Category Archives: eyes

Fast Friday – Conceal the deal

If you need to erase the tiredness of the week as you embark on your weekend, reach for NYX Professional Makeup Concealer Wand – Nude Beige, but also available in other skin tone-matching shades. This lightweight cover-up obscures imperfections, discolouration … Continue reading

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New week, no energy

There are six hours until I have to get up. If I go to sleep now, I’ll still get four and a quarter hours sleep. That’s it, I’m going to be awake all night. Sometimes, sleep is hard to find, … Continue reading

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Give me a kiss

With two creams and two powder highlighters, give your start of the week slump the heave by treating your skin to Sleek Highlighting Palette in Cleopatra’s Kiss. This neat and purse-kind face and body purchase will mean you shine bright, … Continue reading

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Fast Friday – Dazzle me

Feeling tired and worn out after a busy week? Grab some instant sparkle with a pot – or two – of Barry M Dazzle Dust. With over 60 different colours, you can apply one dusting for a subtle shimmer on … Continue reading

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After sunset

If your plans take you from office to out out with barely time for a pitstop, never worry. You can go from pale and interesting to smoky-eyed and even more interesting with Revlon ColorStay Day to Night Eyeshadow Quad. This … Continue reading

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As old as the sea

How smooth and line-free will I look when I’m almost one hundred? Bearing in mind that I was launched into the world considerably more recently than that, and already look less than stunning, I’m going for ‘worldy-wise and lived-in’ as an … Continue reading

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Themed Thursday – You need a magic wand

It’s not just Harry Potter who gets to wave a wand and make magic happen. With the right mascara to hand, you can, too. But is the latest mascara technology real, or a trick of the light? First up for … Continue reading

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It’s a man’s world

It’s sad but often true that, even in our modern, enlightened 21st century, men still have more chance of higher paid and more senior roles in many companies than women do. But let’s not dwell on office politics here, in … Continue reading

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Themed Thursday – The water of life

Water: keeps us hydrated, refreshed and alive. As Scots Gaelic speakers so rightly say, ‘uisge beatha’, the water of life. For a refreshing splash of scent that will invigorate your senses, treat yourself to Davidoff Cool Water Woman Eau de Toilette Spray. This … Continue reading

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Fast Friday – Cry me a river

If a week of work has left you close to tears, it’s time to hit the start of the weekend hard and have a night out that leaves you crying with laughter, not upset. Waterproof mascaras are tricky to perfect. … Continue reading

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