Lipstick shades to suit your hair colour from Lipstick Queen
** Now you can find the perfect match for lips and locks **
Finding the perfect lipstick shade to match your hair colour can often seem like mission impossible. Not all lipstick shades match with all hair colours so it is important to understand what shades work best for you.
And that’s where Lipstick Queen can help you reign supreme and put you on the path to the perfect shade.
Brunette beauties are blessed with choice! There are many lipstick shades that work harmoniously with brown coloured hair. We recommend Velvet Rope – Brat Pack (250 AED), the perfect striking bold red. A pigment-rich, feather-like, matte lipstick which glides effortlessly on to your lips. Pure Hollywood glamour in a lipstick.
Blondes are all bright! Blondes are well suited to brighter lip colours and gorgeous pink shades give that perfect glowing natural look. Saint – Hot Rose (125 AED) is a long-lasting, flattering and fabulous deep rose shade with 10% pigment to give you a hint of the colour. Reminiscent of Hollywood glamour, Saint lipsticks are designed to be the ultimate go-to lipstick shades.
Redheads keep it real! Redheads should opt for a more natural or nude lip shade and not something that will compete with the bold colour of the red tones in the hair colour. For a more striking look Jungle Queen (140 AED) is for you. It is a gorgeous, semi-sheer, creamy, moisturising coral shade that will complement red hair.
Lipstick Queen is available in Dubai from Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols, Areej and Paris Gallery branches in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, or online at http://www.beautysolutions-me.com.
Visit https://www.beautysolutions-me.com/brands/lipstick-queen.html to discover more and keep up-to-date with their latest news on Facebook (www.facebook.com/LipstickQueenMiddleEast), Instagram (@beautysolutionsme) and Twitter (@abeautysolution).
Contour, Highlight and Bronze your Body with Ease with Madame LA LA
**Go body contour crazy with Madame LA LA’s Self Tan Mousse**
Contouring has fast become the buzz word on any beauty lovers’ lips. From sculpted cheekbones to a slimmer nose and a less pronounced forehead, contouring is a clever way to sculpt and define your natural features and can be done as subtly or as dramatically as you like.
The craze for contouring has now reached new levels and has even made its way to the rest of the body. If you are longing for supermodel-esque legs, abs of steel or more toned and defined arms, but haven’t quite made it happen yet, Madame LA LA are here to help and give you the illusion of the #bodygoals you have always dreamed of.
LEGS:
If you have always dreamed of legs a la Giselle, Madame LA LA suggest streamlining them by tensing muscles so you can see the indentations running down the leg and inner thigh. Next apply Madame LA LA Self-Tan Mousse 200ml (AED 195) whilst keeping muscles tensed with a little extra applied on the muscle lines to shade, blend and there you have it – Giselle legs!
ABS:
To get Rihanna’s abs of steel without hitting the gym Madame LA LA suggest some serious body contouring. Tense muscles and apply self tan mousse to your gloves/mitt and simply smooth over the stomach until formula is well blended and settled to add subtle definition.
ARMS:
Jessica Alba has gorgeously toned arms but you can create the illusion of slimmer defined arms by standing in front of the mirror and flexing your arm muscles. Once you have figured out where the natural definition is, apply self tan mousse to the contours of the upper arms and deepened shoulder bones to create that defined razor sharp look like Jessica’s.
BUST:
Victoria’s Secret models are known for their glowing skin and perky cleavages, however you can carve your way to this look with some clever lighting tricks! Accentuate the cleavage by mixing a little glimmer bronzer into the DD self tan mousse which contains a built-in moisturiser and toner. Apply over the décolletage area, glide over the bust and the golden particles found in your bronzer will reflect light off your skin and create instant definition!
Madame LA LA Tan is a DD (Dynamic do-all) self-tan perfecting mousse with natural skincare benefits. Madame LA LA Tan provides an instant LA glow that develops into an even, deep golden colour in three hours. Infused with hydrating ingredients and innovative colour customising technology, this lightweight mousse works to produce a more natural tan.
Tan the safe way this year. Madame LA LA Tan lasts for ten days and will leave you looking as if you have spent two weeks on Malibu beach!
Blow Dry your Hair in Minutes with Hershesons
** Cut your drying time in half with Hershesons range of blow dry saviours**
If you are time poor but style conscious and need to get your groom on fast, Hershesons range of blow dry products may be just the thing you need to ensure fabulous locks in record speed.
When time is of the essence, Hershesons Iconic Professional Hair Dryer (AED 795) comes into its own by using advanced tourmaline technology that makes it the fastest and hottest dryer on the market. It combines the perfect mix of speed and heat to cut your drying time in half. This is because negative ions absorb water fast while conditioning and softening your hair. They also help to reduce the size of the water droplets in the hair, allowing each hair strand to absorb more moisture whilst improving its condition and softness without preventing dry it out. While the high temperature and speed settings are ideal for fast or rough drying, the cold shot button is designed to set your style. The anti-static Ionic Professional Hair Dryer from Hershesons comes with a travel storing bag and two concentrator nozzles for focused drying and styling, perfect curls, waves or volume.
