Beauty Bus

With many of us juggling heavy workloads, hectic lifestyles and demanding social lives, it is no wonder we sometimes feel a little overwhelmed and slightly stressed from time to time.  

Stress not only affects our physical and mental state, it can also disturb sleep patterns, adjust your metabolism and distress your hormonal balance.  The minute you feel the signs of stress setting in, you should deal with it immediately.  You can do this by taking some ‘me time’ and treating yourself to a guilt free stress busting beauty treatment!

One product on the market that will aid you to do this is the Peace of Mind On-the-spot relief by the cosmetic label Origin.  Priced at just £10, the formula claims to provide you with a no-hassle boost and this particular product has been popular with many for several years.  On-the-spot relief claims to reveal noticeable results through injecting the skin with a highly effective menthol cream.  For best results this should be applied using your fingertips and then dotted onto your pressure points, such as the temples, earlobes and the back of the neck.

This procedure will result in an instant pick-me-up and the refreshing menthol aroma will ease any tension away.   If you’re feeling highly stressed, a good tip is to gently massage your temples and head at the same time.  The On the Spot formula comes housed in a small sized bottle, which is the ideal size for your handbag, great if you require the product in an emergency situation.

Those that prefer to take a more holistic approach to your beauty regimes need to lok no further than A4 Age Reverse. This particular skin care product allows you to avoid any artificial and harmful elements such as skin harmful parabens and potentially damaging petrochemicals, which can be extremely bad for the complexion.

The A4 Age Reversal series from the cosmetic brand Fushi comes in the shape of a high class anti-ageing range which contains an array of skin rejuvenating ingredients such as the likes of Argan Oil. Argan Oil is renowned for its high content of Vitamin A and E, as well as essential skin nourishing fatty acids. These particular elements stimulate cell growth and renewal.

Using this product in conjuction with your daily beauty and skincare regime boast to reveal skin that appears both more taught in look and also plumper. The cosmetics brand also recommend you follow the shiatsu energy-point massage technique that is outlined on the packaging of this particular product.

The A4 Age Reverse line is available to purchase for a price of £95 and is also available as a Face Serum and Body Cream.

After a cold and long winter, it’s finally time to reach to the back of your closet and get those summer clothes out! This season most of us will be dressing with festivals in mind, think the new boho look with floaty floral print dresses, baggy tees and grunge fringe embellished boots.

Now you have your attire sorted, it is time to invest in some clever little make up tools to keep your face looking just as fresh and on trend! One particular must have buy is the concealer from the cosmetic and skincare brand Witch. This innovative concealer has an array of benifits, not only does it blend extremely easily to cover all those unsightly blemish’s, it also works to clear spots.

This is a much more skin friendly alternative to your standard foundation, as re-applying this can cause blocked pores. The Witch concealer contains an array of skin friendly ingredients and spot fighting elements such as the anti-bacterial witch hazel which works to combat problem areas.

Priced at only £4.99 this is the perfect accessorie for your handbag, as it is both lightweight and easy to apply on the move. It comes in a handy pen-style like designed container that will look extremely stylish in your make up case!

This mask is a luxury that any and every woman desires to have in their beauty collection. It offers an extremely fresh and herbal fragrance in a gel-like formula

This fresh & herbal smelling, gel-like mask, houses both tightening polymers and soybean extract for in order to create the illusion of skin that is both taught and smooth to touch and look at. Smoothing the skin will in turn reduce the appearance of wrinkles by improving the skins elasticity.

The mask is clear in colour and the key skin friendly ingredients include: black tea ferment which aids to densify, firm and detox the skin of harmful impurities, black sugar complex which boats to increase the skins collagen production whilst actively reducing fine lines and any unsightly wrinkles and litchi shell extract which works to neutralize oxidative stress as this can speed up the aging process. Deepsea water is also featured and is the secret ingredient found in most Shu Uemura products and comes in the shape of a clean and pure water high in minerals that aid to naturally inject the skin with moisture and pro-xylane, which in both hydrates and plumps the skin.

Skin appears smoother, rejuvenated and softer after just one use. The mask is extremely easy to use and fast acting and can be used 2-3 times a week if desired. When the product makes contact with the skin you will instantly feel a tightening effect and only a pea sized amount is needed in order for the product to take effect.

The Cheek Activator Cream Blush from Cargo is available in two flattering hues, both Coral Flush and Rose Flush. You can purchase this particular product either online or from any Boots Beauty store nationwide at a price of £18 per tube.

The Cheek Blush claims to be an innovation in blushers and not only aids in adding a healthy glow to the cheeks but will also plump, lift and sculpt the cheeks. The product is able to do this by using a DermDefine complex technology. This clever technology is able to actively tighten the skin deep down by stimulating an active repair process. The added peptides and energising minerals work to both combat and renovate wrinkles and fine lines, leaving the skin smooth and taught.

Achieving a perfect colour for your exact skin tone is made extremely easy as users are able to control the blush’s concentration. This is made possible through the ‘unique colour release technology’ the blusher houses. Applying more are less product will allow users to achieve either a subtle glow or alternatively a more intense colour!

The product is available in a minimal yet chic casing that is the perfect size to fit into your make-up case or handbag. The squeeze-style tube allows for ease of application and enables users to control the amount of formula released. Even though the amount of product seems quite small, a little formula certainly goes along way.

The cream is suitable for both normal and sensitive skin as it is fragrance-free. This particular product is neither heavy nor oily and blends extremely smoothly on the cheeks, creating an even and appealing coverage with no unsightly shine. The results are instant and boast to last all day with no need to re-apply the product.

The Multi-Coloured Highlighter from cosmetic brand Physicians Formula boasts to awaken skin that appears both tired and lifeless. The highlighter has been created using a shimmering yet subtle formula and promises to perk up even the dullest of complexions, creating the illusion of a complexion that is both radiant and healthy.

The powder formula is extremely lightweight and goes on smoothly when applied, creating an even and natural look. The product offers just the right combination of pigments in order to both hide unsightly blemishes and is therefore able to enhance skins appearance. The clever formulation boasts to provide a natural and smooth finish without a harsh monotone cast.

The Multi-Coloured Highlighter comes complete with an applicator brush and mirror, meaning it can easily be used on the move and is great product to throw in your handbag. This dermatologist approved highlighter is suitable for an array of skin types as it is both free of fragrances and oils, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic as well as being created using only the finest Italian talc.

The Multi Highlighter can be worn either alone or over make-up and should be lightly brushed over the face for best results, resulting in a look that appears natural, even, healthy and glowing. For an even application swirl the provided make-up brush in the powder, tap away any excess and brush over the desired area of the face. If you have an extremely dry complexion the you should moisturise prior to applying the highlighting product.