Summer to Fall Beauty [979 COMMENTS]

Author: Ani

The weather is changing and so should our beauty routines. No longer will our lightweight summer lotions be the best option to hydrate and protect our skin. With the changes in temperature, our skin will react and become drier. A great way to target dryness and ease skin into the new season is with Argan Oil. Kahina Argan Oil has a high concentration of nutrients and antioxidants which will protect and soften skin. This oil is light and absorbs quickly leaving skin glowing and properly moisturized.

 

Just because we will no longer be out in the sun all day does not mean we can become lax with our  sunblock routine. Protect skin and conceal imperfections with Becca Luminous Skin Color with SPF 25. This formula is the perfect balance of tinted moisturizer and sheer foundation. It's sun protection, makeup, and skincare all in one fantastic product. 

 

This season brings with it cooler temperatures, beautiful colors, and a reason to try out a new look. Earthier tones will replace summer corals and pinks. Bronzers will be put to the side and matte powders will be used to add definition. Adding just a few rich colors to your makeup bag will give you the tools you need to blend and layer with products you already have. For a wash of color, apply a moisturizing lip color like Ilia lipstick in Arabian Knights. Intensify eyes with RMS cream eyeshadow in Magnetic and follow with an extra coat of mascara. Create depth to eyes with a chocolate brown eye pencil and blend to create a soft line.

 

Apply just a few of these tips to your beauty arsenal and you will be ready to make the transition from summer to fall beauty.

Out of Flip Flops & Into Heels [0 COMMENTS]

It's that time of year again! Summer is coming to an end and with that comes the time to ditch our favorite flip flops and put on those high heels. If you're like us, you love the way a nice pair of heels completes your outfit, but hate the aches and pains that come along after a long day of wearing them. Tired soles, cracked heels, and overworked calves are some of the complaints most of us have after a day of wearing heels. But rest assured, we have a few favorite items that will allow us to look great and send those pains packing! 

If you've never used a leg spray to revive and refresh tired legs before, we suggest you invest in one right away. Kate Logan's Juniper leg spray is the perfect cooling spray to have around whenever you wear heels. Juniper is used to cool and revitalize the skin and Cypress helps to tone, ease puffiness, and sooth those tired legs. As soon as your legs need a boost, simply shake the bottle and spritz. Doing a lot of walking or standing during the day? No problem, put your bottle in the fridge, spray on your legs, and then prop your feet up for 10 minutes. Great for traveling on planes too.

Tired feet and overworked soles can be soothed instantly with Deborah Lippmann's Steppin' Out nourishing foot cream. With a combination of luxurious ingredients like acai and kokum butter, this intensely moisturizing cream will completely condition dry skin and relieve achy soles. Massage the cream onto your feet, put on the comfiest pair of socks you own, and feel your aches melt away. 

Smooth and hydrate cracked heels with Suti's Fabulous organic foot balm. This UK based company uses a blend of eucalyptus and lemon to create a soothing and rehydrating formula which will penetrate even the toughest skin. Massage onto soles and heels using firm circular movements to stimulate circulation and bring relief to those dry heels. 

There you have it! Now you will never have to dread putting on your favorite pair of heels again.

SALE SALE SALE [1868 COMMENTS]

Fantastic Sale This Weekend

We're in such a good mood at Shen this week, we have been ordering so many fabulous new products and we need to make some space. With this in mind we are holding a sale of selected items this weekend for a blow out and a chance to treat yourself for cheap, and why not you deserve it.

Lovely Bubble Roome with their deliciously scented body washes, body butters, and those scrubs everyone loves will all be 30% off, along with luxury line Lubatti with their heavenly bath oils. If you are looking for a great lightweight day and night face gel, which is a wonderful transition from the summer heat to pre-fall, then this wonder product from Lubatti is for you.

We also have Tan Towel, Xen Tan, A Perfume Organic, Alexa Rudolfo Candles, Raw Botanicals, She Terra Organics, our Bath Salts, kid's stuff, and so much more!

