Slender Cow Kit – FREE Body Brush

Cleaning your brushes and keeping them healthy is very important for longevity. Especially if they are well designed. The quality of make-up application is often as good as the brush you use. Make-up brushes can vary so much in quality, so hold and add colour differently depending on the length, cut and texture etc.

I tried the Rose and Eucalyptas soaps and loved both. My Suqqu brushes faired well and dried off a treat, clean, soft and undamaged. These are gentle soaps that have a soft, subtle aroma of natural oils and perfect to use for personal use.  The company has a wonderful story to tell Dr Bronner Soaps which makes it an extra special story for readers.  There are many products in the range just click on the image below to link.

My expertise in skin care and make-up helps me work well with Brides offering Make-up lessons, trials and special advice. It is very important to have the right skin care, sun protection and make-up.  Hotter climates needs special attention, as skin types, texture and tone is so individual to us personally.  What works for one person does not necessarily work for someone else.

However I just wanted to share this recent PR story for the Bahamas Tourist board as it must be one of the Biggest Wedding Events of 2012.  Unless you can tell me of any others you know?  16 couples will Marry simultaneously on 16 Islands. Did you know there were 16 Islands?  I didn’t until I met the PR at the Wedding4Media event, sponsored by Denby  at One Marlybone W1.

Click and read the latest on the build up to the BIG DAY! So here we are 16th May and only eight hours to go.

Just follow the couples on the link!

One of my favorite shoots as a Hair and Make-up Artist.  Photographer Tim O’Sullivan is innovative creative and I love his imagery and work. I wanted to share these pics as Damien has an exhibition at the Tate Modern from 4th April to the 9th September 2012.  Reminded me of this great shoot and wanted to share with readers of my blog from my website. www.karenbeadle.com

Angelina Jolie

A natural, neutral “Fashion Style Make-up” finish to the skin.  My make-up students always want to know how it’s done.  Although you must be aware that you can’t have great make-up unless you know how to look after your skin. Something I stress every time.

Recommendations are Clarifying Pencil to reduce redness inside the rim of the eye and cover small imperfections for the face and body for all skin tones.

Silky Eyeshadow in Snow  offers a subtle highlighter swept over the eyes, tops of the cheeks and around the neck line which takes away dullness and any dark shadows. Finely milled Translucent Face Powder that is barely there, helps to gently create a smooth finish.

I attended the launch of Caudalie, a favorite range of skin care products and was very interested to know that they used grapes from the family’s vineyards. Grapes are known to be healing and contain antioxidant properties. I used these products for Lou Doillon the Face of Fashion brand “Club Monaco”.

To create radiant skin, spray your skin with Caudalie’s Eau de Beauté  and apply Vinoperfect Radiance Revealing Mask  a couple of times a week!

 The Original Oil Treatment

I know many great hairdressers who love this product and use it myself.

It creates soft, shiny, silky smooth healthy looking hair.

If you’re planning to spend money on good skin care then visit the LING New York  skin care range at Cult Beauty.

Neals Yard Rejuvenating Frankincense Facial Oil,  feels smooth, smells good, use on it’s own,  or add a few drops to your favorite moisturizers, that adds an intense hydrating effect on the skin and neck. Click the link and look around  NEALS YARD 

If you’re looking for a natural and simple skin care routine. This may be a good choice for you!  Tarta Harper has products like Regenerating Cleanser that is light and smooth and the Hydrating Floral Essence with it’s gentle aroma for use this Spring/Summer.  Space NK sell these products or visit  Tarta Harper  website to look around and find out more about this product using natural ingredients grown in Vermont.

Clark’s Botanicals   A product to  help, calm and heal all skin types.  A natural range that is paraben free and has botanically-based formulas that offers your skin to naturally rebalance. I’m using the Anti Puff eye cream. Love it!  Very  moisturizing and soothing. Read founder Francesco Clark’s story   A percentage of profits goes to The Christopher Reeve Foundation. Very Inspirational.

Dr Andrew Weil’s “Mega – Bright” Skin tone correcting serum. Even after a few days my skin felt smoother brighter and softer. If you have skin discolouration or pigment spots you will see them fade over four weeks. Apparently this product works on the back of the hands as it has the same effect.

One of my favorite products ever. When applied properly lasts a long time and has a very natural effect. A constant companion in my make-up kit. Has saved the moment on many occasions.  The best place to try it out is to visit the counter and ask one of the consultants to offer you a mini “Pinch Your Cheeks”  make-up lesson.

A Valentines message from Elemis. Working with good skin care is important. So I decided to send on some of their products to my teenage Niece in California to try. Evelyn’s comments are below.

Looking after your skin from the outside early on in life is very important!  Sun damage and neglect on the skin can cause big problems later in life!  ( It may not show now) Try not to think that cosmetic surgery will solve all your skin Issues later in life. Quick n’easy fix’s are not the solution to everything. Long term prevention is better than cure!

Evelyn’s comments…….

I have finally gotten around to thoroughly using all of your beauty products that you sent me for my birthday! The lotion, the peach face cleaner, and the facial masks. I didn’t know how to post a comment on your blog, so I am writing to you instead! To start off with I am still using the peachy facial cleaner which is magnificent! I use it every night. My skin feels so rejuvenated after each use, I really do love it! The skin cream is okay, i haven’t been using it all that much, but i like to use it for my elbows and my ankles (if that doesn’t sound weird) because my skin gets very, very dry in those places I am trying to use a face mask every other week to keep my skin healthy and soft. I like the clay mask a bit more then the regular cream face mask. It just feels like its doing more to my skin overall!

Elemis Fresh Skin for Teenagers  Happy Valentines!