Make Up
Put your mascara to the test
You may feel like your trusted mascara more than does the job, but take a tip from the pros. Mascara is only as good as the brush you use to apply it with, and often the mascara formulation itself has little to do with the end result.
Mother daughter make-up lessons with Jackie Tyson
Every mum wants a bit more time with her daughter so, this year, give her a memorable experience to enjoy with you. Newly launched in time for Mother’s Day is the long-awaited Makeup School of one of the UK’s most experienced celebrity makeup artists, Jackie Tyson.
A Valentine’s gift for the beauty guru in your life
The beauty gurus at Beauty-Boxes.com are turning Cupid with ‘Valene’, the latest addition to their gorgeous collection.
Start the New Year with a new career in beauty
So it’s 2010, and as with any new year, it brings fresh beginnings. For many, this means a new career.
Change your New Year look at The Living Room
Two prominent businesses on Edinburgh’s George Street are joining forces to show city women how to boost their confidence by creating a whole new look for 2010.
Research reveals women want advertisers to be honest about airbrushing
New research has revealed that women want advertisers to be honest about airbrushing. More than two thirds (69%) of women feel beauty advertisers are selling them unattainable images of perfection, and have low body confidence (40%) as a consequence, according to research findings by real beauty brand Dove.
MAC cosmetics artists to trade makeup brushes for aprons on World Aids Day
Keeping true to the company’s long-standing dedication to HIV/AIDS, makeup artists from three MAC Cosmetics stores in London and Manchester will roll up their sleeves and take off their brush belts to participate in volunteer efforts tomorrow, in a company-wide effort to commemorate World AIDS Day.
Is there still a stigma attached to HIV in the UK today?
When we think of AIDS, many of us will automatically think of Africa. Yet HIV is still the fastest growing serious health condition here in the UK. There are over 80,000 people living with HIV across Britain and the number of new infections continues to rise each year.
Get clicking to the best beauty buys online
A must for all lovers and beauty buyers and bargain hunters - a new website has just launched which is going to make your search for the latest mascara or luscious lipstick a whole lot prettier.
Essential storage for girls who are serious about their make-up
Calling all beauty queens – do you have so much make up that your bag is bulging under the sheer weight of your collection? Thanks to Santa’s little helpers at Beauty-Boxes.com, you can now wave goodbye to days of rummaging around in that bottomless make-up bag of yours.
Liven up your lashes with Barry M
For a colourful way to shine this season try new Glitter Lashes from Barry M, a new way to liven up your lashes. The clever wands let you apply a colourful glittery gloss to lack lustre lashes, a glamorous and fun way to bring attention to your eyes.
Make sure your lipstick holds up under the mistletoe this Christmas
With all the kissing under the mistletoe, socialising, cooking in a hot kitchen and entertaining guests, make-up has its work cut out over the festive season.
Errol Douglas launches Red Carpet Ready service
Who doesn’t want to be spoiled, pampered and styled like a celebrity? That’s the idea behind the Errol Douglas Salon’s new Red Carpet Ready services, a complete, bespoke menu for hair, make-up and nails, for winter.
Frontcover fans snap up Eye Spy make-up range in record time
Frontcover make-up is increasing its standing as a cult item – only 3 weeks after going on sale in Boots 75% of its stock is now sold out; faster even than last year’s equivalent, Rainbow Eyes, which also flew off the shelves at a rate of more than 1000 per week in some stores before exchanging hands on ebay for up to three times the price.
A new make-up range for the sophisticated party girl
From violet berries to rich plums, purple is the season’s new red. To celebrate this purple reign of colour, Clinique introduces the new Black Tie Violets 2009 colour collection. This sweetly feminine, yet bold make-up line features a range of girly violet tones that mirror the festivity and allure of the season.