A thin, claret-coloured pout, flawless alabaster skin with just a hint of peach blush, angular jet-black brows and numerous strings of pearls. Every fashion icon has a particular image, in […]
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Cosmopolitan’s Beauty Editor Ingeborg Van Lotringen reveals her secrets
Ingeborg Van Lotringen has the kind of job that most girls dream of. As beauty editor of Cosmopolitan, one of the world’s best known glossy magazines, she’s in charge of […]
Read MoreHow Darphin saved my skin
So a luxury beauty brand, gets in touch and offers you a skin scanning treatment, what do you say? “When, where, can I come today?” Of course. This is exactly […]
Read MoreTried and Tested: Dr Organics Manuka Honey Cream
I have such sensitive skin that when I’m not testing out facial products I tend to stick to a standard fragrance free moisturiser by Boots. However, and I say this […]
Read MoreNew fragrance from Jo Malone: Vanilla & Anise
There are some things which make a girl go weak at the knees, and the sight of a Jo Malone carrier bag is one of them. What is it about […]
Read MoreRevlon launches new summer grooming products
Make-up brushes, precision eyebrow tweezers, pedicure kits and crystal nail files are among the products in Revlon’s new range of professional but affordable beauty tools. However at MFL we’re particularly […]
Read MoreTried and Tested: Revlon’s Colourstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick
Generally, I’m not a fan of long-wear lipsticks. I’ve tried many of them in the past, mainly during a misguided but fun period as a goth. Dark lipstick was essential […]
Read MoreTrying and testing: The Clinique 3 step programme
So, for the past week I’ve been trying out Clinique’s 3 step programme. Because, not all of us can afford a one to one consultation with a dermatologist, Clinique (with […]
Read MoreSienna Miller: Not a beauty icon
Sienna Miller doesn’t feel like a “beauty icon”. The ‘Edge of Love’ actress – who is regularly praised for her trend-setting fashion choices – doesn’t have much self-confidence and finds […]
Read MoreSandra Bullock reveals her beauty secrets
Sandra Bullock’s beauty regime only takes eight minutes. The ‘Proposal’ actress can get ready very quickly, adding it would take her even less time if her hair was more manageable. […]
Read MoreMischa Barton reveals her beauty secrets
Mischa Barton’s style is “rock ‘n’ roll natural”. The former ‘O.C.’ actress hates wearing too much make-up, but feels barefaced unless her eyes are outlined with liner. She explained: “I’d […]
Read MoreMake-up artist Linda Evangelista
Linda Evangelista applies her make-up in 10 minutes. The Canadian supermodel – who fronted last year’s Prada Fall campaign and is the current face of L’Oreal Paris cosmetics – has […]
Read MoreEmma Thompson’s water beauty
Emma Thompson credits ‘rain’ with her youthful appearance. The ‘Last Chance Harvey’ actress – who turned 50 last May – says she finds the wet weather in Scotland has unexpected […]
Read MoreIllamasqua: The best kept secret in make-up
Illamasqua cosmetics make you feel rather smug. Smug because, although it launched last year, it still feels like a bit of a secret. The British brand’s range of professional quality […]
Read MoreAngelina Jolie’s facial claims
Angelina Jolie’s dewy complexion is down to a facial using hundreds of small needles. The ‘Salt’ actress reportedly uses a new treatment called Dermaroller, which sees a wooden implement covered […]
Read MoreLauren Luke reveals subtle look
Lauren Luke says using a wet brush to apply foundation achieves a natural day look. The 27-year-old beauty expert – who became famous by posting a video of herself giving […]
Read MoreSharon Stone loves her nose
Sharon Stone thinks her nose is her best feature. The ‘Basic Instinct’ beauty likes her reflection less since she turned 51, but still loves her “strong” nose. She said: “I […]
Read MoreBeauty Road Test: Revlon Matte Collection
What: Revlon’s Matte Collection was an undisputed hit when it launched in the US last year. In its first month ‘Mauve it Over’, a soft plum coloured lip colour became […]
Read MoreA face cream that reduces wrinkles… no really!
