Category Archives: Make up

Women are turning to nail varnish to update their look!

We love the Technic pastel nail varnish range

According to recent research, more and more women are turning to nail varnish in order to update their look.

Nail care sales have rocketed as women opt for affordable nail polishes and treatments as a way to spruce themselves up.

Sales of nail varnishes have more than doubled in the last five years when compared to other beauty favourites, with over £136million worth of polish being sold by 2010.

We’re a massive fan of nail varnishes and love to keep our nails looking lush!

Technic launches ‘High Lights’ highlighter

Technic 'High Lights' highlighter

Technic has made it easier than ever to create a glowing complexion thanks to its new ‘High Lights’ highlighter.

The skin-boosting highlighter will turn you from drab to fab in an instant. Simply apply the highlighter to your cheeks, temples and eyes for a dewy, radiant look.

Plus, it’s priced at just £1.99, so it won’t bust your budget! Get yours here!

Create super-sultry eyes with the new Technic Kajal Kohl eyeliner

Technic kajal kohl eyeliner - £1.49

Technic has now made it even easier to create high-impact, dramatic eyes thanks to its newly-launched Kajal Kohl eyeliner crayon.

It’s great for creating a thin, subtle line or a think, dramatic flick, making it a versatile addition to any makeup bag.

The eyeliner crayon is great for creating smoky, sultry eyes too! Simply apply the crayon to your lids, smudge the product evenly using your fingers and, voila, your peepers will look smouldering!

Priced at just £1.49, the Kajal Kohl eyeliner crayon won’t bust your budget either. Get yours here!

Protect your pout as the weather hots up!

Body Collection lip salve - £1.25

The weather this weekend is meant to be glorious!

It’s important to remember to protect yourself against the sun’s harmful rays – especially your pout!

Your lips are seriously sensitive when it comes to the sun, so keep them protected with the Body Collection lip salve.

Containing UVA and UBV filters, it’ll keep your lips soft, smooth and protected too! Get yours here!

Technic launches £3.99 face primer!

Technic 'Prime It' primer - £3.99

Technic has now made it super easy to create the perfect base for your makeup thanks to its new ‘Prime It’ primer.

Adding luminosity to the skin, ‘Prime it’ brightens and evens out the complexion whilst minimising the appearance of blemishes and imperfections.

Priced at just £3.99, ‘Prime It’ ensures that your makeup will stay put for longer, making it an absolute makeup bag must have for women everywhere!

The revamped Body Collection bronzing powder is in today’s Daily Mirror!

The Body Collection bronzing powder in the Daily Mirror

The beauty team at the Daily Mirror LOVE the revamped Body Collection bronzing powder so much that they’ve featured it in today’s paper!

Guaranteed to leave you looking like a sun-kissed goddess in an instant, the revamped bronzing powder has been repackaged in a handy compact – complete with an integrated mirror and a handy foam applicator – which makes makeup touch ups super easy!

Get your very own bronzing powder here!

Create an uber-vibrant eye makeup look thanks to Technic

Technic eye shimmer powder - £1.99 each

Technic has recently added a selection of gorgeous new colours to its eye shimmer range that are perfect for creating a bright, vibrant look.

The six new colours – tutti fruity (peach), candyfloss (candyfloss pink), bubblegum (bright pink), amethyst (lilac), jade (jade green) and granite (grey/black) – are great for adding a touch of colour to your makeup look and there’s a colour to suit any Spring outfit.

Priced at £1.99, they’re a beauty bargain too! Get yours here.

Create an ultra-chic look with the new urban street nail varnishes from Technic

Technic urban street nails - £1.25

With natural nudes and deep, sensuous shades being the colours of choice for nails this season, the new urban street nail varnish range from Technic makes it super easy to achieve this on-trend look.

The limited edition range boasts shades including manchester road (dark grey), the bailey (mink), priory way (lavender), duke street (dark blue) and princess crescent (burgundy) and are perfect for creating a high-impact, glossy finish.

Priced at just £1.25 each, there’s an urban street nail varnish to suit any new season outfit!

Women carry around £256 worth of cosmetics in their handbags

Women haul around £256 worth of makeup in their handbags - that's a lot of beauty booty

According to a recent survey, the average British woman carries £256 worth of makeup in their handbags.

The research found that the average cosmetics bag is made up of 13 makeup essentials, with each item costing on average £20.

Despite the high value, 72 per cent of women admitted that they didn’t include their make-up collection on their personal belongings insurance and 64 per cent would not think to claim for the items if their handbag was stolen.

The top five products found in handbags are mascara, perfume, foundation, lip balm and concealer.

That’s a lot of beauty booty to haul around!

Check out the new high-impact crystal suede nail varnishes from Body Collection!

Body Collection crytal suede nails - £2.99 each

The new Body Collection crystal suede nail varnishes are perfect for sprucing up your nail look for the new season.

The polishes are packed full of glitter but create a nonglossy, suede-effect and are perfect for creating on-trend talons.

Available in six sparkling shades including  little black dress (slate grey), midnight blue, kia royale (cerise pink), champagne, mint breeze and purple diamond, the Body Collection crystal suede nail varnishes are a must-have addition to any makeup bag! Get yours here!