Rimmel London joins L'Oreal Professional in sponsoring Graduate Fashion Week

Rimmel London is joining L’Oréal Professionnel as the official hair and make-up sponsors for the shows at Graduate Fashion Week for the 2011 event at Earls Court 2, London from 5 - 8 June.

“We’re delighted to welcome Rimmel as a new sponsor at Graduate Fashion Week and would also like to acknowledge L’Oréal Professionnel’s tremendous contribution to the success of the event. Both give students unique access to world-class stylists at this pivotal moment in their careers. Their expert involvement is particularly invaluable as it helps the students present a most professional image on the GFW catwalk.” comments June Barker, Director of Graduate Fashion Week.

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Debenhams announces first ever Beauty Club Award winners

Spring 2011 sees the launch of the first ever Debenhams Beauty Club Awards, highlighting the most popular products available at the Debenhams Beauty Hall. The expert judging panel have selected their favourite products with the help of the Debenhams Beauty Club cardholders.

The panel of beauty experts included Debenhams Beauty Director Sara Stern, Daily Telegraph beauty writer Kate Shapland, beauty blogger London Beauty Queen and Celebrity Make-up Artist Nathalie Eleni.

The Beauty Awards were divided into over 30 categories (below are just a selection of the key winners):

• Winner ‘Can’t live without product’ - Clarins Flash Balm
• Winner of Best Blusher - Benefit Coralista
• Best Foundation - Clinique
• Best Primer - Smashbox
• Winner of Best Concealer - Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat
• Best all-time-great fragrance - Chanel No5
• Best everyday fragrance - Daisy Marc Jacobs
• Best Fake Tan - St Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse
• Best Highlighter - Benefit High Beam
•Winner of Best Mascara - Lancôme Hypnose Mascara
• Best Eye Liner - Clinique Quick liner for Eyes
• Best Lip Gloss - Lancôme Juicy Tube Lip Gloss

bellápierre Cosmetics announced as official mineral make-up sponsor of The Session School

bellápierre Cosmetics has announced it will be the official mineral make-up sponsor of The Session School. Founded by session make-up and hair artist Dani Guinsberg, The Session School in London provides specialist training in professional make-up and hair for the freelance industry. They guide students through the range of make-up courses and hair courses on offer and help identify which suits individual needs best.

bellápierre Cosmetics is made up of 100% minerals, contains no talc, bismuth oxychloride, chemicals or harmful ingredients. The range is recommended by dermatologists and offers complete coverage for all skin tones and types. The Session School will be using bellápierre Cosmetics for mineral make-up courses, private lessons, fashion shows and national events.

ecoTOOLS appoints Lauren Parsons as official make-up artist

Lauren Parsons has been appointed as the official make-up artist of environmentally minded beauty accessories brand ecoTOOLS.

After training at Glauca Rossi School of Make-up, Lauren assisted make-up artist Hannah Murray for three years where she worked with photographers Patrick Demarchlier and Mario Testino before going it alone. She currently works with photographers such as Alasdair McClellan and Boo George as well as models including Alice Dellal, Lily Donaldson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jaime Winstone. Lauren was named as one to watch in 2011 by VOGUE and has recently worked on campaigns for Liberty of London, McQ and Anya Hindmarch.

National Make-Up Awards for Make-Up Artists announces winners

The first National Make-Up Awards for Make-Up Artists took place yesterday at the Professional Beauty Show in ExCel London. The ceremony gives recognition to the UK’s leading Make-Up Artists in all areas of the industry, including Beauty, Film, TV, Editorial, Advertising, Studio, Retail and Salon. The judging panel was made up of experts including Jackie Tyson, Daniel Sandler, Carol Churchill, Linda Key, Sandra Exelby and Christine Vidler.