The next all-important piece of kit to ensure a super quick blow dry is the Ceramic Ion Brush (AED 195). This brush is heat activated to cut styling time in half. Its Nano mineral coated bristles are anti-static and help protect the scalp and minimise split-ends. This multi-tasking hairbrush also helps create dramatic volume with a silky smooth finish. The ceramic barrel of the brush distributes heat evenly for tangle-free, fast and professional styling.
No matter how pushed for time you are, with Hershesons blow drying delights, you can enjoy a polished to perfection look that doesn’t take hours to create. Hershesons products are available exclusively online at sephora.ae and beautysolutions-me.com.
North American beauty brand Daily Concepts makes its way to the UAE
After the successful launch of Daily Concepts in North America, the award-winning brand launches in the UAE, offering a range of luxurious face sponges to deliver the ultimate bathing experience. Daily Concepts aims to revamp the relationship individuals have with hygiene and water as a physical and spiritual cleansing medium, by joining forces with non-profit organisation Lava Mae.
Daily Concepts includes various facial Konjac Sponges – infused with high quality ingredients and made of unique textures that gently cleanse and exfoliate the skin. The brand also offers a range of Konjac Sponges for baby and child and these are safe and gentle on the baby’s delicate skin. This well-designed line also has functional packaging that allows the product to be placed onto any of your shower walls and contains bottom holes for the sponge to be drained. Daily Concepts sponges are 100% natural, vegan, preservative free, cruelty free and the packaging is eco-friendly and reusable.
As part of Daily Concepts CSR, the brand has teamed up with Lava Mae – A non-profit organisation that delivers mobile hygiene services and bath kits for homeless individuals around San Francisco, who don’t have access to basic facilities such as showers, toilets and private changing rooms. Daily Concepts supports the organisation financially and provides bath and body accessories for their hygiene kits.
Daily Concepts sponges are available for purchase from The Organic Café, Spinney’s, Waitrose and online on Mumzworld.com
Rise of Veganism and why it’s the way forward
If you browse health related websites and social media pages on a regular basis – chances are, you have stumbled upon a post or two about the rise of Veganism. While some might argue that celebrities like Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Olivia Wilde might have influenced this generation to adopt Veganism just like fashion and beauty trends – many individuals pursue Veganism to claim the benefits that come with this healthy lifestyle, to stand against animal cruelty around the world and guarantee a sustainable source of food.
This plant-based diet has been proven to boost energy, provide younger looking skin and reduce the chances of life threatening issues like heart diseases, obesity, diabetes and cancer. Luckily, vegan food options have become increasingly accessible at restaurants, supermarkets and food outlets – providing nothing but healthy alternatives to animal products.
ENCAS offers a wide range of gourmet and vegan friendly products prepared from all natural ingredients without compromising on the taste. The Carré raw bites are made of a biscuit base, delicious fillings and a chocolate top. The bites are free from gluten, dairy, grains, preservatives and refined sugar, and the preparation method is limited to preserve the nutritional value and quality of ingredients.
The Carrés are available in four different flavour variants and three different sizes. The sophisticated Carré boxes were named after major cities around the world to give the sweet escape that one deserves at any time of the day. The New York-New York!. Beautiful Istanbul, Stop to Zanzibar and Magical Bali include 4 mini bites with various flavours to match all tastes. While the Dubai With Love box includes an assortment of 12 or 36 mini Carrés. Not to mention the new range of delicious spreads, ideal for adding that sweet indulgence to your yogurt/oatmeal based breakfast or to your mid- afternoon snack.
To order these delicious delicacies from ENCAS, please visit http://www.encas.me for a list of stockists or you can order directly from the website. http://www.encas.me
Summer-proof your lips with Lipstick Queen
** Long lasting and non-drying liquid lipsticks from the Famous Last Words collection**
Matte liquid lipsticks have been the way to go in the past couple of years, but it has gained the reputation of fading ungracefully and drying out the lips. These issues are now things of the past as the Famous Last Words collection by Lipstick Queen, offers a hydrating formula that will last on your lips all day long.
As with all other collections from the brand, Poppy King, the founder of Lipstick Queen, has added a play full spin to the Famous Last Words collection by giving each shade its own unique name. Comprising of six vibrant shades including, Au Revoir (Vibrant coral red), Sayonara (Rich ruby red), Dear John (Dark vampy pink), Rosebud (Bright pink), So Long (Dusty rose) and See Ya (Nude brown), all shades have been curated to suit the preferences of makeup lovers.
