The famous make-up artist Eve Pearl has done it again! She has made the basic smokey eye so simple that anyone cant avoid to mess it up! Here is the video on how to do it:
Found at Eve Pearl's Youtube Channel
The techniques are simple and easy to learn. You can even use different colours to make it different. But this is a great day time look and I hope you guys love it as much as we do!
This wonderful woman can be found at the coming IMATS in London on Jan 30th and 31st, 2010 at Alexandra Palace. It is going to be a spectacular event and we highly recommend make-up lovers to go! Eve Pearl will be talking about 'High Definition Beauty for Women of Colour'. Other make-up artists and people in the industry will be there and be giving talks on good topics that apply to people who are in the industry and make-up lovers in general. Both of us are considering going but it is an event not to be missed!
- Eve Pearl's Website
- IMATS website
14 Jan 2010
22 Dec 2009
SHARI: Let's Nail It Part 2
Welcome back to Part 2 of ‘Let’s Nail It’. Well, we know how to do a basic manicure, but what about the upkeep of your nails? Well, my tip comes two part. Base Coat AND a Top coat!
Why a base coat?
A base coat seems to some people, a product to miss. But I say no! Never skip the base coat. It protects your nails from discolouration AND gives the nail polish something to stick to. The base coat helps to smooth out any bumps in your nails so that when you apply your colour, it helps it to last that bit longer. For bumps in your nails creates weak points in the polish so that when you do something, it makes the nail polisht to chip easily or flake off easily. In my opinion, I get much better results with a base coat. In fact, it actually makes me cringe when I see people just use nail polish without a base coat. The madness!
Why a top coat?
Why not a top coat? It is one of the most crucial steps. I know me, I more likely not going to do my nails if I know I wont have the protection of a top coat. It protects your nails from the wear and tear of daily life and helps your nail colour to last that much longer. It also helps to give your nails that extra shine that we all love! Top coat is the one!
Good brands
I am a nail polish lover. I go into extensive research for each of my polishes, so the brands I recommend I have tried before or have heard great stuff about them. So here they are:
BarryM – just the colour selection alone is amazing. Very good for those who love their brights! The colour application is brilliant and it has a nice sized brush. The colour in the bottle also lasts long. Great buy for the price I say! But what people don’t know is that BarryM also does very good nudes. Their nudes are few and are only available on their website – but its still a good buy! Their shipping is only £1.95 www.barrym.com
China Glaze – wow! What a find! The colour selection is just as wide as BarryM but they aren’t permanent like BarryM. They come out with different collections that come with different colours and payoffs – from the glittery ones to the holographic ones. China Glaze is definitely for the nail polish junkie. It’s a lot of things. Can be found at Sally Beauty Supplies – click here. When typing in your town, ignore the US stores, just type in your main town and your country and they will tell you where your nearest store is.
OPI – expensive but it WORKS! Man, o man! Colour galore! There is a reason why it is one of the best nail polishes out there. Numerous votes say yes – but OPI is always for me. Found at Department stores.
Sally Hansen – found at major superdrug stores. We dont have much colour selection like they do over in the US, but man o man – when it comes nails Sally Hansen is the first person I will run to!
There are obviously more good brands out there, but these are just the ones that get my top votes!
Why a base coat?
A base coat seems to some people, a product to miss. But I say no! Never skip the base coat. It protects your nails from discolouration AND gives the nail polish something to stick to. The base coat helps to smooth out any bumps in your nails so that when you apply your colour, it helps it to last that bit longer. For bumps in your nails creates weak points in the polish so that when you do something, it makes the nail polisht to chip easily or flake off easily. In my opinion, I get much better results with a base coat. In fact, it actually makes me cringe when I see people just use nail polish without a base coat. The madness!
Why a top coat?
