Celebrity make-up artist reveals tips for a stunning Christmas
It’s time to glam up for Christmas so get ready to party! Elegant Touch has delved into celeb make-up artist Claire Ray’s beauty secrets so that you can be beautified in no time and look hot, hot, hot under the mistletoe.Nail It!
Detail Therapy from Elegant Touch (£8.00) is the first ever range of designer false nails inspired by the latest catwalk designs – simply something you can’t afford to be without this party season! These pre-glued nails are ideal for creating instant, on-trend, glamour-puss looks, guaranteed to jazz up your outfit and make you sparkle! “Rhinestones and glitter are the key looks this season – so expect to see celebs sporting a number of glitzy looks on their nails!” says Claire Ray.
Make It Up!
Check out Elegant Touch’s gorge cosmetic bags in the hottest designs like Versaille-inspired hot pink flock or beautiful butterflies on white patent. Claire Ray says “I love to root about in celebrities’ make-up bags … but it’s not just about the cosmetics, their make-up bags are so stylish they make a statement in their own right. Elegant Touch’s designs are so on-trend, you’ll want to show them off to the girls in the office when you get ready for your Christmas party.” Not only are they the perfect stocking filler, but they are the most stylish way to protect your secret beauty weapons this season (Prices start from £3.49, available in a range of sizes)
Bare All - Reveal Nothing
Need a quick revamp in time to bare all for the festive season? De-fuzz yourself in a flash with Elegant Touch’s quick and easy Advanced Wax Away strips (£4.95), for gorgeously soft and silky smooth skin without a bristle in sight.
Complete the look with Fakeover’s Shimmer Souffle (£8.99) from Elegant Touch for natural glow that lasts all night. “One of the best kept beauty secrets is to apply this to your cheekbones with a foundation brush for added shimmer and warmth” says Claire Ray.
Brush It Off This Christmas…
A decent make up brush is essential but they can be shockingly expensive and often use real animal hair. Elegant Touch worked with Claire Ray to create a professionally-inspired range of cruelty-free Make-up Brushes, wrapped in a gorgeous make up roll to complete the professional look (£30/roll & 7 brushes). It’s the perfect Christmas gift – either as a treat for you or your Bessie mates. “Great make-up comes down to expert tools and this range of 7 brushes includes everything I would use for a celebrity make-over” says Claire Ray.
Forget 10 years younger, this is 10 time bigger!
If you find it a nightmare trying to grapple with miniscule eyebrow hairs, then this hand held magnifying Tweezer Mirror (£4.99) from Elegant Touch may just be your new best friend! With ten times more magnification than most mirrors, you’d better get ready for your close up! “It’s perfect for using with slant end tweezers to really get those awkward little stragglers that you just can see in ordinary mirrors” says Claire Ray. You’ll need to try it to believe how you ever managed without it!
Elegant Touch has a range of over 1,000 top-to-toe beauty products. All Elegant Touch products are available from leading chemists and supermarkets nationwide.
Celebrity Make up Artist Claire Ray has worked with some of the world’s leading A list celebs including Kiera Knightley, Kate Moss, Gisele, Sienna Miller and Westlife.
