No7 Launch New Protect & Perfect Intense

Doesn't seem like that long ago queues of us were lining the high streets throughout the UK in the hope we would be lucky enough to snap up a bottle of the ground breaking anti-ageing serum 'Protect & Perfect' from Boots. Well since then it's obviously still a best seller & definitely now a cult beauty classic, so in order to get us all back in to another frenzy No7 at Boots have launched 'Protect & Perfect Intense' in store today! After rigorous testing over the last year No7 claim that their new serum can visibly improve the appearance of deep lines & wrinkles by up to 50% as well as being the first anti-ageing product to restore the skins structure with pro-longed use, pretty impressive claims! Although it's considered a national treasure amongst us ladies these days & not many have a bad word to say about it!
Advice is to use the serum as part of your daily Protect & Perfect skincare regime & they advise you will see the results after 4 weeks & after using for 6 months it is proven to help the skin rebuild with improved elasticity.
£19.75 Available Nationwide at Boots

THE DAY WAS OFF TO A FLYING START...LITERALLY.

Oh I am a silly silly girl *huge sigh*You see, I took a bit of a tumble. Actually, it was quite a fantastic tumble that if caught on CCTV would have been a good YouTube moment.What happened was I had to run for my tube this morning. This is the 8.38am tube. I could have waited for the next tube which was only 10 minutes after, but I like to arrive early and leave on time. *huge sigh* Oh yes, I do

AS THE SUN COMES OUT....IT'S TIME TO WAX!

This is going to be a bit of a mutter me thinks as I've been pondering a lot on this subject lately.As the warm weather begins to linger around for longer than a day, there are several things that spring to mind. Thankfully I'm not a big tan freak (I detest sunbathing big time) and fake tan just doesn't do it for me...BUT! There is one thing that I simply MUST do and that is W-A-X.Now I shall

MONDAY NIGHT MUTTERINGS...OH YES!

Hello dear readers, I hope you all had a wonderfully wicked weekend ;)All naughtiness aside may I commence with tonight's mutterings...and indeed my mind has been pondering over many make up induced thoughts.I think the theme for tonight is going to be lips...Am loving lip products right now.I tend to focus mostly on my eyes, but as the weather gets better the smokey eye look and the heavy

REVIEW: GOSH LIGHT N SHINE LIP GLAZE

HORRAY! She's found her camera...twas wedged down the side of my bed of all frikking places. Borrowers must have got super tired and couldn't haul it any further.So tonight I have decided to babble about the new Gosh Light N Shine lip glazes.I LOVE them, and this coming from a girl who detests lip glosses!Why do I heart them?Because they have glitter in of course! Although any old glitter will

Hot Pick - Philosophy Coconut Frosting Salt Scrub!

Philosophy always come up trumps with their delicious & fab products but this one even has the top magazines Beauty Editor's seal of approval as well! A scrumptious body treat it is a must have for any shower, the creamy coconut scent is mixed with the freshness of sea salt to exfoliate any rough skin away, with the coconut moisture nourishing the skin at the same time. The natural extracts leave the skin feeling silky smooth as well as resurfaced & refreshed, not to mention smelling good enough to eat! Also it is perfect for using as a pre-self tanning exfoliator to ensure your tan goes on evenly, also helps to give your skin a fresh healthy glow! £19.50.

*sniff* mutter mutter mutter!

A super quick blog tonight as I am feeling quite under the weather. Been exhausted all day so hoping a good nights sleep will see me fit as a fiddle tomorrow!I am also still looking for my wretched camera! At this rate I will just have to dig up my other lens for my SLR. *grumble*I did a little bit of shopping today at Mac...purchased two lipsticks which were "twig" and "mac red".So norty of me!

Chanel No5 to Launch Latest Ad on 5th of May - 05/05 for No5!

Chanel No5 has always been synonymous with classic vintage style & chic glamour, Marilyn Monroe herself famously once said 'What do I wear in bed? Why, Chanel No. 5, of course!'. Since its' creation in 1921 No5 has been the best selling & most renown fragrance in the world, there have been over 30 films devoted to No5 & five muses including Nicole Kidman & Audrey Tautou (from the film Amelie) will be launched as the sixth of the 5th of May. The new film is directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunot & details a tale of chance & fate with sensual brief encounters between a man & a woman traveling on a night train, an intertwining of two destinies that will be brought together by a scent like no other.. The film encapsulates the world of Chanel No5 & it's timeless seduction with Audrey as today's face of the famous fragrance.


EyeCandy have been lucky enough to receive a sneek preview of a still from the advert above as well as a behind the scenes shot, check out the ad on www.chaneln5.com

Pop Ribbon Gloss - A Perfect Little Accessory!

