Halloween Fun @ CosmeticsINC!

Hi,

We hope you all had lots of fun over Halloween and more importantly showed of your makeup skills!  We had a blast and thought we'd share a couple of the spooky looks we put together!

For Peterborough locals its an institution...for people reading from outside our little city its madness but we once again had the Zombie walk grace our streets and we were so pleased to have one of Peterborough's most beautiful corpses in the boutique getting ready for the event!  David did an amazing job of putting the 'gore' in GORGEOUS with CosmeticsINC makeup....creating a look to die for! Check out the videos from the walk itself and see if you can spot our model!

http://www.uncoverpeterborough.com/blog/peterborough-zombie-walk-2012/

My lovely sister stopped by, and despite being 6 months pregnant, was still set on being a glamorous witch!  I went for a flawless and eerily pale base of foundation stick, some suitably over the top smokey eyes in blacks and purples and a blood red lip with a hint of black just to shade and add the haunting edge...once the black wig and pointy hat was on she was looking amazing!

My favorite makeover was of course the one i did on myself!  Anyone who popped into the boutique on the 31st was in for a scare in the form of the post-mortem makeup artist! lots of pale foundation, lots of shading and contouring...all finished with a scary upturned lip and some red in the eyes and I was good to go!

Let me know what you think...if you want to share your halloween makeup creations why not tweet a photo @gs_cosmeticsinc

lots of love

Gary

xxx

Trend Alert! The Cobalt Craze!

Hi all!

With autumn well underway its time to check in on whats happening in the world of fashion and makeup for the new season! The catwalks are showing lots of berry toned lips in strong matte textures for a really full graphic finish...easy to wear and with such a general colour group there is literally an on-trend colour to suit anyone...pop over to Cosmeticsinc.webplus.net and check out our microbubble lipsticks, for a full hit of colour guaranteed to brighten any complexion!

A trend I'm much more excited about is blue...lots of blue! From royal and sapphire to sexy midnight...high voltage blue is the colour to watch this season! I've rounded up a few new and existing products you can try to follow this new trend!

For a full and dramatic eye have a look at our amazing 'Hipster' pallette...shades of blue to highlight, sculpt and accent your eyes for a show stopping finish!

Signature Shadow Quad - 'Hipster'

To finish your dramatic eye look try out Luxe Creme Liner in Midnight...A deep blue liner with just a hint of shimmer for a flawless result....Finish with lashings of UltimateLash mascara in black and a slick of nude pink on the lips for a look sure to get you noticed!

UltimateLash Mascara - 'Black'

Luxe Creme Liner - 'Midnight'

For a softer look why not experiment with a coloured mascara to keep you on trend without overdoing the colour, our super soft Sensitive eyes mascara in Navy will give natural length, volume and curl to any lash while the deep navy colour makes your eyes look brighter!

Finish with a soft liner like Automatic Longlasting Eyeliner in Indigo...Softer than a full black liner and compliments the mascara perfectly!

Sensitive Mascara - 'Navy'

Automatic Longlasting Eyeliner - 'Indigo'

Going nude on the eyes means you can get away with a little more colour on the lips...we don't suggest blue lipstick, but we have the next best thing in 'Blue Roses'...a beautiful shocking pink with blue undertones that will whiten your smile and guarantee you're center of attention!

Blue Roses - Available November 2012

Enjoy trying out some blue looks for autumn and remember...we're always here to help, and we'd love to see some of your creations on our facebook wall!

See you all soon!

Lots of love

Gary 

xxx

You asked for it...We got it!!!!

Hi all!

At CosmeticsInc. if there's one thing we love its all our lovely ladies...and we know we have to keep them all happy, so we've launched some new products based purely on advise from our amazing customers!  We don't know why some companies make it so difficult...but if you want something, we'll do our best to sort it out for you! So here are a list of your requests and the products we have created to solve the problems!

..."I love your Peptide wrinkle relaxing skincare but I spend a lot of time outdoors, it's a pain having to use a separate SPF."

