New From Nars - The Multiple Duo

Nars have just released their new compact 'The Multiple Duo', it contains 2 of their most popular shades 'Orgasm' & 'South Beach' in their 'mistake proof colour' which is quick & easy to apply giving effortlessly flawless make-up! It can create a healthy flush of colour on the cheeks as well as shimmer effects for the eyes & soft colour on the lips, perfect for travelling light with your make-up bag!
Available On-Line at www.narscosmetics.co.uk (£33)

Make-Up Hall Of Fame - Barry M Dazzle Dust

Over the last few months we have been doing our very own 'Make-Up Hall of Fame', for all those fantastic products & tools that keep us looking at our best, it will consist of the true tried & tested items that come up trumps every time proving themselves to be timeless classics that no beauty junkie should be without! Any suggestions on what you think & any products you feel should definitely be put forward let us know - eyecandyblog@googlemail.com
Barry M's dazzle dusts are iconic & the perfect way to create a dazzling Christmas party look this year!!! Their collection includes every colour in the spectrum from bright to subtle sparkles, all highly pigmented & reflective so you can create a bold colourful look or opt for a subtle shimmer.. Best way to use the glitter pots is to apply a base first, go for 'Shell' Cream Base by Mac it really holds the pigment in the shadow & keeps it where you want it to be! Apply with a flat brush first of all & then blend out with a 'fluff' brush to create a soft finish. £4.50 each.

Brand New from Soap & Glory - Off Your Face Wipes

Latest addition to cult brand Soap & Glory is their fab new face wipes 'Off Your Face', these are an all in one cleansing wipe which removes make-up & grime from the day with an added bonus - pore minimiser! So over time they will reduce pore size as well as help dead skin build up as you cleanse , excellent!!! £3.99 from Boots.

Purple Tutorial...YES You Can!!!!!

This is mainly for Emily (our contest winner) and for those that feel if they wear purple, then it will look like they have two black eyes.......watch and feel born again in your ability to wear color =).

New from Rodial - Glamtox Peel

Rodial's latest skincare addition & alternative to surgery is their 'Glamtox Peel', this is a clay mask which claims it can reverse the signs of ageing in just ten minutes!
It contains their new ground breaking ingrediant 'LaraCare' which firms & lifts the skin as well as reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, it also contains 'Aigirline' which can reduce stress in the skin & relax contracted muscles (a little like botox but without the needles!), they also claim that these ingrediants take effect instantly so you can see effects straight away after use. As if that wasn't enough to make you want to try it out, they claim that the fruit acids also refine the skin giving you a brighter, healthier & more youthful complexion!
To use, apply the mask generously to the skin, allow to dry & then remove by gently rubbing the skin with fingertips, finally rinse with warm water.
Available on line at www.rodial.co.uk or at Harvey Nichols (£70).

Recession? - Shu Uemura Releases 24K Gold Eyelash Curler

File this under completely gratuitous but if the impending recession doesn't have you watching you're wallet, you're eyelashes might be in for a luxurious treat. Shu Uemura has released a 24K gold eyelash curler that boasts superior functionality and performance wrapped in a 24K gold exterior. The curler mushroom shaped pad to maximize curls, patented hinge for perfect pressure and an ergonomic design that will reach even the smallest lashes the $28 price tag seems like a bargain. So if you're in the market for affordable luxury this christmas these limited edition curlers are available exclusively at Sephora.

Hair Removal

Classy Cosmetics welcomes it's first ever guest tutorialist Jessica!!!!

Twilight Hair

Here is an idea for retro hair and what I did for the Twilight "night".

