Beauty Bus

There are a variety of methods available which will aid you to create an array of impressive facial improvements. One option is the facelift but as most people are neither ready nor brave enough to think about this other options are available. These predominantly include lotions, firming creams and of course makeup. A little contouring and a touch of skilled blending here and there using expert make up can achieve surprising improvements.

Bobbi Brown is one such make up brand and make up artist that lends her know-how and proficiency to the cause with an extremely exciting collection. This particular make up range is based around four notions which all boast to create a complexion which appears more youthful, brighter, defined and just stands out with a natural looking glow.

The four notions the collection includes are Plump, Brighten, Define and Pop. The Bobbi Brown Makeup is entitled the Makeup Facelift range and has been created to give women a variety of tools, which in turn will help create a well-rested look. You will appear both younger looking and bright-eyed in a matter of minutes.

The Bobbi Brown collection has a wide range of products which all work to create the perfect contoured complexion. These include easy to use Brow Pencils and a great Tinted Eye Brightener that works to create the illusion of an eye area that looks more lifted and appears brighter. Other pieces in the range include colour-pop lip-glosses and a gentle Soothing Balm, for best results this should be applied over make-up and on the cheeks to give them a fresh, dewy glow and a perfect finish.

Prices begin at £13.50 and items in the collection are available at most beauty departments stocking the brand or alternatively online.

Inject your lips with a little oomph this season with the all-new Shine Lipstick in Violet from high fashion house Dolce & Gabbana. This enchanting semi-sheer violet shaded lip colour adds both shine and intensity to the lips and it’s right on trend for the spring and summer purple looks of 2010.

This is certainly a lip shade that will have the same statement effect as your signature red lipstick and it is the ideal alternative for those that are already confident with the purple make-up trend.

This particular violet hue will work both on brunettes and those that have darker skin as it won’t wash out your complexion but instead will stand out and create a statement ‘look at me’ style.

For best results outline the lips with a pencil in a harmonising shade, this in turn will create definition. The second step should be to apply the lip colour using a lip brush; these are available from most beauty counters and will aid the user to build up a strong and sexy pout.

Look to the designer House of Holland for inspiration and create a sexy ’90s edge with this lip colour.

The Shine Lipstick in Violet is available from all Dolce & Gabbana stockists such as the prestigious department stores Selfridges and Harrods and can be obtained for a price of £20,

Topshop’s new collection of adorable make up has certainly been designed for the spring summer months and aids in creating the perfect look for any festivals you have planned.

Fir example the make-up crayon in Sun Shower, this clever multi-tasking product can be used either on the eyes for a statement look in bold gold shimmer or alternatively the crayon can be blended across the cheek and brow bones, this will create a subtle yet flattering highlight.

After hitting stores in May, the new make up range from the prestigious high street store, Toposhop has proven to be extremely popular, re-inventing every girls make up regime.

Other products in the range include a collection of basics in an impressive spectrum of shades and also season trend-styled products that will be one off limited edition pieces, which will follow the latest catwalk styles and colours.
This season’s line is very festival orientated and research has been undertaken in order to reveal what girls wish to be sporting, in terms of make up at these particular events. Glitter, statement lashes and face art crayons were revealed to be all the rage therefore Topshop have created a series of luxury fashion brights in top professional finishes. The brand has proven to be as good as make up as they are at setting trends and revealing all the latest most cavorted styles

This MAC Product is a favourite of many professional make-up artists and offers an intense flattering shade that certainly creates an impact when applied. This particular shadow can either be obtained in a pan form or alternatively as a pot version. Each MAC eye colour is priced at around £10 and can be sourced from any MAC beauty counter, these can be found in most prestigious department stores. Alternatively the eye shadows are available online.

“Bio Green” offers a yellowy green shade almost like an apple green hue with hints of a golden pearl flecks, its also a little harder in finish than the usually Frost eye shadows provided by the MAC brand.

This is a professional colour that is both extremely pigmented in colour and also offers a smooth texture. This therefore puts a stop to any fading or creasing. Once applied there is no need for a second application as the colour stays intact all day long. For best results the Bio Green Shadow should be applied over a base, it also works very well when worn with a vivid bright blue hue or on the other hand a deep and intense green shade.

There is an array of other eye shades featured in the MAC collection, all offer an intense pigmentation and each compliments another shade making these great products for those that enjoy experimenting with colour. For best results the concentrated formula should be applied evenly to the desired eye area using the provided applicator brush.

Korres

The make up wipes are not at all oily so therefore create a refreshing experience, they boast to look after the skin without adding anything to it and instead leave it feeling both refreshed and revitalised without any tightness.

The wipes come in a simple casing with a peel back lid, this is reseal able in order to keep the product from drying out.

One sheet will work to move the majority of the days makeup and the Korres Pomegranate Cleansing and Make Up Removing Wipes offer an extremely pleasant scent which is a combination of pomegranate and rose notes. Despite the scent being very floral it doesn’t irritate the complexion, this product is therefore suitable for those with sensitive skin.

This is the perfect product to throw in an overnight bad or to use after a workout at the gym or on holiday after a day at the beach. They will both refresh and invigorate the skin whilst removing dirt and make-up.

This particular product comes in the shape of a rich and tinted moisturiser that is thick in consistency. It is available in a 1 oz sized container and is a lightweight foundation that is suitable for both dry and thirsty skin. The end results will create the illusion of a dewy complexion that that looks both natural and light in coverage.