Check out these ingenious little pots from Pop Beauty, 'Ribbon Gloss' as they're called each contain 5 luscious shades of weightless, succulent, de-lux gel gloss to protect your lips with jojoba oil as well as tasting of delicious vanilla!! There are 3 pots to choose from each with the 5 ribbons of colour, first there is 'Naked Ribbons' which is perfect for summer with golden tones to peach & honey. Then 'Pink Ribbons' which has baby pink to bubble gum as well as a deep berry stain and finally 'Red Ribbons' which contains a strawberry shades to bright crimson. Perfect for popping into your handbag for that essential lippy touch up, also a great accessory to any girl's office desk!! £8 each

LOOT & PLUNDER: GOSH LIGHT N SHINE + BOURJOIS NAIL VARNISH

Good evening :)Think I'm going to keep this short as I have spent the last hour looking for my digital camera and for the life of me it has vanished. The "borrowers" have obviously taken it so I shall just have to wait for them to return it!Annoyign really as I wanted to take some decent photos for you of my latest purchases.Today was a really pants day so I consoled myself by perusing the usual

Revlon Matte Collection Launched This Week!

Just launched in the UK this week is Revlon's fantastic new matte collection containing silky soft formulas with a smooth sued finish including a range colours from summer brights to subtle neutrals & nudes. They have been a sell out in the US since their launch & many items even featured on the red carpet this awards season including Cameron Diaz who's make-up dazzled at the Golden Globes with hot spring shades including Revlon Matte Lipstick in 'Strawberry Suede', Revlon Matte Blusher in 'Blushing Berry' & their Matte Eyeshadow in 'Sable'.

The lipstick collection includes 10 beautiful shades from nude to a deep wine claret, easch is designed to glide on effortlsly with a cushiony feel & maximum colour impact! (£7.16)


The Eyeshadows blend perfectly over the lips to create a smooth matte finsh with a suede like texture, 8 fantastic shades to choose from. (£4.99)


The Blusher comes in 5 flattering shades from nude to berry & they will create asoft matte finsh to define & contour the cheek bones. (£7.33)

New Skincare Range from Arbonne - FC5 - Five a Day For Your Skin!

Named Fresh Cell 5 or FC5 as it is to be known, this is a new unisex daily skin, body and hair care range which combines Arbonne exclusive fresh cell technology with cell nutrients from five nourishing fruits and vegetables.
It’s widely acknowledged that fruit and vegetables help set you up for a healthier lifestyle. While your inner body can benefit from the vitamins and minerals, so can your outer body.
Fresh cell technology protects cell nutrients as they are extracted and results in an unparalleled freshness and effectiveness of the extracts of Kiwi, Strawberry, Carrot, Mango and Pumpkin which the 14 product range contains. The uniquely captured fresh cell nutrients remain encapsulated until they are applied to the skin or hair at which point they are released.

Five great reasons to use FC5:

- The first fresh cell range in the UK – exclusive to Arbonne

- Ultra hydration and radiance

- Helps to prevent ageing

- Protects from sun and elements

- Botanical ingredients – suitable for all skin types

Some products also feature:
Moisture Fresh™ Complex - a unique blend of botanicals including St. John’s Wort and extracts of cucumber, birch leaf, watercress and clover blossom aiming to soothe and condition dry skin.
Matte Fresh™ Complex - a concentrated combination of botanicals including mallow, watercress and ivy aiming to calm oily skin.



