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At this light relaxed first floor beauty boudoir, with an adjoining hair and make up agency and beauty salon, I was taught how to get dewy skin with dark, modern eyes – something I’ve never been able to do myself. There was a huge variety of brands available, which was great, because the make up artist, Jo Bull, could recommend exactly the right products for my skin and colouring. Advice I took, as it was Bull who created Scarlett Johansson’s amazing Marilyn look for the Baftas.
What I learnt: apply foundation in sections, starting with the forehead, then the nose, then cheeks, blotting on small dots as you go. Before applying concealer, tilt your head down to see which areas are darkest and need most highlighting. Also how to do my eyes – I liked her recommendations so much I brought all the shadows she picked out for me.
The Sunday Times Style Magazine April 2005
The Make-up Queen
Jo Bull
Jo was responsible for creating the modern Marilyn Monroe look for Scarlett Johansson at last year's BAFTAS: It was the most talked about and copied look of 2004.
Jo gives make-up lessons at The Beauty Lounge 020 7436 8686
The Daily Mail Jan 2005
Beauty Virgins
My idea of wearing make-up is a dash of mascara, bronzer applied at random and to top it off, strawberry-flavoured lip balm – adequate when you’re 21, not when you’re 29 and need a little more help. Walking through the doors of The Beauty Lounge, I was excited by the prospect of a revamp, but worried if I had enough ‘girly-factor’ for a make-up lesson – the last time I played with lipstick was at the age six.
The idea behind the lesson is to get insider-tips from make-up artists who usually practise their skills on supermodels and pop stars. So, whether you want to get out of a make-up rut (like me) or advice on how to apply the latest beauty trends, they can tailor your session accordingly. I wanted to learn how to use blusher and lipstick (my make-up phobias) without looking like Aunt Sally and get that fresh dewy glow a la Kylie Minogue. So Sammy Jackson, my make-up artist, set to work. The first thing she did was go through my existing products, telling me what to ditch and what to keep. Then she talked me through my skin tone: what colours suited me and how to make the most of my good points (bright blue eyes) and disguise the bad (dull skin), writing down the products so I could buy them if I wanted. Because The Beauty Lounge isn’t affiliated to any brand, they recommend what works best for you so you can go for pricey or affordable products. I went for a mix and those recommended ranged from Estee Lauder to Tesco. I left with lots of expert tips, short cuts for when I’m late and a new confidence to try different colours or products. For a make-up novice, it was an hour well spent and, with a newly acquired knack for using blusher and lipstick, it left me feeling altogether more glam.
SHAPE Magazine June 2004
Star Skin Secrets
Celebs party hard, but they still manage to keep their complexions glowing with the cult skincare treats.
Celebrity facialist and natural beauty expert Susan Ciminelli tends to the faces of Kate Moss and Jennifer Lopez from her New York Salon and is famous for her algae facials, which leave tired skin looking firm and fabulous.
And now you can buy her organic skincare line from hot new salon The Beauty Lounge.
NOW Magazine March 2004
Cellulite Hit List
Do soak in a bath for half an hour, like Naomi Campbell, with two scoops of Susan Ciminelli Algae Fine Powder (£75 at The Beauty Lounge) to reduce fluid retention.
Heat March 2004 | Creme de la Creme
"UK beauty addicts can now buy the celebrity facialist and natural-beauty expert Susan Ciminelli's organic skincare.
The citrus Sensitive Skin Anti-Aging cream (£70) nourishes your skin with essential oils and shea butter, while the Seawater (£40) provides a fine, salty mist of minerals and antioxidants."
The Sunday Times Style Magazine February 2004
"Another great post-sun product is Conscience Skin Care Golden Flame Hydration Mask from Astara available at The Beauty Lounge.
Astara the Colorado-based skincare company and current darling of the celeb beauty pack. Lauren Hutton, Liv Tyler and Heather Graham are all devotees"
Tatler August 2003
"Visit this homey salon for a treatment, then pop around the corner to see an exhibition at the British Museum"
Vogue June 2003
"Affordable enough to drop in regular, but with consistently good service and treatments that have a noticeable effect, the current hot favourite is the Astara Microdermabrasion facial, £40 a refreshing organic facial, that dramatically improves skin texture an revives dull complexions in a mere half an hour"
In Style May 2003
"You may be a loyal fan of a particular beauty spa but the new kid on the block is the Beauty Lounge in Percy Street, W1.
Using the organic Astara Skincare range - your skin will feel as if it's been reborn"
Evening Standard February 2003
"This new salon is the equivalent of a private members' club for the beautiful, famous and fashionable"
The Daily Mirror February 2003
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