Why not a top coat? It is one of the most crucial steps. I know me, I more likely not going to do my nails if I know I wont have the protection of a top coat. It protects your nails from the wear and tear of daily life and helps your nail colour to last that much longer. It also helps to give your nails that extra shine that we all love! Top coat is the one!
Good brands
I am a nail polish lover. I go into extensive research for each of my polishes, so the brands I recommend I have tried before or have heard great stuff about them. So here they are:
BarryM – just the colour selection alone is amazing. Very good for those who love their brights! The colour application is brilliant and it has a nice sized brush. The colour in the bottle also lasts long. Great buy for the price I say! But what people don’t know is that BarryM also does very good nudes. Their nudes are few and are only available on their website – but its still a good buy! Their shipping is only £1.95 www.barrym.com
China Glaze – wow! What a find! The colour selection is just as wide as BarryM but they aren’t permanent like BarryM. They come out with different collections that come with different colours and payoffs – from the glittery ones to the holographic ones. China Glaze is definitely for the nail polish junkie. It’s a lot of things. Can be found at Sally Beauty Supplies – click here. When typing in your town, ignore the US stores, just type in your main town and your country and they will tell you where your nearest store is.
OPI – expensive but it WORKS! Man, o man! Colour galore! There is a reason why it is one of the best nail polishes out there. Numerous votes say yes – but OPI is always for me. Found at Department stores.
Sally Hansen – found at major superdrug stores. We dont have much colour selection like they do over in the US, but man o man – when it comes nails Sally Hansen is the first person I will run to!
There are obviously more good brands out there, but these are just the ones that get my top votes!
2 Dec 2009
Flow: Backstage at SCORE4AFRICA
Score4Africa is one of the biggest events of the year in the football calender, its an charity event that takes place annually to recognise the charitable efforts of football players. This year the award ceremony took place on Monday 30th at The Park Lane Hotel, London
Eryca Freemantle was the Chief Make up Artist at the event and I managed to get a personal backstage invitation from her. So for those of you that wonder what goes on in the powder room of a high calibre event such as this here goes;
When I arrived with Eryca her Make up Artists and Nail technicians were set up and ready to go. As we arrived Eryca was given a brief on the look by the Stylist for the event which was a “neutral” look for the hostess’ and Models.
For those who want to know what a Neutral look consists off I managed to steal some tips.
- matte black shadow on the lids and brown used to highlight
- minimal blush
- emphasize brows with dark brown shadow using a brow brush
- lips neutral brown (a shade darker than skin tone) no lip pencil & use brush!
the makeup artists also had the strong lighting in the banqueting hall to deal with
Nails were
- clean & clear (much to the shock of some of the models)
I also had a sneaky look at the brands the MUA’s used which consisted of MAC, SCREEN FACE & CHARLES FOX! But I found an affordable pallet which happened to be RIMMEL 001 SWEET SEDUCTION which you get for free when you spend 8 pounds on rimmel products!! So go get it guys!
The day started slow and steady but as the evening went on and models starting arriving late things got a little bit maniac, the MUA’s had to hurry and with Eryca assessing every face the pressure was on!
By 7.30 the event was ready to begin all was ready Eryca’s team did the last minute touch ups and managed to work on a few VIP guest and the Event planners.
Eryca slipped into her dress off to auction off her Make services for a lucky winner. I stayed around for a little while and did a bit of mingling and exited on the red carpet. For those who have asked yes premiership players do look better in real life that they do running around on the pitch on tv, I would give more info but it’s not suitable for a blog such as this =D
O and the big award winners at the event were Michael Essien, Diambars, the Senegalise academy set up by the former Arsenal player Patrick Veira, and Didier Drogba and the Cote D'Ivoire national team.
