It occurred to me that I had not recorded a monthly favourites video in ages so I got cracking! There is a mixture of make-up, skincare and tanning products that I have been favourites of mine over the last few months. What are your current favourites? * Don’t forget -- Click here...

  Every season we see a different skin trend. Natural-looking skin was big on the Autumn/Winter catwalks. Matte yet luminous skin sounds like a contradiction but it’s easy to achieve.   You want to create a fresh faced effect but still maintain matte skin. The work is in...

Soft, smoky brown eye make-up was huge on the A/W catwalks. This trend is so easy to replicate at home. I’m happy to see brown replacing black for creating a smoky eye this autumn/winter. This is easier to wear, softer, more natural but best of all it’s much more forgiving mistake wise. Alexander...

I’m always interested when my favourite brands release new products. Today I was having a snoop around looking for new foundation releases. Here are four that I’m excited about.   1. YSL Radiance Flawless Foundation SPF20 This foundation is designed for dull skin that is in need...

As a teenager I relied heavily on Vichy products but in the last few years I have gone cold on them. Lukewarm might be more appropriate. Well consider me warmed up! I have been using their Essentielles Facial Cleansing Wash and I am in love – the kind that never dies (or at least until I...

This blend can be used on damaged, dry, mature or sensitive skin. The recipe will last for one month and it only takes 5 minutes to prepare. The ingredients are very especially beneficial for ageing skin. Expensive skin care products often use these ingredients, but in minuscule proportions. Making...

The thoughts of Summer coming to an end usually draw makes me miserable but I just came across an image that has changed my mind. How can one image get me excited about Winter? I don’t know but here is said image.. I want this for Winter- snuggley, warm skin, soft but pretty make-up, cascading...

Overlacquer, Earthly Harmony, Imperial Flower, Ming Blue, Jade Dragon, Concubine, Rain of Flowers. Yay, new nail shades for Autumn! But before I dash out and part with my money I will ponder over which I actually want. No Amy, you don’t need them all! I read that Jin Soon’s inspiration...

I was happily surprised with the results. For those of you who wanted to know where we can buy it on this side of the world -- discounted Stila products are available from Beauty Fragrances

If you are a hair product junkie like me you are familiar with the downside to this addiction – Build-up. It makes your hair look dull and lifeless. You can use a clarifying shampoo to sort out the problem but if you have colour treated hair I wouldn’t recommend this. One of the quickest...

A friend of mine once told me that her mother swore by using Miracle Whip, yes the icky salad cream, as an exfoliator. This woman has the most amazing skin so I put my mild revulsion aside and decided to give it a try. Nobody said make-up and beauty blogging was pretty! I was informed that the ingredients...

I am often asked how the shape of facial features effect make-up application. I will start with lip shape since the last email I received was from a girl who wanted to correct a wide mouth. No ones lips are perfect but there are a few things to bear in mind when choosing make-up. Use gloss –...