Monday, 23 July 2012

Trust the experts...

Confetti Spaghetti has teamed up with www.bebeach.com this week to bring you some beauty tips to help you survive a festival with your Hens (in fact these tips are so spot on you could apply them to any day to day situation - Or for you lucky brides to be, on your honeymoon to those far off shores)

Sophie Mathews of bebeach.com modelling for Kiss The Sky Beachwear. www.ktsuk.com

The lovely Sophie Mathews, creator of bebeach.com and woman of many talents has given us these tips:

1.Batiste Dry Shampoo XXL volume and Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray. 'Lets face it, hot running water and an abundance of plugs aren't really available at festivals, so forget the sleek look and embrace the beach babe mane.  The dry shampoo will remove the grease and give you oodles of volume whilst the BnB will add in a wave or 3.

2.Bikini top.  -  we like to don a bikini top instead of standard undies.  Festivals are 'special occasions' and when the sun comes out there's nothing more we like to do then strip off.  Choose something bright and secure, we love Mara Hoffman's Underwired Cami Bikini.

3. Stay fragrant. Be Beach won't be without Perspirex Antiperspirant (£7.69, boots.com)  reducing sweat by 65% and lasting for up to five days with one application you don’t even need to take it with you. Yes, really!

4. Touch up with beauty fixation Japonesque (£4.99, boots.com)  These pre-filled makeup remover swabs are a must whilst on the go.  They look like normal cotton buds but when snapped at the tip they dispense cleanser for precise touch-ups, removing and correcting all makeup. Genius!

5. Clean up. Don't risk the baby wipes on your delicate skin, but try the Nivea Visage Daily Essentials Refreshing Facial Wipes which come in a teeny travel pack.

6. Tint you eyelashes.  Oh so practical and one less thing for you to worry about. Lasting for up to 6 weeks and with plenty of handy kits out there, it takes 10 mins and you can do it yourself.  Need we say more?

7.Keep it simple.  Leave your make up bag at home and pop a NARS multi in your pocket. The original multi-purpose stick for eyes, cheeks, lips and body. It's sheer colour blends effortlessly to create shimmering accents.  Available in 14 colours there's something for everyone.  Be Beach chooses Laguna for the sun kissed look.

8. Sooth your soles.  Long days on your feet and dancing your way into the wee hours of the morning can often leave your tootsies feeling a little weary as you hit your tent for a little r n r.  Slip off your wellies, rub in a little Gold Bond and feel them come to life.

9. Grab a Knit.  A loose fitting and light weight knit is essential anytime, anywhere.  The Goa Natural from Acacia Swimwear it just the one and Be Beach has totally fallen for it. 

10.Suncream.  Don't be caught out by the sun and make sure your protected. LA ROCHE  ANTHELIOS Extreme Face Fluid includes SPF 50 for very high protection as is perfect for sensitive skin that may be oily or imperfection prone. With a subtle hint of colour it gives great coverage.

And that's all there is to it ladies

Enjoy!

X.P x