For MAU’s or aspiring Make up artists wanting to know how to get to work with Celebrity Make up artist Eryca Freemante check back as I will posting a blog on the topic in a few days I also managed to interview some of her team on working with her which will also be going up.
bye for now
Much love
Eryca Freemantle was the Chief Make up Artist at the event and I managed to get a personal backstage invitation from her. So for those of you that wonder what goes on in the powder room of a high calibre event such as this here goes;
When I arrived with Eryca her Make up Artists and Nail technicians were set up and ready to go. As we arrived Eryca was given a brief on the look by the Stylist for the event which was a “neutral” look for the hostess’ and Models.
For those who want to know what a Neutral look consists off I managed to steal some tips.
- matte black shadow on the lids and brown used to highlight
- minimal blush
- emphasize brows with dark brown shadow using a brow brush
- lips neutral brown (a shade darker than skin tone) no lip pencil & use brush!
the makeup artists also had the strong lighting in the banqueting hall to deal with
Nails were
- clean & clear (much to the shock of some of the models)
I also had a sneaky look at the brands the MUA’s used which consisted of MAC, SCREEN FACE & CHARLES FOX! But I found an affordable pallet which happened to be RIMMEL 001 SWEET SEDUCTION which you get for free when you spend 8 pounds on rimmel products!! So go get it guys!
The day started slow and steady but as the evening went on and models starting arriving late things got a little bit maniac, the MUA’s had to hurry and with Eryca assessing every face the pressure was on!
By 7.30 the event was ready to begin all was ready Eryca’s team did the last minute touch ups and managed to work on a few VIP guest and the Event planners.
Eryca slipped into her dress off to auction off her Make services for a lucky winner. I stayed around for a little while and did a bit of mingling and exited on the red carpet. For those who have asked yes premiership players do look better in real life that they do running around on the pitch on tv, I would give more info but it’s not suitable for a blog such as this =D
O and the big award winners at the event were Michael Essien, Diambars, the Senegalise academy set up by the former Arsenal player Patrick Veira, and Didier Drogba and the Cote D'Ivoire national team.
For MAU’s or aspiring Make up artists wanting to know how to get to work with Celebrity Make up artist Eryca Freemante check back as I will posting a blog on the topic in a few days I also managed to interview some of her team on working with her which will also be going up.
bye for now
Much love
30 Nov 2009
Let's Nail It Part 1
Awww, nothing feels good like a manicure! Just the idea of neat nails make me happy. However, most people go to extreme lengths to get their nails done! I mean, going to the salon and paying large sums of money - well, if you can afford it, then by all means go ahead! But to those out there who can't, its still possible to get good nails!
We are going to look at:
- The Basic Manicure
- Right tools
- Upkeep of nails
- Good brands for nail care
The Basic Manicure
Right, I've heard so many variations on the basic manicure. The one I've heard the most of would be:
-remove old polish
-soak your nails in warm water for 10mins (you can add a couple drops of oil like olive oil)
-clean nails - file and buff them
-apply cuticle oil and massage into nails and nail bed
-remove the cuticle oil, or allow to be absorbed
-follow with nail polish if you like.
Now, I used to follow this procedure. But, its too time consuming. Therefore, I came up with my own. It is easy and my nails always look good (well, except those times when the nail polish decided to chip). This is how I do my nails:
-remove old polish
-wash my hands thoroughly (i may use a scrub also)
-apply hand cream (avoid nails if following with polish. if not, then rub in some cuticle oil!)
-clean nails (file and buff)
-follow with polish
-add cuticle cream
As you can see, its nice and simple and nothing long. It does the job as well. I purposefully put the cuticle cream on last because the oils in it will affect the application of the nail polish. Sometimes, I wait till my nails are dry before I even apply hand cream. Yes my hands are dry - but I rather have nice nails than soft hands.
Tools
Good nail care REQUIRES good tools! Cant be stressed enough! Now, the best tool that I can tell you guys is a glass/crystal file. Now, price ranges from drugstore to department store. The best I've heard of is Essie's Crystal File. The price is high, but it lasts you a lifetime. Based on my memory, I think it is the glass file that doesnt last as long whereas the crystal file that lasts longer. Other crystal files need to be replaced or sharpened - but a good one doesnt!
