SUMMER SUN!

My must-haves for summer

Caudelie elixir - Amazing zingy refreshing mist

Mac Fix + - light fixing mist

Elemental Herbology Facial glow - physical and natural fruit enzyme mask/scrub

brightening and refreshing

La Roche posay effeklar K - amazing oil control base

Cane and Austin spf 55 - like a serum but amazing factor for the face!

Institut Estederm Adaptasun - body spray raises natural melonin for a safer tan

(3 week tan in a week without burning or damage!!)

Skindinivia setting spray - keeps it all in place

Nars longwear eyeliner - does not budge/waterproof

Clarins instant light liquid blush + lipgloss - glowy/ natural touches to cheek and lips

Aqua di Parma blu Mediterraneo perfume range - so beautiful, smells of fresh elements of European vineyards and fields

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My STAPLE products

These are the products I know I will keep repurchasing because they just keep delivering.

Here's why -

Shu Uemura cleansing oil

 - it takes my MU off without a fight!

It also brilliantly cleans my brushes - they look all fresh and new again.

Mac Fix +

 just love the smell of this, so refreshing lovely after cleansing, before moisturising, good for spraying on a clean brush and use for blending  etc etc etc

Bioderma cleansing water -

 this has to be one of the BEST things ever -

if you think your skin is clean..think again - this will literally get every grain of everything alien to the skin off!

It leaves the skin fresh with one swipe of a cotton pad.

Eve Lom eye cream -

this little baby is relatively new , it does what it says

de-puffs, brightens and absorbs beautifully leaving a great canvas for undereye concealer

By Terry baume de rose - need I mention this again?

Another magic pot of luxurious moisture

By Terry hylauronic face glow -

 this new one is an all-in-one amazing little tube

-oil control, pore minimizer, medium coverage, primer/or powder substitute over foundation!

It gives a prepped and ready canvas, but don't put it straight on top of a rich moisturiser

Laura Mercier silk creme + sigma 182 = dream coverage

or

Vichy dermablend + Mac 187 = airbrushed

Laura Mercier secret camouflage

= covers everything, stays on oily skin

By Terry touche veloute - light in a pen,

 illuminating concealer with coverage (bigger touche eclat)

(you know how one famous diva carries a light around with her so she is seen at her best? well she could save herself the hassle and get one of these)

Becca cream blush -

beautiful, blendable, natural

Nars longwear eyeliners -

these are truly longwear, smooth with strong pigmentation

By Terry terrybly mascara -

This holds curl like no other, it has 90% lash building serum, the plum/blue makes the eye colour pop,

it volumizes and lengthens!

Maison Francis K Aqua Universalis -

 my perfume - light, crisp and fresh

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Little pretty secrets

There are so many little secrets hiding in our everyday lives.

Here are just a few...

Extra virgin olive oil -

Great eye makeup remover (a few drops on cotton pad)

Coconut oil -

natural balm cleanser for dry skin/good treatment for knees and elbows

TCP - that not-so-lovely throat gargling anti-septic

= cotton bud - spot (zap!)

Witch hazel -

 brings down inflamation on face, tones and heals spots

Aspirin -

 great crushed as a mask for problem skin, or dissolved in a mist to brings redness down

Milk of magnesia -

Great mask/base for oily skin - soaks up the excess oils

Now for the double-use beauties

Facial cleansing oil = brush cleaner

Toothpick = brow brusher/lower lash mascara wand

Eye primer = undereye concealer primer

Rich moisturiser = cleanser before makeup

(so skin isn't too greasy)

Simple but effective

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3 things I am loving

Clarisonic Mia

Made by the people behind to Sonic toothbrush

They aim to make your product use as effective as possible

This little beauty cleans everything off your face

Cleans 6 times more makeup off

Makes product twice as effective

Is this true?

Absolutely, my skin feels sooo clean after using this

I feel like I've had  a little pamper after using this

It is a little investment but you use less product, save on multiple exfoliants (as it gives gentle daily exfoliation without being harsh) and you have an at home facial spa.

I love to use this with a balm cleanser or even just amazing coconut oil to remove my makeup.

It is the little tool everyone needs in their box of tricks

(+ it makes your skincare more effective as it can actually penetrate and work on true clean skin, they use it on models backstage at LFW)

Rodial snake mask

This is the one!

