Urban Decay

The latest 2012 Olympics beauty brand ambassador has been announced, with Team GB diver Tonia Couch promoting Urban Decay's waterproof makeup collection. Tonia, the UK's number one female 10m platform diver, said: "I love wearing make-up but need products that stay put whilst I'm competing, which is why I never leave the changing room without Urban Decay's waterproof and long-lasting make-up." Urban Decay's waterproof range includes Eyeshadow Primer Potion, Glide-On 24/7 Glide On Pencils and Cannonball Ultra Waterproof Mascara.

Tonia is the latest in a line of Team GB members to team up with beauty brands — swimmer Kerri-Anne Payne is representing Max Factor False Lash Effect Gold Mascara, synchronised swimmer Jenna Randall is the face (and legs) of Braun's Silk-épil Xpressive Pro Epilator, heptathlete Jessica Ennis is working with Olay Essentials and cyclist Victoria Pendleton is the ambassador for Pantene Pro-V's Smooth & Sleek range. Shop Urban Decay's line below.

It's hard to believe, but with the end of Summer bank holiday upon us. We are actually beginning to phase out of this season and move into Autumn. Here are five helpful tips that you can use as a little cheat sheet to transition your Summer makeup into Fall.

Groom Your Brows: Say goodbye to the bleached-brow look that we saw on the runways last year. This season is all about a strong, well-groomed, full brow — and the thicker the better! Try one of these amazing brow pens to make filling them in easier.



Update Your Eyes: Swap out your usual black shadows and liners for an earthy-brown tone instead. The colour of the season on the catwalk was Groundwork Paint Pot shadow from MAC (£13.50) as seen at Aquascutum, Acne, and Taka Naka. Play with your browns, and choose something dark, bronze, or champagne coloured.

Brown Out Your Pout: Choose a dark brown, cranberry, or russet lip shade for Fall. The nudey brown-tinged ones that I have my eye on are Nars Pago Pago (£17.50), Estee Lauder in Sensuous Nude (£20) and Bobbi Brown Uber Beige (£18).

Get Cheeky: Pretty pink flushed cheeked over an even-toned face that matches your skin tone is hot for this season.

Flash Your Lashes: Don't be afraid to apply that third coat of mascara to your eyes this Autumn. A bright, full lash is back with a vengeance and everything from falsies to lash extensions and dare I say clumps (eesh) are fair game!

When I find a special product that I love, old or new, I feel like it's my duty to tell you about it. In case you've passed over the eyeliners from Urban Decay called 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil, I urge you to stop and shop the next time you're at Boots.

When it comes to eyeliner pencils I want to know two things: Will they run and do they go on without skipping? The answer my friends is no, they don't run. They actually stay put all day. It definitely helps that they are waterproof, but also, when it comes time to take your eye makeup off, with the right soap and some elbow grease, there are no traces left behind to soil your pillowcase. And, they absolutely go on smooth without skipping, which in my opinion is tops, because there is nothing worse than having to go over the line you just drew three or four times to get it even. Urban Decay understands that you don't have all day, and for that, they deserve snaps.

Lastly, they are available in a wide range of colours and the brand is always running cute packaging promotions where you can buy a bulk together. One pencil costs £13, and it will last you a good year. The 24/7 product line also extends to concealers, lip pencils and they always come inside of their shadow boxes. I prefer the liners, best, but have no real complaints about the other products in the range. What's hiding in your makeup bag that you can share with the rest of us?

More Urban Decay...