pic hyrdra originel YMB rating: 4.6/5 January 7, 2012 – When there’s a new year, it takes a bit of getting used to writing the correct year – and is it just me but does it not feel like we live in the 1900s when you write 2012… like my grandchildren’s kids will say, “hey my great granny used to test beauty for a living… let’s check out the archives of that really primitive system called the internet and websites… ” You can see it now , can’t you? And they’ll all … [Read more...]

*** Gym belles Did you know that seven out of 10 women admit to putting make-up on before going to the gym and a third of women wear foundation for a flawless face while working out. (And I know that's true because when running a 10k last year, I ran with women who were all 'dolled' up and the gorgeous mixtures of perfume as you ran passed was such a pleasant change from the normal sweat you'd expect, Elaine.) Water-proof mascara is a must to avoid panda eyes and the same care should be … [Read more...]

Oh mama! What a month it's been. While the wet, gloomy weather has been on most people's minds, some of us have had lots to celebrate and our days have been illuminated by very special rays of sunshine. But into every life some rain must fall... For me that's been the agony of not being able to visit my new great niece, who arrived a couple of weeks ago. Photos have been emailed on a daily basis and I've heard the power of little Ruby Natasha's lungs during phone chats with yummy mummy Rosie, … [Read more...]

Struggle to look presentable for those early breakfast meetings? Worry no more – we have some brilliant quick beauty fixes which will have you looking more human than you feel. (And all trace of those sleepless nights will be between you and the bathroom mirror.) Move over ‘dragged through the hedge’ mum, here comes ‘fresh as a daisy’ mamma! By Clare Trodden Clare, a national newspaper and magazine journalist for more than 25 years, and the former Editor of Spectrum has been … [Read more...]

  By Tara Adamson BB Creams (Blemish Balms or Beauty Balms) initially arrived on these shores in 2011, having had a huge following in Asia; since that time, dozens of make-up companies have jumped on the bandwagon here in the UK. These creams come with a huge hype and a whole heap of promises ranging from whitening, regenerating, healing and soothing, to nourishing and having anti-aging properties. Basically, they're like a very clever sort of tinted moisturiser.  BBs are a great … [Read more...]

No time to look good for the school gates? Struggle to look presentable for those early breakfast meetings? Worry no more – we have some brilliant quick beauty fixes which will have you looking more human than you feel. (And all trace of those sleepless nights will be between you and the bathroom mirror.) Move over ‘dragged through the hedge’ mum, here comes ‘fresh as a daisy’ mamma!   By Clare Trodden Clare, a national newspaper and magazine journalist for more than 25 … [Read more...]

By Tara Adamson Cats eyes for spring Eyes are sultry, chic and feline-esque (think Audrey Hepburn here, rather than Amy Winehouse) this season but you can also play with new looks, colours and textures. From the vintage 60's inspired 'cats eyes' look to a sophisticated smokey eye sweep; experiment with textures and glitter (metallics and sparkle), and check out the liners (top lid only) bursting with bright, fresh new colours. Be daring and create a unique new look that's just for … [Read more...]

No time to look good for the school gates? Struggle to look presentable for those early breakfast meetings? Worry no more – we have some brilliant quick beauty fixes which will have you looking more human than you feel. (And all trace of those sleepless nights will be between you and the bathroom mirror.) Move over ‘dragged through the hedge’ mum, here comes ‘fresh as a daisy’ mamma!   By Clare Trodden Clare, a national newspaper and magazine journalist for more than 25 … [Read more...]

Even though your skin is perhaps losing some of its elasticity and plumpness, we all have our ways of improving how it looks. And yes products do help.  So we want to keep highlighting the creams for older skin too. And so we won't forget our swinging sisters in their sixties and seventies... hope you like these provided by yummy mummy beauty tester Mary Hayward, in her early sixties, pictured left.   LIKE... Estée Lauder - Advanced Night Repair Synchronised Recovery Complex, £54 … [Read more...]

Even though your skin is perhaps losing some of its elasticity and plumpness, we all have our ways of improving how it looks. And yes products do help.  So we want to keep highlighting the creams for older skin too. And so we won't forget our swinging sisters in their sixties and seventies... hope you like these provided by yummy mummy beauty tester Mary Hayward, in her sixties, pictured left.   LIKE... Estée Lauder - Advanced Night Repair Synchronised Recovery Complex, … [Read more...]