If like us, you often sit and wonder who, where and how your favourite mascara or ‘on trend’ nail polish was made and end up feeling a little guilty about having absolutely no idea then Bonbon balm is the product for you. This is a lip balm with a conscience, lovingly hand made using fairtrade read more »

The absence of showers and abundance of rain, mud and alcohol don’t really make summer festivals the epicentre of glamour. However, if you are bored of the disheveled look and feel like a little razzle dazzle then ditch the day glo face paint and try the new Girls Aloud for eylure Festival Lashes. These are read more »

Any self confessed beauty addict will know just how much a make-up addiction can set you back. If the credit crunch has meant sacrificing new slap in order to feed the family then you’ll be pleased to know your prayers have been answered. Superdrug has just introduced their new beauty range MUA Makeup Academy, which read more »

The tinted moisturiser is a light weight summer alternative to wearing heavy foundation. Most will give the skin an all over even coverage and will keep your thirsty skin well quenched during the summer months. Below are two favourites, one award winning investment piece and one for those whose purse strings are feeling a little read more »

From April the 22nd you will be able to get your hands on Rimmel’s latest offering to the world of mascara. 123 Looks Adjustable Volume Mascara (£7.99) claims to be a breakthrough in adjustable volume mascara and offers 3 settings for 3 different looks. This cutting edge twistable pack allows you to customise your lashes read more »

Beauty lovers everywhere are queuing up to ‘liberate’ their make up bags with MACs latest collaboration with Liberty of London. The collection, which launched on April 1st , combines the always fabulous product shades and formulations that we have come to expect from MAC, with beautiful packaging inspired by designs from deep down inside the read more »

With this summer set to be the hottest since 1979 we’ve been frantically dusting the cobwebs off the fake tan and sunglasses. If you want to look naturally tanned with a saintly glow then the biggest freudian slip you could make is forgetting about your face. For an authentic looking glow you need to top read more »

As part of plans to expand the brand, Topshop is soon to launch a cosmetics range. The new line will be launching in May and will include basic products such as eye-shadows, liners and skin tints priced between £4 and £12. It has been rumoured that the retailer will release six limited edition capsule ranges read more »

If you still think of the Avon lady as your nosey neighbour pottering around the community selling average quality make up then you are very much mistaken. Avon’s reputation for creating technologically advanced beauty products at an affordable price has been on the increase for the past few years. They are constantly updating their product read more »

A recent beauty article in the Times pointed out just how fabulous Sophia Loren, aged 75 was looking last week when promoting a new television biopic about her life, showing all women the art of aging gracefully. The wonderful thing about Sophia Loren is that she does not try to disguise her age, but this read more »