Welcome to the best selling Peptide range our Peptide Protection SPF30.  All the anti-aging, all the hydration, now with a broad spectrum SPF 30 to give you maximum protection whether you work outside or you just like to enjoy the great outdoors!

..."I want to set my makeup but like a fresh, dewy look for my skin...I wish i didn't have to use powder!"

Oh...haven't you heard...now you don't have to! Our Perfect Finish Setting Spray does exactly what it says on the bottle and more!  As well as giving you a perfect glow and setting your makeup for all day wear, it also hydrates, and has lots of vitamins and minerals that will keep your skin looking amazing, even after you remove your makeup...and all without the matte finish of a setting powder, problem solved!

..."A few of my friends use you AMAZING foundation stick but I'm super pale and I think soft cream is too dark for me."

Well we love a girl that 'pale and interesting', so this one was an easy one! We have extending the colour range in our fly-away success 'Foundation Stick' to include porcelain...perfectly fair with just a hint of rose so even the lightest of skins can now find their perfect match! We are also increasing the protection in our foundation stick from SPF8 to SPF15!

..."I love my CosmeticInc. mascara for length/volume/curl...but i want one that does it all...and does it fast!"

Well that's a reasonable request...pop in and meet our new Ultimate Lash Mascara...a beautiful fibre rich formula that will give you so much lash you'll want to apply it again and again...luckily its a special formula that made for layering so apply away!

..."OMG! Your shop is so sparkly and covered in glitter...I want to be sparkly and covered in glitter!"

Okay, so i may have made that one up, but with party season just around the corner you'll be in need of some glamour before you know it! We have created Glamour Glow...A super shimmery golden powder that you can use on the face, across the chest and shoulders, or even in the hair! The real genius is the packaging...as a makeup artist I know that once you use a brush for glitter, it'll be glittery for life, so we've put Glamour Glow in a special Brush applicator so there's no need to use a separate brush to apply! You glow girl!

See you all soon!

Lots of love 

Gary

xxx

Rock Chick tips and tricks!

Hi!

If there's one thing I love its a rock chick...strong, defiant and sexy...everything a woman should be!

I've created a beautiful rock chick look that is still super feminine and soft so you can show off your wild side while still being a lady!

The beautiful Mel look fresh and fabulous!

So there's the look, I've gone for a classic smokey eye, with a beautiful base of shimmering pink, the crease is contoured with smokey metallic grey and brightened under the brow with a shimmery white.

Rock Chick ready...(left to right)...Pearl, Charm and Titanium give all
the drama...finish with Black liner and lashings of VolumeX Mascara!

The face is perfected with a powder foundation for a super quick application and a flawless finish, and the cheeks are given a soft glow with a multi-tonal shimmering pink blush!

Flawless on the go...try a powder foundation like our Dual Active Powder to get a photo-flawless
look in seconds, no mess, no fuss...just finish with a fresh cheek colour then steal the show!

The lips are given a soft and girly freshness with a candy pink lipstick and a light shimmering gloss to keep the  look fun!

Rock or not - you HAVE to love pink! Keep the 'chick' in rock chick with a pretty pink lip...Microbubble lipstick  in
Tickled Pink and Liquid Lustre in Pink kisses keep it girly while you rock out!

Have fun trying a rock chick look for yourselves...have a try and post your best look on our facebook timeline!

See you soon!

Gary

xxx

P.S. If you're jealous of Mel's beautiful hair she has a helping hand in length and volume by the amazing 'Great Lengths' hair extensions...available at Melanie Richards Hair Boutique...call 01733 553 600 to book a complimentary consultation! More details at www.melanierichardshairboutique.co.uk

CosmeticsINC. makes it onto the lust list!

We love our products...but if there's one thing we love more, it's when we hear that other people love our range as much as we do...which is why we were so happy to find one of our favourites on the Girl Gone Styled lust list in Peterborough's 'Only' magazine.

