Category: Foundation
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Foundation Files: Too Faced – Born This Way
When Too Faced launched their Born This Way foundation (a nod at Lady Gaga, yes?), there were mixed reviews. Usually anything remotely negative puts off but something persuaded me to give it a try and so I invested in a bottle a few months ago. I’m pleased the gamble paid off because for my normal…
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Fenty Beauty
The first I heard about Fenty Beauty – Rihanna’s make-up line – was on the day it was unleashed. How come I never knew about it? How long has it been in the pipeline? Seriously, it’s a big deal! Exclusive to Harvey Nichols, I must admit I was filled with dread with having to trek…
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The Estée Edit Store in London’s Carnaby Street
Once the hot spot of swinging London in the 60s, Carnaby Street is now a haven for beauty lovers and my new favourite is the UK’s flag ship Estée Edit store which settled into its new home at number 46 a few months ago. I paid a visit to the shop recently and met Estée…
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Foundation Files: Estee Lauder Double Wear
Estee Lauder’s Double Wear Foundation has recently rocketed its way to sit amongst my absolute favourites. Yes, it’s been around for donkey’s years and is the nation’s number one foundation but I had been afraid of it. Why? Basically I assumed a foundation known for full, heavy coverage was the stuff nightmares are made of…
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Urban Decay opens 3 more UK stores
Urban Decay is not so much clawing but on a rampage with opening more boutiques – the latest announcement is three more stores in London’s Kings Cross station, Liverpool and Nottingham, taking the total to eight stores nationwide. Kings Cross opens its doors tomorrow followed by Nottingham on 1st December and Liverpool on 9th December.…
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Foundation Files: Urban Decay All Nighter Liquid Foundation
I have nothing but praise for Urban Decay’s eyeshadows. Every time they release a new palette it’s a guarantee I will buy it. When it comes to foundations, the relationship has been a little ambivalent and I think that stems from finding the right match, which in the case of Urban Decay isn’t as straightforward…
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Nude By Nature
Australia’s number one mineral brand, Nude by Nature has made it to our shores. It’s beauty that’s good for you as it’s cruelty-free, uses native ingredients without harsh synthetic additions and preservatives, is reasonably priced and caters for a wide range of skin tones. The range covers foundations, concealers, setting powders, bronzers, blushers, eyeshadows, contour…
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Review: NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint
This year’s make-up trend is geared towards au naturale – the look of minimal make-up with hardly any effort. NARS’ newest offering, the Velvet Matte Skin Tint has been described as sitting between a foundation and tinted moisturiser with surprising results. When I applied it for the first time, what I saw immediately convinced me…
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Urban Decay to open second UK store
No, it’s not a trick of the imagination – Urban Decay is indeed opening a second boutique in north London on Thursday 11th February – that’s next week! Hot on the heels of the Covent Garden store, the latest one will be in Brent Cross Shopping Centre which is in my neck of the woods)…