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LatestinBeauty have had a makeover!

2010-09-22T10:12:00.003+01:00

It is not just our members that are looking gorgeous from all their fabulous beauty samples; we have had a makeover too!

We have been working hard behind the scenes to give you a new, fresher and more beautiful LatestinBeauty site! We really hope that you like our makeover results.

Don’t worry your membership will not change and you will still enjoy all the great LatestinBeauty membership benefits, plus still get to order a new Beauty Box every month with your choice of samples. Your membership log-in details will also remain the same. We have just made things a little prettier and easier to use...

LatestinBeauty Blog has moved homes!

We also have a NEW bigger and better LatestinBeauty Blog with more beauty product reviews, beauty news, advice, tips and inspiration from our beauty experts, plus great competitions and offers! You can still reach this from all areas of the LatestinBeauty site, however if you wish to go directly you will need to bookmark this new location!

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Enjoy

LatestinBeauty Team
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Swiss Apple Overnight Skin Renewal Serum

2010-09-14T15:48:00.003+01:00

This product is best for: highstreet shopping, anti-aging skincare,

Price: Bargain

Every now and then a new product is launched that gets over night cult status and is hailed as the next ‘must-have’ product. Boots had their No 7 Protect and Perfect Beauty Serum and now Superdrug have Swiss Apple Overnight Skin Renewal Serum.

This revolutionary new anti-aging product gives the term ‘an apple a day’ a whole new meaning and is flying off the Superdrug shelves. The product contains Apple Stem Cell Extract which is being hailed a revolutionary hero ingredient in the fight to reduce the signs of aging. Clinical trials showed a significant decrease in wrinkle depth for 100% of the subjects! The facts speak for themselves…

Superdrug are not the only guys to realise the wonder of the Apple Stem Cell, it’s favoured by celebrities such as Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez and Helen Mirren, plus used in creams by well known beauty brands such as 3Lab and Lancôme. So why the hype for Superdrug? Well that’s down to the cost… Superdrug are offering their product for lesss than a fifth of their retail costs at £9.99*.

The Swiss Apple Overnight Skin Renewal Serum is in Superdrug stores now.

*introductory price, increased to £14.99 thereafter

Have you suffered a disastrous hair or beauty treatment?

2010-09-08T13:44:00.002+01:00

Did it happen recently, and are you still suffering from the consequences?

You might have suffered hair loss or breakage, burns, infections or skin damage at the hands of a hair or beauty practitioner. Or maybe you haven’t suffered any physical damage, but your hair or beauty treatment has left you embarrassed to leave the house.

Optomen Television is looking for stories for a new series that aims to educate the public about the dangers of unregulated salons, and we want to hear about your real-life experiences.

If you’re still carrying visible evidence of your shoddy treatment, then please e-mail beauty@optomen.com or call 020 3227 5946.

THE Nail Doctor nail care tips

2010-09-01T14:47:00.004+01:00

I have just got back from holiday and my nails have definately seen better days! The sun, sea, chlorine and gripping too hard on my glass of sangria have taken its toll. They are brittle, dry and keep splitting – I think its now my nails turn for a bit of TLC. So I am taking them to see The Nail Doctor!

The experts at THE Nail Doctor have been keeping our nails in top condition for years with their fab nail problem solutions. So, we asked them for their hot tips to keep your nails in talon perfect condition.

Check out their top nail care tips below:

1. Always wear a base coat-especially when wearing dark/bright colours

2. Never over buff nails-gentle buffing once a week for visible ridges/splits is plenty

3. Preferably remove cuticles with the appropriate product rather than cutting them off-this causes cuticles to grow back thicker and faster.

4. If a dark polish fan, try to give nails a break and go bare for a day or two. Pigments dry out the nail and can be the cause of ridges and splits.

5. Get into the habit of massaging a nail oil into your nails before bed-you’ll notice the difference

Plus they checked our nails into rehab to get them back to full health. For 10 days THE Nail Doctors have prescribed me with THE Nail Doctor Rescue Me, a strengthening duo of basecoat to nourish think, weak nails followed by Rock on Hardener to create a durable protective barrier from damage.

I am going to start applying the treatment tonight and will feedback on the results!

THE Nail Doctor products can be bought nationwide at Boots.

Beauty Tip: How to tan, safely!

2010-08-31T11:47:00.003+01:00

Every week we will be giving you expert beauty and make up advice from the resident LatestinBeauty expert, Lina Cameron.

Our first tip is how to tan...safely!

We all know when summer is “supposedly” here. Supermarkets, pharmacies and beauty stores line their shelves with sun protection products. Milky textured, oily smooth, sweet smelling lotions and potions get us in the holiday mood.

