Beauty Shortlist Awards 2015

Friday was the day that beauty brands around the world had been waiting for; the announcement of the 2015 Beauty Shorlist Award winners.

From The Vault: Organic Glam Concealer

As I have said (many a time before) my greatest frustration from a make-up persepctive is the overall lack of good, clean concealers. Actually there are two; lack of clean options and lack of variety in the colour stakes within them... This months delve into the vault looks back at one of the first concealers to make it into my kit.

Kjaer Weis Masterclass

Wednesday evening was me return to the natural beauty Mecca that is Content for a second organic make-up masterclass; this time with Kirsten Kjaer Weis founder of eco lux range Kjaer Weis.

Love: Barefoot SOS Face & Body Rescue Cream

This past month or so it has been all about going Barefoot. Like myself my two year old daughter suffers with eczema. It's not particularly severe however definitely does irritate her; especially on her face and back. After working our way though several clean lotions and potions I remembered this cream which I had used on myself a few years ago - and we love it!

Bookshelf: The Green Beauty Bible by S. Stacey & J. Fairley

Back in September (doesn't that seem an age ago?) I began a somewhat short lived series on eco-beauty books. After a slightly longer than planned hiatus (I was initially thinking every couple of months), I am back with another post... 

Essential Care Black Eyeliner Pencil

I had complely forgotten about this pencil. It has been sitting in the smaller portable kit that I transport around the country (climb ladders and balance on gantrys with) for a certain broadcast client for ages, poised for those just-in-case moments, but until we began using a female presenter on a fairly regular basis back in September, I'd on whole had little need for it.

Top Five: Petal Pink Mineral Blusher (matte)

Pink blusher can be a great choice for perking up post winter skin and can take years off you if applied correctly. This Spring/Summer petal pink cheeks seem to be making a comeback with the faces at Versace, Matthew Williamson and Altuzarra all being adorned with a spring flush of colour.