Ordinary emery boards can snag and tear your nails - particularly if not used right - if you've noticed your nails peeling, your file could be the problem. Whereas a crystal file is more gentle and wont cause your nail to peel. Also, a metal nail file tears the nails! Obviously, when these tools are used properly, you dont tear your nails, but it is better to be safe than sorry! A metal nail file and the emery boards - enemies for your nails!
Come back next week for part 2!!!
We are going to look at:
- The Basic Manicure
- Right tools
- Upkeep of nails
- Good brands for nail care
The Basic Manicure
Right, I've heard so many variations on the basic manicure. The one I've heard the most of would be:
-remove old polish
-soak your nails in warm water for 10mins (you can add a couple drops of oil like olive oil)
-clean nails - file and buff them
-apply cuticle oil and massage into nails and nail bed
-remove the cuticle oil, or allow to be absorbed
-follow with nail polish if you like.
Now, I used to follow this procedure. But, its too time consuming. Therefore, I came up with my own. It is easy and my nails always look good (well, except those times when the nail polish decided to chip). This is how I do my nails:
-remove old polish
-wash my hands thoroughly (i may use a scrub also)
-apply hand cream (avoid nails if following with polish. if not, then rub in some cuticle oil!)
-clean nails (file and buff)
-follow with polish
-add cuticle cream
As you can see, its nice and simple and nothing long. It does the job as well. I purposefully put the cuticle cream on last because the oils in it will affect the application of the nail polish. Sometimes, I wait till my nails are dry before I even apply hand cream. Yes my hands are dry - but I rather have nice nails than soft hands.
Tools
Good nail care REQUIRES good tools! Cant be stressed enough! Now, the best tool that I can tell you guys is a glass/crystal file. Now, price ranges from drugstore to department store. The best I've heard of is Essie's Crystal File. The price is high, but it lasts you a lifetime. Based on my memory, I think it is the glass file that doesnt last as long whereas the crystal file that lasts longer. Other crystal files need to be replaced or sharpened - but a good one doesnt!
Ordinary emery boards can snag and tear your nails - particularly if not used right - if you've noticed your nails peeling, your file could be the problem. Whereas a crystal file is more gentle and wont cause your nail to peel. Also, a metal nail file tears the nails! Obviously, when these tools are used properly, you dont tear your nails, but it is better to be safe than sorry! A metal nail file and the emery boards - enemies for your nails!
Come back next week for part 2!!!
23 Nov 2009
FLOW: The force that is Eryca Freemantle
Last week I received an invitation to an event titled. “Ever wondered what its like to be a Celebrity Make-up Artist?”
I immediately knew attending would give me invaluable information that I could share with my blog followers so I decided to attend without a second thought!
Upon arriving I had my notebook open ready to take notes on any hint & tips. 10 minutes into the talk and my notebook was closed and my mouth wide open listening to the phenomenal woman that is Eryca Freemantle.
She started off by giving an emotional account of her humble beginnings, a young person who struggled with her self image and self confidence. She went into detail about encounters that stemmed from the age of 6 well into her teenage years that resulted in her labelling herself as “Ugly”.
She spoke of a major car accident which resulted in the loss of her hair and multiple scars to her face. This accident put her in a situation where she had to find and create makeup to mask her scars.
She gave a thorough talk on her life experiences how they had shaped her career and self image making her the world renound Make up artist, industry intelligence, consultant, educator, author, corrective make up specialist & trendsetter she is today. Her clientele have included celebrities such as Whitney Houston, Seal & Yasmin Le Bon.
It was challenging it was motivating and something everyone needs to hear, so luckily for you guys Eryca Freemantle will be gracing us all by releasing an Auto biography in the near future! I’ll keep you posted on details of where and how to purchase a copy!
