An Essex Wedding - Mar/Apr 2017 (Issue 79)

It’s no secret that I love Sothys’ make-up for its beautiful shades and easy-to-apply formulas. However, I think it’s outdone itself this time with its new capsule collection – a mix of chic French-inspired rosy lipstick shades and a deep mauve crayon for a modern smoky eye. Priced from £9.50 sothys.com/en French fancy ESTÉE LAUDER Colour correct your way to a flawless face – what are you waiting for? £24 each from esteelauder.co.uk The colder weather demands a gentle facial wash and Katherine Daniels’ new Refreshing Gel is SLS-free, it foam contains aloe vera to calm and sooth while still leaving you feeling clean. Priced at £20.95 from katherinedanielscosmetics.com WELL GROOMED Did you know that James Read has launched a Hydra Tan Mist for men? He tells us,“With the trend for male grooming growing exponentially year on year I wanted to create a product with them in mind. My Hydra Tan Mist is the perfect post-shave accessory and is formulated with cooling agents and skincare ingredients to restore skin’s natural elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.” Priced at £20 from jamesreadtan.com Now everyone CAN wear false lashes It sounds too good to be true but magnetic lashes are the answer to our prayers.There are two sets per eyelash; one goes on top, and the other underneath (hugging your natural lashes.) A few brands are doing this now but I love the Lash FX ones for their natural and glamour looks. No need for glue or maintenance – what could be better? Priced at £18.95 from lash-fx.com Three times a lady Driven by the desire to simplify skincare routines in a fast-moving, no-time-to-spare world, leading British make-up artist and expert facialist Frances Prescott formulated a luxurious, triple-action facial balm; a cleanser, exfoliator and moisturiser in one, TRI·BALM – it’s already taken the beauty world by storm! Priced at £39 from francesprescott.com OMO Step up your shelfie with Omorovicza’s new Acid Fix. Not only will this multi-purpose treatment exfoliate, brighten and plump your skin, it will also save space in your bathroom cabinet. Oh, and it works! Priced at £85 from omorovicza.com GREEN GODDESS Beauty with a conscious isn’t so much a trend as a necessity in today’s times. Here are my pick of products that do you (and the planet) some good: 1. This oxygen-rich foundation is breathable and transfer-resistant. £49.50 from oxygenetix.co.uk 2. Neek is 100 per cent natural and vegan. Mystify is a cocoa-brown shade with just the right amount of pink that will flatter most skin tones. £15.99 from neekskinorganics.com 3. Made from naturally-coloured bamboo, this is the ideal home for your favourite Inglot Freedom palette. £12 from inglotuk.com 4. We love to eat chocolate but luckily organic cocoa has many amazing skin nourishing properties too (and smells amazing.) £11.99 hollandandbarrett.com 5. As 60 per cent of what we put on our skin is absorbed, we need to be more mindful and this combination of essential fatty acids and antioxidant- rich berries will repair and protect. £32 marksandspencer.com FRESHEN UP 1 2 3 4 5 99 BEAUTY NEWS