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Win Tickets to 10 Years Younger Live!

July 2nd, 2009

Myleene Klass 10 Years YoungerOne of the best beauty shows around, 10 Years Younger, is going live this weekend with a huge 3 day event at London’s Earls Court, starting tomorrow, 3rd July, until Sunday 5th July.

All the experts will be there, including Myleene Klass, hairdresser Andrew Barton, hair colourist Lisa Shepherd, cosmetic dentist Dr Uchenna Okoye and cosmetic surgeon Jan Stanek. It’ll be your one-stop-shop for all things beauty related, and there’s a chance to try out products, have a makeover, find your most flattering hairstyle and find out about all the new trends first.

And the best part is that we’ve got 3 pairs of tickets to give away - so you and a friend could be seeing it all this for free this weekend!

If you want to enter then email us at info@beautyresource.org.uk with your full name and contact details, and we’ll pick 3 winners at random. 10 Years Younger Live is this weekend, 3rd-5th July, and you need to be able to make your own way to and from Earls Court. Entries must be recieved by 1pm tomorrow (3rd July).

Check out the website for more information, and good luck!

Revlon Runway Collection

June 30th, 2009

Revlon Runway Collection NailsRevlon have just launched a great new line of artificial nails that will bring catwalk glamour to your fingers!

The Runway Collection features pale pink nails with detailing on the ends, ranging from black stripes to purple with diamantes to The kit has everything you need - 24 nails in 12 sizes, a nail file, manicure stick, and of course the all important glue.

Along with false eyelashes, fake nails are also seeing a recent surge, as people choose to go down the do-it-yourself route rather than splash out in salons. The Revlon nails will last 7-10 days, as long as you’re careful not to get any air bubbles trapped in them, and have an elegant, professional look to them.

They’re available in Boots now.

Ditch The Black Eyeliner For Blue

June 25th, 2009

Elizabeth Arden EyelinerAs summer approaches, it might finally be time to give up the beloved black eye liner in favour of something a little more colourful. Aquamarines, turquoises and teal always look great with a tan, and Elizabeth Arden have a perfect shade.

Their Colour Intrigue Gel Eyeliner in Ocean Teal glides on easily for a splash of colour, or it can be used as an eyeshadow to cover the whole lid with. It comes with it’s own brush to make it easy to put on and get an even finish. The creamy gel formula is long lasting and has a shimmering finish. Apply a thin layer for a subtle look, or multiple layers for an intense colour.

It costs £14 and is available from Debenhams online or at Elizabeth Arden counters nationwide.

MAC Launch Style Warrior range

June 23rd, 2009

MAC Style WarriorMAC have just launched a new range called Style Warrior. Inspired by this summer’s global/tribal trend, right down to the packaging, it has everything you need to create a shimmer, bronzed look.

The Bronzing Powder comes in a compact with a mirror with a tribal design, and is perfect for using as a highlighter on cheeks and collar bones. It costs £14.68.

MAC have also developed a new product for on/off tanning - Lustre Drops (£13.21). Being a liquid means it easily rubs in for a smooth finish, and you can get it exactly where you want it.

And it’s not just the face that’s getting the bronzing treatment - MAC have branched out with this Skinsheen Leg Spray. It’s a gel that can be applied with a brush to eliminate streaking, and will give a subtle glow. It costs £15.66.

Check out the new Style Warrior range over at the MAC website now.

Benefit’s New All-In-One For Eyes

June 17th, 2009

Benefit Smokin' Eyes KitNew from Benefit is a kit especially designed to take care not just of eyes, but eyebrows too.

This all-in-one handy Smokin’ Eyes palette has everything you need to create a complete smokey eye look, as well as create perfectly polished eyebrows. There are three shades for eyes in black, grey and pink to give the perfect blended smokey effect, that all important eye liner to finish the look and do those cat-eye flicks, and a brightener for the very top of the eye, as well as the most essential of eyebrow items, tweezers, and a brush to help you put it all together.

There’s also Benefit’s trademark instruction leaflet that’ll tell you exactly what to put where.

