Lash Perfect: Celebrity Blink and Go Lash Fans!

Here at PURE, we’re all huge fans of Blink and Go lashes. They offer the perfect way to get fuller, thicker, longer lashes that last 2-3 weeks but take just 30 minutes to apply! That’s all the glamour and longevity without taking hours out of your day!

We’re also happy to see that these brilliant lashes have had the celebrity approval, with a whole range of stars showing their appreciation for Blink N Go…

Amy Childs, star of The Only Way Is Essex and owner of her own beauty salon loves the lashes and uses them herself frequently, saying

“I don’t leave home without my Blink & Go lashes. They are so easy to put on and I feel instantly better they really change the way you look – also because the range is so big you can have long lashes without it being obvious you are wearing lashes or go for the very glamorous long glitter lashes.”

Celebrity make up artist Karin Darnell recommends Blink and Go lashes as a great way to achieve the gorgeous Jessie J’s look, recommending Blink and Go for their style and ease of use!

Celebrity make up artist Louise Constad suggests Blink and Go extensions to achieve Cheryl Cole’s beautiful eye look with a few individual long lashes placed at the edge of the eye for a glamorous but natural look.

What do you all think of these ladies looks? You can pop in to any of our salons to have blink and go lashes applied in a mere 30 minutes- not much time to spare for such a great result!

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Guest Post: Elemis Skin Bliss Cellular Recovery Capsules

Today we have a guest post on PURE Blog from UK blogger, youtuber and beauty collumnist, Carly from Beauty Sauce. As well as being a beauty product junkie and avid reviewer, Carly is also a trained therapist and make up artist, so she really knows her stuff! Here, Carly chats about skincare and her thoughts on Elemis’ Cellular Recovery Capsules.

Elemis Skin Bliss Cellular Recovery Capsules

Skincare is a top priority for me however it’s pretty intimidating for so many people to choose products from a hugely populated market. It seems like there’s a new potion and lotion every week so how can we afford to keep up and what do we choose?

I think the best advice is to get the basics in skincare and build from there, trial and error is inevitable but you will ultimately find what works.

My basics are – a gentle facial scrub, cream cleanser, toner or facial wash, serum, then moisturiser.

I personally think serums are essential for extra protection and additional moisture. When I was pregnant I changed my skincare and searched for a brand that had ingredients suitable for pregnant women as not all products are!
I ended up using the Elemis skin bliss capsules and my skin loved them! there’s a day and night caspule which releases either a rose or lavender oil which you then massage into the skin. A few months back I used them again mainly to see if my skin would have a different reaction now that I’m not pregnant. Gladly there was no news other than amazing.

Buy Elemis kin Bliss Cellular Recovery Capsules on PURE Spa Shop…

For more from Carly, have a look at her blog: Beauty Sauce

Top Tips: Beauty Hints and Tips From Union Square

Here at PURE Spa we have a huge number of excellently trained and experienced therapists with a wealth of knowledge about everything Health and Beauty related, from after treatment care to skin care routines, favourite products and even little secret hints and tips that they’ve picked up along the way. PURE Blog decided to tap into their knowledge and get some of these secret tips for our lovely readers. Here’s what the girls at PURE Spa Union Square Aberdeen suggested…

Nickola Whyte: “For people who suffer with unruly eyebrows they can apply Vaseline daily to retrain the hair to lie in the correct position.”

Lisa Falconer: “Add a few drops of Elemis Exotic Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt to hair conditioner, body wash or body moisturizer to give your hair and skin a natural looking glow without the greasy feel.”

Buy Elemis Exotics Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt Online Now!

Amy Leitch: “Holidays coming up? Use Elemis Lime and Ginger Salt Glow to give yourself a full body scrub down before you jet off. This will remove all dead/dry skin and leave you with a fresh new layer which will help your tan come along in the Sun and also leave your skin glowing and smooth.”

Brianna Ludlow: “Use Elemis Liquid Layer as a make-up primer. It’s great for sealing in your products and creating a barrier for pollutants that can cause dull looking skin. It also has an SPF 30 in it to protect your skin from the Sun.”

