How-to: take winged eyeliner to the next level

09 May 2013 15:40 PM | Posted by bh'sCarli

If you’ve mastered the art of a winged liner, then you may just be ready for a bit of a change. Not by ditching your winged line, of course. That’s just a ridiculous suggestion. I’m talking about changing other elements of your make-up to complement the…err…eye-catching look.

English model and actress Catherine Tyldesley has pretty much hit the nail on the head with this ah-mazing combination. Agreed? Obviously. So here’s how you can recreate her look:

Face

Start with a foundation that will reduce shine and give your skin a matte finish. ARTISTRY Balancing Foundation is the perfect solution for those with a bit more shine than they’d like as it helps normalise oils and give your skin that velvety finish.

If your under eye area is looking a little like you’ve been in the ring with Mike Tyson (read: dark and puffy), apply a hard-working concealer to brighten the area. Couleur Caramel Certified Organic Concealer will work wonders to cover those dark circles and hide all manner of sins.

Finish off with a light dusting of some finishing powder. Try Bodyography Everyday Finish Powder for a smooth, long-lasting finish.

Next, dot some pink crème blush on the apples of your cheeks and blend the product in and keep going to just under your cheekbone. Revlon PhotoReady Crème Blush in Flushed is perfect for this, as it’ll give your cheeks that flushed finish and a beautiful subtle glow, too. Plus it’s buildable, so you can create anything from barely-there to stand-out.

Eyes

You’ll need two types of eyeliner for this look: a regular pencil liner and a gel liner.

Using your gel liner (we love Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner), draw a line on your top lash line just where your eyelashes start. Draw the line from the inner corner to just a little beyond the outer corner, taking the line slightly up as you go. Then, make a line from the end of your wing down to the corner of your eye and fill in the empty space.

Now take a pencil liner and lightly line your bottom lash line. Don’t worry if your line falls just under your lash line, it’s okay to look a little rough and unpolished. Sheer Cover Mineral Eyeliner in Black is creamy enough to glide easily, but will stay put all day long.

Finish with a volumising mascara to give your lashes that ‘wow’ factor. Savoir Faire Volume Mascara will give your lashes that extra fullness without looking clumpy or spidery.

If you want your brows to stand out as much as Catherine’s, make sure they’re well-groomed. Her brows are pretty defined, so you’ll want to use an eyebrow pencil (not a powder) in long, thick strokes to fill your brows (short, feathery strokes will give you a completely different, more natural finish). ck one color Brow Pencil + Gel Duo will do the trick to accentuate your eyebrows and keep the colour in place.

Lips

Truth is, any bright colour will be a wonderful addition to this make-up look, but if you’re loving the pinky hue that Catherine’s sporting, try Innoxa Matte Lipstick in Baby Doll. The matte finish combined with the punchy pink hue is the perfect finish to an already beautiful look.

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Would like to recreate this make-up look? Have you ever tried a winged eyeliner look?

Carli got PhotoReady using...

Face
Revlon PhotoReady Color Correcting Primer
Revlon PhotoReady Skinlights Face Illuminator in 100 Bare Light
Revlon PhotoReady Makeup in 005 Natural Beige
Revlon PhotoReady Concealer in 004 Medium
Revlon PhotoReady Bronzer in 100 Bronzed & Chic
Revlon PhotoReady Sculpting Blush Palette in 003 Neutral

Eyes
Revlon PhotoReady Primer, Shadow + Sparkle in 515 Renaissance
Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara in 003 Blackened Brown

Lips
Revlon Colorstay Lip Butter in Sweet Tart on her lips.

NEWS FLASH: St. Tropez has a new face

09 May 2013 16:10 PM | Posted by bh'sCarli

Just to clarify – this stunning specimen of humanity is Kate Moss. YES, THAT KATE MOSS. The drop-dead gorgeous model is the new face (and body, obvs) for tanning brand St. Tropez, and she looks damn fine in this promotional shot.



Why Kate Moss, you wonder? According to Nichola Joss, St. Tropez Skin Finishing Expert, it’s because people love Kate. “She oozes vitality, she is fun and she crosses all boundaries. Everyone wants to emulate a little bit of Kate in some way, whether it is rock chic to hardworking mum, she is so accessible which is why it makes such a great partnership with St. Tropez.”  Added to that, “Kate is a great beauty icon, she is globally known and respected as is St. Tropez making it a great collaboration and it is of course really exciting to work with Kate.”

And the model seems to be pretty stoked by her appointment, too. “ I’m so excited to be working with St. Tropez. I’ve been using the products since they started and it’s a really trustworthy, cool brand. I always feel more confident with a St. Topez Tan!”

Oh, and while Nichola was revealing the exciting news about Kate, she also shared with us some great insight into how St. Tropez is changing the world of tanning.

For starters, the Dark range has completely changed how you can achieve a darker finish. “In the past, if you wanted a darker tan you would have had to layer on product which makes you look very flat and one dimensional. Now with the evolution of the new products you can put one layer of the St. Tropez Dark range and achieve sheer coverage and a darker colour if that’s what you desire,” says Nichola.

