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.

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).

Summer Goals: Smooth, Healthy Skin with LYCON Waxing

With summer days here to stay, clean, smooth, touchable skin is at the top of our beauty list. But, getting fuzz-free skin can be messy, time-consuming and a real pain, quite literally.

Or so we thought, until we discovered LYCON waxing.

Equally effective on light and dark, long and short hair, LYCON gets the job done immaculately wherever we need it. It removes stubborn hair more easily and effectively than any other waxes, and eases off the pain too. No wonder, beauticians and therapists around the world have hailed it as the crème de la crème of hair removal waxes!

Offering dozens of high-quality strip waxes, hot waxes and LYCOJET waxes, with LYCON you can get the type of wax that is most specific to your skin needs, hair type and removal area. In waxing, that’s as personalised as it gets.

Plus, for those of us who have sensitive skin, prone to irritation and inflammation, LYCON waxing is what our skin is crying out for, because its custom-made formulas combine natural ingredients and latest innovations.

Take the Rosette hot wax, a salon favourite since the 80’s, made with the soothing ingredients, of chamomile and rose, and LYCON’s latest and unique titanium dioxide technology, that makes it particularly suitable for Brazilian waxing and other sensitive area applications.

Equally gentle and efficient is the Aloe Vera, that grips the shortest and most stubborn hairs whilst cooling and calming the skin, and the Olive Oil hot wax, as special blend of virgin olive oil and beeswax that nurtures skin, makes it silky smooth to the touch and gives it a luxurious sheen.

All is left to do, is follow up our LYCON waxing with a little at-home maintenance, such as the Tea Tree lotion which has anti-bacterial benefits, and it’s also soothing and refreshing, perfect for the warm summer months, and voila: smooth, healthy skin guaranteed!

LYCON waxing products are available at leading beauty salons across the UAE and wider GCC.

Self-tanning prep for your summer holiday with Madame LALA

**5 ultimate self-tanning tips**

Start your holiday off looking sun-kissed and fabulous with Madame LA LA’s self-tan mousse and bronzing ball. This is the safest way to get a golden glow because getting a tan under the sun or inside a tanning bed is bad for your skin and health. If you don’t want to end up having a streaky self-tan then follow our top 5 tips to make sure your tan looks 100% real.

• Before applying Madame LA LA’s self-tan mousse, make sure to exfoliate your body from head to toe to get an even tan. This will help prevent your tan from fading unevenly or going splotchy.
• Place a damp face cloth in the freezer for 10 minutes. Then place gently over the face for 30 seconds. This will close the pores and ensure the self-tan doesn’t cling to them.
• Be moisture savvy! Moisturize dry skin areas such as elbows, knees and Achilles heel as it helps smooth dry spots.
• Protect your hands from staining by always using a tanning mitt to apply your tan. They disperse the tan evenly across the skin for a flawless application.
• To complete your look, finish with a slick of bronzing ball from Madam LA LA to contour, highlight and bronze your face and body effortlessly.

The Madame LA LA self-tan range (AED 195) is a favourite amongst the A-List for its additional toning, perfecting and hydrating properties, as well as its use of coco water, green tea and vitamin c to assist in anti-ageing. Top up your tan by exfoliating every time before you apply tan and by re-applying once a week.  Madame LA LA tanning mousse develops in three hours and it lasts for ten days.

Their Madame LA LA Bronzing Ball (AED 95) is a 180° colour cosmetics twist-up cream bronzer that glides onto the skin effortlessly and provides a precise finish with no makeup brushes needed, meaning your daily make up regime just got a whole lot easier. On-the-go touch ups are completely fuss-free, making this bronzer a true handbag essential.

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/.

Introducing the Lipstick Chess Collection by Lipstick Queen

 

**A collection of full coverage must-have matte lipsticks **

Inspired by the classic board game, Lipstick Queen brings to you a gorgeous collection of lipsticks that redefines the whole game of wearing matte lipsticks with its moisturising long wear formula.

Comprising of six gorgeous matte shades that vary between berry reds to brown nudes, these easy to wear lipsticks are formulated with a super-hydrating and suede-free formula. Power packed with natural oils, waxes and anti-oxidant Vitamin E, which has protective and reparative properties, these smooth, luxe and comfortable lipsticks provide full coverage without drying out your lips.

Paying homage to the board game by naming each shade after a different chess piece, the collection includes Ruby Red Queen, Rich Berry King, Deep Plum Rook, Dashing Mocha Knight, Determined Mauve Bishop and Deep Nude Pawn, all of which are priced at AED 135.

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 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).

This season’s travel essentials from Lottie

**Top three must haves for travelling **

If there’s a flight in your future, packing smart and looking good is a high priority. Whether you’re heading through a security checkpoint, relaxing at 30,000 feet or you have just arrived at your destination, having the right beauty and hair products can make every stage of your trip a beautiful experience. Having killer brows, the right brushes to apply make-up and ties to tie away your tresses while you are roaming around under the sun are the most important products for a make-up lover who wants to travel in style.