Product Range
Purifying Cleanser + Toner, 118 ml, £17
For oily/combination skin. With fresh strawberry cell extracts and Matte Fresh™ Complex.
Oil-Absorbing Day Lotion with SPF 20, 50 ml, £27.50
For oily/combination skin. An oil-free moisturiser that helps to absorb oil. Contains antioxidants and filters UV rays. With fresh kiwi cell extracts and Matte Fresh™ Complex.
Mattifying Powder, 7 g, £16
For oily/combination skin. Discreetly remove unwanted shine with this translucent oil-absorbing powder. With Matte Fresh™ Complex.
Hydrating Cleanser + Freshener, 118 ml, £17
For normal/dry skin. With fresh strawberry cell extracts and Moisture Fresh™ Complex.
Nurturing Day Lotion with SPF 20, 50 ml, £27.50
For normal/dry skin. Contains antioxidants and filters UV rays to help prevent sunburn. With fresh kiwi cell extracts and Moisture Fresh™ Complex.
Moisturizing Night Crème, 50 ml, £38
For normal/dry skin. With fresh mango cell extracts and Moisture Fresh™ Complex.
Hydrating Eye Crème, 15 ml, £23
For all skin types. Soothing, hydrating formula minimises the appearance of dark circles and fine lines. With fresh kiwi cell extracts and Moisture Fresh™ Complex.
Exfoliating New Cell Scrub, 118 ml, £21
For all skin types. Gentle scrub infused with antioxidants warms skin to help draw out impurities. With fresh carrot cell extracts and Moisture Fresh™ Complex.
Invigorating Body Cleanser, 296 ml, £18
With fresh strawberry cell extracts and Moisture Fresh™ Complex.
Ultra-Hydrating Hand Crème, 118 ml, £17
With fresh kiwi cell extracts and Moisture Fresh™ Complex.
Conditioning Body Moisture, 273 ml, £20
With fresh pumpkin cell extracts and Moisture Fresh™ Complex.
Skin Conditioning Oil ,15 ml, £10
Ultra-hydrating formula moisturises very dry skin. With Moisture Fresh™ Complex.
Nourishing Daily Shampoo, 296 ml, £13
For all hair types. With fresh kiwi cell extracts and Moisture Fresh™ Complex.
Nourishing Daily Conditioner, 207 ml, £11.50
For all hair types. With fresh carrot cell extracts and Moisture Fresh™ Complex.

Visit www.arbonneinternational.co.uk or call Customer Services on 0800 977 5721 to locate your nearest consultant and purchase products.

WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT THE FACTOR BAZILLION DOES TOO!

So the sun has got it's hat on...hip hip hip horray!Don't know that song? Ah well!So here in Blighty we've had some gloriously sunny days and it looks like the week is set for more...yay! *dances*With the sunshine also comes my need for a good sunscreen. Especially for my face.Why? Because I tend to get hyper pigmentation (aka brown spots, sun spots yadda yadda) and I HATE them. Especially the

REVIEW: MAC STUDIO SCULPT FOUNDATION vs MAKE UP FOREVER HD

So I've had this little sample pot of Mac's Studio Sculpt sitting in my travel make up bag for a while now...I keep forgetting it exists and when emergency calls, reach for my mineralized pressed powder instead.So this morning I was deprived of my beloved Make Up Forever HD foundation (I love the airy fairy feel of this beauty)...AND...might I add, deprived of my precious 188 Mac brush.Boo. She

REVIEW: INCOCO NAIL APPLIQUE part 2

Quick blog for you tonight m'dears as a girls gotta get her beauty sleep...oh yes! It's predicted to be a beautiful day tomorrow and I intend to make the very most of it ;)SOOOOO...I guess this blog is going to be all about nails.First off...Konad. I haven't even ventured near the messy little disaster-prone-stamp-of-doom again. The thought of painting my nails, messing them up and then having to

HELLCANDY'S BUY LIST SO FAR...

Ok first off my apologies for the lack of blog yesterday...came home late and was in no fit state to write anything of semi interest, let alone for it to make any sense.Needless to say I have been feeling quite sorry for myself all day...check the Twitter updates for confirmation ;)Anyway...so it was pay day on Wednesday and I have been a busy internet shopping bee!I bought myself a few brushes

La Prairie's New Anti-Ageing Cream - Platinum Gem!

La Prairie are set to launch their brand new anti-ageing 'miracle' cream - Cellular Cream Platinum Rare. It's price tag is pretty extravagant at a cool £600 a pot, however according to it's makers, worth every penny! The science is that the cream has been infused with with colloidal platinum that is created by suspending metal particles in water, this enables it to bond with the skin letting it function more efficiently, leaving the skin skin perfectly soft & radiant as well as reducing fine lines. Available Nationwide from April 18th

Benefit Powderflage - A Girl's New Best Friend!

Here's the perfect way to banish those dreaded dark circles, Benefit have yet again come to our rescue with their magic powder potion - 'Powderflage'. I find that even taking a normal translucent powder with a light brush over your concealer to set helps deflect away from grey areas under the eyes, but this actually helps bounce light away from the area to give a bright eyed look! It is a light & silky pink powder which comes with their 'flager' brush & is perfect for gently sweeping the powder over the under-eye area for a perfect even finish, can be worn with or without make-up, £19.95

UPDATE: INCOCO NAIL APPLIQUE

Thought I would write a quick update to let you know how the Incoco nail appliques are holding up and I must say...they are pretty damn good!I applied them last Tuesday and here is a photo I took this evening...not bad eh?As you can see they haven't chipped BUT...they are growing out so you can see my natural nail colour. So I can see these lasting the 2 weeks without any chips but it's the

