This lipstick comes in 4 shades; #039 Lady, #037 Diorling, #038 Diva and #040 Marilyn. Encased in gold packaging embossed with the name Christian Dior, its a hark back to vintage Dior glamour. My favorite is Diorling is the darkest of the reds that doesn’t have a hint of shimmer, glamming up the lips with […]
These false eyelashes are adorned with Swarovski golden crystals along the lash line. The crosshatch design of the lashes and the graphic shape is all about high drama and couture. Tip: Apply glue directly to lashes and press firmly onto lash line using the blunt end of a pair of tweezers. Hold in place until […]
This is a loose powder with a puff to apply to skin. Tip: Brush on to cheekbones, shoulders and neckline, or anywhere you want to highlight and shimmer.
This nail varnish comes in 4 shades; #011 Lady is a pearl white with silver micro-shimmer, #207 Diorling is a sheer gold base infused with golden micro sparkles and larger flecks of bronze-gold, #751 Marilyn is an iconic red and #901 Diva is an inky black with a smattering of multi-coloured shimmer. Tip: Lady and Diorling […]
This palette is inspired by the shape of an 18th century dance card. It contains a pearl eye shadow duo in platinum and champagne gold. Two lip glosses are hidden underneath a golden trap door, one in pale gold with an iridescent shimmer and the other in warm pink with an ultra fine shimmer. The […]
Skin Caviar Liquid Lift This is an age defying serum which helps to lift, firm and provide a long-lasting tensing effect to the skin. The golden caviar pearls hold the highest dose of Pure Caviar Extract suspended in a liquid gel serum brimming with an anti-wrinkle peptide. Skin appears lifted, taut and more youthful. Tip: Pump […]
Skin Caviar Not to be eaten, this treatment should be used when your skin needs an immediate uplift in tone, texture and appearance. The caviar pearls release a highly concentrated burst of caviar-derived sea energy at the moment of application. The skin is instantly smoothed and firmed, radiantly alive. Tip: Gently scoop out a spoonful of […]
21st Century Scent Created by editorial hairdresser Ayo Laguda and developed by perfumer Azzi Glasser. Ayo has travelled the world taming the tresses at fashion shows as well as entertainers from the world of cinema and music. Ayo simply drew upon his childhood memories of leafy woodlands of the Essex countryside and also the verdant […]
Toleriane – eye make up remover This eye make up remover comes in individual sterile mini doses. Practical for traveling or just keep one in your make up bag for emergencies. This product is fantastic for people with sensitive eyes and can be used by contact lens wearers. No perfume, no conservatives and no parabens. […]
This lightweight foundation has a semi-matte finish. Whereas most foundations contain water and powder which add weight and turn cakey on the skin, this contains 5 different oils which evaporate on the skin leaving behind the fine pigment. It is dispensed through a dropper and has great staying power. Tip. This foundation is so […]
Essence Of Wonders Regenerating and Anti-Ageing Night Concentrate Applied before bed, this concentrated serum regenerates skin overnight to transform it ready for when you wake up. Skin is re-plumped and resplendent, features are smoothed and rested. Organic Pelargonium essential oils activates collagen synthesis and Organic Melissa officinalis essential oils from Haute Provence acts as a […]
Best Hair Colorist In Paris Friends and clients sometimes ask me where to go for hair color in Paris. The answer is easy. Stephane Pous. WIth a celebrity list as long as your arm, his cosy atelier in a quiet courtyard off the Rue Oberkampf is a place to relax and enjoy the expertise and […]
Masque De Jasmin A nourishing mask for all hair types. This conditioning mask is formulated with plant ceramides that strengthen the hair, proteins for shine and botanical oils to help increase hair flexibility. This treatment mask smells divine. Tip: Leave on mask for 15 mins for optimum results.
Bain Vitalisant B Specific shampoo for thin, dry, colored and sensitive hair. Rich in vitamins, botanical extracts and plant proteins, this shampoo works to restore and strengthen hair damaged by successive bleaching, highlighting or coloring. Tip: Massage gently onto scalp in circular motions. Add small amounts of water for good foaming effect. Rinse thoroughly, finishing with […]
With her pixie haircut and flawless skin, Hanaa Ben Abdesslem is the first Muslim woman to become the face of Lancome. Following in the footsteps of Isabella Rossellini, she features in the new campaign for Teint Ultra 24h Foundation. From Tunisia, the 22 year old made her runway debut for Vivienne Westwood last year and […]
This jungle palette comes in two versions, golden brown and golden khaki. It holds a trio of matt, satin and iridescent eyeshadows and a shiny nude gloss. In a sleek silver compact these sexy palettes will be on every girls “wish list” for fall.. Tip: Use the darkest color along the lash line, build up the […]
Crocodile Leather Effect This duo is a gold nail lacquer & crocodile effect top coat. The gold color looks fabulous on its own. Otherwise wait two minutes and apply a thin layer of the khaki colored top coat and wait for the crocodile effect to appear. Other colors (not shown) for fall 2012 are Bengale, […]
Dior Addict Lipstick in Espiegle #687 This is my favorite, a fuchia pink. Also comes in Candide #457, a soft pink and Charmante #437 coral. Tip: These are high shine lipsticks with 25% less wax than a classic lipstick, it contains reflecting gel to shine, plump the lips and enhance color. Apply and go! Dior Lip […]
#551 Ivory Glow Luminous Graphic Eye Palette This sliding palette with a pop up mirror contains an eyeshadow, highlighter and liner. Also comes in Nude Glow #651. Tip: Apply the eyeshadow first from lashes to brows. Highlight the centre of the eyelid and inner corners of the eye with the wet-look finish illuminator. Finish with the […]
Being a make up artist living and working in Paris for the last 20 years I’ve found some really great products you can buy in French pharmacies. The next few posts are going to be about my favourite products currently on the market and found in most pharmacies in France. As my friend, Millie Kendall, […]