However, though easily forgotten, the best advice I can give is to use a sunscreen every day come rain, hail or shine.

Through progressive education we have come to learn that the negative impacts of the sun’s harmful rays are not reserved for the months of June to September – holiday season. Instead rays are present all year round. Even on cloudy days!

THE SCIENCE BIT: There are two types of rays in particular we should be weary of.

UVB Rays: These penetrate until the superficial layers of the skin. They are responsible for delayed tanning and burning; in addition to these short-term effects they enhance skin ageing and significantly promote the development of skin cancer.

UVA Rays: These are more powerful and penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin. They are responsible for the immediate tanning effect and can also contribute to skin ageing and wrinkling. Recent studies have found that UVA rays may be responsible for inducing skin cancer. For this reason the industry has started producing sunscreens that will protect your skin from both UVA and UVB radiation.

From an early age make the application of sunscreen an integral part of your beauty regime. Prevention is always better than cure and I consider SPF 45 a MUST HAVE! Don’t be put off by the high factor number, long gone are the days of thick creams that never seem to absorb. There are now foams, oils, gels and sprays. I love Linda Meredith SPF 45 because it’s so light in texture, smells amazing and is the perfect base for make-up.

image credit m_bartosch / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Paul and Joe Clair De Lune Collection

2010-08-16T13:57:00.005+01:00

This product is best for: online shopping, designer make up, all skin types

Price: Treat yourself

I hate to say it, but I think we may have said goodbye to summer, and A/W 2011 is truely upon us. I am not a lover of this time of year, but seeing all the new make up ranges hitting the stores is making life a little more bearable. And this Clair De Lune Collection from Paul & Joe is one of the highlights! Its kitsch and fun, and utterly gorgeous!
The collection is synonymous with French style and chic allure and has been inspired by the beautiful and majestic Parisian skyline. Like all Paul & Joe make up collections the colours are all completely wearable for all skin tones and the packaging is almost as pretty as the the products inside! This is one make up range you wont be hiding in your dressing table drawer!

The eye palette in the Paul and Joe Clair De Lune Collection come in three limited edition collections. Each contains five beautiful hues to give you a luminous yet quintessentially French style.

067 Silvery Moon – Midnight sky tones, from deep dark blue to a dusky silver
068 Paper Moon – warm autumnal browns and berry pinks
069 Blue Moon – the perfect sophisticated party palette with rich pinks and gold and blue
However my favourite item in this collection is their purr-fectly cute feline Lip Treats. Creamy in texture these Lip Treats contain olive and apricot seed oil to add not only colour but moisture to your pout!

Edward Bess Make Up

2010-08-06T10:05:00.004+01:00

This product is best for: online shopping, designer make up, all skin types

Price: Treat yourself

We love Zuneta.com. We love them for selling beauty products that actually work. We love them for finding hidden cult beauty gems we may not have had the pleasure of knowing about. And now we love them for introducing us to Edward Bess.

Edward Bess started his career as a model and then followed his true passion and created a stunningly beautiful, and wearable, make up range with flattering shades to suit all women.

Originally only available to those lucky ladies in NYC but now, thanks to Zuneta, Edward Bess make up is now available in the UK. It is sleek, it is sophisticated...and it is flying off the shelves!

Check out the video below and find out why we all heart Edward Bess and hear about the amazing new Edward Bess make up range.

Celebrating Vaseline

2010-08-05T16:17:00.006+01:00

There is something to be said for a product that has reached is 140th birthday and is still going strong! Happy Birthday Vaseline!

This cult classic may be an oldie – but it's still a goodie and to celebrate Vaseline have give their tub a new makeover!

Vaseline has many manybeauty uses; it is why no bathroom cupboard is without. How do you use yours?

Check out some of our favourite’s uses of Vaseline, some of which you may know already – but many could surprise you!

Lip balm – apply Vaseline Petroleum Jelly to soften and smooth the appearance of lips

Lip gloss – gives lips a glossy, shiny look

Lip exfoliant – rub Vaseline Petroleum Jelly over lips and then use an old toothbrush to scrub away dry skin, to leave lips feeling smooth and soft

Hand moisturiser – Apply Vaseline to your hands, then put on a pair of gloves and allow moisture to soak into the skin overnight

Shaving – spread an extremely thin layer over the area that requires shaving to help the razor glide over your skin easily

Perfect cuticles – makes cuticles softer and smoother after daily application of Vaseline

Before a manicure – apply to cuticles to soften the skin and enable them to be pushed back

Protects a manicure - put Vaseline Petroleum Jelly around the base of the nail to stop nail polish staining the skin

Brightens faded nail polish – rub over old nail polish to make it look new again

Foot moisturiser – apply all over before putting on bed socks for smooth feet and toenails

Eye makeup remover – heavy-duty mascara and eyeliner glides away when wiped with Vaseline Petroleum Jelly and cotton wool

A great cleanser - apply a little on some cotton wool and use to clean your neck and the backs of your ears.