The container that houses this particular product comes in an aesthetically pleasing glass pot with an easy to use screw on lid. The Bobbi Brown Extra Tinted Moisturising Balm comes complete with SPF 25 and is available to purchase in eight different shades. These shades include Alabaster (lightest), Extra Light Tint, Light Tint, Light to Medium Tint, Medium Tint, and Medium to Dark Tint, Dark Tint, and Deep Tint.

The ultra creamy formula blends easily into the skin and will work in protecting the skin from harmful rays such as damaging UVA/B. A little product goes along way and can be applied using fingers, a brush or a spatula-like tool. A pea sized amount of formula will be enough to create an even and flawless coverage in a sheer and lightweight layer of tinted product.

The Tinted Moisturising balm also comes with an appealing citrus lemon fragrance that’s sweet without being too sickly and extremely pleasant when applying to the surface of the face.

This product can either be worn on its own or for a more dramatic effect, as a base to powder. It’s certainly a good every-day product when just worn on its own and will create the illusion of an extremely natural complexion.

This is both a useful and clever base product that will aid in ease in the of application when applying both pigments and glitter make up products. It comes in a 50ml sized container and comprises of a water based formula. Each use only requires a droplet of formula; this Mixing Medium will therefore last. This formula in fact has a lightweight and non greasy texture that won’t feel heavy or sticky when distributed.

The Mac Mixing Medium is primarily designed for use with high-pigmented shadows and glitter products and comes complete with a clever droplet dispensing tool. For best results apply one droplet to a flat make-up brush, add a little pigment or glitter product and apply to the desired area. This effect works well both applied to either the eyelid or elsewhere on the body.

The Mac Water-based Mixing Medium boasts to create an intensified and dramatic colour as it works to intensify the pigments in the eye shadow or make up product; it also holds the consistency of the particular product together. This in turn creates an even and flawless coverage that will last for hours.

This innovative Mixing Medium will work just as well with other liquid and powder products and again has the same effect in intensifying and dramatising the wearer’s make-up.

Other products available in the range include an alcohol based mixing medium, an eyeliner Mixing Medium, a gel based Mixing Medium and an eyelash Mixing Medium. This particular medium will work to customise various shades of Pro Long Lash Mascara.

This liquid foundation is a recent addition to the Guerlain make-up range and boasts to not only create an even coverage but also adds an illuminating glow to the complexion. It comes in a 1 oz sized container and promises to awaken and restore tired looking skin by injecting the complexion with essential regenerating properties.

These properties include Myrrh Oil which aids in renewing the skin, Gold Radiance Pigment which adds a glow to the complexion and a variety of peptides which will in turn smooth and work to diminuish any fine lines or wrinkles that appear on the face. Using this skin beneficial foundation will create the illusion of a silky and smooth complexion.

Applying the Guerlain Parure Gold Foundation to the face will achieve a look that is both natural and healthy in appearance. The formula is extremely lightweight and therefore won’t appear too heavy on the skin, making it the perfect daytime foundation. The medium coverage of this product won’t appear oily or greasy and never appears caked on, the formula is extremely easy to smooth into the skins surface and still adds a subtle glow to the face. This particular product appears silkily smooth to touch and the lightweight formula is both comfortable and practical enough to wear everyday.

For best results this foundation should be applied with a brush, firstly dot the product over the surface of the face and then using the foundation brush, work the product evenly across the skin, blending it at the same time. For a natural look simply apply one single coat of product but for a more dramatic evening style work more product into the areas desired.

As well as the variety of skincare properties featured in the formula, the Guerlain Foundation offers an appealing fragrance and is available in six shades.

Avon’s Super Extend Mascara is housed in a statement chunky casing yet still offers a sleek and minimalist design. The brush appears in the shape of a highly flexible yellow wand which aids in achieving those desirable volumised lashes.

Only one application of the formula is required in order to achieve a powerful and bold effect and the flexible wand ensures each individual lash achieves an equal amount of product in order to define and enhance the eyes. Lashes will appear fuller and thicker as well as noticably lengthened. This product will certainly ensure your eyes stand out.

The application wand is slightly rubberised in texture and can therefore coat even the smallest most difficult to reach lashes. The pigment provided by the Super Extend Mascara is of a flattering deep shade which both enhances naturally dark lashes and covers lashes that are lighter in colour.
The formula dries almost instantly and therefore won’t smudge, the mascara boasts to keep lashes looking long and luscious all day long yet the product is still very easy to remove with make-up remover and doesn’t become a chore to take off.

The mascara is suitable for both a day time look and an evening look, a light coating will create a more low-key casual style but by applying more coats and building up the mascara, a more dramatic and bold look can be achieved. Even after the application of a few coats the mascara still feels light on the lashes and won’t leave you with panda eyes when trying to remove the product.

The Avon Super Extend Mascara can be purchased from Avon directly or any beauty stores stocking the product.

That Gal By Benefit

This product can either be worn as a make-up base or on its own and offers a silky texture that glides onto the skin. The smooth pink pigmentation of this formula boasts to suit all skin types. The face primer offers a sweet smelling scent with notes of calming raspberry & chamomile, combined with syrupy almond & algae elements. These skin friendly ingredients aid in helping the skin retain its natural dewy glow by injecting it with a surge of moisture and in turn this will create the appearance of a soft and glossy complexion.

The primer boasts to last long after the first application and the wearer only requires a small amount in order to achieve a full even coverage. Applying the product will both highlight and illuminate the face giving the illusion of improved radiance and a fresh complexion.

The click and dispense tube allows the user to easily and freely dispense the product onto the desired area in one simple effortless action. To obtain best results you should lightly dab the highlighting formula onto the skin.

This product can be purchased from all stockists of the Benefit make-up line and comes in a size of 11ml complete with an aesthetically appealing illustration covering the packaging.