It costs £26.50 and you can get it from the Benefit website now.

Molton Brown’s Skin Saving Ultrabalm

June 16th, 2009

Molton Brown UltrabalmWhatever stresses and strain your put your skin under this summer - sun, sea, wind, rain (if you’re staying at home!) or no skin care routine for 4 days (Glastonbury et al!), there’s only one product you need to restore it to it’s former health - Molton Brown’s Ulltrabalm.

Both Vogue and Marie Claire are currently singing it’s praises for fixing up any skin dilemmas and being the ultimate when it comes to battling the elements.

Being Molton Brown it contains only natural products, including African desert plant extracts and a lotus flower complex, and soothes, conditions and hydrates damaged skin.

It costs £25 for a 50ml tube, which should be enough to last you all the way through the summer. It’s available from the Molton Brown website now.

Boots 17 Make Up Relaunch

June 11th, 2009

Boots 17 Make UpThe Boots 17 make up range has just had a revamp and a relaunch, and it features some new eye-popping, daring shades.

Their Solo Eye Shadows are great for sweeps of strong, vibrant colour. If you’re indulging in the 80s revival trend, then the turquoise Seagreen Splash and Shocking Pink will help you along nicely. They cost £3.22

With cats-eyes eyeliner flicks still doing the rounds, their Liquid Eye Liner is perfect for the ultimate precision. Rather than a brush, it’s a felt tip that means it’s easier to get it exactly where you want it, and the creamy rather than liquid texture will help prevent smudging. It’s available in Black, Teal and Colbalt Blue and costs £3.91.

So if you’re looking for some fun make up to experiment with that won’t break the bank, head over to the Boots website now.

New Eyeko Products

June 9th, 2009

Eyeko Tinted CreamCute cult make up brand Eyeko have just launched some great new products, still at budget friendly prices.

New to the range is the Touch Up & Glow Highlighter. Unlike normal skin coloured highlighters, it has a pink shimmer to it that’ll give skin a lovely dewy glow, and help accentuate cheeks and wake up eyes. It also contains vitamins and anti-oxidants so will give your skin a little boost inside and out. There’s also a Touch Up & Go, which is the concealer without the shimmer.

There’s also a new Tinted Cream to give you an instant summer glow. The light, airy cream goes on easily and gives a subtle glow. It contains jojoba oil and lots of vitamins.

All these new items cost £5 and are available on the Eyeko website now.

Festival Fix

June 4th, 2009

Miss A KitThe festival season is rapidly approaching, kicking off next weekend with Glastonbury and the Isle of Wight.

As fun as festivals can be, they’re also a bit of a nightmare when it comes to keeping clean and looking good. However, this handy Miss A Kit device has nearly all the items you need to keep away the mud. It’s designed as a cute pink penknife, and available in three different shades, so you can get one that matches your outfit perfectly.

It contains a: flashlight, key chain, needle and thread, perfume bottle, mirror, pill box, corkscrew, tweezers, scissors, ruler, nail file, screwdriver, bottle opener, pen, safety pin and knife.

So as well as being equipped for any make up emergency, you’ll also be equipped for any bottle opening or camping emergency! It costs £14.95 and is available from HQ Hair now.

20% off make up at The Body Shop

June 2nd, 2009

Body Shop Makeup OfferYou can get 20% off all make up at The Body Shop today, so if you’re looking to update your make up bag for the summer, today’s the perfect day to do it.

The Body Shop’s Summer collection has some striking shades for summer, including complementing blue and purple eyeshadows and eyeliners.

There’s also everything you need to create that perfect summer glow - from bronzing powders to Sheer Sun Gel, and if you want just a hint of shimmer, try Brilliance Powder - a brush and powder applicator all in one that allows you to get just a hint of sparkling pearls where you want it, with a shimmer or matte finish.

The offer also includes all the tools you need to apply your make up - brushes, sponges, eyelash curlers, and even tweezers.

So head over the The Body Shop website now and pick up some bargains!