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Blinc and you'll miss mascara

12:04pm Thursday 23rd April 2009

It’s not often that you find a wonder product (as in it actually does what it says on the tin) but I have found it — and it will certainly leave you ‘blinking’ when you hear about it Blinc mascara is, in a word, amazing. It honestly doesn’t smudge, smear, run, flake or clump.

A perfect match from Prescriptives

3:32pm Thursday 9th April 2009

Imagine a world without foundation marks on your jawline! A world where your concealer matches your skin tone and not one other lip gloss ladened lady has the same colour as you.

To Boldly Go

10:35am Thursday 12th March 2009

This spring it’s all about bright, brave, bold colours. It’s not a look for shrinking violets, and it does take some skill to apply, as there is a very fine line between girl in the know and eighties throwback. So, book in for a free makeup lesson – plenty of beauty counters offer them – and then take time to practice at home, before venturing outside.

Valentine’s Vixen

12:20pm Monday 2nd February 2009

Whether you’re hitting the town with the girls this Valentine’s, or have a big date planned, Katie Lucas gives you her top beauty tips for ensuring all eyes are on you . . .

Tried and tested: Make-up palette

Tried and tested: Make-up palette

2:38pm Thursday 22nd January 2009

If your make-up bag is feeling the effects of the credit crunch and you’re desperately squeezing the remnants of your lip gloss out of the tube to save pennies, then you’re going to have to invest in a make-up palette.

Make-up with real star appeal

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11:54am Friday 9th January 2009

One word to describe this product. Dreamy. With the harsh realities of winter weather battering your face you might want to choose a foundation to give you a flawless complexion.

Scents to stay sweet into the New Year

9:20pm Thursday 18th December 2008

When it comes to buying perfume for Christmas presents, it’s all too easy to fall back on trusted favourites, or whatever happens to have a decent priced gift set.

Boy's beauty best

Boy's beauty best

10:41pm Thursday 11th December 2008

Rehab’s Morning Glory is a moisturiser that nourishes and protects the skin resulting in a smooth and balanced complexion. That’s what it says on the tin and one male guinea pig, who shall remain anonymous, put it to the test.

The best buys

The best buys

10:36pm Thursday 11th December 2008

Bella Pierre Mineral Foundation, £34.99 The change from extreme cold to air-conditioned office can leave your skin feeling somewhat ravaged. And it’s not helped by piling on the foundation to combat the slapped cheek look. Currently, I’m using an intensive night cream to help repair the damage and have swapped my cream foundation for a mineral powder one from Bella Pierre. It leaves skin looking flawless, but doesn’t clog up pores or irritate skin. www.bellapierre.eu M·A·C 3 LASH, £7.50 I have to admit, I am a false eyelash devotee. M·A·C have an extraordinarily large range to choose between, from daytime “barely theres” to full on drama queen essentials. Personally, I like something in between, so my top pick is 3 LASH, which give your lashes dramatic length and body, without making you look like you belong in a drag queen dance troupe.

All that glitters . . .

12:10pm Friday 28th November 2008

All that glitters… Christmas parties are a great excuse for really going to town with your makeup. We all love a bit of bling, and shimmery, glittery touches can really add that extra wow factor to your look. However, be warned; it is easy to get wrong. If you’re going to indulge your midas side, try to stick to one key focal point. A swoop of shimmery eyeshadow looks divine; but couple it with dabs of glitter and full on lipstick, and you’ll look like you’ve stepped straight out of the panto. Check out our key makeup buys, from just £3.99, to get you turning heads for all the right reasons.

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