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Microblading has had a makeover, and it’s not just any old makeover it’s by one of the best known permanent cosmetics artists and respected trainers in the UK, Karen Betts. With over 20 years hands-on experience in the industry and recently voted one of the top 50 most influential women in the British Beauty industry Karen is regarded as the best there is.
Sheet masks, they’re biggest beauty trend of the century. But there is more to them than a creepy selfie opportunity, they deliver a cocktail of hydration and active-ingredients to your skin, fast.
If your big day is just round the corner, a 7-day Sheet Mask Challenge will get your skin glowing, radiant and deeply hydrated in no time. No top facialists required, no stack of lotions, potions and essences, just one sheet mask, daily, for 7 consecutive days.
Timeless Truth, the UK’s award-winning, leading brand, has a sheet mask for everybody. Do pick & choose for your specific skin
Choosing a perfume for a loved one is a tricky task in any relationship, which is why Ellenborough Park has partnered with The Cotswold Perfumery to launch the new Unbridled package. Tapping into the personalisation trend, brides-to-be, newlyweds and couples can design a bespoke scent to wear on the big day or treasure as the ultimate mini-break keepsake.
Chief perfumer John Stephen, one of only six independent scent creators in the UK, will lead small classes for Ellenborough Park guests on making one-of-a-kind perfumes from his 300-year-old workshop in Bourton-on-the-Water.
Rebecca Howe used the Lemon Detox in the run up to her wedding with great results
"I’ve always been a fit and healthy person but in my late twenties I noticed the weight slowly creeping on. Over the next few years, my busy job as an accountant often meant I was getting home late and choosing ready meals or takeaways instead of healthier options. I wasn’t happy with my weight but I had no real incentive or method of losing the weight.
This Spring FIRST BASE sees the addition of two essential new shades; Extra Fair Cool for pink toned skins that don’t tan well and Extra Fair Warm for skin with golden tones that do tan well. These BRAND NEW shades are perfect for porcelain skinned beauties, with radiant fair complexions who can now enjoy the sensational FIRST BASE foundation.
INNER-SOUL ORGANICS - The Romance Me Collection
Ancient Egyptians used Jasmine and Rose flower extracts to create the ambience for love, and this collection is created with these luxurious oils which smell absolutely gorgeous, as well as smoothing out blemishes and toning your skin naturally
100% natural and 99% organic ingredients, not tested on animals.
Suitable for use as part of vegan and vegetarian lifestyles
Nothing says blushing bride more than a beautiful smile -after all what could possibly be more important on the happiest day of one's life?
Dr Miguel Stanley is a smile revolutionary, who is helping both brides and grooms around the world improve their smiles and ultimately change their lives. Says Dr Stanley, “The Hollywood smile – you know what I’m talking about – the perfect, blindingly white smile full of identical, enormous, perfect veneers. No one wants that anymore.”
Celebrity facialist Cherry Woods is much loved by broadcasters, brides to be and beauty fans for her hi-tech, anti-ageing treatments. While there is no substitute for the luxury facials on offer at the Cherry Woods Skin Clinic in Richmond, her skin secrets will boost your confidence and give you an A-List style glow on your big day.
1. FEEL THE PEEL
Dating back to the beginning of the 18th century, Pommade Divine is the original multi-purpose beauty balm and nature’s first aid kit, loved by royalty and celebrities alike. Whether you’re relaxing on the beach in Antigua, backpacking in Australia, dancing the night away on Ibiza or just camping in your back garden, this balm is the one thing you must pack.
Pommade Divine contains a unique combination of essential oils, spices and resins, tried and tested across the centuries and blended into a skin-softening, nourishing base of Shea Butter, Jojoba and Lanolin. The result is most efficacious, versatile and restorative!
Lord & Berry Expert Make-up Artist Elkie Phillips explains how blushing brides can create the hottest make-up trends for the summer season. Tight-lining
Tight-lining is a way of applying eyeliner so close to your lashes it gives the illusion of naturally thick and dark lashes. This especially useful for people with less lashes than most or to give that extra dimension to an everyday look. To achieve this look I recommend a good waterproof pencil eyeliner such as Lord & Berry Smudgeproof eyeliner in Black and also a deep pigmented Kohl eyeliner such as Lord & Berrys Couture Kajal pencil eyeliner.
New to the UK beauty market is Mink & Co – luxury 100% Serbian Mink Fur lashes that are cruelty-free, luxurious and affordable.
Founded by professional makeup artist Safura, Mink & Co takes eyelashes to the next level with their seven bespoke styles that have been customised and designed to suit most eye shapes and which are suitable for every occasion.
Handmade and with a distinctive cotton strip to ensure comfort whilst wearing them, the mink lashes are easy to use and apply. What’s more is that they can be used up to 25 times and come in an elegant drawer to protect the lashes from damage. Mink & Co also supply a lash applicator to make application easy and quick.
The 20th March marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the countdown to the long-awaited wedding season. If the thought of paring down to your strapless mermaid gown or wedding night undies is filling you with fear, take a look at our host of quick fix beauty indulgences to make you feel your very best as you walk down the aisle. These top-to-toe lotions and potions are perfect for giving your body the ultimate spring clean as you prepare to bare for the sizzling season ahead.
Your big day is just around the corner and you’ve got the whiter than white dress but then, with sudden panic, you realise you’ve forgotten about ensuring your teeth match your wedding day ensemble.
It’s tempting to reach for a quick fix. To pay the big bucks for instant bleaching or purchase over the counter whitening strips but proceed with caution. You could be doing more damage than good. In a bid to ensure you can achieve a healthy, white we consulted with dentist and founder of WhiteWash Laboratories Matthew Lloyd to get the low down on the need to know tips when it comes to oral care in the run up to wedding:
