Ok so Boots 17 make up range is really designed as a teenage version of their grown-up No. 7 range, but let’s face it, there’s no age limit on make up (except maybe blue eye shadow). Some of the 17 products are perhaps a little juvenile, but there’s the odd product that makes it onto read more »

Handbag queen Lulu Guinness has been making amazing handbags that mix timeless glamour with a streak of rebellion for years. She’s already branched out from handbags into jewellery, but now she’s taken a leap into the world of fragrance, with the creation of her first scent. Her signature fragrance comes in a classically designed Lulu read more »

For some reason eyeshadow just won’t stay put on my eyelids. Either it disappears without a trace, or it creases right into my eyelid, which is not a good look. I’ve tried a million different kinds of eyeshadow – liquid, cream, mousse,powder, but it all goes the same way after just a few hours. I’ve read more »

If you want to add a bit of colour to your eye makeup without messing about with eyeshadow, then try a coloured mascara. They’re great for trying something a bit different without too much effort, and are going to be a popular product this season, having already been seen on the catwalk. Urban Decay have read more »

The beauty industry is all about image, which is why cosmetics company work as hard on the packaging for their product as they do on the product itself. If you’re looking for a quirky, unique brand with brilliant packaging, then look no further than cult brand Eyeko Beauty. Inspired by Manga (Japanese animation), Eyeko translates read more »

If you’re looking for the ultimate matte lipstick, then look no further than cosmetic heavyweight MAC. Their lipstick has brilliant colour with no extra shine, gloss or shimmer. Apply it straight from the bullet for an intense colour, or use a brush and your fingers to create the perfect level of colour. Whilst some lipsticks read more »

Those clever people at No7 have managed to produce another great product. We all know how time consuming taking off and redoing nail varnish is when you decide you want a different colour for a night out or that you need something a little more subtle for the office. So No7′s Colour Miracle Nail Polish read more »

Givenchy have just launched their AW08 make-up collection, and it includes some fabulous eye shadow palettes. The Prisme Again Shimmer Eyes Limited Edition in Smoky Shimmer has a matte gray base and three metallic shades in purple, blue and black to create dramatic, dark eyes. The base colour helps to highlight the glittery particles in read more »

Chanel have launched their Autumn 2008 Make Up Collection, called Reflection and Light. As always with Chanel, expect the ultimate luxury and extravagance, and this season is no exception. Playing on the Reflection and Light theme, gold is heavily featured in the collection. There’s a gold lipgloss, eyeshadow and highlighter, as well as some darker read more »