The feather-light consistency is enriched with vitamin E, allowing the product to glide on smoothly and providing matte rich pigmentation from the first swipe. The formula also contains natural oils, giving the lips the flexibility to move freely while keeping them nourished during hot summer days.
Each lipstick from the Famous Last Words collection is priced at AED 135 and is available for purchase in Dubai from Bloomingdales, Harvey Nichols, Areej and Paris Gallery branches in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, or online at http://www.beautysolutions-me.com.
Visit www.lipstickqueen.com to discover more and keep up-to-date with their latest news on Facebook (www.facebook.com/LipstickQueenMiddleEast), Instagram (@beautysolutionsme) and Twitter (@abeautysolution).
Achieve healthy summer skin with LABO Transdermic’s Clarifying range
Exposure to sun can be very detrimental for your skin as it can not only burn the epidermal (outer) layer of the skin, but could also trigger the production of melanin, which leads to hyperpigmentation or appearance of dark spots on your skin. The Clarifying range from Labo Transdermic has been tailored to prevent hyperpigmentation along with other ageing skin issues such loss of radiance and elasticity.
Labo Transdermic’s 4 clarifying range consists of Ultra Enlightening Serum (AED 499), Clarifying Enlightening Cream (AED 399), Equalizing Anti Spot Cream (AED 449), Anti Spot Serum (AED 549), which are suitable for all skin types.
Ultra Enlightening Clarifying Serum (AED 499)
Ultra Enlightening Clarifying Serum clarifies the skin reducing melanogenesis and increases skin brightness. Use morning and/or evening after cleansing. Smooth onto face and neck and follow with the Clarifying Enlightening Cream.
Clarifying Enlightening Cream (AED 399)
The Clarifying Enlightening Cream can be used alone or after applying the Ultra-Intensive Enlightening Serum for better results. Formulated using skin clarifying ingredients such as Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Oligopeptide-68, both of which have a whitening effect that contrasts the pigmentation, this cream also enhances the overall texture and radiance of your skin.
Equalizing Anti Spot Cream (AED 449)
Equalizing Anti Spot Cream is made for blotchy, hyperpigmented skin and is particularly effective on dark spots and age spots. It also helps even out the skin tone. Use morning and/or evening on both face and neck with upward movements. For visible results this cream should be used alone or after the Anti-Spot Serum for at least one month.
Anti-Spot Serum- Blotched Skin (AED 549)
Anti-Spot Serum works as a sunblock to help your skin from getting further sun spots and reduces existing sun spots. It also has a special applicator, which helps deliver the serum to the specific area to be treated. Apply the required amount of Anti-Spot Serum on the dark spots of the face, cleavage and hands. Leave it on for 5 minutes, then gently tap with the fingers until complete absorption. To be used alone or in conjunction with the Equalizing Anti-Spot Cream.
Labo Transdermic is available for purchase from leading pharmacies across the UAE including Bin Sina Pharmacy. For more information, please visit http://www.labosuisse.com.
Summer hair care tips with Crescina’s Re-Growth HSFC shampoo and Vials
Three top tips for thinning hair
Thinning hair is a huge problem in this country as the harsh weather combined with the chemically treated tap water causes hair loss amongst both men and women. It is important to protect your hair from the summer sun because hair during the summer season turns dull and dry as it starts lacking the required nourishment. It often leads to people stressing out about those precious strands of hair found in their bath tubs and hair brushes but thanks to Crescina’s Re-Growth HSFC shampoo and 100% Vials, which are specifically designed to tackled thinning hair can help solve this problem and protect your hair from thinning.
Here are the top three tips which will help you combat thinning hair this summer:
– Shampoo regularly- The powerful sun rays can easily turn hair brittle and dry. Use Crescina’s Re-Growth HSFC shampoo when it comes to combatting hair fall and removing the dirt from hair.
–Avoid frequent hair styling- It is best to avoid frequent hair colouring or styling as it damages the roots of your hair and leads to hair fall. Instead, use Crescina’s Re-Growth HFSC 100% vials regularly as a treatment to see improvement.
-Cover your hair to avoid the sun’s rays- If you cannot avoid the direct rays of the sun, then protect your hair by wearing a cotton scarf or a hat.
Crescina’s Re-Growth HFSC shampoo (AED 199) contains active ingredients (Cysteine, Lysine and Glycoprotein), which can help stimulate natural hair growth. Other ingredients of the shampoo such as Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein, helps replace the damaged keratin in your hair.
Crescina’s Re-Growth HFSC 100% vials (AED from 790) contains potent active ingredients, like Cysteine, Lysine and Glycoprotein that aid in producing new follicles and promote healthy hair. This product is for topical use and comes in various dosages depending on the degree of thinning: Dosage 200 is for initial stage of thinning hair, Dosage 500 is for medium stages of thinning and Dosage 1300 is for advanced stages of thinning.
