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.

IN and OUTS for this month

After some stressful exams

here are my favourites and not so favourites

IN

Finishing exams!!!

Queen songs

..speak to every emotion and melodically genius

Candles

there nothing quite as calming as watching a flame of a lovely scent

Ice water with lemon slice

aaah refreshing

Eve Lom handcreme

simple but nourishing

Acqua Di Parma 'Magnolia Nobile'

revitalising and luxurious perfume

Walks after the rain

OUT

Walks in the rain

(not so pleasant or relaxing..having wet socks is one of the worst things!)

Dark clouds hiding the sun

very uninspiring

Missing people from your past experiences

sometimes everything seems a little temporary

Blunt and difficult eyeliner

grrrr

Thats this month

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Comparison of pale nude lipsticks

A well placed nude lip can complement a more dramatic eye look beautifully,

the tone is essential and the shade must never be lighter than your skintone

Its best a shade or two darker in the same tone
(so warm or cool depending)

Here are 3 of my favourites

l-r Mac Viva glam gaga 2, ELF natural nymph, Nars Tashkent



Viva glam gaga 2



ELF natural nymph



Nars Tashkent

Lipgloss
under Nars tashkent
(l/g+matte l/s=nice finish)

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BRONZERS

Everyone loves a bit of warmth - but some fear the orange!

Its all about the right depth, tone, finish and application.

for example to avoid the 'baked' look

 -Lighter skins need a cooler undertone, a light pigmentation and a soft touch

(matt looks more natural than shimmer)

These are my bronzers therefore they will not necessarily suit everyone

Here they are swatched on my nc30-ish skin
Guerlain Terracotta 2, Mac give me sun, Mac sunny by nature, Mac golden lariat, BB sh/b beige



 

What I'm loving now

Cleanser - Ren HydraCalm cleansing milk (gentle cream cleanser) with muslin cloth

Treatment - Dr Brandt Oxygen experience - you don't know what clean is till you use this - like a fresh breeze

Moisturiser - Ren HydraCalm global day cream (goes under makeup)

Eye cream - Kiehls eye cream with avocado (moisturising)

Foundation - Vichy cover creme spf20 (as always!)

Foundation brush - Mac 187 (spritzed with face mist)

Undereye concealer - By Terry touche expert dipped into Bobbi Brown corrector light peach

Creme bronzer - Chanel bronzer (with Mac 131)

Creme blush - Becca 'byzantine' - beautiful golden-apricot glow (Mac 188)

Concealer - Laura Mercier secret camoflage + Mac prolongwear (Mac 130)

Undereye powder - Laura Mercier brightening powder (crease brush)

Setting powder - Ben Nye translucent set/banana visage (angle cheek brush- swept downwards)

Bronzer - Mac sun msf (crownbrush dual fibre)

Blush powder - Illamasqua lover -peach, Laura Geller apricot - pink-peach, Mac gingerly - nude

Highlight powder - Nars albatross - the most anglic glow ever

Brows - Mac quite natural paintpot (angle brush)

E/S - cranberry, bronze, copper

Eye pen - By Terry ombre blackstar(outer eye) + NYX cottage cheese jumbo pencil (inner eye)

Eyeliner - Mac phonenumber / Laura Mercier Black violet / Avon supershock black or silver

Coloured liner - Bourjois turqiouse

Mascara - Rimmel volume flash

Lipliner - NYX natural

Lipgloss - Mac love nectar

Lipstick - Mac Viva glam gaga 2, Nars tashkent

New find - MUA brand at Superdrug - only £1 products!!!

beautiful eyeshadows (bought 4) and good brow pencil (tried and tested)

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Peacock inspired MAKEUP on me

This is the work of the lovely Liz Griffiths (www.lizgriffiths.co.uk)

She is a very talented makeup artist

(I am very picky about who can do my makeup so it shows how trusted she is!)

We decided she would create a peacock look on me (inspired by Shu Uemura's latest pigments)

The sheen is absolutely stunning and

the eyes are particurlarly a work of art.

Check out her website x

Favourite LIPSTICK COLLECTION

top row (strong peach to nudes)
 l-r : YSL Rouge Pur 144, Rimmel Nude Delight, Mac Peachstock, Illamasqua Sonnet, ELF natural nymph, Nars Tashkent

bottom row (light peach to pinks)
 l-r : NYX orange soda, Mac Kinda Sexy, YSL Rouge Volupte 26, ELF runway pink, Mac Innocence Beware

Roses

I've always loved the scent of roses

Rose gardens fresh after the dew

A sense of freshness but softness

Elegance but not snobbery

Natural and beautiful.

So here are my favourite rose products



Jurlique rosewater, By Terry Rose cleanser, Paul Smith Rose,
Dr Hauschka rose day cream
By Terry Baume de Rose, By Terry Creme de Rose,
 By Terry Gelee de Rose, By Terry Laque de Rose



Jurlique Rosewater -

 Beautiful soft scent, such a refreshing mist

(lovely when you feel all grimy or humid)

By Terry Douceur de Rose cleanser -

 very gentle cleanser but removes dirt to leaves face feeling so clean like nothing else

(plus your face smells lovely)

Paul Smith Rose edt -

does not give headaches, not over-powering

 (as too many are)

Clean rose scent that gives a natural aroma

Dr Hauschka rose day cream -

sooo calming (for heat/redness on face)

not the most moisturising but a good day cream/light night cream

By Terry Baume de Rose -

like a balmy dream, like silk....its so beautiful!

(a gloss, a balm...there is another post just for this!)

By Terry Creme de Rose -

a rich opaque cream (pale rose colour) but massages in clear

So luxury, skin feels really supple!

By Terry Gelee de Rose -

thinner and cooler than the creme

light but moisturising

By Terry Laque de Rose -

the least sticky lipgloss I've ever met,  no residue

also a lip treatment, tasts like soft rose, feel like a movie star etc...

If you love roses, you will love these

There is nothing synthetic smelling about any of the above..thats why I love them.

They transport you to a beautiful rose garden like a fresh breeze.

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(you can purchase By Terry range from Space NK)

My love for PEACH cheeks

Why I love peach blush

There's a peach for everyone

- light peach, golden peach, pink-peach, coral peach, nude peach...

-brings a warm glow to the face

- youthful - particurlarly apricot-peaches

-goes with most eye looks

Anyway...

here is my growing collection of lovely peach blushes (powders)



l-r : nars gina, illamasqua lover, mac gingerly, mac highland honey
nars luster, mac eversun, mac nuance



Nars Gina - matt strong peach (feature cheekbones)

Illamasqua Lover - matt pastel peach (brightening)

Mac Gingerly - matt nude peach (good with smokey eyes)

Mac My Highland Honey - matt bright peach (fresh look)

Nars Luster - shimmer apricot peach (J-lo glow)

Mac Eversun - shimmer nude peach (Gingerly with shimmer)

Mac Nuance - shimmer peach-pink (girly glow)

(peaches taste lovely as well..but don't eat your makeup)

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A Night Out - with a bit of a glow

I did three lovely girls makeup on friday as they were going out.  They're all beautiful anyway, just added a little radiance!

The girls x

Glowy baby-doll look



Smokey violet eyes





Classic flick with glossy red lip



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