Our Safari mineral bronzer is a beautiful product...and absolutely ideal this time of year when you want to extend your summer glow!

Pick up a copy of Only and check out what Lucy has to say...or better yet pop into the boutique and try it out...you won't be disappointed!

For more details on Safari Mineral Bronzer check in the boutique or visit cosmeticsinc.webplus.net

Lots of Love

Gary

xxx

Competition time!

Hi all!

Just wanted to let you all know about a brilliant competition going on from now until the 8th of September!

Our favourite beauty journalist and barbie girl is running a give-away through Peterborough's 'Only' magazine where you can win a luxury private beauty evening in our fabulous little boutique!
The event is for the lucky winner and her 4 best girlfriends and will include everything from skincare advise, makeup demonstrations, one on one consultations, makeup lessons and loads more!

For a chance to win this awesome prize just hit the link at the bottom of this post...follow 'GirlGoneStyled' for all the best fashion and beauty tips...then reweet...simple as that!

Can't wait to see you all soon!!!

Follow the link:

http://t.co/IjwYwGIJ

Top tips and treats for more beautiful lips!

We all know lips are important...there are a huge selection of lipsticks in every colour and finish, glosses, mousses, stains, pencils and balms to make them look their best! Like the skin, lips also need to be looked after as well as made up, so I'm going to run through my top 3 products to keep your lips looking and feeling  perfect and kissable!

In at number 3...Lip Balm!

Seems obvious but when you wear lip colour everyday it can be easy to forget such an essential beauty product.  Lip balm will not only help keep the lips hydrated, but also the extra moisture in your lips will make them look fuller, and less lined! Also a lip balm with vitamins can help to heal chapped or cracked lips and provide protection!

Hydrate, repair and protect with 'Vitamin E Stick' for kissable soft lips!

At number 2...Lip Primer!

A must have for those who like their lips to make a statement, but don't want to be checking the mirror every 5 minutes!  As a makeup artist one of the most common thing I hear from women is that their lipstick doesn't last, or that it feathers and bleeds into the small lines around the lips...this is where a good primer steps in.  Not only will it provide a perfect base for long wearing lip colour but it also fills in fine lines on and around the lips so lipstick can't find its way to where its not wanted!  Most primers will also stop lipstick changing colour on the lips so if your lipstick seems to end up a different colour to how it appears on the bullet a primer is a must!

Pro-Lip Primer will keep your lipstick exactly where you want it...its got SPF15 too so its
great for summer!

The number one spot belongs to...Plumper!

Everyone wants fuller lips, whether your lips have lost volume with age, or you just want a sexier pout a good plumper can work wonders!  There are loads of lip plumpers available that offer the instant 'bee-sting' effect, which is great for a quick fix but the effect is short lived and they can be a little uncomfortable.  A plumper like Liptoxyl X3 works instantly by coating the lips with a special ingredient that attracts water and holds onto it like a sponge, which gives an instant volumised effect, without the tingling sensation...it also has a combination of peptides which promote natural collagen production so you get a lasting effect as well as an instant one! Move over Angelina Jolie...you might have some competition on the way!

Instant plumping, hydration and a lasting fuller lip...one for home, one for the handbag...
its a must have after all!

So there you go...Three great ways to achieve great looking lips...perfect for if you don't wear makeup...and a great idea if you do!

Lots of Love

Gary and David

xxx

CosmeticsINC turns up the drama!

Hello again!

We have had lots of fun this morning with our new arrivals...no, we haven't had kittens...I'm talking about our new range of false lashes!

'Party Girl' for natural length and volume.

'Date Night' for a sexy winged look.

'Seductive', the name says it all...criss-crossed half lashes with extreme length.

'Damsel' are beautifully defined, full length lashes for a full-on flirty look.

'Drama' by name, naughty by nature...with these over the top lashes your eyes will say it  all!

We've made sure we have a good selection ranging from natural to supernatural so every look can have the most beautiful finishing touch for any occasion! Available in the boutique and online in the next few days!