Moreover, Crescina prevents the ageing of follicles, stimulates cell longevity and the physiological growth of hair. The Swiss patent formula is FDA approved and sold only through selected pharmacies.
Crescina is available at leading pharmacies across the UAE, including Bin Sina. For more information please visit: http://www.labosuisse.com
Hydrate with Coco Water based Madame LA LA tanning mousse
** Vegan and cruelty free tanning mousse **
Madame LA LA’s tanning mousse is infused with hydrating skincare benefits such as Coco Water and built in skin finishing perfectors inspired by the beaches of Malibu for the ultimate iconic LA glow. It also moisturises the skin from within and eliminates large amounts of oil. For those with acne or other blemishes on the surface of the skin, the topical application of Coco Water can go a great distance as it has the ability to clear up and subsequently tone the skin.
Madame LA LA Self-Tan Mousse LIGHT 200ml (AED 195)
Madame LA LA Self-Tan Mousse (Light) provides an instant LA glow that develops into an even sun-kissed colour in just three hours. It is designed for lighter skin tones and the formula offers a subtle glow for a year-round tan. Madame LA LA’s lightweight tinted mousse is quick-drying and infused with hydrating skincare benefits including Coco Water, Aloe, Green Tea and Vitamin E. It also offers built-in skin finishing perfectors and the innovative colour customising technology ensures your tan looks natural whilst adapting to your individual skin tone.
Madame LA LA Self-Tan Mousse 200ml (AED 195)
Madame LA LA Tan is a DD (Dynamic do-all) self-tan perfecting mousse with natural skincare benefits. Madame LA LA Tan provides an instant LA glow that develops into an even, deep golden colour in three hours. Infused with hydrating ingredients and innovative colour customising technology, this lightweight mousse works to produce a more natural tan.
Tan the safe way this year. Madame LA LA Tan lasts for ten days and will leave you looking as if you have spent two weeks on Malibu beach!
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Madame LA LA is available from The Dollhouse Dubai, Virgin Megastores, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Yas Mall and online at http://www.beautysolutions-me.com. For more information please visit http://www.beautysolutions-me.com and keep up-to-date with the latest news on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beautysolutionsme and https://www.instagram.com/madamelalaarabia/.
No More Grin and Bear It! Trust LYCON Hot Waxing
It would be cruel to describe waxing as an enjoyable experience, but there are ways to make it as pain-free as it can get. As long as you choose LYCON, the brand that has brought salon waxing into the collective consciousness since 1978!
So, be brave and go straight for the hot wax. Despite what your instincts tell you, hot wax is much friendlier and effective for most of the skins. It’s soft and ready to apply in a matter of seconds, and it’s less painful to peel off with one quick pull.
Here’s a selection of hot waxes to choose from:
Our top pick is the original and legendary Apricot hot wax LYCON launched in 1979. Four decades later, it’s still a bestseller in salons around the world. Its formula is very gentle, yet very strong, and it conditions and nurtures skin while waxing.
With a luscious strawberry scent, the SoBerry Delicious not only smells heavenly, but it’s easy to work with too! It contains LYCON’s unique titanium dioxide technology, which makes the application creamy and flexible, excellent for sensitive areas, perfect for Brazilian waxing and short 1mm hair.
A scrumptious waxing experience comes with the SoYummy hot wax, which is best described as a chocolate treat without the calories. It has a super gentle formulation with iron oxide and micro mica that makes it great for all waxing.
If this selection of hot waxes hasn’t put your mind at ease and you’re still wondering “just how painful” waxing is, there are few more tips we could share, to help prep and soothe your skin.
Exfoliate the day before, as it helps eliminate ingrown hairs and gives your skin a super smooth finish. Be sure to continue to exfoliate after waxing too, with an all-natural salt or sugar scrub, once or twice a week in the shower, as this will help buff off dry skin and dead cells, and unblock congested pores. We recommend our light and creamy body scrub made with grapefruit, lemon and bamboo granules.
Tone your skin after waxing, with an antiseptic or astringent, in order to decrease the risk of infection and tighten the pores in the process. Our LYCOTANE skin cleanser, made with jasmine and chamomile, is a reliable, light and refreshing clean-up nurse for your skin post wax?
Moisturise to lock in your body’s natural oils. Our go-to moisturiser is the Perfect Finish, an apricot, sweet almond and lavender oil that keeps your skin supple and hydrated.
Overtime, regular waxing with high quality LYCON products will protect your skin and lead to finer hairs with far less grow back, and the ‘grin and bear it’ days of waxing will be a thing of the past – trust LYCON!
LYCON waxing products are available at leading beauty salons across the UAE and wider GCC.
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