The story does not stop there, how often have you run from department store to department store looking for a cosmetic product that best suits your skin tone. Often we get tired of it all and decide to rather settle for something that is not catered to us or our skin tone as it saves funds, time & a whole lot of hassle. Well this soon will be a thing of the past as Eryca Freemantle is launching a cosmetic range titled “The Global Collection” that will appeal so both men and women of every shade under the sun! Nothing excites me more than hearing this news and I anticipate the collection & will tell you guys exactly how I find it.
I’m so excited about The Global Collection so make sure you check back regularly so you don’t miss the launch
I immediately knew attending would give me invaluable information that I could share with my blog followers so I decided to attend without a second thought!
Upon arriving I had my notebook open ready to take notes on any hint & tips. 10 minutes into the talk and my notebook was closed and my mouth wide open listening to the phenomenal woman that is Eryca Freemantle.
She started off by giving an emotional account of her humble beginnings, a young person who struggled with her self image and self confidence. She went into detail about encounters that stemmed from the age of 6 well into her teenage years that resulted in her labelling herself as “Ugly”.
She spoke of a major car accident which resulted in the loss of her hair and multiple scars to her face. This accident put her in a situation where she had to find and create makeup to mask her scars.
She gave a thorough talk on her life experiences how they had shaped her career and self image making her the world renound Make up artist, industry intelligence, consultant, educator, author, corrective make up specialist & trendsetter she is today. Her clientele have included celebrities such as Whitney Houston, Seal & Yasmin Le Bon.
It was challenging it was motivating and something everyone needs to hear, so luckily for you guys Eryca Freemantle will be gracing us all by releasing an Auto biography in the near future! I’ll keep you posted on details of where and how to purchase a copy!
The story does not stop there, how often have you run from department store to department store looking for a cosmetic product that best suits your skin tone. Often we get tired of it all and decide to rather settle for something that is not catered to us or our skin tone as it saves funds, time & a whole lot of hassle. Well this soon will be a thing of the past as Eryca Freemantle is launching a cosmetic range titled “The Global Collection” that will appeal so both men and women of every shade under the sun! Nothing excites me more than hearing this news and I anticipate the collection & will tell you guys exactly how I find it.
I’m so excited about The Global Collection so make sure you check back regularly so you don’t miss the launch
21 Nov 2009
SHARI: Lipsticks (Part 2)
Lipsticks Part 2
Well, in Part 1 of my lipstick post, I focused mainly on the colours. Now I will focus on the ‘jargon’ used in lipstick descriptions. The jargon is basically the finishes that you will get.
Matte –
this lipstick has no shine to it. It is just the colour that you have in the tube. There should be no shimmers or undertones in the colour – it is normally a block/solid colour. So if it is red, then its red. Colours that are matte look really beautiful and can be worn at all times of the day. Suits all skin tones.
Frost –
lipstick that has a higher than normal shimmer content. It could be a gold shimmer or a silver shimmer. Basically, its not for the shimmer shy. Some colours look stunning for daytime – particularly the nudes. But others should be left for then night. Also, some shades don’t some skin tones.
Satin –
it is like Matte, but it has a little shine to it. It is not shiny like a gloss but has a little sheen to it. Very pretty! Satin suits every skin tone and can be worn at all times of the day. I just love Satin lipsticks! Word that suggest satin quality is luminous.
That’s just a few. When it comes to shopping for lipsticks, the colour in the tube is NOT what it seems! There has been a high demand for lipgloss as lipsticks, so when you see a bright colour in tube, you may find out that it goes on very sheer when you go home. So your best bet is to test it on the back of your hand – it should be opaque on the first stroke. If it goes on sheer, then it will give you a wash of colour. If it goes on strong then it will give you the right colour.
Now, when it comes to finding the right colour, I highly recommend NOT putting the lipsticks on – the things I have seen people do to the testers. I would not want you guys putting it on your lips! But, what I do is I hold up the lipstick to my lips and see if it suits me. I don’t put it, I just see if it looks like it would match my complexion. Simple and sanitary.
