smaller than those in

Oskia Perfect Cleanser review

2012-04-18T18:58:00.001+01:00

Oskia is a UK skincare brand that uses mostly natural (plant-based) ingredients. The products are free from petrochemicals, artificial chemicals and fragrances, silicones, parabens, sulphates and propylene glycol. The products are also built around MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane) a form of bio-available ( = the body can use it) sulphur that is more commonly taken as a supplement to help support

Guest post New Nude: Nail Foundation by HIPPx RGB

2012-04-17T06:11:00.001+01:00

Today I have guest review from the gorgeous Imo who writes the It's a London Thing blog www.imz-itsalondonthing.blogspot.co.uk. I was sent all four of the HIPP x RGB nail foundation shades, and asked Imo to guest review the darker shades for me. We slap it on our mugs to cover blemishes and even out skin tone, so when I read about the nail foundation by HIPPx RGB I was pretty intrigued. I