She also believes that St. Tropez products work for everyone, no matter what the result they’re trying to achieve. The brand is all about you deciding what you want your skin to look like and finding the product that will help you achieve exactly that.

Well, if it’s good enough for Kate, then where the hell is my closest St. Tropez stockist?

PS – In case you were thinking that Nichola is on hand for all of Kate’s tanning needs, then you’d be wrong. “St. Tropez Bronzing Mousse and Mitt both give you a beautiful finish that everyone can achieve at home. They are such a great invention; the mitt allows you to tan at home but still getting a professional finish. Kate is now tanning at home; I’m not tanning her she is off doing it on her own! It shows that everyone can apply the products at home and get that beautiful perfect skin finish.”

More on tanning on beautyheaven:
How to fake-tan your face
You can fake-tan like a pro – promise!
10 of the best tan-prep products

What do you think of Kate Moss’ new gig? Have you ever tried St. Tropez products?

Carli got PhotoReady using...

Face
Revlon PhotoReady Color Correcting Primer
Revlon PhotoReady Skinlights Face Illuminator in 100 Bare Light
Revlon PhotoReady Makeup in 005 Natural Beige
Revlon PhotoReady Concealer in 004 Medium
Revlon PhotoReady Bronzer in 100 Bronzed & Chic
Revlon PhotoReady Sculpting Blush Palette in 003 Neutral

Eyes
Revlon PhotoReady Primer, Shadow + Sparkle in 515 Renaissance
Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara in 003 Blackened Brown

Lips
Revlon Colorstay Lip Butter in Sweet Tart

Six of the best peachy products

09 May 2013 12:22 PM | Posted by bh'sCherie

Tucking into a sweet, juicy peach during the summer months is one of my favourite fruity pastimes. But now winter is officially on its way, what is a girl to do? Stock her beauty kit with peachy products, that’s what. From a scrumptiously scented shower gel to a mask containing the goodness of peach kernel extracts, here are six of our favourite peach products. Just hover over the stars to find out which delicious-sounding goodie you’d most like to try….

1. The Body Shop Vineyard Peach Shower Gel

   Not only does this peach-coloured gel smell like a delicious peach, it contains the skin-nourishing ingredient of peach kernel oil, too. Yum!

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2. Carmex Moisture Plus Ultra Hydrating Lip Balm in Peach Sheer Tint

   Want to treat your pout to hit hydration and a sheer hint of colour at the same time? This SPF 15 lip balm will do just that thanks to its shea butter, vitamin E and aloe, and sheer peach tint.

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3. emerginC Peach Toner

   For fresh, clean skin, apply this soothing toner – that contains peach extract – to a cotton pad and swipe over your face after cleansing and before moisturising. ($39, 02 9712 8188)

4. Ella Baché Masque Fruits

   If this name doesn’t already give the game away, this clear skin-promoting mask contains a collection of fruity goodness, including peach extract to help remove dead skin cells.

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5. Batiste Tropical Dry Shampoo

   OK, so peach isn’t the only scent jam-packed into this tropical-scented dry shampoo, but it certainly smells delicious mixed with the other fruity flavours of melon, banana, coconut and plum.

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6. Urban Rituelle Sweet Treats Petit Parfum in Peach Blossom

   The perfect handbag companion, this sweet scent will ensure you smell as delicious as a fresh, juicy peach no matter where you are.

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Are you a fan of the scent of peach? Did you know peach extract is good for your skin? And which of these six peach beauty products would you like to try first?

Cherie got PhotoReady using...

Face
Revlon PhotoReady Skinlights Face Illuminator in 200 Pink Light
Revlon PhotoReady Makeup in Shell
Revlon PhotoReady Concealer in 003 Light/Medium
Revlon PhotoReady Powder in 010 Fair/Light

Eyes
Revlon PhotoReady Primer, Shadow + Sparkle in 501 Metropolitan
Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara in Black Waterproof

Cheeks
Revlon PhotoReady Crème Blush in 200 Flushed Rougissant

The very best last-minute gifts for mum

08 May 2013 16:39 PM | Posted by bh'sOlivia

Everyone tends to freak out at the term ‘last minute gift’ like it has a doomsday-style meaning and only bad, junk-like connotations. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.

With so many brands and gifts just a click away thanks to the benefits of online shopping and resourceful sites to help with your browsing (hello, beautyheaven), last minute gifting isn’t something you need to be afraid of.

Don’t believe me? Checkout these foolproof gift ideas that will leave your mum in a state of beauty bliss…

Give the gift of radiant skin with an Ultraceuticals Radiance Pack

Has your mum lost a bit of sparkle from her skin? Is she in need of a radiance-boosting skin pack that will have her feeling fabulous again? The Ultraceuticals Radiance Pack is just what the doctor ordered. It contains a heap of radiance-enhancing treatment products that also contain sun protection, such as Ultra A Skin Perfecting Serum Mild, Ultra Brightening Serum and Ultra Protective Moisturiser.