Bobbi Brown - New Long Wear Eye Palette

Bobbi Brown's new long wear eye palette is causing quite a storm at the make-up counters just now, they're limited edition as well so grab yourself one while you can!
The shadows are long wear, smudge & crease resistant, they also feature new as well as popular shades from their Cream Shadows & Gel Liners. There are 2 shadow colours & 2 gel liners, the shadow colours are light & natural with brown & black gel liners to choose from so you can opt for subtle to dramatic finishes making the palette completely versatile. 'Moon Rock Long-Wear Eye Palette' (£38 Each)

Rose & Co Lip Balm

With the winter chill starting to bite & a cold snap predicted to hit the UK this weekend it really is time to protect that pout! Try out Rose & Co's fantastic 'Strawberry Crush Gloss Lip Balm', it tastes & smells good enough to eat so you won't want to stop applying it, perfect way to keep those lips soft, also they'll be irrisistable as well!! Available at www.asos.com (£5)

Brand New Neutrogena Wave - Review

Over the last 2 weeks I have been putting the new Neutrogena Wave to the test, a new innovative & revolutionary way to cleanse the skin! It is a small compact device with a vibrating motion which releases a 'tingly' foam to penetrate deep into the pores, the gentle vibrations then massage the face to give you softer skin just after one use! This means that it can cleanse 10 times deeper removing dirt, oil & make-up, pretty impressive! You simply add the small softly textured pads & with warm water apply the the device across the face, quick & easy whilst you get a salon standard cleanse at home!
Having a naturally oily skin I have found that it can reduce excess oil build up as well, the sensation on the skin is fantastic, leaving my skin feeling very soft as well as banishing any blemishes!! It is very easy to use too which is important & makes cleansing a little more enjoyable each night, no more wiping cleanser away with cotton wool, just a quick fun cleanse & I'm done!
Neutrogena Wave is released in the UK on Monday (24/11) & you can find them in all major Boots stores nationwide, the starter pack is just £12.99 & includes 14 pads (you throw away each one after use), you can buy a refill pack for 4.99 which includes 30 pads, excellent value when you consider the cost of a facial!

Red and Requests??

So tell me if you want me to do a tutorial on this look and leave any requests. Can I please tell you that Jessica went to go and get her makeup done by a MAC artist and I have SO much yet to learn!!!!!!!

Mac's New Holiday 2008 Collections

Mac's new Red Collections are all about classic glamour but with a modern twist, perfect for this season's festive spirit!

'Red' She Said, the full on Hollywood Glamour look!



'The Passions of Red' Collection



Bejewelled cases filled with red hot make-up gems, glamorous lip & eye palettes containing new & come-back shades, 7 compacts available. My favourite, 'Devoted Poppy' with this year's hottest lip colour 'coral', it contains 2 perfect & subtle coral shades with lip gloss. Lip Palettes £20 & Eyes £30.

'Passionately Red'



Viva Glam compacts featuring popular shades from the collection, all in beautiful warms tones, perfect for winter! There are 2 palettes each containing 2 lipsticks & Viva Glam Gloss. £20.00 Each.

Baily's "Listen To Your Lips' Campaign - PhotoShoot Preview!

EyeCandy have been given a sneak preview of the new Baily's campaign photoshoot 'Listen To Your Lips', it launches globally at the end of this month & top fashion photographer Rankin was assigned to create images which feature iconic & contempoaray lipstick/gloss looks.
First Advert Shots To Be Released -



Over 100 models were casted for the print advertising campaign, the key to choosing these models was that they had to have luscious and expressive lips, and were from different cultural backgrounds.
Casting Pictures -


In the first phase of print advertisements the model's make-up was kept natural and the make-up artist used lipstick/gloss colours that built on the models natural lip colour.
Exclusive Behind The Scenes Shots of the Photoshoot -




There are more print adverts to run later in the campaign which feature more dramatic lip looks including glitter, so we'll try post these as well, some inspiration for festive season make-up looks perhaps! Also the first set of tv adverts are out now so keep your eyes peeled!

New from Benefit

Benefit have just released this ingenious new tool for lips, 'Pocket Pal', it's a new portable version of their Benetint for lips paired with a super shine clear lip gloss. The tint comes with a handy lip brush to apply a sheer coverage of the rosy tint & then you just apply the gloss over the top for a super sparkling finish! £14.50

Also perfect for Christmas gifts & amazing value is the new lip gloss gift set 'Peace, Love & Glossiness', it includes 3 tubes each with 2 complementing glossy colours, so 6 in total. They are also Benefit's most popular colours & considering individual glosses are £13 each this set is a steal at £19.50!