Lottie picks out their top three must haves for travelling:

Tools on Tour (AED 59) is a compact brush set which comprises a mini brow brush, smudger brush, eyeshadow brush and powder brush. This collection is the perfect beauty companion for the jet setting woman who needs to look put together at all times.

The mini beauty tools, which can easily fit into any beauty bag are also vegan friendly. The brushes pack the same level of pigment pick-up and their bristles are soft. They offer the same even application as their full-size equivalent. Sealed within a cute mini zip up plastic pouch, they can slide into your travel bag easily and stay clean.

Arch Rival Brow Kit (AED 89) Overcome your eyebrow nemesis and create bold and beautiful looks with Lottie London’s Arch Rival Collection- where all your dilemmas are covered. It comes with two natural shades of power, wax to keep stray hairs in check, cute mini tweezers and a double ended brush and this kit will ensure you have everything you need for the ultimate brow makeover.

Tress Ties (AED 36) Finally, a hair tie that’s ponytail friendly! These soft stretchy bands won’t snag hair or leave kinks – with six pretty pop colours to pick from, these look just as good around your wrist as they do on your hair.

Lottie London products are available from Virgin Megastore, The Nail Spa, Burj Al Arab, and Be Bar in the UAE.  In Qatar products are available in Karisma stores and Virgin Megastore, and in Bahrain, from The Beauty Room. In Oman, products can be purchased from Virgin Megastore. You can also make online purchases from Sayidaty Mall, BeautySolutions-me.com, sivvi.com, TheBeautyFloor.com and Wadi.com.

Visit https://www.beautysolutions-me.com/brands/lottie.html to discover more and keep up-to-date with their latest news on Facebook (www.facebook.com/LottieLondonMiddleEast), Instagram (@lottielondonmiddleeast) and on Twitter (@lottielondonme)

The Shower Tower SOAPENIR, contains a skin superfood ingredient to protect your skin during summer

**The soap that has superfood powers**

During the hot summer months your skin changes and can suffer from many conditions caused by the weather change. The world’s first SOAPENIR from The Shower Tower Company is made from 100% natural ingredients, including organic Shea butter, which is a skin superfood and will feed your skin with the necessary vitamins to keep it soft and smooth all summer long.

Shea butter is a superfood that comes from the seeds of the Shea tree. In its raw form, Shea butter is high in vitamin A, E and F, all of which have great skin benefits; Vitamin A encourages healthy cell production, Vitamin E blocks free radicals from damaging the skin and supports with anti-aging, whilst Vitamin F works to keep skin young and supple. Shea butter also contains a natural UV protection against sun damage and harmful rays. Applying Shea butter daily to your skin will provide the cells with natural fatty acids that are essential for collagen production. Shea butter also soothes irritated skin, reduces inflammation, and will hydrate severally dehydrated skin.

The Shower Tower SOAPENIR is made from 100% natural Shea butter, making it the perfect product to feed your skin daily in the shower or the tub. So it’s time to butter up and feed your skin with this superfood! This key ingredient is what makes our soap so soapy, offering a rich lather that you can feel coating and protecting your skin. After your shower, your skin will feel so nourished that additional moisturising can be skipped!

The Shower Tower retails for AED 95 and can be ordered online by visiting http://www.theshowertower.com or at outlets such as Love Shop Pray, O Concept Store and Dubai Loves. The Shower Tower currently has a special Ramadan greeting sleeve, making it the perfect gift for loved ones.

PROTECT YOUR HAIR FROM UVA / UVB DAMAGE THIS SUMMER WITH SUN-SAFE SAVIOURS FROM SHOW BEAUTY

While the sun can give you gorgeously sunkissed highlights, it can also cause serious damage to your hair leaving it faded, dry and lacklustre. Having a couple of multitasking hair-heroes in your beauty bag will ensure your locks stay healthy and hydrated all summer long.

Nail the perfect beachy boho waves with SHOW Beauty Premiere Working Texture Spray. Designed to add instant volume and movement, this beach bag essential is formulated with an abundance of botanical extracts including Aloe Vera, Mango, Kiwi and Ginger Lily to give protection from sun damage while providing lasting hold.

If you’re more suited to a cool and collected poolside braid, SHOW Beauty Riche Grooming Balm is all you need. Enriched with safflower seed oil, this flyaway taming wonder balm protects, nourishes, hydrates and firms the hair leaving it smooth and silky while preventing UVA and UVB sun damage.

SHOW Beauty Decadence Hair Fragrance is a travel friendly size hair mist combining notes of coconut milk, caramel and almond butter. An essential for any sunsoaked escape enriched with antioxidant Vitamin E, when spritzed onto hair throughout the day it provides UVA and UVB protection and slows the fade of colour treated hair.

All the products from the brand are available for purchase from Harvey Nichols Dubai, Bloomingdales Dubai Mall and online at beautysolutions-me.com. For more information, please visit https://www.beautysolutions-me.com/brands/showbeauty.html