British women are notoriously shy when it comes to wearing traffic-stopping red lipstick, but in other countries, the redder the better! Ok, it does help to have a smattering of tan or a darker skintone to really rock a red, but I love crimson against pale skin – it looks so striking and confident. Apparantly, sales of red lipsticks… read the rest of “Ooh La Rouge! Red Lips Are Here...”
If you are contemplating next season’s nude look and wondering exactly how to work it without being a) 18 and flawless, or b) any more tired looking, we have the answer. Nude lips can look amazing, but a flat matt nude is an absolutely no-no for the English rose complexion; save nude lips until you have a smattering of… read the rest of “Shu Uemura: Perfect For Nudes”
It can’t have escaped anyone’s notice that Valentine’s Day is heading ever nearer! Whether you make a big splash to celebrate or keep things low key, it’s the perfect time to change your fragrance for something ultra-feminine and softly sexy. Despite common perception, men don’t always love a full-on blast of musk and patchouli – floral mixes and more… read the rest of “Love Notes: L'Occitane Eau des 4 Raines Eau de Toilette”
Picking up 6 Grammys, Beyonce rocked the nude fashion look that we’re going to be seeing so much of. Despite our dress envy, we’re even more jealous of Beyonce’s super glowy skin. Her secret? Apparantly, it is regular steaming. Steaming the skin makes pores open up (thanks to the heat) and decongests problem areas – it’s absolutely free and a… read the rest of “Beyonce Gets Steamy”
The slight damp in the air is causing untold woe in frizz terms – I’d almost rather be fully rained on when at least my hair would turn to proper curls than the relentless wet atmosphere that expands my newly straightened hair until it is literally a ball of frizz on my head. Having tried most of the serums -… read the rest of “Kevin Murphy Leave In Luxury Conditioner: Frizz Fighter”
Watching the A listers stream down the red carpets at the current glut of award ceremonies, I’m as interested in their hair and make up looks as the next person. However, you never really get to see their hands. We all know that slathering on the handcream at this time of year is vital – not only as an anti-ageing… read the rest of “Avoplex Nail & Cuticle Replenishing Oil”
Shu Uemura’s lash curlers truly are an iconic beauty tool, giving lashes a pretty, natural looking upsweep that makes eyes look wider and more open. And while the lash curlers are a make up artist staple, so too is UV Under Base Mousse, SPF30, that evens out skin tone and acts as the perfect primer before foundation. Why use a… read the rest of “Shu Uemura Iconic Discovery Set”
There’s almost nothing to beat a hot bath to ward off the winter chills (okay, there’s whiskey, but we don’t sell that here!), so our fabulous supersize Decleor Bain Relaxant makes a great saving as well as an essential freeze-busting treat. One of the reasons your skin feels so soft after using Bain Relaxant is that it neutralises the effects… read the rest of “Decleor: Supersize Me”
This year’s Golden Globes highlighted just what a long way the up-do has come. Celebrities such as Maggie Gyllenhaal rocked a tight upsweep to show off their gorgeous complexions – and that’s kind of what you need to really look beautiful with a bun. It’s almost less about the hair and more about the skin you’re revealing, and thanks… read the rest of “Golden Globes: Hair Heaven”
Its happy times at BeautyExpert HQ when a gem like this lands on our desks! We’re finding that any hint of skin sensitivity is made far worse by the cold: this instantly calming serum feels like cashmere on our skin. A combination of science and nature, Rose de Vie leaves an invisible film over the complexion that protects from winter… read the rest of “Feeling Rosy? Dr Sebagh Serum Rose de Vie”
We’ve got a lot of Korres fans in the form of BeautyExpert customers, and not surprisingly, because its a fabulous range at a great price. So, meet Korres Materia Herba, the organic anti-ageing line that comes with proven clinical results. Korres, whose roots lie in Greek homeopathy, have used ultra compatible organic ingredients, such as Edelweiss, Beech Tree extract and… read the rest of “The New Purity”
If, like us, you’re finding these frosty mornings truly eye-watering, you’ll want to stock up on Becca’s fabulous macara that is completely waterproof. Although tears or eye-watering actually helps to protect your eyes by keeping them moist (wind and cold can dry them out), it’s not a look we love. Becca The Ultimate Mascara works by micro tubing the lashes… read the rest of “Dewy Eyes? A Word To The Wise....”
This weather might well mean that we’re dressing in the equivalent of boiler lagging, and oh, our beautiful shoes are consigned to a dark corner of the wardrobe in favour of sturdy hiking boots! But, we’re certainly maintaining standards when it comes to make up. A little play around with Becca Creme Blush in Amaryllis reveals it to be the… read the rest of “Comfort Over Style?”
If, like the Beauty Experts, you’re shivering in the Arctic conditions, then the thought of a hot bath with warming, circulation boosting ingredients sounds the very thing to thaw out! We keep Molton Brown Warming Eucalyptus and Ginger Body Scrub on stand-by for just such occasions – the pure Eucalyptus oil and Root Ginger re-set your system to warm, with… read the rest of “Winter warm up, anyone?”
