I recently finished my MAC Studio Finish concealer and although it gave good coverage, I found it drying under the eyes. So I decided to try the much hyped up Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Make Up, which can be used on both the face and body. I used to enjoy using Estee Lauder Disappear concealer for a few years but now I have discovered Maximum Cover I can't see me being without it again!
This is not a new product it has been out ages but I can't believe I have only just got around to trying it! Although this is far too heavy coverage for me personally to use as a foundation, it is the best concealer I have tried - it covers everything scars, spots, dark circles and even tattoos! The best thing about this make up is although it gives such good coverage it is not cakey or drying, it is lightweight and almost feels as if you're not wearing any make up, as it blends effortlessly into the skin.
I need to use the tiniest amount and that is still more than enough for under my eyes and to cover any blemishes or redness so I think this large 30ml tube will last forever! I purchased this in the shade 11 Very Light which is the perfect match for my skin tone. It is a dream to use, creamy and moisturising under the eyes, and I have found it works the best applying with my Sigma E40 Tapered Blending Brush to give that airbrushed finish. It is really long lasting, water resistant and doesn't crease or melt under the eyes like some concealers can.
Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Make Up Costs £27.50 and is available from Selfridges, John Lewis, Boots, Debenhams & House of Fraser and Sigma Beauty E40 Brush costs around $8 (£5) Have you ever tried Estee Lauder Double Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Make Up? What were your thoughts?
If you have been looking to try She Said Beauty Beauty Box Subcription then now is the time to do it as they are currently offering FREE Postage & Packaging on a 3 month subscription! If your interested in seeing what was inside August's box then click here.
To take advantage of this fab offer to save nearly a tenner on P&P then simply visit She Said Beauty and enter the code SSBTREAT at the checkout but hurry as this offer ends on 3rd September 2012!
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When I first read that The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) star Lucy Mecklenburgh was teaming up with UK bingo website Foxy Bingo to launch a new fake tan called ‘Fur Real’ I thought it must be a joke! But apparently not...Lucy has helped design the new self tanning gel which launches after Foxy's perfume was released last year.
Lucy says, “The only celeb who rocks orange better than me is Foxy himself! I’ve already got my own swimwear range and nothing compliments my designs better than a nice tan. I don’t step out the house until I’ve got my Essex glow and with Fur Real, everyone else can have it too!”
Fur Real is priced at £9.99 and although Lucy looks nice and bronzed in the promo images it doesn't sound appealing! Is this the cheesiest TOWIE collaboration yet?!
An exciting unique, flash mob pop-up event, Dîner en Blanc is coming to London for the first time on 20 September 2012. This flash mob started 24 years ago in Paris, and is now an annoyal affair growing to as large as 14,000 diners. This event is organised entirely via social media, and is always set in public with a backdrop of the most legendary monuments around the world. All guests are asked to dress in white, bring their own banquets, tables, chairs, glasses, silverware and white table linen. The secret picnickers then come together for a “chic picnic” in a public space. Over the course of the evening, attendees will celebrate and dine amid live music and dancing. When it is time to leave, guests pack their dinnerware and tables before leaving, with no sign of the gathering left behind.
The guest list will be limited to 1,442 people for the undisclosed location. The event has taken place in outdoor public spaces in 20 cities across five continents this summer, including Paris, New York, Berlin, Montreal, Boston and Singapore. I think this sounds a fabulous idea! Will you be attending?
Star of Britain's Got Talent, Alesha Dixon, has been revealed as the face (and smile) of the exclusive new fragrance from Impulse: Sweet Smile. I got a sneak peak last week at the launch of the brand new scent and got to meet Alesha herself.
Sweet Smile has been created by expert perfumer Clement Gavarry (Armani Code, Prada Tendre), in collaboration with the ‘nose’ of the fragrance world and world renowned fragrance expert, Ann Gottlieb. The scent features exotic, fruity top notes of pear, mandarin and plum, followed by middle notes of jasmine, muguet and osmanthus. Lingering base notes of sandalwood, cedarwood and amber provide a lasting tone to the fragrance for all-day freshness. The delicate blend works to create a vibrant, cheerful accord that’s designed to provide an air of confidence to the wearer.
Alesha Dixon says “I’ve been a fan of Impulse for years, so I was flattered when they approached me to be the face of the latest fragrance, Sweet Smile. I really enjoyed taking part in the shoot and can’t wait to stock up on the scent once it hits the shelves. It’s perfect for a quick fragrance boost when I’m on-the-go during the day and is guaranteed to always put a smile on my face.”
Impulse Sweet Smile is available exclusively from Superdrug from today 29th August 2012 priced at £1.99. Are you an Impulse fan?