Buy Elemis Liquid Layer Sunblock SPF 30 Online Now!

Hannah Davies: “Need to grow your nails? The best way to grow them is to buff your nails once or twice a week. This has been proven to give your nails a growth spurt as it stimulates the cells within the growing area of the nail. As well as this, it also gives your nails a lovely shine.”

Lisa Carroll: “To increase the life of your foundation or concealer and also to cut down on the heaviness of it, just mix it with a light moisturizer to give your skin a glowing look.”

Laura Carle: “Put a dab of Elemis Herbal Lavender Repair Mask onto spots overnight as this will heal them up.”

Rachel Wiseman: “Use Elemis Milk Bath to moisturise skin. If your skin is really dry then lather the milk bath onto the skin and wrap yourself with cling-film for a good skin nourishment.”

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Jenna Thomson: “Apply toothpaste to spots to take away any redness and dry them up.”

A whole range of tips we’d never have known if it wasn’t for our amazing therapists- we’re off to buff our nails and buy some Elemis Milk Bath and cling-film! Don’t forget to leave any other hints and tips you might have picked up in the comments below!

WIN: PURE Spa Sculpting Wrap Facebook Competition

To celebrate the launch of our new and improved, exclusive Sculpting Body Wrap, PURE Spa are offering the chance for one lucky person to win a full course of 6 sculpting wraps plus an infra red sauna session to accompany each treatment.

The Body Sculpting Wrap is a treatment specifically aimed at targeting cellulite, water-retention and excess fat deposits with the added benefit of a relaxing and rejuvenating treatment. The treatment involves the application of our specially designed products which are enriched with active ingredients aimed at smoothing and toning the skin while also encouraging the detox of fat deposits, water retention and cellulite. This application is followed by the wrapping of the body in bandages which heightens the impact of the products on the skin. While the wrap works its magic there is the option of either a Back, Neck and Shoulder massage or a PURE Facial included in the treatment to further relax and indulge.

The Infra Red Sauna similarly promotes detox, with the infra-red heat absorbed directly into the body as opposed to traditional saunas that heat the body indirectly through steam or air. This direct heat encourages body perspiration and the loosening of muscular tension plus heightened cardio-functioning. This causes the release of toxins, cleansing the body throughout.

The lucky winner will win a full course of 6 body sculpting wrap treatments plus an infra red sauna session prior to each treatment, which will begin the detox process and increase the effects of the sculpting body wrap treatment. This is a great package for anyone looking to detox and tone up or even if you just fancy some relaxation and indulgence with the prize worth over £400!

To Enter

To enter, all you have to do is ‘like’ our Facebook Page and leave a comment telling us why you or someone you know deserves to win the prize. The winner will be the person with the most ‘likes’ on their comment so make sure you get your friends and family involved to help you/your nominated person win! The winner will then enjoy one treatment per week at a PURE location of their choice for six weeks and we’ll follow their progress and results online via our Blog and Facebook page. The competition is open from 5th-16th September 2011 and the winner will be announced on the 19th September 2011.

Good Luck!

Terms and Conditions
You may post as many nominations as you like on the wall but you can only nominate a person once. You must be a fan of PURE Spa on Facebook to enter. The treatment prize will be available at any PURE location and will be booked subject to availability. The winner must be willing to share the progress of their treatment for feature on our blog and facebook.

September’s Here: Autumn Trends

It may feel like Summer never happened, but in fact it is now officially over with us into the Autumnal month of September. With Pay Day weekend here for many, the arrival of September marks the time to go shopping for next season’s trends, with the transitional knit key to the still mild weather.

Knitwear is set to be huge this season and this selection gives just a small idea of the new collections that can be found on the high street, full to the brim with gorgeous knits in this seasons Autumn/Winter colour palette, featuring Mustards, Burgandys, Bottle Greens, Caramels, Rusts and Navys.

There’s no getting away from this strong Autumnal theme in colours and you’ll find yourself dressed from top to toe in the warmest tones, with even nail colours being influenced!

Don’t forget to let us know if you pick any of these bits and pieces up this weekend! Now…we need to start compiling our own lists!