The Bite Magazine - Spring Summer 2013

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flawless glow of our times, Cosmetics à La
Carte has revolutionised the way make-
up is interpreted and customised. At the
time they were the first make-up company
to deliver tailor-made products to their
clientele, where they had a chance to try
out products in private before buying,
which was unheard of at the time.Women
were offered friendly, informed advice on
trends and styles to suit their personalities
and looks, and also had fun time playing
with colours. Cosmetics à La Carte’s
statement message was loud and clear:
“Find your own look and be fabulous.”
Forty years later, the same philosophy
still applies and trendsetters such as Grace
Jones, Debbie Harry and Ana Matronic are
just few of the names that have embraced
the culture of Cosmetics à La Carte.Their
rich history has seen the creation of iconic
make-up products including the first nude
lipstick ordered by Princess Diana in
the 1980s, to the UV bubble-gum gloss
championed by Lady Gaga. Recently new
trends collaborations have seen Dannii
Minogue designing her red SPF lipstick and
a trademark pink lipstick by Joanne Lumley
for a breast cancer charity.
Cosmetics à La Carte are today
renowned for its signature bespoke
services which include Custom Foundation
Mixes that perfectly match your own skin
tone with the help of specialised make-up
artists for real personalised skin matching.
Custom Lipsticks, Gloss, Powders and
Shadows are available to create colour
palettes tailored to client’s own taste and
colour choice. Cosmetics à La Carte also
offers many services in-store or at chosen
venues which include lessons, make-up bag
edits, or make-up styling for Special Events
or Bridals.
Cosmetics à La Carte skin care
collection offers an incredible range
of problem solving products, including
favourites Better Off Cleansing Tonic and
Rose Dew to firm, calm and smooth the
skin prior to foundation.The make-up range
is also huge and offers the ultimate trends, finish
and texture.The combinations are endless and
the colours are simply delicious. Among the
favourites are the Brow Ink to truly define
any eyebrows, Bare Blush Lights to recreate
highlighting and lifting effects on cheekbones
or below the brows, and the stunning lipstick
collection, including that gorgeous matte-velvet
long-lasting red in Dr Rita.
Cosmetics à La Carte is a true innovator
and history maker in the world of cosmetics.To
celebrate their 40th birthday is a real testament
of their success and we are very glad to be able
to wish Cosmetics à La Carte a Happy Birthday
and another wonderful 40 years to come!
Cosmetics à La Carte
products are available
from their London
Boutique at 19b
Motcomb Street in
Knightsbridge and at
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