beauty
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Botox: Why You Should Consider It
Botox. It was once a byword for women (and men) who had reached a certain age and now their faces no longer moved. It was something that people certainly wouldn’t even consider until they reached middle age, and then it would very much be the preserve of the rich and famous. But Botox has come a long way since those days, and is now a beauty treatment that is not only accepted, but is also embraced by much younger men and women. It has also been proved to have health properties that can be helpful if you suffer from certain conditions. So here are some reasons why you should consider…
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Christmas Gift Guide: Beauty
With the coming of November, our thoughts are definitely turning towards Christmas, so today I am introducing my third Christmas gift guide, with this one focused on all things beauty. (You can find my first two guides here and here.) As ever, this guide will be updated as we move nearer to Christmas, so make sure you bookmark this for further reference. Crystal Glow Lip Oil The luxurious and ultra-glossy Glass Lip Oil from Doll Smash is a wonderful Christmas gift idea. It is a luxury beauty product that is enriched with jojoba oil, seed oil and vitamins to keep lips smooth and moisturised throughout the day. It is a…
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Kumkumadi Face Cream With SPF 50 – Reviewed.
When you hit middle age, and, when you hit the peri menopause, your skin plays all sorts of tricks on you. You can go from having fairly good skin, with very few blemishes, to feeling like you are experiencing teenage acne all over again. Not only that, but the skin can become very sore, and truly in need of some nourishment. You may need to add extra steps to your daytime routine. You may even need to change your products. My skin has been a total minefield recently. So I was definitely in the mood to try a new face cream. TJC, a brand we know so well for its…
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The Marilyn Monroe Effect.
It’s been over 60 years since Marilyn Monroe died. And yet, that fact is really is hard to believe because her influence is still everywhere. Books are still being printed about her life, her films, and her untimely (and mysterious) death. She has influenced a whole range of modern-day stars and starlets, and is still used to advertise a whole host of products, including cars and perfume. Lindsey Lohan, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Megan Fox and Scarlett Johannson are just some of the modern-day icons who are influenced by the Marilyn Myth. Lindsey Lohan, in particular seemed to be totally obsessed with her idol at one stage. She has…
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xtava Pro-Satin Infrared Straightener
There is a bit of a fallacy about hair straighteners that they are only useful for people who have curly, or at least wavy hair. But that is simply not the case.Hair Straighteners and flat irons are brilliant for all sorts of shoulder length and long hair types and can add so much in terms of styling, shine and removing static to give us a lovely looking, glossy mane. The xtava Pro-Satin Infrared Straightener is an affordable (less than £30) Professional Flat Iron with Tourmaline Ceramic Plates. It uses infrared heat technology which causes less damage to your hair – very important if you straighten your hair on a regular…