15% OFF LILY LOLO MINERAL MAKE UP

For those of you who have been curious about Lily Lolo but not bought anything yet...they are currently having a 15% discount on all products!Please note the following:* The discount code easterlily must be entered at time of checkout online or quoted over the phone at the time of purchase. Offer ends midnight 16th April 2009. Code cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, and no cash

MINI LOOT & PLUNDER

Hello and a very happy Easter to you!I have had a wonderfully long weekend and feeling very relaxed...*happy sigh*To celebrate Easter I thought I would get myself one of the Lush Easter ballistics and got myself the deliciously scented "Magic". The scent is just incredible with peppermint, marjoram, and basil oil being the main ingredients. Mmmmm...I also got myself a "Buffy" body butter. If I

FRIDAY NIGHT MUTTERINGS...MY FAVOURITE HAIR DYE & MORE

Here in good old England, well good old Londinium to be precise...the Easter bank holiday is to put it bluntly...I pretty damn horrid WASH OUT!Nothing changes there then!Ho Hum so Friday was my first day off and I trudged around with frilly umbrella in hand to hunt down some hair dye...(roots are showing 2 inches thick...YIKES!)I've been trying to find this dye for the last few days and it's been

Say Happy Easter with Chocolate Bubble Bath!

Perfect gift for any chocoholic this easter is FunkBubble's Organic Chocolate Orange Bubble Bath, 100% natural with no synthetic colours, perfumes or preservatives it's definitely the healthy way to get your chocolate fix this weekend! Add to your bath for rich creamy chocolatey bubbles & with real organic cocoa blended with orange essential oil the delicious aroma lets you melt away while you indulge your senses! £6.95.

Easter Treats - White Chocolate Body Cream!

For a delicious & decadent calorie free easter weekend treat why not try out SPC's White Chocolate Body Cream. The cream contains cocoa butter, shea butter, soya bean oil & sweet almond to nourish the skin, goes on as a light absorbent cream & smells delicious!
Available from www.spc.co.uk £37.50

REVIEW: DR ORGANIC ALOE VERA WET WIPES

I've been trying to find some super gentle facial wipes for ages. A facial wipe that's going to easily remove the daily grime from my face, but at the same time, a facial wipe whose main ingredient isn't alcohol and won't dry my skin out. Ho hum...*twiddles fingers* This could be difficult...Now I don't normally use facial wipes I might have you know. BUT! There is on occasion when sometimes they

Mac's Prep & Prime Line Filler

Here's a little gem from Mac that will be a diamond in any lady's make-up bag!! Prep & Prime Line Filler - it is a primer used post foundation but before you apply powder, blusher etc to soften & relax expression lines as well as wrinkles. It goes on as a thick cream but dries to a transparent smooth & natural matte finish, it also has clinical evidence that with regular use it will help rejuvenate your skin's appearance - that's what we like to hear! £12.72 at Mac Counters.

BeautyCrunch.com Order

So I just placed an order with BeautyCrunch.com. They sell overrun and discontinued beauty products for a discounted price! Just to name a few...Stila, Too Faced, and Pop Cosmetics.

Check it out: http://www.beautycrunch.com/

AND SHE SAYS SHE DOESN'T LIKE LIPGLOSSES....

For someone who says they don't really like lip gloss...I guess the above photo could say otherwise! That's just one drawer of the stuff...I know for sure that there are many glosses lurking in bags and hiding all over the place and I've thrown a ton of them out too.I've been pondering my love/hate with lipgloss...maybe it's because Ive got such long hair that I get the inevitable

MOST WANTED...BUT NOT YET BOUGHT Part deux

Hey everyone...I've just finished watching "The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas" and it's left me feeling pretty melancholy. Gosh...I really shouldn't watch films like that (but I loved the book so much)...has anyone seen it?So yes, this has kind of left me reeling in the aftermath that goes with a sad film..i.e bummed out and uninspired to write anything creative tonight.*sigh*So I thought I would

REVIEW: INCOCO NAIL APPLIQUE

So every week during my lunch break I drag my long suffering work collegue to Boots to check if a) they have Revlon's Cherries In The Snow...and b) to see if they have Incoco Nail appliques.WELL! BIG surprise for me as today I found them! YATTA!If it wasn't for my beady obsessive eye I don't think I would have spotted them tucked out of sight at the bottom of the nail display..not even hanging on

LOOT & PLUNDER = BARRY M

Mew. I am very very sleepy *big yawn*. This weekend has been lovely!I was very good and kept my purchases small but simply adore these new Barry M Dazzle Dusts I bought today. For those of you not in the know, Barry M is basically a cheap line of make up which you can get from the drugstore/chemist. BUT! The colour range is amazing and I absolutely adore the quality of the dazzle dusts, so

