Just a very quick look at what I had on my face (makeup and skincare) when I shot Tuesday’s Colab Competition video intro. I did it all in a bit of a rush because I needed to get the video out early in the morning, but I was nevertheless incredibly pleased at the way everything turned out. Especially the face base. So, from the first layer upwards, here’s what I had on my face.

Skin 1: Paula’s Choice “Resist” Replenishing Toner, £18.28 here. More what I’d call a moisturising water (or something) than a toner, because (rightly or wrongly) I always think of toners as being slightly acidic, perhaps a bit tightening or with some kind of exfoliating property. This one is refreshing, hydrating and extremely soothing – brilliant if you have to do a lot of makeup changes (which I do, when I’m filming a lot of videos at once) or if your skin feels a bit angry and sensitive. It’s my new face-calming super-tonic!

Skin 2: Time Bomb Powerball Intensive Moisturiser, £36 with free delivery at Amazon here. I fell in love with this intensely hydrating, non-greasy face cream last year – it worked on my combination skin, and it has been brilliant on my slightly drier pregnancy skin. It sits well underneath makeup and the moisturising benefits are long lasting – overall, it outperforms even some of my most expensive creams. Read the full review here.

More skincare blog posts here…

Foundation: Bobbi Brown’s new Intensive Skin Serum Foundation. Full review coming up in the next week, but for now I can tell you that this a very glowy, very hydrating foundation with a gorgeous finish. It has a few failings, but I need to collect my thoughts and pore over my skin close-ups before committing myself to a verdict! If you like the way this looks and want to take a look at the foundation online then you can find it at John Lewis – it costs £40.

Bronzer: the bronzage you can see going on is thanks to one of Chanel’s new Les Beiges face powders – it’s not out for another week or so, but rest assured I’ll be getting you some before-and-after pics before it launches.

Eyes: I’m wearing the pinky-copper shades from YSL’s Rock Resillé palette (think this might have sold out as I can’t find it online), with the darker shades used as a kind of smokey liner. Lashes are painted in Givenchy’s Noir Couture 4-in-1 mascara (love it – I’ve been using it for over a year and it hasn’t even gone claggy. And before you all go “ewwww!”, do some research into makeup “sell by dates” and how big brands like you to keep throwing out your expensive products after just a few months. For your own good, obviously. You’ll probably come to the conclusion that some things need chucking, most are incredibly well-preserved. You can find Noir Couture online here.)

Lips? Lips are just bare. After all of my recent lipstick testing, I decided that I wanted more of an undone, unfinished look!

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Here’s an interesting one; a toothpaste that promises to – quite literally – rebuild your teeth. The Regenerate toothpaste and tooth serum can  – according to the blurb – regenerate tooth enamel by around 80% in just three days. An impressive claim and one that will no doubt excite the millions of people who have seriously knackered their tooth enamel up! Tooth enamel is actually the hardest substances in the human body, but once it’s damaged it can’t be restored. It’s under constant attack, and not just from things like fizzy drinks; apparently the fruits and fruit juices that have become a staple part of the modern diet are as much to blame. I actually spoke to my friend Sunny about this a while ago; she’s been a dentist for years and over that time has seen a massive increase in acid erosion, not just in adults but in children who have been given the “healthy” option of dried fruit snacks and fresh fruit juices. Acid erosion is happening to all teeth, all the time; it’s not some kind of rare disease or specialised problem – just an unavoidable fact of life. Wear and tear, if you like. You can help to lessen it (avoiding overly acidic foods and drinks, for example, or making sure that you don’t brush straight after your morning juice) but it’s very unlikely that you could completely bypass it!

Regenerate claims to rebuild tooth enamel with tooth enamel; its ingredients combine to form a crystal structure that is identical to tooth enamel’s key mineral, a substance called Hydroxyapatite. This wraps and sticks to the teeth, effectively “rebuilding” the enamel and filling in all of the little gaps and ridges that are being constantly caused by acid erosion. I’m genuinely quite wowed by this possibility, especially as three years ago my dentist told me that my front teeth were so worn away they were becoming almost transparent! My front teeth have always been really ridgey, too – whether this is a result of my frequent lemon-eating as a child (I know, weirdo) or my “addicted-to-Diet-Coke” phase*, I have no idea – and there are some teeth that are really sensitive where the enamel has been diminished.

So yes, quite excited. I have no idea how I’m going to properly measure the results; I suppose my teeth will feel smoother and less sensitive? Perhaps the front ones will be less transparent when I shine a torch through them! Ha! Though it’ll have to be a small torch because it will need to be inside my mouth shining outwards and then there’s always the risk that I might choke on the torch, or a chip a tooth with it. Which would be ironic. The kit looks pretty easy to use; toothpaste is a no-brainer, obviously, but the serums that you have to mix together also appear to be quite simple. I already have custom-fitted trays so I don’t need to use the ones provided (you melt them in boiling water then shape them to your teeth) and the serums just require mixing together inside the trays to activate the ingredients. What could possibly go wrong? I’ll keep you updated!

Regenerate Toothpaste is £10 and you can order it from Boots.com here or Selfridges here. The Boosting Serum is £32, again at Boots or Selfridges.

*I drank enough Diet Coke between the years of 2008 and 2011 to fill a swimming pool. Disgusting, really, but I was truly addicted. I limited myself to one can a day, and then it crept up to two. Never more than that, but still. All that aspartame, crikey.

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Makeup Revolution Blush Contour

I’ve got some super sneaky peeks of the newness coming up for Makeup Revolution before I do the exclusive new product reveal in a couple of weeks. I literally don’t know anything about them yet, other than what you can see in the pictures. Obviously, Blush & Contour is exactly what it says on the box – loving the look of the peachy shades.

Makeup Revolution Palette

Obviously some new textures going on in the upcoming palettes…

Makeup Revolution Cover & Conceal

And… a concelaer palette, looking very lush and smooth. I’ll update as soon as I can but that’s my Makeup Revolution Sneaky Peeks for now!

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One day really isn’t enough to recognize all those amazing mothers in our lives. Whether it’s your own mom, or a leading lady that has had significant impact in your life, they really do always know best and deserve the best. Especially after putting up with our attitudes, hair changes and love lives (or lack there of) for this long!

You know what else moms deserve? Some sweet treats! Who doesn’t love a little surprise & delight… We’ve put together a few fun gift ideas for all types of mothers in your life!

Mom On The Run:

When she only has 10 minutes between breakfast and running out the door, this set is perfect. Heck, she could even give herself a quick eye mask while cooking breakfast. Give her the tip of a lifetime: Layer it’s potent right above the cheek bone, let it set for 20 minutes and voilá! She’ll instantly get 2+ hours of sleep back. Then sweep gimme brow on those arches, benetint on her lips AND cheeks (double whammy? Yes, please!), a little POREfessional & they’re real! mascara and she’s good to go! Do they give awards out for being this quick?

Glossip Mom:

Neighbor kids, neighbor dogs, neighbors—you name it, she’s talkin’ about it, but of course we love her anyways. Give her something to really talk about with these poppy-pink favorites. Fakeup will conceal any dark circles (or secrets) she’s been hiding lately. Pair that with posietint on the apples of her cheeks and a hint of dandelion for a light pink flush. It’s best not to leave the house without mascara, layer those lashes with they’re real!, pop on some ultra-plush lip gloss in a-lister and she’ll be pink-poppin’ right out of the neighborhood.

Mod Mom:

We really appreciate these BADgal moms. They look at life and they’re like “Yes, I can raise a family & look flawle$$ at the same time!” Wait, is that just Beyoncé? Either way, getting a modern mom look is not as difficult as it sounds. Start by hiding any flaws with a layer of boi-ing, then move right into the eyes. A little longwear powder shadow in kiss me i’m tipsy will provide just the right amount of spice in all the right places. Mod Mom needs BADgal mascara, duh, two or three sweeps should do the trick! Finish with rockateur on the cheek bones and fling thing on the lips—then move aside, ’cause you do not want to get in her way.

Hawt Mom:

Now, we’re not talking TanMom here, we’re talking Hawt Mom, a.k.a. likes to soak up the sun on lunch breaks mom. Dream screen, our new invisible silky-matte sunscreen, will instantly become her new favorite. Then layer big easy all over for maximum SPF protection, while balancing moisture & controlling oil. Turn up the tan with chachatint on her lips & cheeks, contour with hoola under her cheek bones and jaw line, then minimize the shine with agent zero shine and soak up the sun!

Since we’re running so close to the big day, (did someone say procrastinator? Don’t feel bad, it’s our middle name), just pop into your nearest Benefit location & grab these goodies in a sinch! And while you’re there, make sure you pick something up for yourself too 😉

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