If only we had them yesterday , I could've used them to finish off this look I created with our 'Hipster' shadow quad!

Lots of Love and DRAMA!

Gary and David

xxx

The CosmeticsINC website had a makeover!

Hi,

We have been working hard to make our website even better! We love the new look, its much easier to find your way around and a lot easier to view on phones and tablets! We have unfortunately had to take a break from selling online but don't worry, it'll all be back to normal in a day or two!

Check out the photos below of the new design or better yet head to http://cosmeticsinc.webplus.net and have a proper look around!

Lots of Love

Gary and David 

xxx

EXTRA...EXTRA...Read all about it!

Morning!
We had a nice surprise this morning! After a lovely visit from the beautiful Charlotte Jolly from ESP, the new issue was waiting on the boutique doormat this morning with a lovely write up all about our little pink shop!
After all our hard work putting our dream together its so nice to have it noticed and the kind words written really mean the world to us!

We are also the very proud sponsors of the "face of ESP" competition...a local event that we've always loved and we're so happy to be a part of!

Pick up a copy of ESP and see what the experts think!

We're so proud we resisted the urge to sneak into the photo's! 

Lots of love

Gary and David

Xxx

Skincare for beginners

Hello again!

Now we all know we have to look after our skin, we have products recommended, we follow the instructions and use them properly...but do you actually know what these products are for? I'm going to give you a crash course in basic daily skincare to make choosing the right products for you a bit easier!

Step 1- Cleanse!


Now we all know that cleaning the skin is important but there can be a lot more to cleansers than meet the eye! First decide how you like to cleanse...do you like to wash your face with water? Do you prefer a cream cleanser that you use dry and remove with cotton wool? and most importantly, what do you want your cleanser to do other than just clean your skin?
All cleansers have the same job, to clean the skin, but they can do so much more (or less, remember many cleansers aren't designed to remove make up...always worth checking!).  Your cleanser is the first step of treatment for the skin, a cleanser designed for an oily skin can mattify, slow oil production, shrink pores, and of all your lotions and potions is the best treatment for a blemish prone skin!  If your skin is more on the dry side a creamy cleanser will not just clean, but will comfort, add nutrients, smooth, and prepare the skin so your moisturiser can penetrate more deeply! If you need an extra intensive clean try an exfoliating cleanser...all the good stuff your normal cleanser does, but also a daily use scrub that can resurface and smooth the skin...perfect for more mature skins!

Left to right- Wash off cleansing gel for oily skin, tissue off Vital Gel-Cream cleanser for dry skin, Noir Mineral Exfoliating cleanser...for anyone who wants to refine and detox their skin (that one's my favourite!)

Step 2- Tone


This has always been my favourite part of skincare, but most people ignore it simply because its a bit tricky to know what it does!  If you read any bottle it will explain how its going to 'invigorate and refine'...but do you need to be invigorated?!? You already seem pretty refined to me! So why do you need to tone?!
Basically your toner is like your rinse...think of washing your hair, you use your shampoo...but you don't just leave it in there...that's what toner does, it sweeps away any last impurities, make up, cleanser, or anything else thats left on your skin after washing.  It leaves your skin perfectly clean and ready for moisture...simple as that!

Pore refining toner, and Oxygenating toner...Perfect  Fresheners for any skin!

Step 3- Moisturise


Now this is the workhorse of your skincare routine...there are a million and one moisturisers in the world, so how do you pick the right one?  All is takes are 2 simple questions!
1. 'What type of skin do I have?'...The answer to this will tell you which texture you'll need, oily or combination skins will prefer a lighter oil-free fluid, where dryer skins will benefit from something more rich and full textured!
2. 'What do I want my cream to do?'...seems like an obvious one but its as simple as that! do you just want moisture? Firming? Protection? Anti-Wrinkle? All of the above!?!? 
Once you know these 2 answers its easy, just find a cream for the problem you want to solve, in the texture your skin type needs and chances are, your skin will be happy!

