Eyeko

I first came across Eyeko, during my first ever QVC show. Whilst enjoying a pre-show cuppa in the green room, I stumbled across a group of stunning models sporting 'Mascara Wardrobe' t-shirts gossiping about which type of mascara they would be wearing during the show . A wardrobe of mascaras? This sounds good to me!

As a make-up addict, counting mascara as one of my desert island must haves (small eyes like mine NEED some lifting mascara!) I'm not only fussy about formula but even fussier about the brush applicator.

Luckily for me, over at Eyeko, not only is their formulas paraben free, conditioning and water resistant, they also have a variety of brushes I can choose from!

• Black Magic  for lift and curl, with a curved brush
• Skinny Brush for catching even the shortest of lashes, with a straight, slim brush
• Fat Brush for extra volume and thickness, with a large, dense brush
• Curvy Brush for a lifter, curled lash, with a unique brush with tiered bristles  

The packaging is also a big plus- these flexiable tubes mean you get to use all the product inside- something that can't be said of all mascaras! There is nothing more frsutating than trying to get those last 2mls from the bottom of a solid tube with your brush can't reach!

As an added bonus, this month Marie Claire, are giving away a Skinny Liquid Liner. The slender nib (similar to a felt pen) enables you to create delicate or dramatic feline flicks, with an rich intense colour and 4 shades to choose from!

Plus it's perfect for this mini heat-wave we are experiencing- this liner will not budge!

So, my tip for the day?! Pop to your local newsagents, pick up a copy, sport a cute 50's flick then go online and treat yourself to an Eyeko mascara using the extra cheeky discount code inside the mag! Then get out and enjoy the sun! (with SPF applied too of course!)

NYX Cosmetics

I'm always on the lookout for new products to try, much to my business partner 

Robyn's horror. (the So Coco Rouge studio literally has boxes and boxes full of 

my random purchases over the years. Neon yellow eyeshadow anyone?!)





This weeks cheeky purchase is from LA based brand NYX  Cosmetics- who are famed for their

 on-trend shades, strong pigments and amazing colour payoff. 

NYX, founded by Toni Ko and launched in 1999, is the talk of most beauty bloggers and 

professional make up artists- and always one to jump on the bandwagon, I wanted 
my chance to try these beauties too!

The NYX UK website is jam packed with tempting images of their latest offerings- 

I'm already planning on purchasing their Soft Matte Lip Cream and The Curve liner next- but 

today I headed straight to the Jumbo Eye Pencil section on the hunt 

for Karla Powell's new favourite, Milk.







This bright white pencil is made with a blend of mineral oil and powder pigments 

enabling an easy application with no pulling on the eyelid. All NYX Jumbo Eye 
Pencils can be worn alone, but Robyn and I decided to try this as a base to 

eyeshadow. The waxy texture is perfect for loose pigments to adhere to, and a 
great way of enhancing the vibrancy of any eyeshadow shade.

 A definite kit must have. 
Left- Milk alone. Middle-Shadow alone. Right- Shadow over Milk.

Being a Liverpool based salon, our clients love a bit of sparkle, so glitter was 
another definite purchase! Usually we tend to stick to MAC loose glitters, but 
as NYX offered such a great selection at a bargain price, it seemed rude not to 
pick some to try!

I love warm golden tones, so Hot Gold Glitter was a must! Starting with my Jumbo 
Pencil in Milk, applied straight to the entire lid then smoothed using my 


fingertips, I then blended MAC Copper Ring into the socket line. Teaming this 
with MAC Carbon in the outer corner, the finishing touch was Hot Gold Glitter on 
the lid, which created the perfect 'Glitter Smoke' as us scousers call it!

Hot Gold Glitter over Milk
Both Robyn and I were really impressed with these new additions to the SCR kit, 


and will definitely be trying our Crystal Glitter on our clients this weekend too!