MOST WANTED...(BUT NOT YET BOUGHT!) part un

Bit of a fleeting blog this one as I am in the middle of getting ready to go out...it is Saturday after all!So whilst my heated rollers are warming up I thought I would write a quick entry on my "most wanted" items.Technically I can get them now but I am like a squirrel when it comes to budgeting and saving sooo ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH OMG SPIDER! FECKING SPIDER(5 minutes later....)My

Ladies Day at Aintree

The ladies gathered at Aintree today ahead of tomorrow's Grand National & the race course was in a flurry of fake tan as well as brightly coloured chiffon & fascinators to Jimmy Choos as glamorous girlies turned up in their thousands to celebrate the Grand National Festival's Ladies Day! One of the most famous attendees was Coleen Rooney who showed up in a Roberto Cavalli maxi-dress, speculation has been building over the last week on whether Mrs Rooney is pregnant & her light chiffon dress showing a slight baby bump this afternoon has only added fuel to the gossip fire!
Many attendees are there in the hope of being spotted as part of the Style 2009 competition to become 2009's most fashionable man or woman. A catwalk will be held in front of judges today including Coleen herself as well as Nikki Hambleton-Jones, Jeff Banks & Sheree Murphy, the winner will receive some amazing prizes including a car & a Caribbean holiday as well as starring in Matalan's new fashion campaign.
Some of the efforts were pretty gaudy & a tad OTT to say the least but that is only to be expected & certainly adds to an already colourful event!!! A collection of some great contenders for Style 2009 as well as some the great fashion disasters are pictured below, we'll leave it up to to decide who falls into either category!

MAC SUGARSWEET & COLOUR READY NOW IN STORES

So Mac have released the latest collections but I am not really sure if I am feeling them!I love the look of the sugarsweet glosses but this is nothing new really as I remember the Body Shop doing this tri colour thing years and years ago! In fact I think I even owned a few.I think I can look beyond this gimmick and say no..besides I don't like glosses much *shrugs*Same goes for the shade sticks.

I HEART PINK..VERY MUCH SO!

So the order of the day was pink...in fact the my recently bought Mac reflects Pink dictated it so...it damn near held a pair of tweezers to my eyebrows and demanded I don pink or else...So I obliged!Am pondering whether I should start doing tutorials as I keep getting people asking me how I did this or that etc so it got me thinking...But I need a better camera though...as in a snap shot one...

Ready for UK Launch - Jergens Naturals

Jergens Bodycare's groundbreaking solutions for firm, smooth, glowing & deeply hydrated skin is now known worldwide as well as being a favourite with the Hollywood elite!! Now available in the UK, America's No1 best selling bodycare range is launched here as Jergens Naturals, this is the first natural moisturising range launched to deliver premium results through natural ingredients, Jergens have developed natural formulations with the finest plant derived ingredients available & as they say 'Our skin is not synthetic so why treat it that way?'
Ruby Hammer, international make-up artist, has been using the products for many years on clients & top celebrities alike & loves the excellent moisturising qualities of the body care range, she says of the new Naturals range 'I now have a clear conscience knowing I am not putting synthetic chemicals onto my clients or my own skin, but still getting the results associated with Jergens'
Over the last week I have been trying out 3 of moisturisers available in the range... Firstly 'Extra Softening', which calms the skin & with rich emollients & vitamin packed moisturisers it softens immediately, it also contains Shea Butter to protect & revitalise the skin, Yogurt to balance the ph levels & Soy Extract which contains Vitamin E for healthy skin. The scent is very subtle & pleasant & it is absorbed quickly into the skin. Straight away after using this my skin felt beautifully soft & smooth! The 'Skin Firming' with Pomegranate visibly moisturises & firms cellulite prone skin in just two uses...! Pomegranate is a powerful antioxidant which helps to eliminate free radicals, Aloe is also known for it firming properties & White Tea also is rich in anti-oxidants which fight inflammation. There was a noticeable difference with my skin after it's use, particularly on my upper thighs where it feels definitely much smoother & firmer, also the cream smells good enough to eat!!! Definitely a perfect quick fix for your bikini-bod this summer!!
Their 'Age Defying' lotion promotes younger skin in just 2 weeks - not bad at all! The formula awakens mature skin & with a blend of ingredients such as Green Tea which contains antioxidants to combat skin damaging elements, Mint Leaf Extract to protect the skin & Sage to stimulate the blood circulation & help tighten skin.
Over all an excellent range that has fantastic & quick results on the skin, also with the added bonus of being completely natural & environmentally friendly - as they say themselves, 'The Future of Bodycare'!