Sigma Beauty are offering 10% discount during August so to save yourself 10% off your entire order until 31/8/12 visit Sigma here and enter the code SAVE2012 at the checkout plus if you spend over $30 (£18) you receive a free gift!
Thought I would share my Cupcakes & Sprinkles Nail Art that I had done last week at a sweet themed event - more about that tomorrow! It was quite simple to create using a mix of pastel shades - what do you think?
Firstly apologies for the lack of posts this week - I have got a new job starting in London so have been house hunting and away this week. Whilst I was in London I had time to visit Leticia Haute Coiffure Salon to try the highly rated Vita Liberata Spray Tan - and with the typical 'British Summer' rain we have been having recently I was in need of a (fake) tan! Vita Liberata has actually been around for years but it's only recently I have heard people raving about it and hearing it has a celebrity following such as Sienna Miller, Kelly Brook, cast of Made in Chelsea and they are the official tanners of The X Factor!
Vita Liberata Tan is thought as a self tan that is as close to a natural tan as you can get - free from nasty chemicals, parabens, alcohol and perfume. It is packed with botantical extracts that make it kind and nourishing to the skin, 80% organic, not tested on animals and best of all... odourless! There's nothing worse than applying your tan at night then wake up the next day smelling of biscuits! And....I haven't finished yet but apparently the colour can last up to 3 weeks and has a natural fade so you don't go patchy. Sounds too good to be true right?
The spray tans come in 3 different shades: Hawaii (light), Ecuador (medium) and Brazil (dark). I would have gone for medium normally but the lady suggested I have two coats of Hawaii (light) to make it look more natural. When I arrived at the salon I was greeted by the salon owner and his very friendly salon dog and offered coffee with chocolates and biscuits. I was taken down stairs to the tanning room and asked to remove all my jewelry and clothes and pop on a pair of paper knickers. A barrier cream was applied to my hands, elbows and knees to ensure there was no build-up of tan in obvious places, but I did somehow end up with obvious tanned palms?!
Two coats of the light tan was applied to my full body and face which took less than 10 minutes, then I waited another 10 minutes for the tan to dry before I got dressed. I must admit that prior to tanning I didn't do my usual routine of scrubbing and moisturising beforehand and also I didn't wear baggy clothing afterwards - but this didn't make the tan streak at all. I left the tan on overnight to develop and woke up the next day to a natural, non- orange, even looking tan - apart from my wrists! I did notice this tan still had a slight 'biscuit' fake tan smell, not as strong as others but I found it took a while to clean off in the shower.
Nearly a week later the tan is still looking natural and no patches - I have been scrubbing my hands like mad to get rid of the obvious line around my wrists but apart from that I am happy with the results! I have the Vita Liberata products to use at home so I shall definitely post before and after pics of me using the home system soon. Have you ever tried Vita Liberata tan? What did you think?
Leticia Haute Coiffure
59 Chiltern Street, London, W1
Thought I would let you know about an exclusive lastminute.com Spa Sale starting today where you can blag yourself a spa day and treatments for only £20! Would be perfect to treat yourself and would make a great gift for your mum, sister or friend for a birthday or special occasion- not that there needs to be an excuse to pamper yourself ;)
Twenty Spa's around the UK are participating, and availability is limited so it's best to book up quickly to avoid missing out! As well as using the spa facilities and treatment, some of the Spa's are including goody bags, drinks, cakes, afternoon tea or a light lunch in the £20 offer - amazing deal!
The special £20 deal starts today Friday 17th August and ends on Wednesday 22nd August at 10am so be quick and check out the offers to get booked up!
Batiste Dry Shampoo are on tour this summer handing out FREE mini 50ml cans of Batiste, and giving top tips for application from the experts and hosting competitions with great prizes such as an exclusive Batiste Vespa!
The Tour dates are:
- Exhibition Square, Bournemouth on Thurs 9th Aug - Friday 10th Aug
- Churchill Square, Brighton on Sat 11th Aug
- Broadmead, Bristol on Thurs 16th Aug
- Outside of St David's Centre, Cardiff on Friday 17th Aug - Sat 18th Aug
- Liverpool One Shopping Centre on Fri 24th Aug - Sat 25th Aug
- Briggate, Leeds on Thurs 30th Aug - Sat 1st Sept
- Northumberland street, Newcastle on Fri 7th Sept - Sat 8th Sept
- Arndale Centre, Manchester on Thurs 13th - Sat 15th Sept
- Bullring, Birmingham on Thurs 20th - Sat 22nd Sept
- Westfield London Shepherds Bush on Thurs 27th Sept - Sat 29th Sept
This weekend Batiste are making an appearance at V Festival handing out free 50ml cans to all festival go-ers! Will you be going along to the tour to pick up some top tips and claim your free 50ml can?