Give the gift of a sweet-smelling home with an Evodia Frangipani Room Diffuser

If your mum loves the smell of summer (even when it’s not so warm outside) then a room filled with the scent of frangipani is the perfect gift to infuse her home. The Evodia Frangipani Room Diffuser adds ambiance to any room, releasing the continuous scent of frangipani and making mum feel as though she’s been escorted to a beach-side villa.

Give the gift of pampered skin with Pelactiv Cleansing Duo Packs

Are you looking for a full-size cleanser and toner duo that will provide mum with thorough skin cleansing? The Vita C cleansing packs will help to pamper mum’s skin and leave her feeling fresh and fabulous. The packs are available in three different skin types: Normal to Dry, Normal to Oily and Vita C+.

Give the gift of confidence with an Elixia Body Rejuvenation Kit ($119.90)

Containing an Elixia Crystal Derm Exfoliator, Vitamin E Enriched Cleansing Cream and Hand Revitalising Cream, mum is sure to be loaded with the very best tools to smooth and define the contours of her face and tackle her biggest skin ageing issues. The Crystal Derm Exfoliator features TPM™ Delivery System, which delivers greater absorption of the key ingredients and contains aloe vera and sweet almond oil.

Give the gift of style with a Mineralogie’s Mother’s Day Gift

Is there a gift more stunning than a lipstick in a perfect shade? Is there a present more pampering than a 100 per cent soy wax candle? Well, imagine how amazing a gift that contained both might be. You don’t have to imagine, because Mineralogie have created a gift that contains both! We bet all of our serums and scrubs that mum will love it.

Give the gift of fabulous hair with a Schwarzkopf Professional Mother’s Day Pack

Is mum in need of a hair shake up? A pack she can depend on to provide her with luscious locks and a pamper-session to boot? The best thing about this pack is the ability to personalise it with mum’s choice of Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Shampoo and Conditioner and gift it with a Schwarzkopf Youngblood Lip Gel and a BC BONACURE Oil Miracle Shimmer Treatment.

Give the gift of bath time bliss with Lush Madame Butterfly bubble bar wand

Does your mum love relaxing in a bubble bath? Is she a fan of the Lush bubble bars? Does she love cute and quirky gifts? Then she’s going to love the Lush Madame Butterfly bubble bar wand for Mother’s Day. The pink butterfly is fragranced with rose absolute and rose oil that are beneficial for the skin. With a hint of lemon, Egyptian geranium oil, cocoa and shea butters, skin will be left feeling smooth and soft. This re-usable wand can be swept through your bubble bath to infuse it will all sorts of rose goodness.

Which gift do you think your mum would most like to receive?

Liv got PhotoReady using: Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer, Revlon PhotoReady Makeup in 004 Nude, mixed with a little Revlon PhotoReady Skinlights Face Illuminator in 100 Bare Light on her face; Revlon PhotoReady Crème Blush in Pinched on her cheeks; Revlon PhotoReady Primer + Shadow in 505 Impressionist on her eyes; Revlon PhotoReady 3D Volume Mascara in Blackest Black on her lashes and Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Sweetheart on her lips.

Single girl’s guide to healthy eating

08 May 2013 16:19 PM | Posted by GuestBlogger

I’m all for healthy eating. If Michelle Bridges wanted to come to my house every night to cook a healthy balanced meal I would not be complaining. But sadly Michelle is a little high in demand at the minute, so preparing and cooking healthy meals falls into my lap.

Healthy eating is hard for all of us but it’s harder preparing meals for one - the loneliest number. When most recipes and food portions come in serving sizes of two or four (and eating leftovers every night can get a tad boring), it’s hard not to hear McDonalds calling your name. So here’s a few single girl tips to keep you on track:

Befriend your freezer

I hate wasting food but I also hate eating the same thing every night, so my freezer is my best friend.

If you have bought pre-packaged meat from the supermarket you’ll know they rarely have single portions. So if you don’t have a butcher nearby, buy the two packs, cook your piece of steak and freeze the other for next week.

Always keep frozen veggies in the freezer. If you have a busy week and only eat at home twice, they’re a better alternative to cleaning out rotten zucchini from your fruit and veg draw (you won’t have wasted your money either).

On a day off, cook a recipe that has a serving size of four.  Freeze two for the future and keep two in the fridge for your lunch or dinners that week. Some easy and non-time consuming recipes are soups, quiches and curries.

Food Essentials

Eggs - When you’re skint on ingredients and can’t be bothered trekking to the supermarket, eggs are a lifesaver. You can make an omelette out of anything or even eggs on toast with a side of veggies will suffice for the night.

Lentils - I once heard someone refer to lentils as ‘bomb shelter food’ and it’s because they last forever. They’re a great source of protein and lentil & veggie soup is spectacular comfort food in winter.

Frozen Veggies - For when your fresh ones are rotten and you’re already snug in your uggs.

Yoghurts - To cease any thought of going through drive-thru for that after dinner sundae. If you find you’re not making your way through a six-pack by the expiry date, yoghurts can also be used on your muesli in the mornings.

What are you healthy eating tips? Do you have a go-to meal?