Here is a scientific study that you are actually going to get excited about. The University of Manchester has proven that Boots’ No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum actually […]
Read MoreBeauty alert: MAC Double Dazzle and Rose Romance
Two new collections we’re lusting after: First up, there’s Double Dazzle, a range of seven new sparkle lip gloss shades, and two mascaras. The Dazzleglass lip glosses (£12.72) bring the […]
Read MoreBeauty Road Test: M.A.C Prep and Prime Line Filler
What: Launched alongside the Skin Refined Zone for M.A.C’s Prep & Prime range, Line Filler aims to target areas where you want to soften lines. Worried that you’ll be applying […]
Read MoreBeauty Road Test: Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
What: Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. That’s quite a mouthful for a simple anti-ageing cream. So first thing’s first. Why pro-collagen? Well, the cream is formulated to make skin smoother, plumper […]
Read MoreBeach body beautiful in a sachet
Are you starting to worry about the summer weather? You just know that it means bikinis, swimsuits and super short shorts. So how many of you are planning a quick […]
Read MoreThe £6 snake venom beauty wonder
Not content with offering cut-price lobsters and champagne Aldi supermarkets have ventured into the beauty world. And the product that’s hitting the headlines is called Lacura Wrinkle Stop and costs […]
Read MoreBeauty Road Test: Surya Ucuuba Restructuring Hair Mask
What: This new hair treatment for curly hair from Brazilian brand Surya, is getting a lot of press coverage right now. It’s organic, all natural, it’s eco-friendly, it’s exclusive, but […]
Read MoreClinique 7 Day Scrub
I’ve been using Clinique’s 7 Day Scrub Cream on and off for nearly 10 years. For those of you who love exfoliating on a daily basis Clinique’s gentle but effective formula is […]
Read MoreD&G bring back Marilyn, no wait it’s Scarlett
The latest D&G campaign pays homage to the siren Marilyn Monroe and Scarlett Johansson’s resemblance to the most glamorous of movie stars is amazing. Scarlett has been brought on board […]
Read MoreClinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief
Description: Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief – “Rapid, long-lasting hydraton in a refreshing oil free gel. Claims to moisturise, smooth skin, plump up fine lines and lock in moisture and […]
Read MoreBeauty: Nail-Back Painting
As every woman knows, an outfit can be made or indeed broken by the tiniest detail, and a sure-fire way to ruin even the most jaw-droppingly gorgeous of ensembles is […]
Read MoreBeauty Inspiration: Chloe A/W 08
Summer already seems to be drifting into the recesses of distant memory. Which would all be “oh so depressing if it weren’t for all those lovely
Read MoreMAC: The ‘Cool Heat’ Collection
With a summer in London that’s more like a winter in LA, you need some eye-catching make-up to brighten up those dreary days. The latest collection from
Read MoreTo Wax or Not To Wax? Jay-Z and P. Diddy Have Answers to the Question
I’ve loved and supported the many decisions both P. Diddy and Jay-Z have made in their respective careers as musicians, entertainers, and business moguls, but the buck stops here! Word […]
Read MoreGarnier Eye Roll-on: The New Beauty Pick-Me-Up
What with all of the air-brushed, picture perfect models gazing at you from the pages of every fashion glossy, looking good isn’t an option these days, it’s simply a necessity. […]
Read MoreTrends: The Heidi Braid
A perennial style classic, beloved of eternal girl-child icons the world over (think Kirsten Dunst, Mary-Kate and, well, Lolita) the ”Heidi braid” has me utterly enchanted this summer. A playful […]
Read MoreTry Something Different: Smudged Style
Although the perennial make-up look for summer is, of course, ‘fresh-faced’ beauty I’d like to venture a painterly alternative. Wild, I know, but as anyone who has actually ventured out […]
Read MoreMAC: Naughty Nauticals for Summer
Just when you think that the Spring/Summer nautical trend has reached its peak this season, MAC gets in on the action by launching a brand new range inspired by deep-blue […]
Read MoreThe Sweet Smell of Summer: Burberry
The olfactory overload when entering a perfume store could send a consumer out the door screaming, well this consumer at least. Last week I decided to take the plunge and […]
Read MoreViktor and Rolf for Shu Uemura: Clip those lashes!
At first glance she could be any girl, Viktor & Rolf, the extravagant pair who brought us Flowerbomb perfume and trenchcoats with “NO” sewn in 3-D have designed 3 pairs […]
Read MoreOn Our Radar: Satellite 3 Cosmetics
No, a girl can never have too many beauty products and there has never been a time like the present when us ladies have been as spoilt for choice as […]
Read MoreSummer Beauty: Painted Eyes
Forget the ubiquitous ‘paint splattered’ prints that are apparently the only thing that will do this summer. There is no fun in wearing somebody else’s painting on a skirt that […]
Read MoreSephora J’Taime!
With every trip across the Channel to Paris, comes a trip to Sephora on the fashionable Champs Elysees! I don’t know what it is about this beauty brand that draws […]
Read MoreSpring Style: Top Knots
Unable to take the plunge and actually chop my hair, I have found a less permanent way to have a spring fling with my ‘do. When you are known for […]
Read MoreGIVEAWAY: Sephora Beauty Book and Goody Bag
***UPDATE***: This giveaway is now closed. Congratulation to the winner – Meredith. Thanks to EVERYONE that entered! To celebrate the release of the new book, “
Read MoreNatalia Vodianova: A Determined Brow
If the cover of May’s British Vogue is anything to go by, my much ridiculed but determined quest to grow out my eyebrows has been totally and absolutely validated. Ha! […]
Read MoreBeauty: Tangerine Dream
As a lifelong (well, so far) devotee to the endless joy that a good lipstick can bring, I am predictably enamoured with Spring’s paintbox lips (see Louis Vuitton S/S for […]
Read MoreBeauty: The Nars Multiple in Orgasm
Nars have recently added some new shades/colours for Spring 08, to their existing line of products which I was lucky enough to test out. For the past month or so […]
Read MoreCharlie Mindu: A Cut Above The Rest
A trendy haircut often cements your fashion status, so where better to look than to
Read MoreGwyneth Paltrow: Short Story!
You can’t swing your long locks at the moment without hitting a whole bevvy of style icons who have taken the chop (most recently Gwyneth Paltrow). Short hair seems to […]
Read MoreBeauty: Lips Noir
My name is Katy and I am addicted to lipsticks. Nor do I have any intention of abandoning the love(s) of my life as another season leaves a flock of […]
Read MoreBeauty: Crimping my style
Oh horror of horrors! Sorry to break the terrible news, ladies, but crimped hair appears to be back. I could have predicted this, really, as any truly terrible trends from […]
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