Oxygenating cream for Normal/Dry skin, Oil free day protection for Combination skin, Peptoxyl treatment cream to Smooth, firm, and refine!

Well there's the basics covered...I'll cover the more fun stuff like eye creams, serums, masks etc. another time! As always, any questions, just ask!

Lots of Love

Gary and David

xxx

Top tips for a beautiful summer!

Hi girls!

After a few days of beautiful weather we have been thinking about looking beautiful with a sunkissed glow!



Protection is the key- keeping your skin protected in the sun is one of the most important things to achieve a beautiful summer skin! Whether you're after a light cover, or something invisible to wear alone or under foundation, a good SPF is every girls (or boys) best friend!

Mineral Sheer Tint for a barely there glow or Retexturizing face primer for an invisible barrier...both offer SPF20 as well as antioxidant protection to keep your skin looking and feeling amazing! Mineral sheer Tint is also waterproof...a real holiday must have!!!!

Go for the GLOW-  Anyone who see's our boutique knows we LOVE pink...but on a tanned skin it can sometimes look a little much...we suggest a beautiful bronzer to contour the face and bring out your tan, and how about some fresh coral on the apples of the cheeks? 

Try our Safari Mineral Bronzer to calm a rosy skin and bring out the bronze for a sunkissed glow, finish with Mineral Blush in 'Coral Sun', with a peachy glow and hint of golden shimmer to keep the complexion fresh and radiant!

Quick glam from the beach to the bar- Keep your makeup minimal in the summer, a tan does wonders for your look so let it do all the work! For the summer nights glam it up with a slick of gloss and your ready for anything!

Dazzling liquid lustre's will have you feeling like a goddess even if its all you have on! Try the sheer, but scandalously sparkling 'Goldie Luxe', or the peach perfection of 'Showgirl' to add some shine and give a fuller appearance to the lips!

Well there you have it girls, three steps to a safe, glowing, beautiful summer! ENJOY!

Lots of Love

Gary and David

xxx

if you thought the boutique was pink . . .

. . . how about our new bags!!!!!!

they almost make the pink floor look white in comparison!!!!

quick preview

Ok, couldn't resist it these are the nail colours we're launching in August

let us know your favorite

Can't wait to see 'sun kissed coral' especially in the sun (lets hope the weather continues)

And 'Head over teals' will look great on any beach! 

nails nails nails

roll on august when we launch our nail polish . . . 26 saturated long wearing shades.

Mum put our sample to test painted her nails last Friday. . . was at work on the Saturday . . . cleaned her guttering out on the Sunday (she knows how to live it up!) . . . Monday was gardening . . . took it off on Wednesday and there wasn't a chip in sight!!!!!

we can't wait for all our lovely ladies to get their hands and toes on them!!!

treat for your lips

the sun is out (for once!) so we're having fun with some refreshing lip cocktails.

we're mixing and matching our lip sticks and liquid lustre gloss to find a perfect partner for the heat wave!!!

left to right in the pic is
'berry desire'
'nouveau vixen'
'sunberry show girl'

A tour of the boutique!

Now we've introduced ourselves, we better show you around our home away from home!

48 Shades of lipstick, 21 stunning glosses, liners, and more...what more could any girl want!

Serving Face...foundations to protect and care for your skin, 6 different formulations in a combines 40 shades we know we have what you want, from porcelain to mahogany, we've got you covered! 

It's all in the eyes...whatever look you love you'll find it here, dazzling colours, endless textures, lashes, liners... all kind to lids, and right on trend!

Success is all in the preparation! With primers for lips, lids, and every possible skin type...midday touch ups will become a thing of the past!

The perfect start to any transformation...formulas that will love you back!

PLAY TIME! Our favourite part of any day is when we get to show off our products and make women feel good...we don't like hard selling...it's much more fun to let you see how good things are for yourself!

There we have it! We're so proud of our little pink shop and we hope every single person who comes to see us enjoys it as much as we do! We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Lots of Love

Gary and David

        xxx