Beauty Bus

There are two predominant types of festival make up styles for this season, one being the full on fun style and the other being the morning after make up, where the goal is to hide the fact that you have in fact only managed a couple of hours sleep. Concealer and a great tinted moisturiser are your best options when wishing to create such a look. The most popular and most effective products available on the market today include Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturiser, which is priced at £32 and also contains an SPF20. Another product is the Balm Shelter Tinted Moisturiser which s a little less expensive and can be purchased for a price of £22. If there is sun cream SPF30 is priced at £28.30 and also promises a healthy glow. If you have sensitive skin that needs a little more protection than others and requires a little more coverage, then for £26.50 you can purchase Jane Iredales’s Pure Pressed Base. This is a combination of one compact mineral foundation together with a handy mirror for ease of application whilst on the go.

With so little sleep and so much partying try the concealer kit from Confessions of a Concealaholic Kit in order to hide those under eye dark circles or any unsightly breakouts! This particular product can be snapped up for a price of £28.50 and as well as the concealer houses a brightening primer and mirror.

Make sure you look at your best by following a few of these beauty regimes and you are guaranteed to have a great time.

If you are experiencing the effects of both a busy lifestyle and sleepless nights then be sure to step up your beauty regime and banish that pasty and tired looking complexion.

Whenever you feel like this then its time for a little beauty maintenance which will in turn perk up that dull complexion! The first step of this beauty regime should be to invest in a great facial exfoliating formula or alternatively try a moisturising facial peel. Both products will work to scrub and rid your skin of dead skin cells as well as dirt that has built up over time, resulting in a fresh and awakened complexion that appears both smooth and even in tone.

The next step is to purchase an all over spray tan; an expert at a salon can either apply this at home or alternatively. A spray tan will result in an even and sun kissed glow, making the skin appear both radiant and in good health. Xen tan or St Tropez are some of the most popular products on the market to date and claim to achieve a natural looking tan in minutes that will build up over a few days to create the illusion of that ‘just stepped off the beach’ look.

The final step is to invest in some essential make up pieces; bronzer and highlighter are the perfect pieces for summer and again will result in a healthy facial glow. Lash extensions are also a good investment as by applying these will banish panda eyes and create the illusion of wide-awake and statement peepers.

If you don’t have the time or the patience to apply eyelashes opt for good mascara. L’Oreal’s all new Volume Million Lashes Mascara l claims to achieve eyes that scream look at me by separating each individual lash, in turn creating the effect of more lashes and no clumps at all.

The enticing and innovative world of Couture has revealed an impressive follow-up to this season’s ready to wear collections, this follow–up appears in the shape of both a fantastical and opulent display.

Designers’ imaginations have gone over the top and are all working on the concept that anything is in fact possible. The Paris shows showcased all the top designers and major players with high fashion houses such as Dior and Armani Prive taking centre stage.

Both designers offered some exceptional pieces in the shape of two extremely different looks. At Dior, John Galliano teamed up with the renowned make-up artist Pat McGrath in order to add an injection of magic and fantasy to the equation. The in famous make-up artist to the stars created 19th Century dressage-inspired thoroughbreds with big hair, as if stepping back into the time of the Countess di Castiglione. Arching brows and perfect red cupid’s bow-adorned lips were painted on the array of models faces, which in turn resembled picture perfect china dolls.

Over at Armani Prive, the designer revealed an astrological inspired collection, the make up artist Linda Cantello worked muted pastels into the faces of models in order to create a series of ‘lunar girls’ who appeared as if they had never stepped foot in the sun.

Even though the two designs revealed some very different pieces, both opted for similar make-up I the shape of porcelain-pale skin layered with lashings of velvety powder, which was then defined by rich colour on both the eyes and the lips. Each look was certainly a bold statement that worked extremely well with attire on show.

The prestigious make up brand, Estée Lauder, are about to launch an exciting range of cosmetics which is to be another must-have addition to their already impressive make-up line. The new edition is entitled the Bronze Goddess range and is the perfect product for this summer. The Bronze Goddess range promises to provide a subtle yet healthy glow and follows the brands iMatch Colour philosophy.

In order to celebrate the launch, the brands ambassador Blair Patterson will be touring the country in order to provide make-up fanatics with inventive beauty consultations. Patterson is already an internationally well-known make connoisseur and has travelled the world, revealing some of the brands top products, such as iMatch Colour philosophy. Some of these destinations include Hong Kong, St. Petersburg, Shanghai and Moscow, sharing both the latest and most on trend Estée Lauder cosmetics as well as various make up tips and tricks.

Blair is renowned for creating both beautifully detailed, yet natural-looking make up designs. Throughout his career he has made it his mission to teach all women the same make up talent and methods he uses professionally. The make-up god believes make-up to be both a ‘visual effect and a trick of the eye’, he also believes all women should become pro’s in the art of make-up.

The Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Collection not only offers an array of beautiful make-up which will in turn create the effect of a naturally radiant and sun-kissed appearance, there is also a summery fragrance and a line of skincare products, all of which have been created to aid you in achieving that natural sun kissed glow.

Intense and bright shades are big on the catwalk this season, adorning both the eyes and lips but if you are not quite daring enough to do both, opt for a statement colour on the eyes and a nude shade on the lips or vice versa.

This is certainly a look that is great for evening, vivid oranges and bright blues really bring out the eyes and will definitely cause a statement. For best results apply to both the eyelid and the eye socket, finishing by blending the product up towards the brow bone. A coat of intense black mascara will really bring out the eyes.

If you desire to work this look throughout the day, colour should be used more sparingly and a slick coat of liner in a bright shade blended both above and below the lash line will suffice in creating a more subtle look that is still right on trend for the summer. Bright blues and vivid greens are very much this season or alternatively opt for an ice blue shade on the lower lash line, this will create a hint of sparkle and highlight the eyes.