If icy conditions have left your lips less than kissable (and no, we won’t make any assumptions about mistletoe!), Decleor’s nutritous balm is the very thing to put back moisture and heal dryness. Banishing flakiness with angelica, coconut and hazelnut oils and a whack of shea butter, and protecting the lips from further damage with a host of essential waxes… read the rest of “All Kissed Out? Decleor Aroma Solutions Nutri Smoothing Lipstick”
We’ve battled through snow drifts, diced the ice and thawed our frosted fingers to get your last orders boxed and ready to go! Thank you for your custom and continuing support that makes it all worthwhile.
From all of us at BeautyExpert, Merry Christmas. We wish you a peaceful, happy and relaxing time over the festive period with… read the rest of “Merry Christmas!”
We’re all suffering now thanks to Arctic conditions – my skin is a perpetual state of dehydration unless I really ramp up the moisturiser! Anyone will thank you for receiving Eve Lom’s Daily Collection as a gift – it is packed with the essentials to get your complexion balanced and comfortable. Starting with the now famous balm cleanser that whips… read the rest of “Ditch That Dry Skin”
There’s nothing prettier that winter pinks, and that’s exactly what’s in Jemma Kidd’s English Rose Palette, but it’s cleverly blended with complimentary browns and peaches so there’s no candy overload. Eyeshadow in earthy brown and a peachy blush accessorise and accentuate the pink core so you end up looking healthy and perky rather than a vision in fushia! Blendable formulas… read the rest of “Pretty In Pink”
The premiere to the latest Guy Ritchie Movie, Sherlock Holmes, (opening Boxing day), was a bit of a cold and wet affair. However, actress Kelly Reilly still rocked up in a nude shade Grecian style Alberta Ferretti dress. London…mid-winter…torrential rain…nude dress? That’s style that takes some nerve, but nude is a shade that we’ll be seeing plenty of next year… read the rest of “A Mystery Solved by Fake Bake”
I like the Monday papers even better than the Sunday ones, with a round up of how celebrities spent the weekend. Joe won X Factor, Katie Price is promoting her clothing range (while Pete takes the kids out), Kiera is stripping and Ali and Brian were voted out of Strictly. The best story though is that Victoria Beckham needed a… read the rest of “Never A Dull Moment In Celebville”
It’s not a very beauty subject, but bloating and water retention is a real pain, causing untold discomfort. Our funny sounding Guam Fanghi d’Algae Dren Drainage Mud has caught the discerning eye of Kate Shapland, beauty columnist for The Telegraph and Beauty Editor of The Lady magazine. She calls the result ‘gobsmacking’ and reports a ‘significant reduction in girth’ with… read the rest of “Seal Of Approval”
So, Sarah Jessica Parker’s quick hitch up on the red carpet last night is being hailed by the papers as a ‘wardrobe malfunction’. Since there probably isn’t one of us in the world who hasn’t had to do a little ‘readjustment’ wearing a strapless dress, I think this is a bit of an overstatement. However, since SJP has been drawn… read the rest of “Sarah Jessica Parker Pretty In Pink”
What’s not to love about these gorgeous make up bags from Kate Garey? Inspired by Alice In Wonderland’s Mad Hatter, it’s the perfect whimsical gift for any make up lover. Better still, it’s made from recycled canvas, so it’s a guilt-free buy, too!… read the rest of “Beautiful Bags”
It’s all too easy to get completely lost with make up trends and looks; unless you are 100% confident with applying cosmetics, chances are you won’t even give the new looks a try and stay safe with your old routine. But, the truth is, even if you aren’t a trend follower, a little spruce up in the make up department… read the rest of “Read All About It!”
I’m such a sucker for a limited edition…the very thought that a gorgeous product might ‘run out’ sends me into a flurry of worry! Well, that’s a beauty addict for you. But, seriously, stocking up on dry skin saviour Kiehls Creme de Corps is a very Christmassy thing to do. The limited edition bottles have designs by New York artist… read the rest of “Lured By Limited Editions”
Even though we’ve only just started to get the horrible, face nipping cold that winter brings, I always recommend that during winter months you use a serum. Serums are high concentrate doses of skin care that protect the complexion, especially if it is dry or sensitive. Using a serum can keep dehydration at bay, and better still, add a glowy… read the rest of “Winter Insurance”
Christmas is the time of year where fragrance really has its part to play. Whether it’s the scent of a fresh pine tree, the magical aroma of warm mince pies or simply crisp air on a frosty morning, Christmas gets our olfactory senses tingling. I love to use fragranced candles
Even now, I am plotting a weekend of on-line shopping with a mince pie (and cream) by my side. There’s something so irrisistible about Christmas food; canapes, the aforementioned mince pies, chocolate brazils etc that it’s nigh on impossible to hold on to any diet principles around this time. So, while I’m indulging happily, I know I can ditch the… read the rest of “Detox Diva”
What’s not to love about lip balm? A complete necessity in winter, beauty-ful balms tick all the boxes for gifting. If you’re stuck for stocking fillers or last minute presents, posh lip balm is a great ‘suit-all’ gift – for men, women, teens and kids. I always make sure I give the flavoured balms to the girls and the non-flavoured… read the rest of “Beauty Balms”
I’ve yet to meet a man who doesn’t like Molton Brown’s Re-charge Black Pepper Body Wash – there’s something about this gorgeously spicy and refreshing shower gel that ticks all the boy boxes. So, if you’re stumped for stocking fillers or man-gifts, this is my number one tip for keeping them happy and… read the rest of “Man Magnet”
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