The overall winner was Professional Make-Up Artist - Lan Nguyen. Lan has worked on editorials and shows for London Fashion Week with clients such as L’Oreal, Toni&Guy, Wella, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Grazia, ELLE, Telegraph, Express newspapers and with various celebrities including Sabrina Washington, Kimberley Wyatt and Michelle Williams. Here is a complete list of the winners:

Overall Winner - Professional Make-Up Artist @ Professional Beauty 2011
Winner - Lan Nguyen

Professional Make-Up Artist Category:

Best Make-Up for Editorial
Winner - Ruby Hammer
Runner-up - Kym Menzies

Best Make-Up for Advertising
Winner - Emma Norris
Runner–up - Rakhee Shah

Best Make-Up for On Screen
Winner - Emily - Jane Williams
Runner-up - Silvia Pinzaglia

Best Make-Up for a Studio Shoot
Winner - Lan Nguyen
Runner-up - Zukreat Nazir

Retail On Counter Make-Up Artist Category
Winner - Shabana Dhadda - Benefit
Runner-up - Eoin Whelan - Giorgio Armani

Salon Make-Up Artist Category
Winner - Sherry Hassan - Gloss Hair & Make Up
Runner-up - Lauren Thatcher - The Belmore Centre

Student Make-Up Artist Category
Winner - Becky Marks - Swindon College
Runner-up - Suzanna Forrister - Thanet College

National Make-Up Awards announces shortlist

The National Make-Up Awards has announced the shortlisted make-up artists for the professional category. The Awards, which take place on 28 February (see DIARYdates), is being judged by a panel of experts that includes Jackie Tyson, Daniel Sandler, Carol Churchill, Linda Key, Hayley Tamaddon, Sandra Exelby and Christine Vidler. The inaugural National Make-Up Awards will give recognition to the UK’s leading Make-Up Artists in all areas of the industry, including Beauty, Film, TV, Editorial, Advertising, Studio, Retail and Salon. Make-Up Artists will be awarded in the following categories; Professional (Best Make-Up for Editorial, Advertising, On Screen or Studio Shoot), Retail On Counter, Salon and Student. 

The shortlisted candidates for the Professional Make-Up Category are:



Best Make-Up for Editorial
• Ruby Hammer
• Kym Menzies

Best Make-Up for Advertising
• Rakhee Shah
• Emma Norris

Best Make-Up for On Screen
• Silvia Pinzaglia
• Emily-Jane Williams

Best Make-Up for a Studio Shoot
• Zukreat Nazir
• Lan Nguyen

New Bespoke Permanent Make-Up Boutique has launched in the UK

Practitioner and media spokesperson, Tracie Giles, has just launched her new semi permanent make-up boutique to the UK this month. Set in the heart of Knightsbridge, all treatments are bespoke and tailor-made to the individual. Tracie Giles and her skilled team provide the best in semi permanent make-up and offer an array of treatments including the 3D Brow Treatment; a signature treatment to Tracie Giles where eyebrows are rejuvenated and transformed with strokes of pigment infused into the skin that ‘mimic’ that of brow hair. Other highly acclaimed beauty enhancements include the Eyelash Definer where micro dots of pigment are infused into the lash line to give the appearance of fuller lashes, and the popular Gloss and Go lip treatment which is a clever way to subtly define the lip with a graduated flush of colour. Treatments can be undertaken by Tracie Giles herself or one of her Senior Linergist’s. Using unique and exclusive technology, Tracie Giles provides non invasive treatments which claim to boost, rejuvenate and define. Treatments can last up to nine months and prices start from £395.00 with a Tracie Giles Linergist and from £795.00 with Tracie herself.

National Make-Up Awards for Make-Up Artists and National Beauty Blogging Event launches next year

On 28 February 2011, the UK’s first National Make-Up Awards for Make-Up Artists will take place live at the Professional Beauty Show at ExCel London. The inaugural National Make-Up Awards will give recognition to the UK’s leading Make-Up Artists in the UK beauty industry. Candidates can select from four different categories, including Professional Make-Up Artists, Retail On Counter Make-Up Artists, Salon Make-Up Artists and Talented Student Make-Up Artists. In addition, Professional Make-Up Artists can select from four sub-categories to enter, including Best Make-Up for Editorial, Best Make-Up for Advertising, Best Make-Up for On Screen and Best Make-Up for a Studio Shoot. For further information on how you or a colleague can enter, please email: info@nationalmakeupawards.com or visit the website: www.nationalmakeupawards.com to download an entry form. The deadline to enter is Friday 24 December 2010.