Sanitize your lipsticks
Lets say you buy a lipstick and you aren’t sure if its clean. Or you just want to clean it. Well, if you have some alcohol around – just tip the lipstick into it and then wipe the stick – CLEAN! This is perfect for when you are doing someone’s make-up and you don’t want to transfer germs to your next client. Or if you ordered something online and you don’t trust it. Or whenever you want to clean your lipstick!
Now, MAC has a wide range of lipsticks that I mentioned before. Their lipstick finishes are much more than what I said before. Now, I can’t explain it as well like the infamous Enkore! Seriously, I have no idea where my make-up life would be without him! He is just amazing! Check this video out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0_0Xe3N4Xg
I used this video as a referrence when it comes to buying lipsticks. Also, MAC has come out with more lipstick finishes from the time he made this video. But the information you get from it helps with not only MAC lipsticks, but others as well!
Now, this guy is wonderful and is brimming with information. As a bonus, I thought I would show you guys these other videos from him:
Melting lipsticks part 1 and 2
How to organise your lipsticks and lipglosses video
Seriously - Enkore is BRIMMING with information and I think everyone should know about him. Maybe I will do a blog post on how he has saved my make-up life!
To watch more of his videos - check him out here: Enkore's Youtube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0_0Xe3N4Xg ">
Well, in Part 1 of my lipstick post, I focused mainly on the colours. Now I will focus on the ‘jargon’ used in lipstick descriptions. The jargon is basically the finishes that you will get.
Matte –
this lipstick has no shine to it. It is just the colour that you have in the tube. There should be no shimmers or undertones in the colour – it is normally a block/solid colour. So if it is red, then its red. Colours that are matte look really beautiful and can be worn at all times of the day. Suits all skin tones.
Frost –
lipstick that has a higher than normal shimmer content. It could be a gold shimmer or a silver shimmer. Basically, its not for the shimmer shy. Some colours look stunning for daytime – particularly the nudes. But others should be left for then night. Also, some shades don’t some skin tones.
Satin –
it is like Matte, but it has a little shine to it. It is not shiny like a gloss but has a little sheen to it. Very pretty! Satin suits every skin tone and can be worn at all times of the day. I just love Satin lipsticks! Word that suggest satin quality is luminous.
That’s just a few. When it comes to shopping for lipsticks, the colour in the tube is NOT what it seems! There has been a high demand for lipgloss as lipsticks, so when you see a bright colour in tube, you may find out that it goes on very sheer when you go home. So your best bet is to test it on the back of your hand – it should be opaque on the first stroke. If it goes on sheer, then it will give you a wash of colour. If it goes on strong then it will give you the right colour.
Now, when it comes to finding the right colour, I highly recommend NOT putting the lipsticks on – the things I have seen people do to the testers. I would not want you guys putting it on your lips! But, what I do is I hold up the lipstick to my lips and see if it suits me. I don’t put it, I just see if it looks like it would match my complexion. Simple and sanitary.
Sanitize your lipsticks
Lets say you buy a lipstick and you aren’t sure if its clean. Or you just want to clean it. Well, if you have some alcohol around – just tip the lipstick into it and then wipe the stick – CLEAN! This is perfect for when you are doing someone’s make-up and you don’t want to transfer germs to your next client. Or if you ordered something online and you don’t trust it. Or whenever you want to clean your lipstick!
Now, MAC has a wide range of lipsticks that I mentioned before. Their lipstick finishes are much more than what I said before. Now, I can’t explain it as well like the infamous Enkore! Seriously, I have no idea where my make-up life would be without him! He is just amazing! Check this video out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0_0Xe3N4Xg
I used this video as a referrence when it comes to buying lipsticks. Also, MAC has come out with more lipstick finishes from the time he made this video. But the information you get from it helps with not only MAC lipsticks, but others as well!
