bareMinerals – bare beauty, bare good yah

From the age of 13, the maintenance of a woman’s skin will be her biggest chore. Sure you can say when you’re 13 ‘God does your make up’; however we are all too familiar with teenage bubonic plague-esque spots (which I would not consider a gift from God). I’m sure that most of you will agree and reminisce caking on the foundation and blusher thinking that this was a fantastic idea, but actually in hindsight, looking like a 16th century courtesan.  As we get older, we live in the hope that our skin will calm down and become miraculously clear by our 20’s, but of course unless you are extremely lucky that is not the case.  We are still guilty of piling on the foundation in the vein hope that our skin will look as good as we believe it should do.  And of course let’s not forget when you get past your 20’s there is yet another hindrance to consider….the dreaded wrinkles.

When it comes to skin, a woman’s work is never done. However bareMinerals have created a product that transcends all age groups and solves most skin problems!  bareMinerals very kindly sent me the ‘Get Started’ Kit and a ‘Duo READY Eyeshadow’. The ‘Get Started’ kit is all you could ever ask for in your make up bag. It consists of : 1) Prime Time Foundation Primer,2) bareMinerals SPF Foundation 3) Warmth  and  4) Mineral Veil. It also comes with 3 application brushes – Flawless Face Brush, Flawless Application Face Brush and a Light Stroke Brush.  Some people may be over whelmed with so many different pots and brushes but fear not, the kit also comes with a handy manual and ‘Get Started’ DVD to help you along the way. This is a fantastic product which provides complete cover and is also good for your skin! bareMinerals has been clinically proven to improve your complexion, so if you’re like me, and have been guilty of forgetting to take your make- up off properly after a night out, relax because bareMinerals doesn’t use harsh chemicals, it can only do good things to your skin. Personally for me the best thing about bareMinerals is the natural look it provides. It really does give the illusion of no make-up which gives a younger, smoother and healthier complexion. It is safe to say I can kiss my bad foundation days behind me. No longer will I run the risk of channelling a tanned Elizabeth I.

The READY Duo Eyeshadow is the perfect accompaniment to this miracle 4 step foundation.  The READY Eyeshadow 2.0 comes with two colours- a peachy colour and a brownish grey. Both colours are easy and diverse, you can use them to create a subtle sophisticated day time look and a fantastic evening look.  Again, the Eyeshadow is as easy to use as the foundation and the DVD provides useful tips and suggestions on how to maximise your features.

I can safely say that you will be able to leave your make-up and skin troubles behind with this kit. The ‘Get Started kit’ retails at £49 and the Duo READY Eyeshadow retails at £19

Order yours now: http://bareminerals.co.uk/

In the beginning there was Babyliss

It can only take a truly phenomenal event to inspire another hopeful writer to create a blog; and that event took place in the basement bar of Soho House last week.  As I nervously walked down the stairs, not sure what to expect, I was greeted and welcomed into a fashion and beauty extravaganza hosted by Henry Holland and Adam Reed.

As I was welcomed into a whirl wind of champagne, canapés and journalists, I couldn’t help but notice the volume of waves exuding from the top of the model’s head.  As I sat down, champagne in hand, I was blown away by Adam Reed’s demonstration on how he achieved this look.  It appears that Babyliss have created a hair dryer that can master anything from large flowing waves to smooth and slicked back hair. At first I was sceptical that any invention could smooth out my thick curly mane (I have my mother to thank for that), however I was proven wrong when I tried Babyliss’ new Italian AC dryer.  Finally there is a product that can achieve a smooth straight look without a flat iron, something that I am personally excited about. I’m so happy I can put mine down and give my hair a well deserved rest.  The Babyliss Italian AC Dryer comes with everything you need, including three heat settings, two speed settings and a cold setting. Not only is it extremely efficient, it is also travel friendly. Although I love my old hair dryer it’s too big and bulky. The Babyliss Italian AC is small and light so is perfect for the gym or wherever you wish.

Although I am sad to say goodbye to my old 10 year old hair dryer, I am proud to place my new Babyliss on my dresser.  Out with the old and in with the new.  I suggest you do the same.

The Italian AC Dryer is available from Argos from the 25th May.