Lauren Dunn - Make-up Artist

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7 Jan 2012

99p nail varnish!
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Hello, Happy New Year! January is always a bit of a struggle so this month I'll be mainly focusing on budget products (that are actually worth buying).

On a recent trip to Tesco, I found this little gem of a nail varnish and was amazed by the price.

This shade, 'Cocoa', is a beautiful, rich bronze colour and I've been really impressed with its staying power. I did a quick two coats without any base or top coat on Monday night and it lasted until Friday without any chips. That's good going as usually varnishes chip on my nails after a day or two.

Next time I apply I'm going to do it properly and use some Seche Vite and hopefully it will last even longer!

They have a good selection of colours and you'll find the range in the bigger Tesco stores.

If you try it let me know what you think!
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24 Dec 2011

Amazing eyebrow pen by Suqqu
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Suqqu, as you've probably guessed, is a Japanese make-up brand. It's only stocked in Selfridges in London or you can find it online.

Looking after your brows is quite high maintenance, I pay more attention to my brows now than I have ever done in the past and I can't get enough of this eyebrow pen. The first thing I love about it is the very fine tip that makes defining the brows really easy. It also looks really natural as it's more of an ink, so the finish is different to an eyebrow pencil or powder. Once you've applied, it lasts the whole day without smudging.

Unfortunately it only comes in two colours, 'brown' and 'moss green' and the 'brown' is swatched above.

A must for any eyebrow enthusiast. It's £20.00 available from Selfridges.
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24 Dec 2011

Clarins relaxing body oil
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Because we're all feeling frazzled, here's another body oil for you. This one by Clarins is gorgeous, it smells of a spa and immediately makes you want to lie down and have a massage! I like to use it after exercise or after a bath when your skin is nice and warm. You're guaranteed to get a good night's sleep after using this.

It's usually £36.00 but at the moment the Escentual website is selling it for £28.80.
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22 Dec 2011

Clinique Chubby Sticks
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Clinique brought out 'Chubby Sticks' this year and they have gone down a storm. There's eight very wearable shades and they feel really moisturising when you apply. Perfect for this time of year when your lips are maybe a little drier and good for those who don't like wearing lipstick or gloss.

They have really good pigment to them so you'll still get a good amount of colour and there's no need to sharpen as you just twist up from the bottom. Simple design. I love them.

£15.00 each from Clinique.
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21 Dec 2011

Diptyque 'Baies' candle
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This candle reminds me of my time working for Space NK, many years ago! Diptyque's 'Baies' is a cult classic, it has a beautiful, clean fragrance of blackcurrant leaves and rose and it's one of their best sellers.

What I love about these candles is they actually release fragrance when lit and they burn evenly down the glass. They're an attractive addition to any room with their classic black and white design.

You can now buy in two sizes, £20 for a 70g candle and £38 for 190g. They have a huge selection of fragrances to choose from so you'll be sure to find something that suits you.
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20 Dec 2011

It's all about the glitter
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It's that time of year when we all like to add a bit of glitter to our make-up! I love anything sparkly and shiny and I'm totally addicted to these glitter liners by Sleek. Not only are they an absolute bargain at £3.79 each but they have a great colour range and are really long lasting.

Available from Superdrug or direct from the Sleek website.
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19 Dec 2011

Benefit's Busy Signal
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If you're looking for a present, you'll be sure to find something on the Benefit counter. They are well-known for their cutesy, bright packaging. One of my favourite products in the range is their creaseless cream shadowliners. I love the texture of these as they're so easy to blend and they have really good pigment.

They have great staying power and they really don't crease. I love this rich bronze colour, it looks amazing with blue and green eyes. You can also wear these shadowliners as eyeliners so it's a very versatile product.

They're £14.00 each and available from the Benefit website.
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18 Dec 2011

Suti Facial Oil
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Facial oils are as important as a good concealer in my opinion. People tend to think they'll make your skin oily but in fact this is just a myth - facial oils can actually rebalance and moisturise your skin.

Suti is a relatively new organic brand to hit the beauty market and all of their products are packaged beautifully.

Their Rejuvenate Organic Face Oil smells amazing, you can really smell the neroli which is uplifting. As soon as you apply to your skin, it absorbs straight in. I like to give myself a quick facial massage when applying an oil.

I've always used oils at night but this one is light enough to use in the day. Alternatively you can mix a couple of drops in with your normal moisturiser.

It's £28.00 for a 30ml bottle and will last a long time as you only need a few drops at a time.
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17 Dec 2011

Beautiful eyeliner sets from No7
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No7 have brought out these limited edition eyeliner sets for Christmas and they are gorgeous. In each set you get five different coloured metallic eyeliners, perfect for your make-up bag as they're smaller than your average eyeliner.

The eyeliners are very soft in texture and are highly pigmented. They're very easy to blend, so great for updating your make-up look for an evening out or just to use every day. Get one before they sell out for you or as a gift. £13.50 each.
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16 Dec 2011

Pretty Pixi eyeshadow palette
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This is the perfect present for any eyeshadow lovers out there. There are twelve beautiful, shimmery eyeshadows, great for experimenting with different make-up looks and colours. The shadows are really soft in texture and have good pigment to them so the colour will last on your eyes. You can also use the darker colours as eyeliners if you slightly dampen a brush, this Smokey Eyeliner Brush by No7 would be a perfect tool to use with this palette. This eyeshadow set is good value at £12.00 and it's currently limited edition available from the Pixi website.
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