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Wednesday 29 July 2015
Tuesday 28 July 2015
The Tuesday Tip: Toner Face Mask
If your skin is ever in desperate need of a pick-me-up but there is no face mask in sight, fear not! A toner and a few cotton pads make the perfect alternative!
All you need to do is tear four cotton pads apart into thin sheets and saturate them with your favourite toner. Then place the pads all over your face and leave them on for 10-15 minutes.
Sunday 26 July 2015
Weekly Worship: Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Firming Eye Cream
Price: £53.00 / $65.00 15ml
Stockists: perriconemd.co.uk / Sephora
The older I get, the more I worry about wrinkles; I have a right to be worried, I'm 27 and have spotted a few around my eye area. So, to keep my ageing lines in line, I researched anti-ageing eye creams, discovered the Perricone MD Hypoallergenic Firming Eye Cream and started applying daily doses. Being a massive fan of Perricone MD, I expected a lot from this little pot and boy did it deliver...
The Hypoallergenic Firming Eye Cream comes in a 15ml pot, alongside an adorable little spatula. The cream itself is rich and smooth, making it a dream to apply. It absorbs quickly, is grease-free and sits really well under makeup.
Saturday 25 July 2015
Faithful Four: Summer Scents
Narciso Rodriguez NARCISO
Price: £68.00 90ml
Purchase: DebenhamsIf there is one fragrance that encapsulates a warm summer's night, it is the new Narciso Rodriguez's eau de toilette, NARCISO. This scent is musky, wooden, floral and sexy and it packs some serious staying power. The gorgeous fragrance contains notes of Bulgarian rose, peony, musk, white and black cedar and vetiver.
Friday 24 July 2015
News: Drybar Launch 'Dry On The Fly' App
America's most loved blowout chain, Drybar, has gone digital and launched the kind of app women have only dreamed of.
The new Drybar app, perfectly titled 'Dry On The Fly', sends a Drybar-trained stylist to you door. In the same way Uber tracks your location to send you a driver, Dry on the Fly tracks your location to send you a stylist! Genius, no?
Blowouts are priced at $75, with gratuity included, and you can either book a blowout ASAP, or schedule one later. YOu can also book with a specific stylist (there are 500 to choose from!).
Sadly, this app is exclusive to Manhattan. However I'm sure it won't be long until it makes its way to most popular cities across the US.
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Tuesday 21 July 2015
The Tuesday Tip: Facial Mist Mask
If your skin is in desperate need of a pick-me-up but there is no face mask in sight, fear not! You can always create a facial mist mask! All you need is a facial mist (or toner) and a few cotton pads!
To make your facial mist mask, just tear four cotton pads apart into thin sheets and saturate them with your favourite mist or toner. Then place the pads all over your face and leave them on for 10-15 minutes.
Monday 20 July 2015
Behind The Brand: NEOM Organics
Date of Birth: 2005
Founding Fathers: Nicola Elliott
History: Neom's founder, Nicola Elliott, started her career in journalism, writing for the likes of Glamour, InStyle and Marie Claire. During her writing days, Nicola and those close to her were affected by the hectic pace and stress of working long weeks in the city and, to relive this stress, she would turn to essential oils. She began making powerful therapeutic elixirs for her and her friends and these beautiful creations went down a treat. So it was no surprise that in 2005, along with business partner, Oliver Mennell, Nicola launched Neom Organics.
Thursday 16 July 2015
News: Kiehl’s Pioneers by Nature Programme
Kiehl's new Pioneers by Nature program honors innovators, game changers and trendsetters who are pioneering new ways of viewing and experiencing the world. As part of the programme, Kiehl’s is donating $150,000 and teaming up with a variety influencers - from the industries of music, fashion, style, art, technology and green design - to support organisations that serve children and the environment.
Wednesday 15 July 2015
Wednesday Wisdom: Janis Joplin
“Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got. There is no yesterday, no tomorrow, it's all the same day”
Monday 13 July 2015
Ask TBI: Contouring A Square Face
Question: I really want to get into the whole contouring thing, however I have a squared shaped face and am unsure what parts I need to shadow and what parts I need to highlight. Help! - Hannah, London.