Night face cream – a beauty secret of Marilyn Monroe: rub Vaseline all over the face before bedtime

Night eye cream – warm a small amount of Vaseline in the palm of the hand and dab under the eye area before bed

After shaving – apply to freshly shaved legs. It won’t sting and also provides a protective barrier

Cheek highlighter - apply to the apple of cheeks for an instant glow

Cream blusher - mix a little Vaseline with lipstick to make a unique cream blusher

Homemade lip gloss - mix the powder of your favourite pale eyeshadow with Vaseline
to make a new shimmering lip gloss

Base for eyeshadow – smooth a thin layer over eyelids before applying eye shadow, making the colour look glossy and more evenly spread

Homemade eyeshadow - use a touch of Vaseline with di"erent eye shadows to create an entirely new pigment

Makeup highlighter – apply just beneath the brow bone for a dewy look that shimmers and catches the light

Mascara alternative – apply to eyelashes for a dewy, wet defined look

Protecting your eyelashes – apply to lashes before bed for a safe way to condition your eyelashes

Sealing split ends – gives hair with split ends a healthy look, rub into the ends for instant moisture

Taming eyebrows – apply a very small amount to unruly eyebrow hairs

Making perfume scent last longer – rub a thin layer of Vaseline to pulse
points to encourage the fragrance to last for longer

Hair dye stains – smooth Vaseline around the hairline before applying hair dye to avoid chemicals touching and staining the skin

Protect eyebrows from fake tan – wipe over eyebrows before applying fake tan

Removing false eyelashes – use on a cotton bud along the lash line to remove sticky eyelash glue

Prevent uneven tan lines – rub into dry patches on the body before applying fake tan

Prevent lipstick stained teeth – rub over teeth before applying lipstick

Soothe a dry scalp – a small amount can be used to moisturise and condition a dry scalp before hair washing

Hair gel – can be used to slick down fly away hairs

Choppy hair – smear a small amount into hands before scrunching through hair for a choppy, edgy look

Silky eyelashes – apply a little Vaseline on an eyelash brush and leave on

Dab on cheeks - to help glitter stay in place

Phew....enough? I could go on!

Avaliable now from all good stores, priced at £2.50 from Boots.com

Benefit Cosmetics launches on JohnLewis.co.uk

2010-08-03T11:34:00.009+01:00

I love shopping at John Lewis, there is something quintessentially British about it – and I always know I am going to get good service. That goes a long way with me, manners cost nothing. Lately I have been using their website, same amazing products but allows me to be a little lazy and do my shopping from the comfort of my sofa!

So it was with great delight for me when I was told that JohnLewis.co.uk have launch new beauty ranges to their website – one of which is my favourite kitsch brand, Benefit Cosmetics. High quality products, bang on trend , but with a sense of humour!

To celebrate their launch on JohnLewis.co.uk we take a look at their top five best sellers.

Benefit High Beam
A gorgeous, creamy, face highlighter. Dab this on your cheekbones for a young, radiant and fresh complexion or try mixing this with your moisturiser or foundation for a sexy glow

Benefit BADgal Lash Mascara

Benefit BAD gal Lash is loaded with a big, bad wand and tons of black mascara... it's like an instant set of false eyelashes.

Benefit You Rebel
Benefit You Rebel is a defiantly different tinted moisturiser with SPF 15 and loaded up with soothing aloe, antioxidant Vitamin A and E for soft, supple skin. Its thick formula allows for full coverage whilst still soaking into the skin for a lightweight feel.

Benefit Some Kind-a Gorgeous

Benefit Some Kind-a Gorgeous. This oil-free cream-to-powder formula gives a finish which is practically invisible, making it suitable for any skin type. It gives the benefit of foundation but without that heavy feel on your skin allowing you to fake your foundation.

Benefit Sugarbomb
A blusher in a box! Four unique shades of rose, pink, plum & peach which all blend together for a delicious 'sugar flush rush'. Swirl & sweep on with the accompanying flush brush

Cat Deeley fronts Pantene Aqua Light hair care range

2010-07-27T11:58:00.007+01:00

Many women either find that too much washing of their hair leaves it heavy and lifeless, but too little is dry, brittle and dull. Know the feeling? I do, I often feel that my hair doesn’t look as fresh and weightless as I would have liked, even when I have only washed it a few hours earlier.

