Just a quick one...

Just a quick one...

Time is constantly at a premium, we are always rushing off to the next big party/night out/important meeting at work. So it is ultra important our skincare routine allows us to be as quick as possible, which is why I thought I would quickly share with you a timeless classic of mine, Lancome Bi-Facil eye make up remover.

Coming in at about £17 for 125ml it's not the cheapest one on the market, but it is in mu opinion the best. A quick shake mixes the contents, and only a small amount is needed to sweep over the eyes. I recommend leaving the cotton pads on your eyelids for about ten seconds to allow the product to work, and then gently sweep away in an upward motion.

Removes all traces of eye make up, including stubborn waterproof mascara. It is kind to eyes, with no stinging felt afterwards, and leaves the skin feeling fresh and smooth.

A definite quick win, to what can sometimes be a long struggle in front of the mirror scrubbing off that beautiful eye make up. When time is precious, this product is one you cannot afford to be without.

Look out for our special Valentines day blog coming soon and stay beautiful!

Stace x

1st February 2011

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break. My first review of 2011 is for the new product from Liz Earle 'Energising body lotion'. With the wonderful selling angle of make using this cream your New Year's resolution, which personally I love, and launching in January when, let's face it, everyone needs a good pick me up, this product cannot fail to be a success, but is it actually any good?

I am pretty set in my ways with body lotion. It is the one area I would rather scrimp on, I use so much, surely a cheap high street store own brand does the same job? Well...Liz Earle may have just converted me there...

I have used the energising body wash in the past and I really like the uplifting scent, so smell wise I was already won over. I was amazed at how little you actually have to use to gain coverage, and the cream sinks in quickly, and does not leave skin feeling sticky for hours after like some other brands.

The cream claims to leave skin feeling smoother, firmer and toned. A lot of promises! My skin was smoother, and it appeared to look firmer, so definitely one to use before the next poolside holiday!

At £16.50 this does come in rather higher than some cheaper brands, but a little goes a long way, and I think this tube could last out the month easily.

Will this form part of my New Year's resolutions? Judging on how silky my upper arms feel after testing the product, it might well do. Well done Liz Earle, you have done it again! And beaten the blues on an otherwise depressing month.

We would love to know what you think of the latest edition to Liz Earle's range, let us know at info@beautyu.co.uk

Stay Beautiful!

Stace x

7th January 2011

For better or worse

For better or worse

I am back! A married woman, and finally back on the blogosphere. And i couldn't think of a better place to start than to talk you through my wedding day make up!

Yes in an ideal world, I would have had a wonderful make up artist at my beck and call, creating a look of the rich and famous. Instead I had my trusty sidekick Mags, a suitcase full of brilliant make up, and a few lessons under our sleeves.

So what did I learn? Doing my own make up meant I had a real natural look, when applying make up on ourselves, we are defintely less liberal, and more inclined to layer to ensure no mistakes are made. I also believe that lighting played a huge part. Stood in an awkward mirror in the wrong lighting does no one any favours. And product is key.

A quick run down on the products i used:

* Nars Primer - light and silky, perfect for humid conditions

* Laura Mercier foundation - a shade darker than normal to compliment the overseas location

*Chanel eye shadow - these prove that layering works, and you most defintely get what you pay for!

*Chanel eye pencil - in green, this really complimented my eye colour, and big thanks to Dawn in Debenhams, Salisbury for even suggesting this off the wall idea!

*Liz Earle eye cream - amazing at concealing the dark circles, without a made up look of some concealers

*No7 translucent powder - perfect for setting the make up to last

*A lovely pale pink Chanel lipstick

*And finally a glass of champers, with a bit of confidence, we all let our inner beauty shine through!

This was a brilliant learning curve for myself and Mags, with a combination of make up counters, books and trials at home, we perfected my wedding day look.

So a quick insight for you on how we approached my wedding day make up. I will be talking about some of the products in more detail in future blogs, and look out for some christmassy themed blogs coming soon!

In the meantime, stay beautiful!

Stace x







24th November 2010