Come and see us this weekend to clear the decks for some truly amazing beauty coming your way, more of which we'll let you know as they are going to make you so utterly gorgeous! 

 

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No More Chapped Lips [6075 COMMENTS]

With cold weather fast approaching, we here at Shen want to make sure that you are armed and ready to fight against chapped lips. Dry, flakey lips are not only unsightly but can be painful as well. We have some simple tips to keep dryness at bay and make lips look healthy and moisturized.

The first step is to exfoliate your lips. To remove dry, dead skin cells we recommend using The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ. These gentile exfoliators feel great on your lips as you slough off dead skin cells and with flavors such as vanilla bean, cinnamon sugar, and cocoa they taste and smell delectable. Simply massage one of these yummy tasting scrubs on your lips using circular motions and wipe away with a tissue. And keep in mind that the packaging for this product is absolutely fabulous and it makes a great gift!

Now that your lips are super smooth, you need to moisturize them. Our favorite lip product here at Shen is Labello lip balm. With options like strawberry, milk & honey, and soft rose it's hard to choose just one of them to use. If you are looking for an intensive moisturizer for your lips look no further than the Labello hydro care lip balm. This intensive moisturizer absorbs quickly and helps to support your lips' natural moisturizing process. This formula leaves lips super soft, protected, and ready for you to apply your favorite lipstick or lipgloss.

Now that you have wonderfully soft, kissable lips go give that special someone a big smooch!

Secrets For Radiant Skin [353 COMMENTS]

Beautiful, glowing skin is obtained through balance and harmony, that's why we here at Shen trust Annee de Mamiel's hand blended seasonal facial oils to hydrate our skin and keep us looking gorgeous. Annee has visited us at Shen giving complimentary facials to our customers and easily won people over with her no nonsense outlook to beauty, treating skin holistically and according to the seasons as in Chinese medicine. Her facials are those one in a million moments and has a continual waiting list in London and New York where she treats so we feel really lucky to have her beautiful limited edition oils at Shen.

The Autumn Face Oil is developed specifically for use during the autumn season using the purest natural organic ingredients to combat the ravages of the sun and dehydration over the summer months. This oil was created to work in synergy with nature and replenish our skin with nutrients nature and our lifestyles have taken away. It combats dehydration, fine lines, and skin discoloration that the sun and environmental pollution can cause. The calming aroma of this blend will help you unwind after a long day while it softens and tones your skin. Simply massage four drops of the oil onto cleansed face and neck and breath in the aroma of this blend to release tension. You will be left with a glowing complexion and feeling revived and radiant. It works particularly well on mature skin helping to deal with pigmentation and fine lines to leave skin smooth and plump.

Seasonal change is easy when it comes to Annee de Mamiel's oils, but get this one quick as the oils are limited edition only, so while stocks last.  

1920's Beauty Inspired by Boardwalk Empire [837 COMMENTS]

There's a new season of Boardwalk Empire premiering this Sunday on HBO, and we here at Shen are feeling inspired by 1920's beauty. The look of this period is very feminine and embraces women's independence and spunky attitude. The key beauty elements of the 1920's are dark red lips and dramatic kohl eyeliner. Hair was worn in soft curls and the bob was in style. Inspired by these elements, we have modernized this look for you and can be recreated in minutes. 

To create modern bow-shaped lips apply a red lipstick to your lips and add a little concealer to the top of your lip to accentuate the natural M-shape of your lips. We recommend using Lipstick Queen in Rouge Sinner or Berry Sinner and RMS concealer to create this look.

Create irresistible eyes and make them impossible to ignore by lining the inner rims of your eyes with Jemma Kidd eyeliner in Zodiac. Next, sweep a black eyeshadow on your lids and blend upwards. Use Becca eyeshadow in Velvet to create a shimmer look, or Velour for a matte finish.

For your hair, use a small barrel curling iron to create soft ringlets. Use bobby pins that match your hair color to pin the curls that frame your face back. We suggest using the Shen Hair Essentials Set - full of bobby pins and clips to help you create this romantic and sweet look, perfect for a date night!