Winky Lux Make-Up Review: Taylor Swift is a Fan, But Are We?

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Catherine Balavage

Winky Lux make-up caught my eye thanks to its awesome packaging, bold colours and original ideas. It helps that all their make-up is gluten free, vegan and cruelty free. Taylor Swift is using their colour ‘Bond’ at the moment and looks fab. The range is full of inventive beauty products from Diamond Powders, PH Flower Balms to Lightbox highlighters. The brand has just launched their Matte Lip Pills. I got sent some of their products to review. Here is what I thought.

Kitten Powder Eyeshadow

Cute packaging, cute name and a great colour. Wins all-round. It has a great texture and is good for blending and creating definition.

Light Box Strobing Balm

A highlighter is always an essential addition to any make-up bag. Since having a child I always put some on before a special event. Or when I want to look like I am not dead. This is a brilliant balm with high impact. The cream is smooth and melts into the skin. It feels good applying it and leaves you glowing.

Lip Velvour in Mermaid

Now this is not usually a colour I would go for, but it looks stunning and dramatic. A strong, high-impact teal. I love the lipstick pills. It is hard to be original in the make-up industry and these are really striking and stand out. It is a great lipstick that goes the distance. Feels good on your lips too. It is also paraben free.

Flower Balm Pink

This is my favourite lip balm ever. I mean, just look at it. When I took it out of the box I almost gasped. It truly is a thing of beauty. I almost didn’t want to use it. The flower inside is just such a great detail. The lip balm itself is great of course but when you could just stare at it instead, who cares?

Glossy Boss Romeo And Juliet

This is a great long-lasting lip gloss. I love the colour, which is perfect for me. I usually hate lip gloss but this has none of the usual stickiness associated with other glosses and is lightweight. It gives sheer colour and shine. It is infused with vanilla for delectable application.

I really love Winky Lux. I have become quite jaded over the years but I really love this brand. Their packaging, originality and the actual make-up itself is such a winning combination. I feel this is the start of a long love affair.
In Winky Lux news, the digital cosmetic has released its range of Matte Lip Velour in ‘Lip Pills’ in a range of unique shades from Blue Moon, Mermaid, Meow Winky Lux, the new luxury yet affordable digital cosmetic line is now available in the UK.

Ultra long-wearing matte lipstick delivers intense pigment with a delectably lightweight moussy texture. Infused with natural vanilla for the ultimate lip experience, this lipstick is packed with suspended pigments to give lips a cushiony, plush feel. All products are cruelty free, vegan and gluten free!

Matte Lip Velour in Mermaid Shades, Purples & Darks, Nudes, Marzia Mattes, Reds & Pinks.

Price: £13.00

Available: Asos.com

Parfums Givenchy Reveals AW15 Vinyl Collection

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Corinne Tuddenham-Finn

Parfums Givenchy has announced the launch of its autumn/winter 2015 Vinyl Collection this month.

The range comprises:

Palette Metallic Reflection – Metallic Shimmer Eyeshadow 4 Colors (£38.50) featuring three Metal Aquarelle shades and one matte shadow, a red-black shade that creates a contrasting background and housed in a box ispired by a Givenchy men’s leather goods accessory

Mister Intense Black Top Coat Mascara (£20), which comes in Black Vinyl No. 1 offering an aqueous formula derived from an intensely black polymer base and comes with a soft and velvety wand

Blush Mémoire de Forme (£26), a non-sticky gel that hugs the skin surface with a smooth effect in shade Rosé Délicat No.2

Liner Vinyl Brush Tip Eyeliner – High Shine (£23.50), a fluid and intense lacquer that defines the eyes with a thin brush

Gloss Révélateur Intense (£21.50), a pinkish red gloss enriched with eosin and tinted red formulated with reactive pH pigments, reacting with each skin tone to personalise the look.

The collection is completed by two lipsticks and a nail polish in deep and intense reds.

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Christian Louboutin Beauté Unveils Lip Colour Collection

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Corinne Tuddenham-Finn

Christian Louboutin Beauté has announced the launch of its debut Lip Colour collection, launching 1 September.

