YSL Fusion Inc Foundation

YSL FUSION INK FOUNDATION

Good news party girls, YSL have created a new 24 hour foundation... 

and yes, it stays on all day, and ALL night!

Imagine a day where you can put on your makeup, go to work, followed by the gym, and then out all night without having to reapply your foundation? It seems that's what party girl du jour, Cara Delevigne, the face of the brand does, as this foundation is inspired by her all night partying, and waking up in last nights makeup.

YSL, Fusion Inc Foundation has been created using NASA-inspired technology, originally designed to capture stellar dust particles in outer space. Its radiance boasting base contains a super absorbing lipophilic active, which holds four times it's own weight in sebum (our natural oils) regardless of humidity, day and night.

It has generated a waiting list of over 12,00, so is it out of this world?

I managed to pick up a sample of the foundation in House Of Fraser so if you want to try it out, do it now, as most YSL counters are offering 7 day trials you can take home and keep until the weekend, which of course, is when the 24 hour party tests commence.

The first thing I notice about the foundation is the consistency, it's really watery. You have to dot it onto the skin and then smooth out. The coverage is amazing, so don't be fooled by the watery feel of the liquid. It dries instantly, leaving a perfect, velvety finish without caking. Also, the great thing about this foundation is that it saves you money, as there is no need to apply primer, or powder. Its brilliant for those with oilier skin, but if you have dry skin, or prefer a dewy look, this is not the product for you.

It lasted all day, and well into the evening without me having to reapply powder, but I have to admit, it didn't stay as matt, and flawless as the beginning of the day. After 12 hours, as your natural skin starts breaking through the foundation, it actually starts to look better. Maybe thats what they mean by 'morning after' foundation?

Im sorry, I haven't tested it out after the gym, straight out, and then sleeping in last night's makeup... alas, those days are almost over for me... but if Cara D can do it, I'm sure you can too!

Just remember to wash your face in the morning ;)

Available from YSL, Selfridges, House of Fraser, John Lewis, and Boots

£30.50

Crush of the week...

Bio-Oil

I know EVERYONE already knows about Bio-Oil and its benefits, but I wanted to remind you all how great it is.

I don't think theres a bathroom cupboard out there that doesn't possess a bottle of this liquid gold, as it received cult status around 10 years ago. I remember everyone talking about it at the time. We were all lathering ourselves up, waiting for some miracle to happen!

I recently found my old bottle, and started adding a few drops into my daily body cream to help rehydrate my skin. 

My skin has really dried out this summer due to sun exposure, tanning, and air con. After a couple of weeks use, I have noticed a significant difference. My skin is softer, its glowing all over, my skintone has improved, and even a few scars I had from accidents (I'm quite clumsy sometimes, and fall a lot...) have started to fade. I don't know why I ever stopped using it?!

If you have a dusty old bottle sitting on your bathroom shelf, I would recommend getting back on it, this cult product was definitely not a fad!

Available from Boots, Holland & Barrett, and Superdrug

Prices start from £7.99

For those of you who don't know Bio-Oil, here's what it does:

• Clinically proven to help improve the appearance scars, including acne scars, cuts, and stretch marks. It is also highly effective in helping to maintain the elasticity of scar tissue on joints and other high-mobility areas
• Can be used on the face and body. I would recommend using it daily by adding a few drops to your moisturiser. If you have scars, add a little directly onto the affected area in circular motions, and repeat for around 3 months
• Its great if you're pregnant.  Bio-Oil helps to increase the elasticity of the skin, thereby the possibility of new stretch marks forming is reduced
• It can also be used to hydrate ageing and dehydrated skin, as it improves the texture and tone of skin to prevent wrinkles
• Bio-Oil has won 183 skincare awards and has become the No.1 selling scar and stretch mark product in 17 countries since its global launch in 200
• Formulated with the following all-natural ingredients: Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Calendula Oil, Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil and Chamomile Oil

Hey, Hey, Hey - Topshop Nail Polish!

TOPSHOP NAIL POLISH

HEY, HEY, HEY!

I went a little crazy in the beauty department of Topshop today and purchased all three of these nail polishes... as well as lots of other products such as lipsticks and bronzers (review coming soon).  

Topshop makeup isn't luxury, but like its fashion, the beauty products are on trend, affordable, fun, and the packaging is great. So if you're looking for a blue UV lipstick for a festival on the weekend, or a matt pastel nail polish for next season, chances are, Topshop will already be selling it.

So far I have tried Hey, Hey, Hey which is a baby blue nail polish with white speckles, which looks amazing on. The glitter particles are matt, so the speckles are very subtle. The consistency of the polish is actually really nice, and it comes on easily without streaking. I would recommend applying a base coat first, then two coats of nail polish. The first coat dries really quickly with the speckles, and then the fast drying second coat leaves a glossy finish. Its super cute. 

The best thing about Topshop Nail Polish is that when I'm bored of this colour, I can go out and buy another for only £6, and it seems like they have hundreds to choose from. 

The possibilities are endless.

Available from Topshop, Nationwide.

Crush of the week...

Dr Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Treatment Serum

Have you seen the youtube video of the girl curling her hair? That's me. I recently burnt off a huge chunk of my hair after using curling tongs for a 70's themed party.  Ok, it wasn't as bad as the youtube clip, as I only noticed it went missing a couple of weeks after.  And, by missing, I mean I had a random fringe with frazzled ends starting from the back of my crown. The rest of the hair must have snapped off. It was so disgusting, and as you can image, I was devastated.  

