An Essex Wedding - January/February 2022 (Issue 102)

Beauty editor Kelly Andrews shares her latest beauty must-haves for the bride to be MAKING WAVES The new Cutie Waver from Mermade creates perfect boho bride 22mm waves without any harsh lines. The triple-barrel design with advanced ionic ceramics that protect your hair is easy to use: simply clamp down and release for instant on-trend mermaid waves. Check out www.mermadehair.co.uk, where The Cutie is priced at £54. BUZZ PUCKER UP The lips are the second most delicate part of the face, so ensuring they’re protected is important if you’re looking to achieve that perfect kissable pout for the big day. Small enough to tuck into your bridal clutch bag, byellie helps to sooth dry, chapped lips and applied in a thick layer also acts as a sleeping mask for a deep hydration boost. You can even dab a pea-sized amount on to you cheekbones for a natural-looking sheen or use over your lipstick and liner as a gloss. Packaging is made from 100 per cent recycled materials and after purchasing eight tubes customers are able to send them back so byellie can reuse in future production and they even come in a biodegradable parcel back that you can plant in your garden! Byellie lip balm is £16 and available from https://byellie.co.uk “EYE DO” Eyeko has launched its first ever eyeshadow palettes, complete with three natural tones. Designed to help achieve a classic eye make-up with the option of experimenting with rich and fun colour twists, I’m loving these for brides. The hues suit all eye colours and the cute palette is ideal for on-the-day touch ups – just in case a few tears of joy cause some smudges. Best of all, the shadows are long-wearing, crease-proof and highly pigmented, sure to keep you looking flawless and fab. Eyeko Limitless Eyeshadow Palettes are £25. Find them at www.eyeko.co.uk Beauty BEAT THE WINTER BLUES Suffering from a winter skin slump? One of the best ingredients to get your through it is hyaluronic acid, which has an amazing way of getting that missing glow and hydration back on track. Faye Purcell, product development chemist and skincare expert at Q+A says, “Being exposed to winter environments can cause the outer layer of skin to dry out, leading to irritation, flakiness and lack of radiance. Opting for a humectant like hyaluronic acid is vital as it draws moisture from the air into the skin. When it’s absorbed it can release that moisture directly into our cells and help retain it for longer.” Check out Q+A’s latest range focusing on this all-important ingredient, which includes a Hydrating Cleanser (£7.50), Face Mist (£6.50) and Facial Serum (£6.50). Check out www.qandaskin.com STAYING POWER Illamasqua has announced a mascara-range extension, designed to create hypnotising eyes by lengthening and lifting lashes. Vegan and crueltyfree, the formulas really last and are enriched with vitamin E for a smooth application that doesn’t clump or irritate. Illamasqua Infinite Raven Masquara lasts up to 12 hours. Director of artistry Pablo Rodriguez tells us that it, “Defines and lengthens your lashes with extreme precision; to give a fan effect that opens your eyes and multiplies your lashes one by one.” Also new to the collection is Waterproof Raven Masquara and Masquara Raven. These beauties help you to achieve volume and curl with added staying power, especially good if things get a bit emosh as you say “I do.” The new mascaras are priced at £20 for full-size and £12 for minis. Check out www.illamasqua.com 82

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