Diamonds are forever

Celebrate the Jubilee with beauty products fit for a Queen

jubilee2012 is a year to be proud – of our royal family, our nation, our people and our traditions. But also of our great British beauty stories: Lush’s first bath bomb in the seaside town of Poole, William Penhaligon’s daring and eccentric Victorian fragrances, Jonathan Yardley’s royal warrant for the provision of soap to London in the 17th Century – just a few of the stories that have made the British beauty industry what it is today. Continue reading

Beauty sleep

Beauty treatments that work through the night

After-DarkIt’s official; night is the new day. Estée Lauder, bareMinerals, John Frieda, Liz Earle, Elemis – we dare you to think of one beauty brand that does not consider night time as, if not more, important a time to treat your skin as any time during the day. But it’s not just the brands – overnight treatments are also increasingly popular among consumers, perhaps because of their visible effects and ease of use. Continue reading

Promise This

Stick to these simple resolutions for a beautiful 2012

“I will not spend money on three products when one will suffice”

BB Creams were big news in 2011 and the craze is sure to continue into the New Year, as time-poor consumers seek ways to save time and money with multi-benefit products. Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF30 launches in Harrods on 1 January and nationwide from 2 March, and is a multi-tasking BB Cream designed to help prevent the premature signs of ageing with UVA/UVB and environmental protection while immediately concealing imperfections. Continue reading

Winners of the Consultant of the Year Awards

Pure Beauty Consultant of the Year 2011

Julie Last, Beauty Consultant, Boots, Sudbury

Julie was overjoyed to win the overall award and be named Pure Beauty Consultant of the Year 2011. A deserving winner, Julie stood out both in her entry form and on the judging day thanks to her enthusiasm for her job and all things beauty, her infectious excitement and her lovely, bubbly personality. Continue reading