If you are currently looking in the mirror at skin you just know could be better, and a make-up routine that needs a bit of revamping, you could not have picked a better time to reassess. We are now living in a revolutionary era for skincare and cosmetics, with more and more products delivering exactly what they promise. Box clever! Getting serious about your skincare (you will know when the time comes ) involves investing in a few hardworking luxury products like Crème de Mer eye concentrate — it actually quenches and reconditions the delicate eye area while reducing the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, and of course Elizabeth Arden’s Prevage anti ageing serum — packed with powerful antioxidants, it gives great results on wrinkles, age spots, and scarring. The ingredients are powerfully concentrated, and you will find a little goes a long way, there is no need to lash it on. You know what area needs the most help and that is where to invest in a superior product.
With good clear skin to start off, you can think about being brave and replace your full coverage foundation for a tinted moisturiser, in fact a much more youthful look. Bobbi Brown, which recently launched its much anticipated Denim and Rose collection on counter, does a tinted moisturiser in eight real life shades, with an SPF15. Of course if it is a scary thought for you to go the tinted moisturiser route, you might want to have the experts at the counter match your perfect concealer. Finish this look with a pop of pink blush on the apples of the cheeks, and bear in mind the secret weapon of make-up artists worldwide is finishing powder. It sets your make-up for the day and my favourite, Christian Dior’s Capture Totale loose powder, adds luminosity and gives high definition radiance. It is sheer luxury, the Holy Grail of powders.
For those who want a low commitment pop of colour, YSL’s autumn/winter Rock and Baroque nail collection is a must see. In shades of purple, turquoise, and gold, they look more modern on shorter nails.
Most women want to streamline their beauty routine in the summer and it is a fun time to update your look. The perfect summer look for woman of all ages, shapes, and sizes is a simple but clever make-up, and a killer pair of sunglasses. With so many pairs out there, as with make-up, it makes sense to get advice from the experts. According to David Clulow in Brown Thomas oversize sunglasses are still very much on trend, alongside the classic Ray Ban wayfarer or aviator styles. Men take note — JFK, Paul Newman, and Robert Redford worked Ray Bans for a reason, and they have stood the test of time. They enhance a rugged jawline to perfection, and your eyes are worth protecting with quality sunglasses.
