Skincare Saturday- Clear Start

Clear Start has been formulated by Dermalogica to provide skin care solutions for teens. 

'Three out of four teens get infected with acne and some of them may end up with severe psychological damage or physical scarring for life' -Dermalogica UK 

This range contains potent active ingredients and gentle botanicals to achieve clearer skin in three easy steps. 

1. Cleanse- use Foaming Wash morning and night. For a power cleanse mix Pore Control Scrub with Foaming Wash, or use on its own before applying Breakout Clearing Cooling Masque. 

2. Tone- spritz All Over Toner onto the face and neck before moisturising twice daily. This can also be used to absorb shine throughout the day. 

3. Treat & Moisturise- if the skin is congested apply the Daytime Teeatment or Overnight Treatment and then moisturise. Use Matte Moisturiser in the day to help control oil & protect against ultraviolet rays, or Hydrating Lotion at night to rehydrate the skin. 

For extra clearing you can add Emergency Spot Fix as a 'zit zapper'; Breakout Clearing Cooling Masque to calm and soothe, and oil blotting sheets to absorb shine during the day.  

Skincare Saturday- NEW Hydrating Lotion

This week the newest addition to Dermalogica's Teen range was launched! Clear Start Skin Smoothing Hydrating Lotion is a light-weight and oil-free moisturiser which has been specifically formulated for young adults with dry, dehydrated and breakout-irritated skin. 

It has been developed with Ginger, Orange and Grapefruit botanicals to help soothe and protect skins that are sensitised from prescription acne medications. 

Hyaluronic Acid and Squalene rehydrate and soften making this a great lotion to nourish the skin throughout the night. 

To use, apply on its own or over Overnight Treatment after cleansing and toning. 

Feature Friday- it's all about brows

I'm It's all about the brow, about the brow, about the brow, no trouble...

Whether it's brow extensions, growth serums or makeup, this season is all about eyebrows! 

Eyeshadow applied with a soft round brush to maintain a subtle natural finish. (Makeup by Claire Mulleady) 

I went to a MAC cosmetics masterclass at their Carnaby Street store yesterday. They've recently remodeled their Pro Store and have a private demonstration room upstairs. The Senior makeup artist had just got back from doing the International Fashion Week circuit and was full of ideas, insight and inspiration. 

Each model had very different brows from an Afro-Carribean well defined eyebrow to an Oriental fine eyebrow. There is a way to add definition to suit all styles- pencil, powder, gel, colored brow mascara are just to name a few. 

Even if you use a brow serum such as LiBrow or have extensions to enhance the natural appearance make up is needed to complete the look. MAC's new range has a brilliant array of Colours from fair blonde to red to dark brown. Full eyebrows with a natural finish are trending this season and are a hot topic for next Spring/Summer styles.