The excluisve NEW Limited Edition Kissable Lip Set RRP £25.00, launches today and is available online and in House of Fraser stores nationwide (exc Ireland). With every purchase of this special set 50% of the RRP going to the appeal. *

A £2.00 donation will also apply to all Clinique lipstick or lipgloss sold at House of Fraser stores nationwide, throughout February 2012. (£1.00 will be donated by Clinique and £1.00 will be donated by House of Fraser).

For further information on the KISS IT BETTER appeal and how to pick up your Kiss it Better pin badge,  Great Ormand Street Hospital Kiss it Better appeal.

* (£6.50 from Clinique and £6 from House of Fraser)

By CiCi x

Thanks for taking me back Clinique!

I very rarely wear full on rich lipsticks so the new Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm (£13.50 / 1.5ml) will make the perfect companion, providing a natural blush of colour and sheen. The highly moisturising formula uses a special blend of decadent butters, oils and antioxidants to help protect and pamper your pout. Infused with good stuff like Shea Butter, Mango Seed Butter and Jojoba Seed Oil this combination will deliver a cocoon affect of softness.

Out next month, there are 8 shades to choose from: Chunky Cherry, Richer Raisin, Super Strawberry, Whole Lotta Honey, Woppin’ Watermelon, Fuller Fig, Graped-up and Mega Melon.

Remember to stay inside the lines!

By SiSi Chic

Since the Beauty Awards launched in 2006, product participation has risen each year and maybe too much considering the point of these awards are for members to vote accordingly on reflection on whether products have or haven’t performed by testing them out.

2011 has seen the introduction of numerous new brands to the Awards, including prestige names NARS, Balenciaga, OCCO, Melvita, Global Keratin, ESPA international, NIP + FAB, Accessorize, Nicole by OPI, Scarlett & Crimson, Make Up Academy (MUA) and UNE all keen to win an Award.

Classic names returning in the hope of a winning streak include Pond’s, Liz Earle, Neal’s Yard Remedies, Clinique, Elizabeth Arden, Eve Lom and Crabtree & Evelyn. Award-winning celebrity hairdressers that entered product lines include Richard Ward, Jo Hansford, John Frieda and Trevor Sorbie.

In true industry manner the Champagne was flowing courtesy of Moët & Chandon in a great area to mingle, away from the crowds and the fantastic Andrea Fulerton manicurist to the stars was on hand to jazz up those nails with her fabulous range available exclusively to Superdrug.

All in all we heard it was a great night apart from numerous people being told off by the President in a headmistress-like manner for taking too much in an additional bag and in front of all to see, OUCH humiliating..! Their argument I quote: “how are we meant to vote if we cannot fit the product in the bag to take home and test?” Answers on a postcard!

CEW members can vote online now until the 28th March. The Beauty Awards Finalists will then be revealed on 4th April, followed by the Winners on Friday 20th May at the InterContinental London Park Lane, where one product in each of the 24 categories will receive a fabulous Lalique ‘Beauty Oscar’.

Good Luck to all concerned… let the voting begin!

By SiSi Chic

With this in mind I have devised a must-have fashion and beauty list to recreate the look…

Illamasqua Lipstick in Diablo (£15.50)

This sumptuous rich, dark wine red, matt finish lippy is a key part of the look. The highly pigmented formula will not fail to give you statement lips all night long!

Clinique Eye Defining Liquid Liner in Black (£11.00)

This look requires precision, and my favourite and faithful liner will do just the job. Comfortable and suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Jarlo Kitty Skirt (£48.00)

This cute tulle ruffle skirt has an embellished bow belt adorned on the front and has to be a party piece must-have! There are so many ways to wear this little number, they key is to have fun with it!

Redfoot Mischa silver (£35.99) 
Redfoot Corsage (£12.99) 

Trying to decide if you are more White Swan or Black Swan for a night on the town? Luckily there is no need to choose – simply pop one pair of pumps on your feet and the other in your bag meaning you chop and change as the moods strikes without ever having to leave the spotlight.

Be curtain call ready!

By SiSi Chic

Background info: KISS IT BETTER is the brainchild of Carmel Allen whose daughter Josephine was treated at the hospital for Neuroblastoma – a type of cancer. After many months spent at the hospital, and struggling to reconcile life as a Beauty Editor, Carmel decided that she wanted to help and devised the KISS IT BETTER appeal.

Clinique has created a special Limited Edition Smoothie Kisses Lip Gloss Set (£22.50) featuring the latest lip launch from their Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour. The set of four glosses, in Pink Me Up, Goodness Grapecious, Nude-tricious and Mango-thon, will be housed in a brightly coloured pink bag during the month of February in House of Fraser – with £4 going to the KISS IT BETER appeal (£2 from Clinique and £2 from HOF).

It doesn’t stop there folks… Clinique has also partnered with London born illustrator, designer and writer Daisy de Villeneuve who has made a name for herself with her funky, felt-tip illustrations. Together they have produced an exclusive Limited Edition trio of illustrations (£100) encapsulating Daisy’s vision of the charity; 100% of the sale will go to the appeal.

