#nextbigbeautything fashionable skincare

In the last few years, we’ve seen more and more beauty brands jumping on the ‘Fashion Week’ express train. They are sponsoring shows, doing makeup for the catwalk models, giving away samples and even offering press makeovers in-between hectic show schedules. What’s interesting, however, is seeing brands which are predominantly skincare branch out in to this arena too.

At London Fashion Week SS15 for example, at Shrimps, the new cult fashion brand on the block (and my new favourite obsession) makeup artist Lauren Parsons created radiant complexions with the help of Caudalie. Using the Mattifying and Perfecting fluids, plus layering the Beauty Elixir before makeup ensured a perfect base.

Shrimps, SS15

Whilst, at Temperley, makeup maestro Lisa Eldridge used Liz Earle to create a ‘fresh-faced’ look, whilst their Global Treatment Ambassador Abigail James was on hand to prep and nourish the model’s skin. The Instant Boost Skin Tonic, which formed part of the prep line up is surely a fashionista-favourite in the making? 

Both examples show that the lines between skincare and makeup continue to blur. I am looking forward to more skincare brands giving the makeup big boys a run for their money.
Caudalie Beauty Elixir, £32
Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic, £13.25
Liz Earle Skin Repair Light Moisturiser, £19.25

Back From Russia, With Love

Phew! What a winter holiday that was. Russia on average was -15 and I experienced no less than five skin (and non-beauty related) emergencies. First my skin was totally flaking to shreds. Then my lips developed a crust thicker than the lunar surface. Finally, I diagnosed myself with the worst hat-hair I have ever seen, having to practically wear my hat even indoors.

However, I did start as I meant to go on. On the plane there, I armed myself with Caudalie's Eau de Beaute Elixir spray, trying desperately to keep my skin hydrated. I also always save up my sample sachets so that I can travel light on the plane. Finally, I was taming my hair with a comb-come bottle opener (from my grandmother's communist days. The Russians know you always need good hair and drink in-hand).

In Russia, I decided to try a new routine altogether. I had Rodial's Glamtox Serum. It is a beautiful texture, almost like a light oil, which helped to improve my skin tone in the harsh temperature changes. This was followed by Aromatherapy Associates Triple Rose Renewing Moisturiser, with the power of three different roses: Moroccan, Turkish and Bulgarian. Roses (after diamonds) are a girl's best friend. And you can never have too many.

I am glad to be back on less snowy shores and my skin can't thank me enough.

Caudalie's Eau de Beaute Elixir, £32.00
Aromatherapy Associates Triple Rose Renewing Moisturiser, £49.00
Rodial's Glamtox Serum, £60.00