We aren’t alone! A survey carried out by Pantene Pro-V revealed that we all get frustrated with not being able to get the hair we want. A problem they are now calling 'the need for the Swish Factor’ – the clean, swishy hair of girls in the hair ads! Let’s face it; we all want to look like we have just stepped out of a salon.

To help us achieve this Pantene UK have created a new range called Aqua Light. The collection of shampoo, conditioner, intensive treatment and leave-in treatment spray each contain unique technologies that help combat the causes of heavy lifeless hair, whilst injecting fresh, fragrant bounce and vitality - and more importantly give you the ‘Swish Factor’!

Pantene have also now got their own Swish Idol, in the form of Cat Deeley. The UK’s favourite TV presenter was yesterday named as the face of Pantene Aqua Light – and they couldn’t have made a better choice. Let’s be honest, who hasn’t wanted that girls hair even back in the days of Ant and Dec! Yesterday we caught up with Cat to find out why she wanted to be part of this new range.

Cat explained how she is a low maintenance girl. ‘When I am not working I just use my eye lash curlers and slap on some Clinique Lip gloss. I am all about products that make life easy and manageable.’ A girl after our own hearts. She told us that she loved the new Aqua Light range by Pantene and she admires the fact that Pantene really listen to women and provide a solution, at an affordable price.

Check out behind the scenes video of Cat Deeley making her Pantene Aqua Light commercial.

Miss Deeleys favourite product is the Aqua Light Lightweight Nourishing Mist, which is designed to instantly nourish your hair with virtually no weight. ‘Sometimes if I am really lazy and haven’t washed my hair for days I spray in to freshen up my hair and give it some life, or I spray in when damp, twist my hair into sections, sit in the sun and wait for it to dry. This gives me that perfect beach babe look’. Ahhh, she makes it all seem to easy!

Discover more at the Pantene Aqua Light site or buy the range now at Boots.co.uk

Five minutes with... DIANA VICKERS

2010-07-27T10:15:00.006+01:00

At latestinbeauty.com we try our best to help you find the best beauty products to get you feeling confident and looking fab! So with your skin glowing and your hair glossy all that is left is to find you the perfect stylish attire. And that’s where our friends at dressmedaisy can help.

If you can’t find what to wear or don’t have time to trawl through all the high street websites then head over to dressmedaisy as they bring you their hot fashion picks and provide you with your own personal shopper to help find you the perfect item or outfit! Plus this week the seriously hot and seriously stylish Diana Vickers has taken over Daisy HQ to talk about all things fashion and give you tips to recreate her gorgeous quirky style.

We couldn’t resist popping in for a cuppa and a five minute chat with our favourite pop starlet and surprise surprise managed to turn the conversation round to beauty! We just couldn’t help ourselves...

Check out the beauty style of Diana Vickers:

What skin type do you have?
Fair, combination skin, mostly dry

What is your skincare regime?
Sensitive baby wipes, wash and moisturise. I have a special moisturiser and face wash made up by my dermatologist

Why is a skincare regime important?
I used to suffer from acne and I have very sensitive skin so it’s important to get a good skincare regime to help it stay fresh and clear

What is your favourite beauty brand and why?
oooh toughy…I’d say Bobby Brown do really good moisturiser and make up preparation. Their foundation and concealer make my make up stay on all day. Most importantly I like the glowing skin make up look it gives.

If you could only have one make up / beauty product in your handbag what would it be?
Rose lips Vaseline

Have you had any beauty or hair disasters?
My stylist cut my hair and took a massive chunk out so I had to have a fringe cut to stop it looking silly!

Are you a makeup junkie or do you prefer going au natural?
Definitely au natural

Which celebrity has great skin or make up style?
Cheryl Cole has amazing skin and I adore Kate Moss’ make up style

Lipstick or lip gloss?
Lipstick

Pencil liner / liquid liner?
Liquid liner

What is your everyday hair regime?
On a non work day I’ll just scrunch it a bit with my hands and I’m good to go but on a work day I use Bumble & Bumble hair products and put some rollers in to give it body

Which celebrity has great hair?
I admire P!nk because she’s not afraid to experiment with her hair and it always looks really cool
Name a makeup crime that you hate?
I can name two; streaky fake tan and lipstick on your teeth!

Tell us a beauty secret?
It’s not really very rock n roll but you can’t go wrong with decent night’s sleep and drinking plenty of water

Diana’s new single ‘The Boy Who Murdered Love’ is out now taken from the no.1 album ‘Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree’.

17 Xtra Matte Top Coat

2010-07-26T12:10:00.003+01:00

This product is best for: nail trends, high street shopping

Price: Bargain!

Beauty trends change so quickly. One minute we should be experimenting with smoky eyes and the next it is all about going au natural! It’s the same when it comes to nail polish and that is why we are loving a fab new product from 17!

