For many women, buying ‘things in miniature’ can be just as pleasing as buying full size products.  Who can’t be persuaded to buy an extra product to get the mini bits in a Gift With Purchase goodie pack?  I’m becoming a bit of a fan of Lola, already in love with their Treat ‘n Glow highlighter, I’ve got a plumping gloss from them that I’m falling for, and... 

Margo Benson. I recently spent a day in London learning the application and techniques of airbrush make up.  There are several airbrush systems, both silicone and water based and I chose a silicone one called Airbase.  Airbase was brought to the UK by Judy Naake, the woman who brought us the St Tropez tanning line and it was in her London home that the training took place.  The class was in the... 

Jackie Tyson is the resident makeup artist for Britain’s Got Talent and X-Factor, aswell as being the main makeup artist for Avon. With over 20 years’ experience, Jackie is one of the most successful make-up artists working in the UK industry today. Her extensive and varied roster of International celebrity clients includes Yoko Ono, Sienna Miller, Bon Jovi, Avril Lavigne, Katie Melua, Lily... 

In love with ‘Love Blush’ by Helen E Cosmetics Helen E Cosmetics was founded by makeup artist Helen Elowe in 1999 and has been steadily growing since.  I tried out the ‘Love Blush’ over a few days recently and have been really impressed with this product.  At £12.99 for 12g, it’s reasonably priced and you get a lot for your money.  Nicely packaged in a silver compact which feels expensive,... 

With Summer well on its way, we’re all looking forward to putting on a summer dress, wearing our hair pinned up and cool off our necks, and biting into an indulgent ice-cream to cool us down.  However, given past summers, this could be a flash-in-the-pan summer again, and those dreams of ice-cream could elude us, yet again. However, all is not lost.  With makeup companies everywhere pulling... 

Elemis, synonymous with quality, luxury, and being the ultimate treatment for women.  But what about the menfolk?  Father’s Day is just over a week away, and as per my previous article, give him the gift of skin this year, and make him feel young again. I’ve been a fan of Elemis for a long time, as has my Mum who is currently falling in love with their latest skin nourishing body duo... 

Okay, so it’s traditional to not have a clue what to buy your Father for Father’s Day, or your husband, if buying on behalf of your children.  And its definitely traditional to end up buying a dodgy ‘Driving Hits’ CD from the local corner shop, or a 30 year old western on DVD, but many modern men are beginning to take more care of themselves.  Certainly they’re kicking...