The range comprises 38 lip colours, three of which are the signature Rouge, the only shade to be repeated in the three finishes available:

Velvet Matte

Sheer Voile

Silky Satin

The Christian Louboutin Lip Colour is priced at £60.

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The Courthouse Hotel London celebrates Afternoon Tea Week… KIKO Milano launches limited edition collection Rebel Romantic… KISS Cosmetics launch Mini’s…

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Corinne Tuddenham-Finn

The Courthouse Hotel London is celebrating Afternoon Tea Week from August 10-16 with two exotic afternoon teas. The hotel’s in house Asian restaurant will be offering a unique Japanese Afternoon Tea, complete with Tamago, a Japanese sweet omelette and an Inari Pocket, a honey-marinated tofu fillet with rice. For that week only guests will also be able to sample a complimentary plum wine. Also available at Silk, will be an Asian Afternoon Tea, featuring Kutchi Dabeli, a sweet potato filling in steamed buns and Sev Aloo Papdi Chaat, savoury puffed pocked lined with potato, sweet tamarind and mint sauce which will be served with a complimentary glass of champagne. The Courthouse Hotel was once the notorious Great Marlborough Street Magistrates Court where the likes of Oscar Wilde, Mick Jagger and John Lennon were tried, but has since been transformed into a luxury hotel.

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Beauty brand KIKO Milano has announced the launch of Rebel Romantic, a limited edition collection inspired by Pre-Raphaelite heroines. The collection consists of a variety of products for the eyes, lips and face. Featuring Art Nouveau-inspired packaging, the range of 12 products includes the Perfecting Bronzer (£12.90) which combines a powder with a bronzer and boasts exclusive Atomization Technology; Contouring Pencil Set (£9.90); and Reckless Spirit Eyeshadow Palette (£12.90); Rebel Romantic Mirror (£5.90); and Pochette (£7.90). The Rebel Romantic collection will be available to buy in KIKO Milano stores and online from the end of August 2015.

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E-commerce beauty brand KISS Cosmetics has announced the launch of Mini’s: mini versions of their colour products which will enable customers to try before they buy. The Mini’s will be available for the following products – KISStick, Lip Vinyl and SheerStick and are priced at £2 each including packaging.

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Joan Collins Timeless Beauty Lipstick & Nail Lacquer Review: Marilyn And Evelyn

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Frostie

Joan Collins is synonymous with glamour. She harks back to a time when movie stars would never leave the house without their hair and makeup being done, and certainly not in sweatpants. This glamour is evident in every aspect of her new makeup range, Timeless Beauty. The packaging is classic and sophisticated and many of the colours are full on glamour. We previously reviewed her Helene lipstick and nail polish. This time we went for some pink shades.

Evelyn is a hot pink coral shade which makes a statement and Marilyn is an easy-to-wear pink shade: perfect for daytime. The lipstick is creamy and hydrating. Impressively, it lasts for hours without the need to reapply. The amazing lipstick is like skincare and brilliant lipstick all rolled into one. Moisturising, vibrant and long lasting: what more could you want?

The Nail Lacquer is great, it is also long lasting and high quality. Just two coats gives a great, shiny, opaque look. It goes on smooth and lasts a long time. Impressive.

The lipstick costs £18 and the nail polish is £12.50 at www.QVCuk.com and http://www.joancollinsbeauty.com

Joan Collins Timeless Beauty Helene Red Lipstick & Nail Lacquer Review

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Catherine Balavage

I have always thought that glamour was underrated. I don’t like that a lot of people don’t tend to make much of an effort when it comes to glamour anymore, or being well dressed. Men and women alike. In the spirit of full disclosure, I can count myself amongst them sometimes. Too often in fact. Joan Collins has always been glamourous and while leaving the house everyday with a full face of makeup is too much of an effort, she really does inspire me to try harder.

She has launched a new beauty range, Timeless Beauty. It is all very impressive. The range has a lot of gorgeous stuff in it. The PR person sent us Lipstick & Nail lacquer in Helene to review. This is what Joan says:

“Lipstick is, to me, the Queen of cosmetics. It brings a hit of distinctive colour that lifts the face even when wearing no other make up. Lip colour itself can be a statement, can say something about the wearer and how the world sees them. I named my lipsticks after characters I have played as they reflect some aspect of the character’s persona.”