Tangerine shades on the lips have been seen adorning the models at the Chanel shows and are certainly a big hit for 2010; an added bonus is that this shade also suits an array of complexions. For a fresh finish opt for the new felt-tip style lip stains or alternatively a glossy and in your face lip-gloss for an instant injection of colour and sparklle.

This is an extremely professional and stylish looking product which houses a handy built-in mirror, making it the perfect product for those on the go. The Kiss of Colour cheek blush instantly adds a surge of colour to the skin, both awakening and refreshing the complexion. The blush comes with a convenient sponge applicator which feels both smooth and silky when it comes into contact with the delicate cheek area. Just a small stamp of product applied to each cheek is enough to achieve a glowing complexion that echoes the picture of health.

The results boast to achieve a subtle look that is both healthy and natural in appearance. For best results use the fingertips to blend the formula into the cheeks, this will create the illusion of pinched and rosy cheeks. The colour promises to last all day with no need for re-application but if you do wish to create a more dramatic look, more of the formula should be applied.

All of the products in the Natures Colour collection are suitable for both young and old due to the wide choice of shades, leaving the complexion with a healthy glow and slight dewy appearance. It’s certainly right on trend for both spring and summer.

The Kiss of Colour cheek blush can be picked up at a price of £10 from any Body Shop nationwide.

Burberry eye make-up collection.

Christopher Bailey who is the current chief creator at the iconic British brand has said all the new pieces have been created with the style of the adaptable trench in mind and also the extremely changeable and impulsive British weather. This make-up boasts to be suitable for any occasion.

Pieces from the make-up range offer a natural and minimalist colour palette taken from the shade of the trench; this has been combined with bold and stormy greys and prominent blues which both take inspiration from various English weather conditions. These shades compliment each other perfectly and are suitable for both casual daytime wear as well as evening attire. A more dramatic effect can be achieved by layering on more of the stormy shades whilst a low-key and subtle style can be achieved through just applying the neutral shade.

Other pieces in the range include a colour palette more suitable for a brighter day; these items appear in the shape of lighter yet glowing tones that create a radiant and healthy look.

The new make-up range from the prestigious British brand will also house an assortment of other products, including the already talked about eye shadows along with sheer foundations and intense lip shades.

All the products in the range will be available to purchase from department store Harrods this July.

Mac Art Supplies Collection

The Greasepaint Sticks are available to purchase in a variety of intense pigments, these include Below Ground, which is made up of a soft bronzed chocolate brown with lighter bronze elements. This particular shade can be toned down for a more natural look but layering the product will in turn achieve a more dramatic and intense style.

The Dirty colour reveals a taupe brown shade with hints of various shimmering undertones. The Brown shade offers a burgundy-brown colour whilst the Charred Mauve is the complete opposite and comes as a cool-toned blue-based purple with soft blue-violet rudiments. The V shade is similar to the Charred Mauve but appears a little darker with hints of greyer undertones.

Greengrease comes in the shape of forest green shade with a blackened base. It has small flecks of gold, blue, and green tones that create a shimmering affect which in turn creates a more opaque style whilst Slick Black comes in the style of a matte, all-black shade. It’s both a deep and dintense shade.

Uniformly Blue is of a medium-pigment navy blue which appears over a blackened blue-grey base with added blue shimmering tones.

Zinc Zone is a silver metal shade over a lightly blackened base with silver and black hints. This is a shade that is able to create a very dramatic look in the shape of almost black smoky eyes.

Each shade boasts to last all day without smudging and go on smoothly whilst also offering an appealing aroma.

Mac Cleanse Off Oil is available in a size of 150ml and comes in the shape of an industrial strength oil based make up remover that’s still extremely gentle on the skin. It has been organically created using a variety of skin friendly botantical ingredients. These include 100% mineral-oil free elements such as olive fruit, evening primrose and jojoba seed.

This product claims to loosen and remove all traces of make-up including waterproof mascara. This is achieved by massaging the product into the skin, the Mac Cleanse off Oil emulsifies into a lotion style consistency when combined with water and rinses off extremely easily leaving no residue on the face.

Another skin friendly ingredient housed by this formula is soothing vitamin E, this will both work to soften and condition the skin.

The best way to use this product in order to achieve great results requires the user to both massage and blend the formula into the skin and the make-up that is required to be removed, then simply rinse off with lukewarm water.

The several different oils that make up this formula all work together to break down the make-up, whether its fluid line foundation, airbrush and stage make up, powder and industrial strength waterproof mascara. It does all this without feeling heavy or sticking on the skin and in turn leaves the complexion looking both soft and clean.

This formula is also a great product to use when cleaning make-up brushes.

The face wipes from the beauty line Simple Skincare make removing the day’s make-up an extremely easy task. With one simple action both the days grime and make-up are removed from the face. This is the perfect product to throw in your overnight bag or alternatively a good method in cleansing your face when you’re too tired to complete your full skin regime.

The cleansing face wipes are able to easily remove tough lipstick as well as eye and face makeup from the face and they do all this without leaving an oily residue. This product also boasts to both cleanse and tone the skin whilst removing make-up. These are also the perfect way to clean the skin prior to using face wash, that way you won’t spread the make-up across the surface of the face.

The simple brand has been around for years and is a popular choice for many. They are suitable for a variety of skin types an s well as those that have extremely sensitive skin. The product is both free of fragrance and colour and contains no harmful additives.

The simple brand has been expanding over the last 46 years, creating skin care for men, women and children with the key principles of cleansing, toning and moisturizing in mind. They don’t only produce facial care but also offer skin care products for the body and hands. Other items in the range appear in the form of Sun care, toiletries, facemasks, toners, scrubs and night creams.