Sparkling Eyes - Urban Decay Glitter Liner

For glittering fabulous eyes try out Urban Decay's Heavy Metal Glitter Liners to set them a light with sparkle! The formula has intense shimmer & glitter through it & just a light line across the top lash line can make a huge impact, it can be worn with or without eyeshadow & can even build up across the lid to create a full on glitter spectacular! Perfect for the festive party season next month!
£11.50 at HQ Hair, Click Here

Make-Up Hall Of Fame - Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

Over the last few months we have been doing our very own 'Make-Up Hall of Fame', for all those fantastic products & tools that keep us looking at our best, it will consist of the true tried & tested items that come up trumps every time proving themselves to be timeless classics that no beauty junkie should be without! Any suggestions on what you think & any products you feel should definitely be put forward let us know - eyecandyblog@googlemail.com
Maybelline's 'Great Lash' is still the worlds number one selling Mascara, even used by top make-up artists it has graced many a catwalk as well as silver screen! The lash building formula gives fuller lases with no clumps & the brush is designed to build even the smallest of lashes. For best results apply 2 coats of mascara, it comes in 3 colours, 'Blackest Black', 'Very Black' & 'Brown'.
The Green & Pink mascara is somewhat of an iconic look & is instantly recognisable, finding it's way into millions of make-up bags it is second to none!
Shoot below with Christy Turlington wearing Great Lash Mascara -

Kohl's 40 Shadow Pallette Review

Don't you love how almost through out the whole video half of my face is chopped off??? Yeah, I'm a professional =).

Christina Tutorial

Body Shop Exclusive Offer!

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Rimmel's Sexy Curves Mascara

Rimmel have just brought out their latest offering in the Mascara stakes, 'Sexy Curves', with their new face Sophie Ellis Bexter showing us how to smoulder with perfect lashes they promises to give us up to 70% more curve! It has a new Triple Plump Brush as well as Lash Plump Formula to give added volume for beautiful volumpious lashes!
Also Rimmel have 10,000 to give away, so log on to www.rimmellondon.com now to claim yours before they all go!
£7.99 Each

Blue & Green Tutorial

So I am a geek and throughout the tutorial I say that I am going to be using Talent Pool to join these two colors....aaaand never do =). So add the step if you must or just go with what I did. The choice is yours America =). Also I did this tutorial before the contest but just didn't post it so when I say to submit looks.....yeah, just dismiss that =).

Some Contest Pictures

All I have to say is......you ladies are HOT!!!!! I mean look at all of your cheek bones, first of all. Great bone structure much????? Ashley, that is the best cat eye liquid liner EVER!!!!!! Mon, quite the temptress =). Stef...your eyes look AmAzInG!!!!!!! What brand did you use???? Thank you SO much for all of the entrees. I for SURE want to see more the next contest we have. I LOVE your pictures!!! Any ideas for the next one? I am thinking every six months. What do you think?

Halloween Goodies - Bourjois 'So Laque'

It may have been this year's spookiest night yesterday but Saturday night is just the time to dress up for halloween & what could be better to finish off any outfit but dark patent nails....which are of course one of the hottest trends this year!
Defintely the best accessory to complete your look, try out Bourjois's brand new polish 'So Laque', just out this week, enriched with vinyl they give a fantastic rich colour & amazing shine, plus they stay on for 7 days! £4.95.

Halloween Goodies - YSL Black Lip Gloss!

As winter draws in, dark lips are predicted to be the latest trend & the perfect fashion statement..! Also perfect for halloween of course & it'll certainly vamp up any costume to make you stand out from the crowd this weekend!
YSL's new Limited Edition Gloss in 'Pure Black' has been a huge hit on the highstreet since it's launch, it's flexible in application as it's a gloss, so you can get a sheer plum effect with a light application or build it up for a deep black patent shine! This gloss is a preview for a new lip gloss range to be launched in Spring 2009, there will be 6 shades, all with pure colour & high shine.
£17.50