To help you embrace the new trend that is matte nails they are introducing 17 Xtra Matte Top Coat Polish. Apply over your favourite nail polish colour and this will convert your shiny polish into a smooth and chic matte finish! No need buy a whole new set of matte colours to be part of the fashion pack!

Plus, as with all of 17 products, this is not going to break the bank either. Priced at only £3.99 the 17 Xtra Matte Top Coat is available in Boots from November.

Dr. Bronner's 'All-One' Organic Lotion

2010-07-23T14:36:00.004+01:00

This product is best for: dry hands, sensitive skin, organic skincare, online shopping

Price: Treat yourself

It seems that everyone is going organic these days – and we have another gorgeous treat for you.

You may have heard or used the fantastic range of soaps and balms from Dr. Bronner’s but now they have launched a Magic Moisturising Lotions line to the UK. Available in a range of fresh and mouth-watering flavours including Orange Lavender, Peppermint, Patchouli Lime and Lavender Coconut, all of which have been certified organic.

I was lucky enough to try out the Lavender Coconut Dr. Bronners ‘All-One’ Organic Lotion for hands and body. The bottle says this cream is lightly scented but I would say it has a pretty deep smell of lavender, perfect if like me it’s something you love! It’s a fresh and light cream which is packed full of essential oils. This does mean you need to allow the cream to soak in as at first it feels quite greasy but the result is worth the wait! My skin feels soft and nourished without being sticky. Plus I keep getting gentle scents of Lavender wafting my way throughout the day.

If you want a light and organic moisturising product this is definitely one I would recommend.

Dr. Bronner’s Organic Lotion costs £6.06 and is available UK nationwide including Liberty, select Waitrose stores and leading health shops including Fresh & Wild, Planet Organic and Whole Foods. To find your nearest stockist call 0845 072 5825 or visit kinetic4health.co.uk

If you want to discover a new beauty cream to suit you, try before you buy, by ordering your next set of beauty samples at LatestinBeauty.

Neal’s Yard Brightening Serum and Daily Brightening cream

2010-07-22T15:48:00.004+01:00

This product is best for: organic skincare, high street shopping, anti-aging, skin pigmentation

Price: Splash the Cash!

We were lucky enough to get a sneak peak at the new products Neal’s Yard are bringing out later this year – and let me tell you, they are fab.

If, like me, you are a fan of Neal’s Yards beautiful organic and natural products – you are going to love their new skin care offering. They are hailing it as the secret to flawless skin and boasting about the fact it’s also been certified organic by the Soil Association. You can’t get much virtuous than that right!

These days so many of us suffer from skin pigmentation. It’s caused by a number of possible elements; sun, hormonal imbalance, pregnancy and of course stress! And let's face it, who isn’t a little bit stressed? With this in mind Neal’s Yard have created its Brightening range which works in synergy to nourish the skin and combat skin problems.

Start the day with a small blog of their Brightening Serum – don’t be fooled a little goes a long way. This is a concentrated serum treatment to boost and brighten skin with hydrating tara, collagen-boosting alfalfa and raspberry seed oil to soften, smooth and refresh. Follow this treatment with the Neal’s Yard Daily Brightening to moisture and nourish your skin. I can guarantee your skin will feel soft, smooth and result in a more luminous complexion.

This is Neal’s Yard at its best!

The Neal’s Yard Brightening range will be in store from September.

Melvita Extra-Rich Hand Cream

2010-07-21T08:54:00.003+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

This product is best for: dry hands, sensitive skin, organic skincare, online shopping

Price: Treat yourself

Melvita - Which means honey (mel) and life (life) in Latin, is actually pretty new to the UK however it is the largest organic skincare range in France, so they must be doing something right! Their philosophy is At The Heart of Nature, and their whole range is certified organic by Eco-Cert. That is pretty good going and credentials we think it’s worth shouting about!

I have vowed to start looking after my hands and nails by treating them to some moisturisation every day. I don’t leave the house without using my face cream, so why should my hands not get the same regime?

For the past two weeks I have applied Melvita Extra-Rich Hand Cream. It is as says on the tin, extra rich. The cream is thick but silky and nourishes my hands even at their driest. You need to leave it for a minute or so to really sink into the skin and avoid any greasy residue. The Melvita Extra-Rich Hand Cream contains aloe vera, cocoa and shea butters combined with the repairing qualities of argan and hazelnut oils to leave your hands instantly soft and smooth. Plus the citrus twang to the scent leaves you fresh and revitalised. The perfect morning hands treat.

If you haven’t tried the Melvita range I would definitely recommend it. The Melvita Extra-Rich Hand Cream is available now at LooksFantastic.com at £15.00 for 150ml tube.

