Weekly News Digest - 28 March 2014

Superdrug is expanding its B. range over the next few months.  

Just released is the multi-tasking B. Rescued Energising Balm (available now, £10.99), which claims to give dull, tired-looking skin an instant radiant glow. It targets dark circles, puffiness and lacklustre skin, provides lasting hydration and can be used as a base for make-up or as a facial mask. Following in the summer will be two more new B. products, namely; B. Treated Blemish Gel and B. Glycolic Cleanser.  The Gel contains ingredients such as salicylic acid, witch hazel and hyaluronic acid to tackle spots, reduce redness and swelling, and keep the skin hydrated. The Cleanser uses glycolic acid as a natural exfoliant and moisturiser for the skin, as well as providing anti-ageing benefits. Both of these will retail at £6.99.

The Definitive Guide to Ordering from Sephora for Delivery to UK

There has been a great deal of excitement, and more than a little hype, since Sephora.com enabled International Delivery to the UK on its US site, with a £10 £6 delivery charge on orders over £75 and the promise of no additional charges at point of delivery.

Weekly News Digest - 21 March 2014

This week's previews, new launches and offers.

HD Brows will be launching a new make-up range at the end of the month.  HD Brows already has a capsule make-up collection, which includes brow palettes and pencils. However, the new collection will feature updated eye and brow palettes, with added wax, new product formulations and new packaging, along with nine shades of both liquid and powder bases (£21.50-£32), three powder blush shades (£17), bronzer (£22), six lip gloss shades (£15) and a selection of application tools and brushes (£9.50-£34. There will also be three new eye-shadow palettes (£29), each with five shades.  You can pre-order the range directly from HD Brows website for delivery from 31st March.

Mother's Day Ideas - Great Swap Ideas

Mother's Day is fast approaching (it's Sunday 30th March in the UK) and it is a truth universally acknowledged (apologies to Miss Austin) that Mum's will always, always prefer something that is personal, thoughtful and caring  that took an investment of time rather than cash.  So here's some swaps that take the obvious and turn them into the heartfelt, your Mum will always love you but these will really let her know that you love her too!

Weekly News Digest - 14 March 2014

This week's quick look at all that's new and coming soon.

New from M.A.C Cosmetics for March is the limited edition Fantasy of Flowers collection. Described as a "glorious garden of irresistible shades", the range includes delicate pastels with dewy, luminous finishes.

Products include both special edition and core range shades of: Mineralize Eyeshadow, Pigment, Lipstick, Fluidline, Haute & Naughty Lash, Cremesheen Glass, Mineralize Blush, Mineralize Skinfinish and Nail Lacquer. The collection also includes a selection of brushes from M.A.C's core range. RRPs start at £11 for a Nail Lacquer.

Tarte Cosmetics Debut on QVC

After dipping their toes into the waters of UK TV shopping with a couple of products over the last year, cult US beauty brand Tarte will be debuting on Friday 28th March with two dedicated 1 hour shows.  The Tarte brand postions itself as “healthy, eco-chic beauty”. The long-wearing make-up range is formulated to include naturally-derived ingredients such as plant extracts, vitamins, minerals and essential oils, and does not include parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulphate or gluten.

Weekly News Digest - 7 March 2014

News and alerts for the first week of March.

Bobbi Brown is extending its make up range with two new products. This week sees the launch of CC Cream SPF 35 (£29), and is cited by Bobbi as the essential prep step, providing a perfect complexion when paired with foundation. The comfortable texture blends seamlessly into skin for a smooth and even canvas, and offers all-day shine control and broad-spectrum UV protection to prevent signs of premature ageing. Available in three shades – Pale Nude, Warm Nude and Golden Nude – it contains soft focus powders to enhance luminosity and disguise imperfections, along with brightening and moisturising ingredients.  

In my relentless search for the holy grail of colour correction for my pale skin with very high colour, I will definitely be reviewing this in the near future.