by editor | Apr 7, 2012 | Lifestyle
Beauty Shortlist Awards
To Honour “Best Of British”
27 Mar 12
Winners to be announced late April, shortlisted brands revealed Thursday, April 12th, 2012
The first ever Beauty Shortlist Awards thebeautyshortlist.com kick off this April when the shortlisted brands are revealed on Thursday, April 12th. The winners will be announced in late April.
With a strong focus on British and natural/organic beauty brands, the 40 Awards Categories include:
Best British Skincare Brand
Best Luxury Beauty Brand
Best Natural/Organic Beauty Brand
Best “Bee” Beauty Brand
Best New Fragrance Launch
Best Natural Baby Brand
There are fourteen skincare categories in all, as well as cosmetics, tanning, beauty/health supplements, retail sites and a special Best Breakthrough Beauty Product award.
The Awards will spotlight beauty companies across the board, including some smaller or more “niche” brands. Three brands/products will be shortlisted in each of the 40 categories by the panel of five judges from the fashion, retail and health and beauty industries. Announcing the Awards, Fiona Klonarides, Founding Editor of The Beauty Shortlist said, “We’ve tested hundreds of beauty products since 2009, so it feels right to honour the stand-outs this year. When you look at the beauty breakthroughs we’ve been seeing in the last two to three years, you realise how fast our industry is evolving right now.
“We wanted consumers to have a say, too, so we’ll be making four categories open for votes as “People’s Choice” picks. The Awards are our way of recognising the exceptional beauty entrepreneurs in our industry, many of them British. We are already seeing some really advanced science-meets-nature breakthroughs this year particularly in the categories of self-tanners and skincare – so it’s an exciting time to launch our first ever Awards.”
by editor | Apr 7, 2012 | Lifestyle
Why Essential Oils
Are Essential For Hair
28 Mar 12
You may associate essential oils with aromatherapy rather than haircare products – but they do more than just produce a soothing fragrance.
OGARIO London’s luxury range of shampoos, conditioners and hair masque products contain a total of 16 essential oils. Unique blends include everything from mandarin and lavender to lime, may chang and bergamot, creating rich, uplifting aromas that smell good enough to eat.
These carefully selected essential oils work in harmony with the naturally derived active ingredients in products to help nourish and condition the hair and scalp, from stimulating follicles to helping reduce breakage.
OGARIO creative director Norris Ogario says: ‘Customers want hair care that does what it promises but experience is also important – which is why our essential oil blends are incredibly uplifting. We also wanted to recreate the salon experience at home and our customers tell us that using OGARIO London products is like creating a home spa with fragrances filling the bathroom.
‘Fragrance retention is also vital for customers when choosing hair care, which is why we developed blends that stay on the hair long after washing, leaving it smelling fresh and clean for days.’
by editor | Apr 7, 2012 | Lifestyle
Introducing The NEW
Spring/Summer Nail
Collection From Miners Cosmetics
28 Mar 12
Spring into Summer with the sweep of a brush!
This season sees catwalks awash with classic pastels with an edgy and bright twist. With this in mind Miners have launched a brand new bright and breezy Nail Collection for 2012:
Keepin’ it Teal – Having spent many an hour dreaming of sippnig on a Sea Breeze Cocktail looking out onto stunning ocean views, we knew we needed to bottle it! Keepin’ it Teal is a stunning aqua shade that will hydrate any Summer look.
Mango Tango – Arrriba! This shade combines the intensity and sexiness of the Tango with the fun and fruitiness of Samba loving Carmen Miranda. Inspired by that famous ‘edible’ hat, this beach bright is the perfect Spring/Summer shade.
Sunny Side Up – Taking us back to lazy Summer days spent making daisy chains whilst soaking up the sun, this fresh and vibrant shade encapsulates everything to do with Spring and Summer. The fun yellow colour has been a popular edition to the top runways this season including Mulberry and Louis Vuitton – a must have edition to any Summer collection.