Discover more skincare beauty samples at LatestinBeauty

Tigi Bed Head Superstar Queen for a Day Thickening Spray

2010-07-20T09:55:00.004+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

This product is best for: thick hair, hair volume, online shopping

Price: Treat yourself

I have to tell you about a new product I bought this weekend. Its fab and I seem to have developed a bit of a beauty crush on it!

There is nothing worse that lank lifeless hair. I like mine to have body and lift – just like a movie star, oh how glamorous. I was looking for something that would hold my thick hair without turning it into a crunchy mess, which I find from so many hairspray type products do. I was recommended the Tigi Bed Head Queen for a Day Thickening Spray and so went straight out to buy it. Well you can’t get more glam than royalty, can you?

You apply the spray to wet hair and then blow dry as normal, or like me I sprayed all over my already dry barnet for mega root lift and texture. It adds real volume to your hair which held well throughout the day, but still allowed the hair movement for a perfectly natural finish. Plus the spray comes in a gorgeously bright purple can which looks perfect on my dress table! Simple things...

Tigi Bed Head Superstar Queen for a Day Thickening Spray is normally priced at £11.30 for a 30ml spray, however LookFantastic.com are selling this now for £9.65

Boots No 7 Christmas Collection

2010-07-16T12:39:00.009+01:00

We were lucky enough to be invited to a sneak preview of the Boots No 7 Christmas collection. It seemed slightly wrong to be getting into the festive spirit in July but that changed as soon as I saw the collection.

From subtle shimmers to bold highlighting, there is a a look to suit everyone. The new Boots No 7 Christmas collection proves that Christmas doesn’t have to be all about excess as they treat us to products that add elegant and subtle touches of colour and sparkle.

Our particular favourites were the Mirror Ball Highlight Compact, a stunning highlighter powder. Add a dusting to accentuate your cheekbones with an iridescent gleam. Or for a slightly more dramatic party makeover try the liquid Stay Perfect Eyeliners in striking shades of Purple, Gunmetal and Blue. Sexy, sophisticated flashes of shine – which stay put all night long.

The new Boots No 7 Christmas collection will be in store and available online from 3rd December ready of the festive season.

Holland & Barrett Free Skin Care Consultations

2010-07-15T17:00:00.000+01:00

Here at LatestinBeauty we believe that we need to understand our unique skin types and profiles before we buy products to ensure they are really suited to us. That’s why we are excited to discover that Holland & Barrett are holding FREE skincare consultations with Yin Yang Skincare experts nationwide – to celebrate the launch of the all-natural British beauty range into its stores.

Their trained experts will be able to advise you how best to improve the quality of your skin via your skincare routine, lifestyle and ingredients and recommend products to look out for. Plus as an added treat complimentary mini-facials will be available in selected stores.

The Yin Yang’s range have a uniquely fermented soya protein base to them. This mimics the skin’s own proteins for rejuvenating and restorative benefits. And all the Yin Yang products are balanced to a pH level of 5 to give you optimum skin health – to maintain and support the skin’s natural acidity.

Visit Ying Yang Skincare for details on times and dates or ask at your local Holland & Barrett store.

Rapid Lash Enhancing Serum

2010-07-15T10:30:00.004+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

This product is best for: long eye lashes, high street shopping,

Price: Splash the Cash!

Every woman wants longer, thicker looking lashes. It’s why between us we spend thousands of pounds on new mascara products that all promise to enhance your lashes. Well now Rapid Lash has come on the scene and is claiming to clinically prove it!

Using Rapid Lash Enhancing Serum every day for eight weeks will apparently give you 50% longer looking natural lashes! It contains an innovative high performance formula to improve appearance, protect against breakage and be full of vital proteins and vitamins to replenish and fortify lashes and brows.

It sounds too good to be true right? Well you can try for yourself as Rapid Lash Enhancing Serum went on sale in Boots stores and online yesterday, priced at £39.99. Get your elbows out as I think you may be joining the rest of the female population at the till.

We have managed to get our hands on one so if you want to wait 8 weeks we will let you know the results!

Beautifully Delicious Honey and Almond Scrub

2010-07-13T15:12:00.005+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

Body Scrub Review

This product is best for: high street shopping, normal skin, self tanning,

Price: Bargain!

I have been using quite a bit of fake tan lately and so needed to find a good body scrub as part of my fake tanning prep! It’s not easy being gorgeous hey?

I tried the new Honey and Almond Body Scrub from Beautifully Delicious. The bottle says it’s almost good enough to eat...and they aren’t lying. It has a beautifully sweet honey aroma, which isn’t too sickly, and the scrub was full to the brim with fine pieces of walnut shell allowing me to exfoliate any dry skin.

