My friend Carly and I have gathered our scribbled notes from last night at Jarrolds - not everything, so I will happily add anything else you remember…The links are just to the brand websites, no affiliates. Here we go:
Eyes:
YSL Mascara Primer (can’t stop thinking about this)
Charlotte Tilbury Eye Pencils - Audrey on the top, Sophia underneath
How do I stop my mascara smudging? Need to use a tubing mascara which is not oil based, it is plastic so it coats your lashes in water-resistant, tube-like enclosures around each individual lash which can only be removed by warm water. The trick is to use a ‘big slaggy mascara’ underneath, then cover with a tubing mascara. Tubing mascara recommendations were Clinique Lash Power and Lancome Double Wear
Eyeshadows:
Foundation:
For dry skin: Chanel Sublimage, Armani Luminous Silk
For oily skin: Fusion foundation like Armani Maestro, Mac Waterweight
Lumene was also mentioned
Highlighters:
Lips
Reds: Laura Mercier Fire, Nars Audacious in Lana, Mac Lady Danger
Red liner: Estee Lauder Double Wear Coral (can’t find this, but the range is here)
How to stop feathering on an older lip: use a lipliner. If worried about it looking too obvious, use a clear lipliner or try Guerlain Liplift
Nails:
Broken nail issue: Look at Rescue RX
Fragrances
We heard about forgotten heroes like Poison, and timeless fragrances like Chanel No 5
Hair dye
Sali was asked about hair colour (she is allergic to PPD). She is trialling new products at the moment (skin tests). You can go lighter as bleach doesn’t contain PPD but not darker
Primer recommendation
Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter. Others have too much silicone which makes it pull
Foundation for spotty skin
Armani Power Fabric. Also SPF 50, is mineral based and blends well
Neck and jawline
Do you need a specific neck cream? No, but make sure you’re using your serum and cream from the bottom of the neck up. Try Vit C in the morning and Retinol at night. Do Face Exercises from Youtube
About diversity
Every single brand is obsessed with diversity and sustainability. Fente, Estee Lauder, Nars, Hourglass, Bobbi Brown and Mac all received shout outs for diversity
Products that Sali would include in Pretty Iconic, if writing it now:
Phew!