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The heat is on
The tan commandments
Follow our tanning experts’ simple rules to achieve fake tan perfection
Thou shalt understand how self tan works
While you may be familiar with the host of formats and formulas available, it helps to know how self tan actually works in order to fully understand how to get the best results from it. In simple terms, Dawn McDaid, St. Moriz marketing director, explains: “The active ingredient DHA in self tan causes a chemical reaction on amino acids in the skin to tan it. The higher the concentration of DHA, the darker the tan. Added moisturisers help to prolong the tan.” Continue reading
Act your age
Diamonds are forever
Celebrate the Jubilee with beauty products fit for a Queen
2012 is a year to be proud – of our royal family, our nation, our people and our traditions. But also of our great British beauty stories: Lush’s first bath bomb in the seaside town of Poole, William Penhaligon’s daring and eccentric Victorian fragrances, Jonathan Yardley’s royal warrant for the provision of soap to London in the 17th Century – just a few of the stories that have made the British beauty industry what it is today. Continue reading
Summer of love
Our A-Z guide to shaking off the Winter blues ready for a beautiful Summer
A is for… AHAs
AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) are chemical exfoliants included in many skincare and body care products that help skin to shed dry, dead cells, which are likely to be prolific after a Winter buried under warm clothing. Products containing AHAs can actually be more effective than physical exfoliants like scrubs, as they work deeper down in skin to dissolve the bonds between the skin and dead cells. Continue reading
In fashion
The hottest looks for Autumn Winter 2012, straight from the catwalks
Every February cities around the world rock with earthquake-strength tremors of high fashion-fuelled excitement. Months of tension pent up by designers, make up artists, models and hair stylists are released in bursts of poses, struts and – in Burberry’s case – indoor rainstorms! The beauty and fashion ground then trembles for months to come as the Great British high street clamours to recreate the wonders of Fashion Week on an achievable (and affordable) scale. The global fashion weeks of A/W12 were no exception. Across the world we saw pop-art glamour, sculptured brows and heavily powdered eyes, side by side with natural dewy skin, flushed pink cheeks, and customary fierce red lips. Now the country’s hottest brands are revealing how to achieve their catwalk looks with products available on the high street; but beware, some of the products listed below are yet to be released – this coverage is hot off the press! Continue reading
A close shave
To do, or not to do – learn the rules of home hair removal
Wax works
Waxing removes hair from the very root, which means its effects will last from three to eight weeks.
DO make sure skin is clean and dry before waxing
In order for wax to get a good enough grip on the hair, skin needs to be completely dry and free from any moisturisers or lotions. Continue reading
Spring in to Summer
Pretty pink, luscious peach, golden glimmers and perfect pastels abound as we introduce the cutest cosmetics collections for Spring/Summer 2012
Chanel
Chanel’s Spring Harmony make up collection combines shades of pink, coral and peach to evoke the freshness of dawn and the softness of sunset, when the sky is streaked with colour.
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• Exclusive Création Blush Horizon de Chanel (garnet, white, peach and pink shades), rsp £46.
• Poudre Universelle Compact Natural Finish Pressed Powder in Jasmin – Limited Edition (luminous beige pigmented with gold), rsp Continue reading
Sweat proof
Arm yourself with solutions to common perspiration queries and problems
While the deodorant category remains one of the most lucrative in the industry, many consumers are still clueless about the differences and similarities between the various variants available. This comprehensive question and answer session, featuring advice from some of the category’s top experts, aims to arm you with all the deodorant and anti-perspirant basics, so there will be no need to get in a sweat when faced with a querying customer.