I have been using this once a week and my skin feels flawlessly smooth, moisturised...and smells absolutely great (until I apply the fake tan...!)

The Beautifully Delicious scrubs are also available in Papaya & Mango and Coconut & Shea and priced between £3.98 and £4.99. You can purchase these directly from Beautifully Delicious or from Boots.

Festival Hair Styling

2010-07-10T09:28:00.001+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

So, it’s that time of year again, where we gawp at picture after picture of Kate, Sienna and co trotting around VIP areas at the hottest festivals, looking unbelievably stylish, enviably gorgeous and as though they have not given their hair any thought whatsoever. NEWSFLASH! They have indeed given it lots of thought and used key products to create the perfect festival looks.

I am off to V Festival next month so called on top industry stylists Mark Leeson and Leo Bancroft share the secrets on how to recreate their festival dos.

Kate Moss
Leo said: “Kate suits most hairstyles and over the years has tried almost everything. She always returns to her long, messy look, as seen at Glasto recently. Kate has had hair extensions applied to give her some length and volume back after a recent shorter look. Ask your stylist for advice on how extensions can help you achieve this look. For those of you with mid-long hair, it’s really easy. Use a sea salt spray on day old hair and srunch the ends with your hands. Glam grunge, it’s that simple.”

Jameela Jamil
“Rich brunette tones are a key trend right now and this moody, bitter chocolate colour is perfect for the gorgeous Jameela’s laid back festival style. To get the look simply blast hair until it is almost dry, using your fingers as a comb. Always apply a heat protection product before drying. Split hair into four sections (imagine four bunches) then twist each section and roll up into itself, securing with a hair grip. Apply heat for a few minutes then allow to cool. By the time you’ve packed your RayBans you’ll be ready to roll. Simply remove clips and run your fingers through to break up the curls. Finish with a spritz of sea salt spray to make sure your wave stays put all day long.” Says Mark.

Florence Welch
Leo says: “Florence has become a huge hair icon - her flame haired locks are everywhere. The colour aside, Florence often embraces her hair’s natural texture and never opts for anything too polished. This is the biggest theme on the 2010 festival circuit – glam grunge. A key product to create this look is Shu Uemura Liquid Fabric Mineral Texture Spray. Apply to damp hair and diffuse or allow to dry naturally for easy to manage, frizz free curls and waves. “

Emma Watson
Mark says: “The plait has made a huge comeback this year, the side plait and fishtail plait in particular. It has become the hairstyle du jour for stylish girls and women everywhere. Emma’s messy plait is a sure fire winner in the festival style stakes. This style works best on unwashed hair. Start by sweeping all the hair round to the desired side then plait loosely leaving an inch or so at the bottom. Secure with a covered band then gently tease the plait with your fingers to mess it up a little. Mist lightly with hairspray such as Goldwell Brilliance Sparkling Fix to give staying power and you are ready to go.”

L’Oréal Paris iPhone app

2010-07-09T09:03:00.003+01:00

I have to tell you about a new application for you lucky iPhone owners from L’Oréal Paris. I downloaded it the other day and have been hooked. It’s a beauty junkie haven and a great app for those that want beauty tips and advice.

The application allows you to browse L’Oréal’s gallery of makeup looks, watch tutorial videos and complete the skincare and hair colour diagnostics to receive personalised product recommendations. Plus, and this is my favourite bit, the application has an interactive scanner which allows you to scan the barcode to get more product information and advice....or even find the nearest store to buy. Nifty!

If like me you love L’Oréal products then I would definitely recommend downloading this now, whether you just want advice on which products to use or just need some inspiration for a new makeover. It’s quick and easy to use and more importantly free to download.

Get the L’Oréal Paris app on your iPhone now....because it’s worth it! (Sorry I couldn’t resist).

French Connection Beauty Bargains

2010-07-06T11:38:00.005+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

This product is best for: Sun Goddess, Bargain Hunters, High Street Shoppers,

Price: Bargain!

I love the summer, not only because the sun comes out to play - but also because all my favourite high street stores start their summer sales to make way for drab winter knits, knee high boots and beauty products to save your skin from harsh weather conditions! None of which I want clogging up my cupboards...yet anyway.

I went shopping this weekend and had a wander around the French Connection sale to find an outfit for my holiday next month. There were jumpsuits, maxi dresses, pink shorts, blue shorts, sheer blouses, and platform heels - a true fashionistas haven.