Since then, I have packed away the hair tools, and have decided to use products, instead of  heated tongs, to create my messy get out of bed/beach look.

I came across the Dr Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Treatment Serum whilst shopping in Holland & Barrett.  Who knew Holland & Barrett sold beauty products? I didn't, until now. They have a huge range of organic products for all skin types which is great. I picked up the Argan Oil because the label read that it is award winning, and at such a low cost, I thought it was worth a try.

As soon as I stroked it through the ends of my hair, I noticed an immediate difference in texture and appearance. After a few weeks of use, it has made my colour stand out, my hair looks softer and shinier, and the frazzled burnt ends are finally tame, in fact, not even noticeable anymore. Its a really great product for dry, and coloured hair which can get really damaged in the summer.

To use, apply a tiny amount to the ends of the hair after blow drying. Be careful not to apply too much, as a full pump from the bottle releases a bit too much fluid, and it's super greasy. It is however, really lightweight, and easily absorbed without weighing the hair down. It really has changed the condition of my hair, I cant live without it!

Dr Organic Moroccan Argan Oil is an incredibly rich source of vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. Its produced with the finest Moroccan Argan Oil, formulated with a blend of naturally derived ingredients. The natural properties of this amazing oil are combined with a number of organic essential oils and fruit extracts to create a fragrant, rich and absorbent hair treatment serum. 

If it tamed my burnt mane, it would definitely work for you and those humid summer days.

Dr Organic, Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Treatment Serum 

- £14.99- 

Available from Holland & Barrett or www.drorganic.co.uk

Christian Louboutin Launches Beauty Range

Yes! Its True...

Christian Louboutin, the man who gave us the iconic red sole stiletto, will be adorning our talons this summer with his new nail polish, 

Rouge Louboutin.

 The first, in a range of 30 nail varnishes, Rouge Louboutin, is inspired by the nail lacquer the designer famously used to paint his colleagues heels red 27 years ago - A brand was born.

The nail polish is a highly pigmented, super glossy, chip free formula, which is said to deliver the effect of 20 layers in two coats. The packaging is INcredible! It lives up to all expectations. Its seriously sexy. The dramatic 8-inch height is inspired by the tallest heel Christian Louboutin ever created, the Ballerina Ultima. The custom-designed, patented triangular brush picks up the right amount of formula, without air bubbles, to deliver flawless finish.

Watch the film by David Lynch here

Now please join the queue behind me... I cannot wait!

The Rouge enamel will be on sale in the UK on the 14th August at Selfridges

£36

SOIGNÉ NAILS

NEW NAIL BRAND SOIGNÉ NAILS LAUNCHES IN THE UK

Nail polish addicts take note, a luxury new nail brand called SOIGNÉ is coming to the UK...

Anyone who knows me personally, is aware of my obsession with nail polish which I change every other day, so as you may have guessed, Im SUPER excited! 

Originating from France (of course!), SOIGNÉ, pronounced ‘swahn – yey’ meaning ‘to take care of',  is inspired by the front lines of Parisian fashion. The chic and minimal packaging is actually what first caught my eye, its beautiful. The nail polishes are available in variety of colours from nudes, vibrant pinks, to electric blues. 

What is also great about the brand is that it's ethical too. The superior SOIGNÉ formula does not contain any harmful carcinogens and each polish contains up to 85% plant-sourced raw materials. 

Yay for SOIGNÉ! 

I am counting down the days until it is launched... I will keep you posted! 

Prices start at £11

Available from WWW.SOIGNENAILS.COM

NEED TO KNOW: 

• CONTAINS NO HARMFUL CARCINOGENS AND INCLUDES UP TO 85% PLANT-SOURCED RAW MATERIALS: WOOD PULP,
• COTTON, POTATO, CORN, WHEAT, MANIOC
• OXYGEN BASE COAT FOR BREATHABILITY, HYDRATION, ANTI-OXIDATION + TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY NAILS 
• GEL EFFECT TOP COAT FOR LONG-LASTING, HIGH-GLOSS FINISH 
• EASY, SOFT APPLICATIOR BRUSH FOR EASY APPLICATION FROM START TO FINISH 

Crush of the week...

JOICO K-PAK SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

K-PAK FAMILY

I don't normally succumb to clever advertising, but when I looked up the Joico K-PAK family, I read this:

'Think your hair is a lost cause? Meet damaged hair’s hero.' 

and...

'To say that K-PAK shampoo “cleanses your hair,” is like saying a Chanel coat “keeps you warm.” Sure, it gets the grime out… but it also turns your cleansing into the first step of a reconstruction process specifically designed for hair that’s been put through the ringer.'

and...

'We’re on a mission to repair hair that’s been assaulted by the rigors of, well, everything. Could be an obsessive relationship with your flat iron; or a few too many trysts with hot rollers; or going blonde, blonde, and blonder.'

Yes, Yes and Yes.

I was sold.

I am guilty of all of the above, and more. Overzealous hair styling, chemicals, washing every day, twice a year haircuts... the list goes on. I have spoken about hair treatments before, but these Joico K-PAK shampoo and conditioners are great for every day use. They restore the hairs original condition, restoring its cuticle, elasticity and strength without weighing the hair down, and best of all, it gives it a cloak of protection to fend off any future damage.

Available from Joico or salons nationwide. 
For your nearest salon you can call 0845 071 2326

Prices start from £12.75