The coincide with the event, the National Beauty Blogging Event will be taking place at the Professional Beauty Show at ExCel London from 10am – 4pm. This event is exclusive for UK Beauty Bloggers. The event will include a series of beauty demonstrations from the Beauty Experts in 20 or 40 minute slots. Beauty brands will also have the opportunity to showcase new launches and product previews at the National Beauty Blogging Event.

THEPROMAKEUPSHOP.com launches design competition

THEPROMAKEUPSHOP.com has a range of disposable mascara wands and make-up applicators and is holding a competition to design a product name and corresponding signature graphic for the latest disposable mascara and/or new disposable lip colour brush. The winning designs for each category will be produced and used as part of the company’s marketing of its product ranges. The winners of both categories will be invited to attend the unveiling of the new products at London’s International Makeup Artists Trade Show (IMATS, 29 & 30 January 2011 at Alexandra Palace) and will receive a gift voucher worth £200.00 to spend online at www.thepromakeupshop.com as well as 10 packs of the winning products. The competition is open now and will close on 6 January 2011. More information on the competition can be found on the website at www.thepromakeupshop.com/competition

Make-up artist Cassie Lomas and TV presenter Jenny Frost launch Make-Up Academy

Celebrity make up artist Cassie Lomas and best friend TV Presenter Jenny Frost today announced the launch of their first self funded venture, the Cassie Lomas Make Up Academy. Situated in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, the Cassie Lomas Make Up Academy will offer professional courses - from media make up to fashion and photographic make up artistry - along with more accessible short courses for ladies (and men) who are looking to acquire skills to better apply their own make up. The focus of the Academy is to equip budding make up artists with the skills required to be successful in a range of fields in today’s industry. Looking to emulate her personal success, Cassie, with experience spanning 14 years, has worked with a wide client list most recently including Lady Gaga and Coleen Rooney and is keen to nurture new talent within the field. The classes, ranging from nine week courses to one day workshops, will be delivered by a team of established industry experts, including Cassie Lomas herself. The personal approach to teaching will be hands on, dynamic and fresh and the added tool of the academy's own photographic studio will allow further growth towards students building a much needed professional portfolio. Jenny Frost will complete the duo's business with the running of the studio arm of the Academy. Available for professional bookings the space will also be utilised by students to enable them to practice their work whilst gaining experience watching real life photo shoots. The Cassie Lomas Make Up Academy will launch on 25 November this year and will open for business on 14 January 2011. Course enquiries can be made directly via the official website www.cassielomasmakeupacademy.co.uk.

Illamasqua set to launch its first flagship store and school of make-up

This Autumn sees cult British beauty brand Illamasqua open its first stand alone store in Soho, London W1. This square concept store (150 metres)will house a unique rotating exhibition area to display limited edition pieces for sale in support of Illamasqua’s affiliated charity S.O.P.H.I.E. In addition to showcasing Illamasqua’s collection of over 700 professional-quality colour products, Illamasqua’s store will be home to the exclusive ‘Illamasqua School of make-up Art’. Courses have been developed and created by Illamasqua’s house Creative David Horne and industry professional Spob to cover the professional spectrum from Illamasqua foundation courses to transformation courses for stage, film and HD TV.

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bellápierre’s high-street debut in House of Fraser

bellápierre mineral make-up has announced its high-street debut and launch in House of Fraser. The chosen venue for bellápierre’s high street debut is House of Fraser’s Oxford Street store. The brand will launch in-store on Sunday 11 July before rolling out to a further 17 stores nationwide and online. As one of the fastest growing mineral make-up companies in the world, bellápierre is the perfect brand to expand House of Fraser’s current beauty offering. The addition of the range will provide customers with a new concept in cosmetics. With unrivalled versatility and variety of products bellapierre is positioned as a highly on-trend, ‘catwalk style’ mineral make-up brand. bellápierre work alongside several celebrity make-up artists and as a result the brand is gaining a loyal celebrity following. Latest fans include Cheryl Cole, Kimberley Walsh, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Helena Bonham Carter, Myleene Klass and Martine McCutcheon. Bellápierre mineral make-up contains 100% minerals – no talc, bismuth oxychloride or any other chemicals/harmful ingredients. The range is recommended by dermatologists and offers complete coverage for all skin types.

