insideKENT Magazine Issue 27 - June 2014 | Page 94
beauty AND THE beach cont.
MAKEUP
We are all a little guilty of not following the ‘makeup
rules’, but at the end of the day, can you really
remember in what month you bought your
mascara? So why not use this summer as a good
excuse to get into a routine? Your makeup needs
change from season to season; if SPF in your
makeup is not already a must in the winter, then
you will definitely love a time saving all-in-one
product for summer.
Laura Mercier’s award
winning Tinted
Moisturiser SPF 20 (£34)
is a great product for
summer. It can be used
sparingly to give you a
healthy glow even without
the holiday. It’s available in
a range of shades, for all
types of skin.
www.lauramercier.com/uk
With the season change a splash of colour is always useful
to get you in the mood for a bit of sun. If the thought of
bright eyeshadow seen across the catwalks is too extreme
for you, we have the perfect fix. You have probably heard
of Clinique’s range of Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip
Colour Balms. Retailing at £17, they are worth the
investment and as one of the first of this type of product
available from the shops they know what they are talking
about. The range now includes 16 colours from the peach
tones of Oversized Orange through to the candy pink of
Woppin’ Watermelon. These crayon-like sticks are great
for not only injecting some colour into your summer makeup
routine but also for keeping your lips moisturised and
hydrated.
www.clinique.co.uk
The perfect texture for your nails
changes from season to season. We
have seen glitter, caviar and most
recently matte nails taking centre stage,
but Rimmel London has quite literally
hit the nail on the head with their new
texture collection Sweetie Crush Nails
(£3.99). These textured, sparkling,
sugar-coated nail polishes are available
in five colours from lemony Sherbert
Sweetheart through to the lilac hues of
Violet Fizzle.
uk.rimmellondon.com
NAILS
2014 is all about a modern twist on the traditional nails
and spring florals through pairing soft pastels with vivid
brights, creating a colourful equilibrium with exciting textures.
Summer can give you a great excuse to experiment with
all the new polish choices available to you.
Just because you are
using a moisturiser there
is no excuse for not using
the right tools! You may
already have your go-to
brushes, but we
recommend Real
Techniques Expert Face
Brush (£9.99) – it’s a
small investment for a
fantastic blending brush.
This brush has short
bristles helping you to use
a little product and make
it go a long way. Use in
circular motions across
your face to build up
coverage over problem
areas, without
aggravating your skin.
www.realtechniques.com
Scented nail enamel is the latest
in a wave of new and exciting
nail polish. They have been
around before, but this time
Revlon has created their
Parfumerie Scented Nail
Enamel Collection. 20 shades
of on-trend colour, all with their
own unique scent for just £6.49
each. The collection features
bright, vibrant shades infused
with exotic and fruity notes;
deep, rich hues with woody and
warm scents; and finally light
and airy tones with fresh, bright
notes. The enamels come in an
array of finishes from
pearlescent through to glitter,
using essential oils to create a range of unique fragrances
which are revealed when your polish dries.
www.revlon.co.uk
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Essie is master of the classic nail. With
their simple bottles and range of colours,
they have taken the market by storm
and their 2014 collections are no
different. With on-trend brights and
power pastels from the Essie Spring
2014 range. Our favourite is Fashion
Playground – a neutral pale minty green;
or you could try their Neons 2014 for a
pop of bright colour on your nails. We
like I’m Addicted – a bright turquoise
to compliment your swimwear;
otherwise opt for a neutral summer with
Essie's Resort 2014 range – Resort
Fling, a subtle light coral, is our go-to
colour.
www.essie.com