Tag Archives: festive season

The quick guide to surviving the Christmas Season

Burning the candle at both ends? Our SKINtellectuals have some silly season survival tips. It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but the festive season is also the time when we may drink too much, not eat that well (or too much!) and may be stressed or not get enough rest.  So, what can you do to minimise the toll and make sure you still look great? Our Harley Street Emporium skin guru’s have some suggestions! 1. Aesthetic guru Dr Rupert Critchey says make every second drink a glass of water, and if you feel like you…

Skin saving tips for the silly season

Are you burning the candle at both ends during the festive season? Our SKINtellectuals share their tips on how to keep you looking your best. It’s that time of year  when your social life looks like it’s taken on a life of it’s own with a seemingly endless set of social events. But all these late nights, parties and alcohol can take a toll on your skin, leaving your eyes with puffy with dark circles and your skin looking dull and dehydrated. So, what can you do to make sure you’re looking your best when you’ve really been burning the…

Is all that glitters good for you: a guide to glitter make up

Whether it’s festival time, the festive season or just a big night out – who doesn’t like a bit of glitter to brighten things up a bit? But how safe are these sparkly bits and the glue that sticks them on? Dr Zara Kassam finds out. Who doesn’t love glitter? Our love for glitter dates to the Ancient Egyptians, who used mica dust as sparkly makeup. Glitter has become one of the biggest makeup trends for 2017, from festival looks to a night out on the town, we can’t seem to get enough of it. However, one of the biggest…