EFFORTLESSLY COOL

MAX MADE X EFFORTLESSLY COOL 'ROCK CHIC' KOHL EYE

Step 1: Start by rimming the water-line with kohl liner. Apply 1 or 2 layers of the pencil as far around the inner rim of the eyes as you can go. Now for the move that will define your eye make up from the amatures.. squeeze shut your eyes! Not too much, but just enough to squeeze the pencil through the lash line and just over the top of the eye. Then re-apply another layer of the pencil to the inner rim before 'lightly' squeezing again. This 'squeezing effect' is what is going to give you that sexy-bed-eyes look.

Step 2: Now, to refine and finish take a clean cotton tip and smudge the excess black pencil (which has worked it's way over the eye line) evenly around the lash line top and bottom. With a clean cotton tip (dipped into some eye make up remover) remove any unwanted smudges - particular from under the eye. Note: This is when you can do any concealing needed under the eyes. Don't forget to lightly powder with a translucent powder to set the concealer and stop the pencil from smudging too far down!

Step 3: The attention is all in the detail - brush brows directly up and out with a brow gel. Note: As small a detail as it sounds, by grooming the brows up and out, really helps open and lengthen the eye, reversing the effect the black pencil may have on making them look smaller. Tip: To maximise the size and width of your eyes, double curl your lashes before applying a coat of mascara to top and bottom lashes.

My tip to you - Apply a small amount clear lip lacquer either to the centre of the lid and/ or high on the brow bone - depending if your lashes reach your brow bone - the gloss will add a beautiful sheen and help give your liner that sexy, slept-in rock-chic look.

There is nothing better than an 'effortlessly' cool beauty tip that is actually quite effortless!

Max Made is the make up master and just as good at passing on his tips! 

I've tried this a few times now and it's changed my world.

For more info on the look and product tips head to MAX MADE

MAX MADE - THE ESSENTIALS

Ex Vogue online beauty editor Anni Hall has teamed up with Max Made to bring the 10 beauty essentials for 2013. Bless! Click the link for more information on each product, hello better brighter skin!

#1. SUNSCREEN IS ESSENTIAL

#2. THE DREAM EYE CREAM

#3. THE EVERYDAY EXFOLIATOR 

#4. THE DAY CREAM

#5. SLEEP TIGHT WITH BIOTHERM

#6. GET EVEN! BRIGHTER, RADIANT, CLEARER SKIN!

#7. CLEANSING WITH MOLTON BROWN SKIN

#8. THE FACE TAN

#9. THE STANDOUT SERUM 

#10. IN YOUR DREAMS

via MAXMADE

Elemis Body Sculpting Cellulite and Colon Therapy

Last night while flicking through a big pile of summer mags that needed to be thrown out i came across an article on summer bodies and a treatment called Elemis Body Sculpting Cellulite and Colon Therapy. Generally these sort of treatments sound like a con but this one actually sounds good and is apparently clinically proven to improve the appearance of cellulite!

The body is brushed using the Elemis natural cactus skin brush to stimulate circulation and bring oxygen to the surface. Increasing circulation helps the blood move throughout the body more efficiently, clearing any build-up of waste and toxins under the skin.

Reiki Chakra breathing helps cleanse and disperse waste. Using Body Sculpting Lipo-Refining Serum with a specialised massage sequence over legs, hips and thigh and extra pressure on problem sections, the lymphatic nodes are kneaded to help stimulate blood flow and drain away excess fluid. Vigorous pounding on the fleshy parts of the thigh encourage fat cells to break down and increase blood flow.

A detoxifying fennel and birch peel-off body mask is then applied to the legs and top of the thighs, drawing out any impurities to help firm and smooth the skin. Fennel is valued for its diuretic properties, whilst birch works to stimulate blood flow.

Cleansing of the colon through abdominal massage and reflexology helps to detoxify the body. Working with the clients' breathing pattern, the therapist massages around the stomach, starting at the base of the ascending colon and moving round clockwise, following the line of digestion. Pressure is only applied on the exhaled breath, making it more comfortable for the client.

Performing a scalp massage relaxes and de-stresses the body to release toxins more effectively. The body mask is removed and the hips and thighs are wiped clean using Hot Lime Mitts before Body Sculpting Firming Cream is applied using a sweeping massage technique to the entire legs to encourage lymphatic decongestion.

At $135 for an hour sounds like it's worth a go!

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