Fashion: Theatre of Beauty proves a fundraising success

Last night I took part in the Theatre of Beauty event at Harvey Nichols in Leeds, joining beauty editors from Vogue and Stylist magazine to give one-to-one consultations in aid of the Look Good Feel Better charity, which provides practical support and advice for women dealing with the effects of cancer treatment.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Nov 2014, 12:25 BST
The Babyliss Root Boost Micro Crimper, £25, Boots and Argos, is used to crimp volume into the under layers of the hair at the roots, for a fuller look.The Babyliss Root Boost Micro Crimper, £25, Boots and Argos, is used to crimp volume into the under layers of the hair at the roots, for a fuller look.
The Babyliss Root Boost Micro Crimper, £25, Boots and Argos, is used to crimp volume into the under layers of the hair at the roots, for a fuller look.

It was a wonderful night, and I met some amazing, interesting women, some currently having treatment, some recovering and some along to give their support and pick up a few tips on new products worth a try.

The beauty teams at Harvey Nichols across all the brands joined forces with the Look Good feel Better team to offer excellent advice and support to anyone who wanted it, and there was plenty of champagne and canapes provided - a great night.

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I’ve been researching skin-care, hair and make-up advice by asking friends who have had cancer what worked for them, and also by talking to beauty company experts about what they like to recommend. So, I’ve picked out these five products as my suggestions that might help with side-effects, especially post-treatment and during recovery, to give a beauty boost. Hope it helps.

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For more information about the charity, go to www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk.

– Stephanie Smith

1: Illamasqua False Eyes Lashes No 7 (pictured)

These give a natural look and come with a latex-free glue. Let the glue dry a minute on the lash border, apply the inner corner and move outwards, pressing along the top lid line. Apply a little shadow with a thin brush to set and cover. They cost £12 at Illamasqua in the VQ leeds and online.

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2: BareMinerals Foundation Powder

BareMinerals Original SPF 15 Foundation is free of preservatives, talc, oil, waxes, fragrances and irritants. Silky, adjustable coverage, so you can put more on pigmentation. It gives a natural, luminous finish, lasts for ages, and costs £25 at Harvey Nichols and www.bareescentuals.co.uk

3: HD Brows Eye and Brow Palette (pictured)

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For brows that need creating or rebuilding, this offers a combination of five products which can be used to build up or blend into eyebrow hairs, giving a natural appearance. It also includes a setting wax so sparse hairs don’t stray and comes in natural shades. It’s £25 at www.hdbrows.com

4: John Frieda Luxurious Volume

This Thickening Blow Dry Lotion thickens the hair shafts, to give fullness and it also has heat shield technology that protects from heat styling. It’s a non-sticky spray that allows hair to volumise and shine while keeping it healthy as you blow-dry. It costs £5.99 at Boots.

5: Babyliss Root Boost mini-crimper

This is a little crimping iron that you use to crimp just a little above the roots of your hair to create volume there. You don’t crimp the top layer, so you don’t see the volumising crinkles underneath. Great for parties. Use also on in-between wash days, followed by dry shampoo. It’s £25, Boots, Argos.

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