Joining the three brand NEW shades are two of our firm favourites – Marshmallow and Jezebel
RRP £2.99
by editor | Apr 7, 2012 | Lifestyle
Green People Offers An
Improved Sun Care
Range With New Additions
28 Mar 12
Green People offers an improved sun care range:
Self Tan Lotion – 200ml – RRP £17.95
A revolutionary natural self tan containing organic Rosehip, Sandalwood and Geranium and lightly scented with natural essential oils. This light, fast absorbing self tanning lotion is the perfect solution for a natural radiant glow all year round. 89% certified organic ingredients.
Sun Lotion SPF15 with natural sun tan accelerator – 100ml – RRP £12.99 / 200ml – RRP £17.95This organic SPF15 sun lotion has a naturally derived ingredient which works to speed up the body’s ability to tan. The key active ingredient, Inositol, is a naturally occurring nutrient derived from the fruits of the Carob tree which acts as a stimulant for the formation of melanin. Trials on human volunteers have shown that the speed of tanning increases by over 24% compared to placebo, the intensity or depth of suntan increases by over 28%, and when used after obtaining a tan it reduces the tan-fading rate by almost 50%. 82.25% certified organic ingredients.
After Sun Lotion – 100ml – RRP £8.99
A cooling and soothing moisturiser which prolongs the natural radiance of a healthy tan whilst pampering the skin and minimising peeling. Light yet nourishing, this is also a great refreshing everyday body lotion. Freshly scented with fairly traded Mint Oil. 94.49% certified organic ingredients.
No Scent Soft Lips SPF8 – 10ml – RRP £4.95
This soothing lip balm with UV protection protects and softens dry, chapped lips. It offers super soft lips and a natural sheen from berry wax and fairly traded Cupuaçu butter. This mild, no-scent formulation – with no essential oils – is ideal for parched, raw and chapped lips and can be applied over lipstick for a subtle gloss effect! 70% certified organic ingredients.
New Cooling Hydrating Mist – 100ml – RRP £13.99
A multi-purpose alcohol-free mist fro hand and body. Hydrate and rebalance a dehydrated complexion with this handy spritz. Precious Rose and Orange Blossom floral waters are carefully blended with soothing Aloe Vera, hydrating Marshmallow and calming Chamomile to offer a refreshing pick me up to tired, lacklustre skin. This versatile mist can be used as a toner or as a great ‘instant fix’ hydration booster, offering skin cooling relief. Keep in the fridge to use as a cooling mist on ‘sun-kissed’ skin in the summer. The soft orange scent is divine. 96.9% certified organic ingredients.
New Sun & Sports Shampoo – 100ml – RRP £9.99
Suitable for all hair types. Gently wash away salt, chlorine and pollutants to unveil luminous, healthy hair. Protects against UV damage. Contains a newly developed extract from the Artichoke plant which has a protective action against damage to both proteins and oils to maintain healthy hair structure, maintain shine, and guard against dryness and coarseness. A handy 100ml size makes it suitable for hand luggage or taking to the gym. 81% certified organic ingredients.
New Sun & Sports Conditioner – 100ml – RRP £9.99
Suitable for all hair types. Intensive conditioner to restore a healthy, glossy shine. Protects against UV damage. A handy 100ml size makes it suitable for hand luggage or taking to the gym. 91% certified organic ingredients.
New Limited Edition Gold Shimmer Bronzer – 7g – RRP £22.00
A gorgeous three-tone, golden shimmer pressed bronzer presented in a handy lightweight compact. Designed to highlight and contour the face, collarbone, décolletage, and shoulders. This versatile, certified organic mineral powder offers a natural golden glow without clogging pores. A summer ‘must-have’ to complement a natural sun-kissed look.
Beauty Tip: Celebrity make up artist Claire Hanson says, “This bronzer is the perfect one stop product for summer. Use on eyes, cheeks and lips (with lip balm) for sun kissed summer style”.