Cosmopolitan launches new, improved make-up accessories range

Cosmopolitan’s new, improved range of cosmetic brushes and beauty accessories, ‘Perfect Finish’, has recently launched. This collection of products, created by the beauty team experts from the glossy magazine, includes: the Powder Brush, priced £5.95, an ultra soft brush made with natural hair for application of all types of powder; the Retractable Blush Brush, priced £6.95, which comes with a protective case to keep the brush in top condition; a Foundation Brush, priced £6.95, made with synthetic hair, gives even application of foundation and makes blending easy; the Kabuki Brush, priced £6.95, a smaller brush with tightly packed hair helping to apply the finest of powders in one clean sweep, which comes in its own travel case. The Cosmopolitan Beauty Accessories range includes 21 products covering make-up brushes, false nails, make-up sponges and beauty essentials. Stockists include Superdrug, Tesco and Debenhams.

RImmel London launches mobile mirror application

Rimmel London has created a new mobile phone application - The Rimmel London Mobile Mirror Application - which allows the phone to be transformed into a handy mirror. This free application can be downloaded from the recently relaunched Rimmel Mobile site (www.rimmellondon.mobi) from 1 June.

Harrods celebrate Red Lipstick Day on 27 May

As the grand finale to Harrods Beauty Month in May, the department store is teaming up with the cancer support charity Look Good…Feel Better to offer a day of activity on 27 May centred around the ‘iconic’ red lipstick. Personal consultations will be available from top international and catwalk make-up artists including: Mary Greenwell for Chanel, Lynsey Alexander for MAC, Daniel Sandler for All For Eve, Jamie Coombes for Dior, Armand Beasley for Sisley, Fred Letaillieur for Giorgio Armani, Pat McGrath’s protégé Emma Kotch for Dolce & Gabbana, Claire Rae for Lancome, Will Malherbe for Bobbi Brown, Christian Ribot for Givenchy, Sara Hill for Laura Mercier, Blair Patterson for Estee Lauder and Kavita for Elizabeth Arden. To celebrate Elizabeth Arden’s 100th Anniversary a limited edition commemorative lipstick in Red Door Red will be available on counter, with all proceeds going to Look Good…Feel Better.
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Bookings will be made in advance and charged at £25 for a half hour booking and £50 for a full hour. All booking fees will be donated to Look Good…Feel Better. The Look Good…Feel Better charity helps women manage the visible side effects of cancer treatments. First introduced in 1994 by the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association, it is supported by the Beauty Industry.

ARTDECO launches into Fenwick (Brent Cross)

Last friday ARTDECO was launched at Fenwick (Brent Cross) by UK Brand Ambassador Tara Palmer-Tomkinson. ARTDECO’s make-up combines professional performance with innovation and luxury. There are over 1600 products within the range, including make-up and skincare. Key products within the range include: Système Mosaique, £12.15, a refillable magnetic beauty box with a bespoke design that contains four eyeshadows; High Performance Lipstick £15.55, a luxurious lipstick that contains Maxi Lip and Vitamin E to add volume to lips, as well as visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

New make-up brand launches

The Bourjois Company introduce new make-up brand UNE to the market. The premise behind the brand is natural beauty with UNE aiming for 100% natural formulas where possible, using organic ingredients to create healthy, more environmentally-friendly products. Certified by ECOCERT, no synthetic colourings, parabens, synthetic fragrances, petrochemical oils or GMO's were used in the creation of the range. The debut UNE collection comprises 25 products and 148 shades. Key products include the Skin Glow Pencil which is priced at £6.99 and is available in four shades. 100% of the total ingredients are natural origin and 32.2% of total ingredients are from organic farming. The 100% Mineral Foundation is talc-free, creating a glow without a mask effect and is available in 9 shades priced at £9.99. Prices of the collection range from £4.99 for the Eye Pencil to £13.99 for the Soft Minerals Powder Foundation and Healthy-Glow Mineral Powder. UNE is available from May at Boots and Superdrug from September.