Beauty

Beauty: the best summer skin – Xen-Tan foolproof fake tan and Weleda body oil

We’ve tried a lot of fake tans, from expensive to high-street, and we’ve finally found one that really does the job.  Xen-Tan Mist Intense spray in ‘dark’ gives our fair skin an even colour that lasts about 5 days

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Beauty: the perfect lip gloss

Great lips glosses often allude us; they are either too sticky or tacky, come off too easily or make us look ridiculous. Hurrah for our newest find, Dior Addict Gloss. These are gloss perfection and we have a feeling they… Continue reading

Beauty: Our favourite new scent

We’ve admired him from afar and recently were lucky enough to have a tête-à-tête with perfumer Frédéric Malle. If the name isn’t familiar, think of those smart, identical black bottles of fragrance lined up in Liberty (or Les Senteurs

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Beauty: Holiday Essentials

It wasn’t until we were considering wearing a dress earlier this week that we realised how frighteningly white our legs (hidden for so long under opaque tights and jeans) actually are.  Or were.  Luckily we had our secret weapon to… Continue reading

Beauty: must-have Chanel waterproof eyeliners

We adore these long-lasting Chanel eyeliners on numerous levels. Firstly, the shades are great: Santal, a gorgeous, rich brown, and Grenat, a delicious claret colour, have to be our favourites. Then they have a soft, silicone-enriched

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Beauty: Get your feet back to Fabulous

Some day, the sun will actually come out, and stay out. And you need your feet to be ready so start prepping them now. Chuck any mould-gathering foot creams away and invest in foot care by legendary podiatrist Margaret

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Beauty: miracle make-up remover

We’re very happy to say that one of our very favourite bathroom products is now on sale in the UK. Undoubtedly one of the best make-up removers on the (international) market, Bioderma is a favourite among models and professional

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Beauty: three great, really-useful makeup sites

Did you know that beauty editorials in magazines are usually heavily influenced by beauty advertisers (no difference from fashion but still, it’s somehow easy to forget)? That’s why beauty and the internet are a match made in heaven for ideally… Continue reading

Beauty: perfect lip stains for a great just-bitten lip look

These nifty little pens are the answer for those of us who canʼt keep lipstick on and abhor sticky lip gloss. Super easy to apply in terms of keeping within the limits of your lips, and not as scratchy or… Continue reading

Beauty: the best eyelash curling mascara and how to get the perfect eyebrows

Recently, we tweeted about Lancôme’s new Hypnôse Star Mascara and received a flurry of messages in return. They were all along the same lines: that this is the most brilliant mascara anyone has bought in ages. And

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