Sun protection has become ever more important. Rates of skin cancer have quadrupled over the past 30 years, making it the most common cancer in women aged 15 to 24. Most skin cancers are caused by over-exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and more than 2,000 people die from malignant melanoma each year [Cancer Research UK].
Recognising the ever increasing importance of protecting skin from the dangers of UV light and understanding the desire for natural based sunscreens, Green People’s award winning, natural and organic range of suncare products offers ultimate natural sun protection without clogging the pores and provides nature’s answer to enjoyable, safe and effective tanning.
Key facts about Green People’s Organic Suncare range:
Broad-spectrum UVA / UVB protection: All Green People sun lotions contain over 80% organic ingredients and the effective natural, broad-spectrum UVA & UVB protection is generated with a blend of earth minerals, a UV filter derived from cinnamic acid, found in Cinnamon oil, and Edelweiss.
Protect against premature ageing: The products include natural antioxidants and skin vitamins A, C & E which come from Avocado and Rosemary extract which will help to support the skin’s immune system and protect against cell damage, helping to avoid premature ageing.
Faster tanning: Green People’s SFP15 lotion includes an extract from the Carob tree which naturally stimulates melanin, speeding up the tanning process by 25% and reducing the tan-fading rate by almost 50 per cent.
Soothing, moisture binding: Myrrh and Aloe Vera are added to the sun care range for their soothing, healing and moisture-binding properties to minimise peeling.
Suitable for sensitive skin: All Green People products are extremely gentle and suitable for people with a tendency to skin allergies. Green People do not use harsh pore-clogging silicones and mineral oils, synthetic fragrances, artificial colours or skin-drying alcohol.
General suncare facts:
SPF30 sunscreens do not offer twice the protection of SPF15.
SPF15 offers 93% protection against UVB rays, while SPF30 offers 97% protection against UVB rays. In fact, the highest SPF100 still only offers 99% protection. It is more important to apply regularly and liberally.
UVB radiation mainly affects the outer layer of the skin and results in redness and burning. UVA radiation penetrates deeper into the skin and can affect living cells in the dermis. It is thought that over-exposure to UVA radiation is responsible for accelerating the skin ageing process by breaking down collagen and elastin tissues.
As the damage caused by UVA rays is not immediately apparent there is a risk that long term damage could be increased through the use of sun lotions that do not offer adequate protection against both UVA and UVB radiation.
Prickly heat is an irritating red rash that is caused by blocked sweat ducts. It can be aggravated by waterproof sun lotions which contain ingredients that block pores and prevent sweat from escaping – the effect is like wrapping the skin in cling-film! Green People sun lotions are free from pore-clogging ingredients and are suitable for people who suffer from prickly heat and other skin sensitivities.
by editor | Apr 7, 2012 | Lifestyle
Miners Cosmetics Team
Up With New Band NVS!
29 Mar 12
Miners Cosmetics are proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with hot new mixed group NVS.
Throughout March and April we will be proudly sponsoring NVS as they hit arenas across the UK and Ireland on the SELL OUT JLS 4th Dimension Tour.
The five piece band are made up of the very gorgeous and talented Harri, Tess, Brett, Declan and Rio; taking their name from the Italian phrase ‘Niente Viene Semplice’ which loosley trnaslates to ‘nothing comes easy’. They have already performed alongside the likes of Tinie Tempah, NDUBZ and Labrinth and recently supported The Saturdays on their All Fired Up tour.
Throughout the 29 date arena tour the band will be also taking part in a school tour, working closely with the police to promote their campaign about anti-social behaviour.
As well as providing the band with all their drop dead gorgeous looks, Miners Cosmetics will be running marketing campaigns on twitter, facebook and online with get the looks, promos and most importantly VIP giveaways to the gigs.
NVS will be releasing their debut single Drop Dead Gorgeous at the end of April.