Now, this guy is wonderful and is brimming with information. As a bonus, I thought I would show you guys these other videos from him:
Melting lipsticks part 1 and 2
How to organise your lipsticks and lipglosses video
Seriously - Enkore is BRIMMING with information and I think everyone should know about him. Maybe I will do a blog post on how he has saved my make-up life!
To watch more of his videos - check him out here: Enkore's Youtube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0_0Xe3N4Xg ">
15 Nov 2009
FLOW: Moisturise Moisturise Moisturise
Recently I wrote an essay for uni on the usage of male cosmetics, this has inspired me to write blogs that appeal to both the guys and the girls. I'll start with the best thing you can do for your skin this winter
MOISTURISE
The most helpful thing you can do to your skin this winter is reward it with some moisture what ever you skin type. The winter weather can be as harsh as the summer sun (not that we get much in England). The drying effect of wind including air conditioning can accelerate aging and is something that can sooo easily be avoided!
Often I’ve heard people brag about how dry there skin can get! Why that’s an awful thing, we have no qualms in indulging in some chocolate, good music and champagne for the more decadent so why not indulge and lather your skin in some feel good?
My skin is my biggest advert & I can’t express the warm fussy feeling I get when people compliment it saying “you have such lovely skin,” so I in the morning I spend time (approx an hour or two) grooming my skin into perfect condition. The number 1 rule being moisture & lots of it, let it melt into my skin do a little dance & about an hour later I’m ready for the day.
My number 1 moisture products being
Body;
Palmer's Cocoa butter- the spread ability being its no1 selling point, the scent has the marmite factor you either love it or hate it.
Dove Body Lotion – This products lightness is fantastic for people who have natural oily skin, it has a fresh scent and is good if you’re on the go as it works quickly
Crème de la mer-
Hand& Feet;-Yes I use hand creams on my feet! The similarity in skin texture of both hands and feet means hand creams work wonderfully on your feet in a way ordinary moisturisers can not..
Avon Planet Spa (African shea butter) hand cream- it has a slight scent and gives intense moisture without a shine.
Face
B Facial tinted moisturiser- Fantastic colour and intense moisture I can’t go a day with out it.
Hope you all pick up a product and moisturise and we can salve a generation to be forever young.
Much love
Flow x
MOISTURISE
The most helpful thing you can do to your skin this winter is reward it with some moisture what ever you skin type. The winter weather can be as harsh as the summer sun (not that we get much in England). The drying effect of wind including air conditioning can accelerate aging and is something that can sooo easily be avoided!
Often I’ve heard people brag about how dry there skin can get! Why that’s an awful thing, we have no qualms in indulging in some chocolate, good music and champagne for the more decadent so why not indulge and lather your skin in some feel good?
My skin is my biggest advert & I can’t express the warm fussy feeling I get when people compliment it saying “you have such lovely skin,” so I in the morning I spend time (approx an hour or two) grooming my skin into perfect condition. The number 1 rule being moisture & lots of it, let it melt into my skin do a little dance & about an hour later I’m ready for the day.
My number 1 moisture products being
Body;
Palmer's Cocoa butter- the spread ability being its no1 selling point, the scent has the marmite factor you either love it or hate it.
Dove Body Lotion – This products lightness is fantastic for people who have natural oily skin, it has a fresh scent and is good if you’re on the go as it works quickly
Crème de la mer-
Hand& Feet;-Yes I use hand creams on my feet! The similarity in skin texture of both hands and feet means hand creams work wonderfully on your feet in a way ordinary moisturisers can not..
Avon Planet Spa (African shea butter) hand cream- it has a slight scent and gives intense moisture without a shine.
Face
B Facial tinted moisturiser- Fantastic colour and intense moisture I can’t go a day with out it.
Hope you all pick up a product and moisturise and we can salve a generation to be forever young.
Much love
Flow x