The print will be available through the following online outlets: Clinique & Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity next month!

LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

By SiSi Chic

With a name like The Doctor Brand it immediately made me think of those awfully smelly and drying topical solutions I was prescribed for my acne as a teenager so of course it felt right that Miss Cynical made a brief appearance and thought twice about trying the products.

Well, that was until I dug deeper to find that The Doctor Brand has not only been created under the supervision of a panel of doctors, the products are also free of these harsh ingredients such as drying Benzoyl Peroxide and is also sulfate and paraben-free…Result! The Doctor Brand offers a Blemish Relief Started Kit which contains the Purifying Cleanser, the Pore Clearing Gel and the Oil-Free Soothing Lotion – A simple 3 step routine which claims to give clearer skin in a matter of weeks.

First of all I love the simplicity of  The Doctor Brand; the packaging is fuss-free, slightly clinical looking and the products are almost fragrance free so you’re not scared they will sting your eyes or cause any unsightly peeling. I started to notice a difference to my skin after about 3 weeks where some inflammations on my cheeks had calmed down and I wasn’t experiencing any more break-outs. The Purifying Cleanser has a clean, almost untraceable scent and lathers rather nicely, whilst the Pore-Clearing Gel is instantly refreshing and rapidly dries to a smooth finish with no stickiness as does the Oil-Free Soothing Lotion which is also light and hydrating. I was warned that the combination of the products could cause some slight dryness, but I didn’t experience this at all. My skin actually felt hydrated and fresh without any dryness insight.

The Doctor Brand has definitely exceeded my expectations and overall all I saw a real improvement not only to the fewer and fewer spots I was experiencing but also to the overall tone and texture to my skin. The fact that these products are also free of any nasties gets the SensiChic seal of approval and I would without a doubt recommend this range over the Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions range, which in my opinion is too harsh, smells chemical laden and didn’t help my acne at all.

Unfortunately since finishing the course of The Doctor Brand I have experienced some break-outs which to me just goes to show that you can’t cure acne solely with skincare products, no matter how good they may be. Acne is a much deeper problem (something my amazing nutritionist Elaine Mummery has taught me) and yes a good skincare routine like The Doctor Brand will help to keep the problem under control and encourage healthy skin but it won’t totally erase the condition, you need to find the core of the problem!

CiCi’s search for a cure for adult acne continues!

By CiCi x

Just download the ’3 Things To Do Today’ App and simply shake your phone to discover three new things to do that day.  Categories include Fashion, Wellbeing, Culture, Physical, Random and Food & Drink.   

You’re only a shake away from a variety of ideas of fun things to do, whether it’s hosting a movie night with friends, learning to salsa or finding out how to get the best results for your skin. 

Another day… another App!

By SiSi Chic

Simply trade in your current mascara and it can be of any brand for a new Clinique deluxe mascara sample absolutely FREE.

They want you to discover the difference!

You can pick from the High Impact Mascara or High Lengths Mascara.

But hurry, it’s a limited time offer and we anticipate it going in a flash!

By SiSi Chic

So for those on a budget and are not able to afford the cosmetic dentistry option and need a cheeky excuse to buy a new lipstick this is most certainly a fab compromise.

Using a dental colour guide during clinical testing, Clinique confirmed it: each smile was at least one shade brighter.

There are eleven shades available in pearls and buttery shines.

High Impact Lip Colour SPF 15  (£14.50)
After Party (violet)
Go Fig (nude)
Peach Pop (tawny)
Red-y to Wear (tawny)

Colour Surge Butter Shine Lipstick, (£14.50) offers a soft, buttery texture.
Cranberry Cream (tawny)
Raspberry Rush (pink)
Pink-A-Boo (Pink)

Different Lipstick, (£14.50) instant polish for lips and succulent colour that won’t stain lips containing avocado extract, Beeswax and Vitamin E.
Ice Bloom (pink)
Raspberry Glace (violet)
A Different Grape (violet).

Long Last Lipstick, (£14.50)
Twilight Nude (nude)

From 25^th June to 22^nd July Clinique are offering a custom fit skincare consultation to help determine what skin type you actually are and regime best suited to your complexion.

Plus with any two skin care purchases you’ll receive one of five concern kits, absolutely free!!

We’ll definitely be going for the Anti-Blemish & De-ageing kits:

Anti-Blemish Kit – Whether you’re 13 or 30, the key to fighting blemishes is the same – be effective but gentle.

• Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Bar for Face and Body, 50g
• Anti-Blemish Solutions Clarifying Lotion, 60ml
• Anti-Blemish Solutions Clearing Moisturizer, 30ml

De-Ageing Kit – “Skin is not necessarily ageing younger, but in the past 75 years we have had more sun exposure than ever before, which will increase the rate at which skin ages and shows the signs of ageing.” - Dr David Orentreich, Clinique’s Guiding Dermatologist

• Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser, 30ml
• Youth Surge SPF 15 Age Decelerating Moisturizer, 15ml
• Youth Surge Night Age Decelerating Moisturizer, 15ml