The does-it-all mask

It has Si-nake serum which is a potent formulation which stops the muscles from subconcious contraction therefore prevents wrinkles.  It has been called the closest thing to botox.  However as I am not quite at that time where I need that I wasn't too interested in it to begin with until...I found out it could be used to sort all sorts of texture problems - mine being congestion and blackheads.

This thick black gel forms a solid mask on the face but instead of being ebrasive, it dries so you can peel it off in one slow pull.  The feeling is bizarre and amazing at the same time, first you can't move your face at all (first time I've shut up for 10 minutes!) then you can feel all the congestion being extracted and you are left with...

amazingly smooth skin - I just kept stroking it!

(tip - to get the stubborn ones out, steam face first then apply mask)

This should be everyones go to magic wand treatment - I just love it!

And finally

yes, another

Rodial - glamtox day spf18!

When I tried it I just thought a good moisturiser with spf - well done Rodial.

However....due to strange circumstances I ended up putting it on before bed as a didn't feel like finding a good light night cream.  I awoke to absolutely plumped and even skin which is really strange as usually its a little uneven and tired looking.  Since carrying on using this my skin feels baby-faced smooth, not too dry not too oily - it is perfect for this in between weather we get in the UK at this time of year.

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Bridal/Formal look

Prices from £60 for bride (additional travel costs)

from £25 - every extra person depending on complexity of the look

Can travel within 25-30 mile of Chester

Email for enquiries

sarathemua@hotmail.co.uk

My FAVOURITE things

By Terry skincare -
luxurious, beautiful rose scented range

Crabtree and Evelyn handcare -
I love the La Source and Citrus fragrance
Leaves your hands incredibly soft and your head calm

My favourite ever ever fragrance -
a recent find, a light, airy slightly citrus scent
like an alluring breeze  - nothing like it

My new cream bag
(accesorize baby accesorize)
I've got a slight addiction to nude-toned bags!



Ren rose bath oil - 
 Softly scenting your lovely deep warm bath
 with the soothing scent of rose (and doesn't irriate my skin)




L'Oreal eye makeup remover -
removes my more than enough eye makeup
Very gentle and has a nice scent to it




Probably the weirdest but the best til last
Dettol wipes -
 they clean surfaces easily and leave everything fresh, spotless and citrusy
(+ they are £1 from the pound shop - bargain!)

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REN skincare



Mayblossom cleansing gel, Moisture comfort cleansing milk, Matte balancing fluid, Hydra-calm multi protect day cream, Mayday rescue balm, Eye gel



REN : the range

What they say :

REN's facial skincare range is formulated using the most advanced natural skincare technology, with only 100% natural active ingredients. From our purifying facial skin scrub through to night treatments the products are designed to help the skin achieve its perfect balance, particularly when used together. In addition, REN products avoid synthetic fragrance and colour, PEGS, parabens and propylene glycol.

I love the fact that they guarantee there are no harmful chemicals or ingrediants that could have little known long term effects. 

 I love this range because I have sensitive skin - it is all very gentle with a very soft natural scent and calming feeling after using them. 

 It doesn't irritate my redness or make my face burn (as some skincare products do!)

Mayblossom cleansing gel -

This is for combination to oily skin

It feels refeshing, cooling and takes makeup off well - lovely for sticky summer days.

Moisture comfort cleansing gel -

This is one more for me in the winter when my skin can feel tight and dry because of air-con and central heating.

It is a light cream (not like actual milk!) and leaves skin feeling really soft.

Matte balancing fluid -

This is their day cream for oily skin. It is okay but doesn't completely stop oiliness, however it is nice and light for days when your not rushing round.

Hydra-calm multi protect global cream -

This is specifically made for sensitive skin.  It feels moisturising but not heavy, just the right consistancy for a calming day cream.  I use this one the most.

Mayday rescue balm -

A rich balm which I like to use on my cracked heels and dry joints.  It is quite greasy so is more of a treatment.

Eye gel -

Very cooling under irritated hayfevery eyes, nice and light, probably not particurlaly anti-aging but then Ren have an eye cream designed for that.

Overall:

Lovely products with a range for every skintype

Not the most high-tech of skincare

(for instant tranforming changes)

Good for young or sensitive skin

Price point is excellant - the cleanser come in large cylinders and last absolutely ages for their £17.

If your skin needs a rest or seems a bit confused by all the skincare you are trying to throw at it - try Ren.