Answer: I am always asked questions about contouring, whether from readers or family and friends. Contouring isn't too tricky, however the biggest mistake people make is failing to focus on their face shape - so you're right to try and figure out what works best for your features.
Saturday 11 July 2015
Interview: Sofia Belcadi
Sofia Belcadi is the founder of 1001 Remedies, a new premium skincare brand that blends the alchemy of plant based formulas with cutting edge technologies. Sofia pours her passion for aromatherapy and science into every product she creates and does so through a desire to introduce the wellness philosophy into the luxury space.
Since discovering 1001 Remedies, I've been desperate to learn about the brains behind this beautiful new brand. Luckily for me, Sofia recently took some time out of her business schedule to talk all things beauty (and business!) with me...
What inspired you to work in the beauty industry? And how did your career journey begin?
Since I was a youngster, my family have always blended botanical remedies for small daily ailments, something I now do with my daughter. In my family, we tend favour natural treatments before having recourse to medicines for small issues like stress, lack of sleep, cold and flu etc...This is because essential oils are powerful: they are the immunity of plants and, at the same time, they empower the body. Typically, chemicals and synthetics usually work well but destroy other things in doing so - while essential oils treat the problem by reinforcing the body's natural defenses. I grew up learning the properties of different plants from my family and then deepened that knowledge independently as a hobby.
Since discovering 1001 Remedies, I've been desperate to learn about the brains behind this beautiful new brand. Luckily for me, Sofia recently took some time out of her business schedule to talk all things beauty (and business!) with me...
What inspired you to work in the beauty industry? And how did your career journey begin?
Since I was a youngster, my family have always blended botanical remedies for small daily ailments, something I now do with my daughter. In my family, we tend favour natural treatments before having recourse to medicines for small issues like stress, lack of sleep, cold and flu etc...This is because essential oils are powerful: they are the immunity of plants and, at the same time, they empower the body. Typically, chemicals and synthetics usually work well but destroy other things in doing so - while essential oils treat the problem by reinforcing the body's natural defenses. I grew up learning the properties of different plants from my family and then deepened that knowledge independently as a hobby.
Thursday 9 July 2015
News: Suki Waterhouse Reps Redken
This marks Miss Waterhouse's second biggest beauty signing since she became the face of Burberry's Brit Rhythm fragrance in 2014. 'Suki is known for her chic style and effortless cool,' said a spokesperson for Redken, 'she is striking, multi-talented, and dynamic. She brings a great energy.'
Suki will make her Redken debut in the brand's print and digital campaign for Diamond Oil Glow Dry, a new product set to launch next month. "I love the Diamond Oil Glow Dry" says Suki, "it gives you shine without being too heavy and is really easy to use. You can blow-dry with it or you can put it in wet hair and then just stick your hair out of the car window". Now that's one hell of a hair tip...
Wednesday 8 July 2015
Wednesday Wisdom: Carrie Bradshaw
“I am someone who is looking for love. Real love. Ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can’t-live-without-each-other love”
Tuesday 7 July 2015
The Tuesday Tip: Narrow Your Nose
To make a large or wide nose appear smaller, all you need to do is reach for the highlighter!
After applying your foundation, swipe a light highlighter down the centre of the bridge of your nose, in the straightest line possible. The contrast of colour between the highlighter and foundation will make the sides of your nose appear darker, which will in turn make the nose appear narrower. The nose will look even smaller if you blend a tiny amount of bronzer or contour on either side of the nose. When done, be sure to set the look with translucent powder to ensure everything stays in place.
Sunday 5 July 2015
Weekly Worship: Indie Lee and Macadamia Professional
Since discovering Indie Lee, I've quickly become obsessed with many of the green beauty brand's products. However the one product I've been using daily, without fail, is the COQ-10 Toner. This 100% natural toner was designed to help close pores, balance the skin's pH level and remove excess oil. It does all of these things, whilst smelling unbelievably amazing in the process.
Saturday 4 July 2015
Behind The Brand: Kiehl's
Date of Birth: 1851
Founding Fathers: John Kiehl
History: Kiehl's started life as a full-service pharmacy in New York's East Village. The pharmacy, founded by John Kiehl, offered customers homeopathic and herbal remedies, as well as essential oils, over-the-counter drugs and the first Kiehl's brand name products.
Wednesday 1 July 2015
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