The lipstick is gorgeous, great packaging which just screams glamour. The colour is a luscious red cream with a hint of blue undertones. I never usually wear red lipstick. My lips are too big and don’t need anymore attention drawn to them, but this is beautiful. It is long lasting and also hydrates. In fact, it was tested and shown to improve hydration levels in the lips after 30 days.

Joan’s Tip: Look perfectly groomed by matching up lip and nail colour.

Next up was the nail lacquer, also in Helene. A matching red. Joan said:

“I don’t feel dressed without nail lacquer. It’s as essential to me as lipstick. I love the style of this bottle, elegant and practical with a long tapered cap that’s easy to hold, and, helps balance the brush when applying. The ribbing improves grip and ease of opening and closing.The colours are my personal favourites and I wear them all switching one to the other to reflect my mood, the effect I want to make, or simply to compliment my outfit.”

This is the same beautiful colour. The packaging is just gloriously stunning and glamorous. The nail lacquer is easy to apply. It is a smooth, self levelling colour that covers imperfections and leaves nails looking sleek and chic.

I love these and Joan’s Timeless beauty range. It brings a rather wonderful touch of glamour to life. Which makes it worth making that extra effort for after all. I may become more like Joan yet.

Christmas Beauty Looks

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Frostie

Christmas Beauty Looks 2015

Christmas Beauty, don’t you love it? When else do you get to be so glam and over-the-top? As long as no-one mistakes you for a Christmas tree, it is all good. However, Christmas can feel like a marathon of endless parties and family get-togethers. Your hair and make up has to look good and last so here are our top tips and ideas from Frost.

Christmas is tiring so work on your skin first. A good base is all you need to stay looking fresh. A primer will help your make up last all day and make sure your skin is looking it’s best. Before you apply your primer use a good cleanser and then exfoliate as it gets rid of dead skin cells and leaves skin smooth and fresh. Using a weekly face mask before a big event will also make sure your skin is in it’s best condition. Making sure you drink enough water and cutting down on caffeine will keep skin looking healthy. Keep a concealer handy to freshen up underneath eyes and cover up any other flaws. Powder is very underrated but not much else sets make up like it. It will stop you looking shiny and keep make up in place.

Now for some Christmas touches.

A glittery nail polish. Not only glam but also very hard-wearing. Should last a week at least.

A beautiful red lipstick or red nail polish. Endlessly glamorous with the added benefit of being a very Christmas colour.

A shimmering eyeshadow. Something that catches the light gives an extra pop of glamour.

For your hair, do an up-do like a fish tail plait or a loose bun. Add a glitzy clip or a hairband and you are good to go!

Christmas Beauty Gift List

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Frostie

Christmas is here and decorations are up, it is a time for joy and happiness. To spread a little joy of your own we have put together a Christmas Beauty Gift List. If you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping yet then buy one of these beauties for your nearest and dearest.

Chanel No 5

This is a classic perfume which tends to be a huge hit whether as a present for someone else or yourself. Add it to your list or buy it for someone who has been very good indeed.

Available hereand from boots.com and debenhams.com

Nails Inc Nail Set

This Winter Wonderland Collection is gorgeous. A limited edition trio of full size, special effect polishes from Nails Inc. Very Christmassy and cool. Includes: Trafalgar Square – full coverage red glitter polish, St George’s Square – white and silver shimmer polish and Buckingham Square – rose gold glitter polish

Available hereand from Selfridges.com, johnlewis.com and debenhams.com

Benefit Cutie Cravings Christmas Gift Set

Benefit make amazing makeup, and this gift set is stunning. Full of classics.

Available from Selfridges.com, johnlewis.com and debenhams.com

Elizabeth Arden Lipstick Color Christmas Gift Set

Ultra-conditioning and hydrating, this glamorous lipstick set is gorgeous with a good selection of colours.

Available from Selfridges.com, johnlewis.com and debenhams.com

Clarisonic

Loved by beauty editors the world over, a good high-end present for one of the amazing women in your life. This limited edition Clarisonic Aria is cute but you can also get the normal one.

Available from harrods.com, johnlewis.com and debenhams.com

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