Posts Tagged ‘skin care’

Stocking fillers!

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Everyone loves getting little extras in their Christmas stocking so the LA Team have compiled a list of some great new products that we can’t wait to get our hands on!

Manuka Doctor Foaming Cleanser €15


Brand new product to the UK & Ireland, Manuka Doctor’s skincare range contains concentrated bee venom that’s guaranteed to give your skin a perk-me-up treat this winter. The venom – which is said to be nature’s equivalent of Botox – is renowned for its anti-bacterial and skin regenerating qualities, which can help brighten your skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and even make scars appear less prominent.

It works by mimicking the effects of a light bee sting, which encourages the skin to renew cells and boost collagen. This foaming cleanser is gentle enough for everyday use.

St Tropaz perfect legs €12


Sally Hansen has been the product of the year when it comes to instant tanning so it was only a matter of time before St Tropaz jumped on board with their own version. Launching next week, the spray gives instant colour and an airbrushed finish whilst building a natural looking tan!

ASOS faux sheepskin mittens


For those of us who have been eye-ing a pair of uber cozy Ugg mittens but couldn’t justify forking out €100 for a pair, the wonderful people at ASOS have once again saved the day. Get yourself a pair of sheepskin mittens & keep fingers feeling toasty all winter for only €47!

Fifty dresses that changed the world €15


You don’t have to be a fashionista or a design aficionado to adore this fascinating look at the power of one dress to change society.
Join the Design Museum, the worlds leading museum in contemporary design, on a guided tour of the 50 most important dresses in social history and design.
Filled with pages of beautiful clothes, and the famous faces (and bodies) that put them on the world stage -including Wallis Simpson, Jackie Kennedy, Twiggy and Cher and, of course, Princess Di-this fun volume shares fascinating appraisals of what gave the 50 most important garments their iconic status.

The Organic Pharmacy Liver & Kidney Detox Drops, €14


Packed full of dandelion, milk thistle, marshmallow and artichoke, this tincture is the antidote to overdoing it at Christmas, mopping up excess toxins and supporting the organs during full detox. Easy to fit into your daily routine, just add drops to water throughout the day to feel the benefit. Alternatively if the pungent formula makes your stomach turn, then try adding to herbal tea, for a gentler mix!

Let us know what is on your list!

The LA Team x

B.B Miracle Face Cream

Friday, October 14th, 2011

BB (Beauty Balm) Cream is the newest development in skincare to hit our shelves, but what do we know about it?

The formula comes from German dermatologists who prescribed it to aid healing after laser skin surgery because of its soothing ingredients.

From here it became the next big thing to hit Asia. It is full of anti-oxidants & gives light coverage to sooth redness and even skin tone.

The Asian BB cream also contains a skin lightener & gives off a noticeable greyish cast to cancel out sallow tones in the skin. Garnier however, have released an adapted formula to suit the needs of the western woman. The sheer coverage can be described as a step between tinted moisturiser & foundation.

It gives a very dewy finish which is great for this seasons bare-faced make-up trend giving your face a fresh, bright complexion and at €14.99 the LA Team have been snatching them off the shelves!

Not only is this miracle cream available as an all over moisturiser but Garnier have also incorporated the ingredients into their already amazing eye roll on! Use this roll on pen to hide the effects of late nights.

It is great to reduce dark circles and puffiness & brightens the eye contour with a light, caffeine-infused formula.

Have you tried these products?

Let us know what you think!

Love the LA Team x

Sensitive Skin Solution…

Monday, July 26th, 2010

dermalogica-gentle-soothing-boosterEver get an attack of the ‘red squiggly lines’ on your nose or cheeks?

These guys are called “spider veins”…. broken capillaries at the surface of the skin!

The secret to reduction on the redness….Dermalogica Gentle Soothing Booster
It is an oil free treatment which works to immediately reduce skin redness, whilst helping your skin to recover from daily stress and inflammation.

Soothing Red Raspberry extract, healing Honey and calming flower extracts instantly reduce irritation whilst restoring your natural moisture levels.
Dermalogica Gentle Soothing Booster is a fragrance free booster making it suitable for easily irritated, sensitised skin.
Directions for use:

  • After cleansing, squeeze a small dose onto your fingertips
  • Apply to the sensitised areas of your face and neck
  • Follow with a a Dermalogica moisturiser
  • Can be used daily

ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE!!!

How to demise open pores………………

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

poresLarge open pores are more commonly found in “Oily Skins”
The skin stretches to allow excess sebum{ skins oil} to escape and does
not return to its original size and shape!! While you can not actually get
rid of these pores, there are actually different ways to make them look
TIGHTER!! Like having a micro dermal abrasion or you could
always pop into us here at LA MU and have a professional Treatment!!

ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE.

Gentle Exfoliation

Friday, May 7th, 2010

makeup-school-blogs-on-beauty-tips

HOW CAN I EXFOLIATE IN A GENTLE WAY?

IF YOUR SKIN IS SENSITIVE TO ABRASIVE EXFOLIATES.

USE A MUSLIN CLOTH INSTEAD: THE TEXTURE OF THE FABRIC

GENTLY REMOVES DEAD SKIN CELLS. ALWAYS WASH THE

CLOTH REGULARLY SO IT DOESN’T HARBOUR BACTERIA!!!