However what did I come out with? The Bronzing Essentials make up kit from the FCUK beauty range! I may not have a new dress to wear but at least I know this will give me a sun-kissed glow with from a silky bronzer and shimmer on my cheekbones with the Satin Finish Illuminating Lotion. The perfect size to fit into my ever bulging suitcase and what's more it only cost me £4 instead of £8, leaving me more cash to splash on more of their fantastic beauty products!

The sale runs across the whole French Connection store but make sure you check out the beauty range and grab a few bargains before they sell out!

TIGI Urban Anti+dotes Shampoo and Conditioners

2010-07-05T11:45:00.005+01:00

This product is best for: dry hair, damaged hair, urban living

Price: Treat yourself!

Last week the lovely guys at my hair product favourite, TIGI, invited me down to the Bedhead Studios in Battersea to look at their new Urban Anti+dotes hair care collection - plus see their masters at work!

Now we all wish we could claim to be hair care angels but let’s face it the lure of over-dying, over-tonging and straightening is just sometimes too much to resist. And that’s where this fantastic new Bed Head Urban Anti+dotes hair care range comes in! For once we are encouraged to not lie about our hair sins and misdemeanours, but instead face up to them – and treat it!

Anthony Mascolo, TIGI’s International Creative Director said "hair has never been in more need of help with all the damage inflicted upon it from straightening irons and too much product. Once damaged, hair becomes coarse, porous, weak and difficult to manage and ultimately it will look unhealthy and neglected."

To help combat badly conditioned hair the new collection of detoxifying, repairing and rejuvenating shampoos and conditioners come in three prescription levels which are designed to drip-feed your hair with essential hydration and nourishing ingredients to help you repent against your hair crimes of the past!

Tigi Urban Anti-dote #1 – Re-energize Shampoo and Conditioner – for normal hair that needs a daily pick me up

Tigi Urban Anti-dote #2 – Recovery Shampoo and Conditioner – for dry, damaged hair that needs a moisture fix

Tigi Urban Anti-dote #3 – Ressurection Shampoo and Conditioner – for weak, brittle, chemically treated hair that needs an intensive intervention

It’s great to finally see a hair brand that doesn’t make you feel ashamed of your bad hair habits! We sat down and had a chat with the TIGI guys to hear more about the company and their products. All the hair designers have an influence in designing this new range so you know that as trained professionals they are looking for a product that actually works and it was amazing to witness firsthand the passion they have for it!

I collered one fo the stylists to get my own personal hair therapy and once I had confessed all, I was diagnosed as needing to use the Urban Anti=Dote #2, Recovery, designed to give a moisture fix to my dry and damaged locks. I used the shampoo and conditioner the next day...and it’s great. My hair was shiny and manageable and smelt great due to the scent of of Goji Berry and Papaya in the formula. If like me live in the reality of a busy urban lifestyle these are definitely worth a try. Make sure you pick the best prescription for your hair type – and give your tresses some TLC!

This range is available now at professional hair salons. For UK stockists visit tigihaircare.com or call 0844 844 094

If you like professional hair care ranges you try the Lumenèsse Age-Defying Colour Care, avaliable in Hydrating or High Volume ranges. This specialist hair care range has previously only sold in hairdressing salons across America. However you can now buy online at the new LatestinBeauty Shop, £13.99 for a 350ml bottle.

Shower treats good enough to eat

2010-06-22T15:54:00.005+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

This product is best for: normal skin, high street shopping, fruity buys

Price: Bargain!

Everyone seems to being going smoothie crazy this summer! First we had a hair range from Schwarzkopf and now Radox are introducing Shower Smoothies. There are five delicious flavours to choose from and they all look good enough to eat. Whether it's the natural blend of chamomile and real cranberry in Soul Soother or a blend of coconut, real almond bits and myrrh in Totally Tropical, you will be sure to find your morning fix. My bathroom is starting to look like a health food shop with all these new summer products, but what’s good for the inside has surely got to be good for the outside?

I am a big fan of fruity flavours. There is something invigorating about a big burst of juicy fruitiness to wake you up in the morning so I couldnt't wait to get in the shower and try one. Surely they also count to your five a day which makes up for the piles of toast I consume after.

I honestly could not decide which flavour to try for, as they all smelt so gorgeous. In the end I opted for the Soul Soother as this looked like it packed a good punch to kick start me in the morning. It was a creamy and thick consistency that lathered well into smooth velvety foam. However I have to admit I wasn’t sure I liked there being real cranberry seeds within the cream as I literally felt like I was washing with a smoothie from my fridge! Still my skin was soft and moisturised and it was certainly a nice and refreshing start to my morning.

Radox shower smoothies are on sale now – plus for a limited period boots.com is offering them at £1.24 which is ½ the original price! Don’t miss out

Passing the Test of Line

2010-06-21T10:42:00.004+01:00

This product is best for: high street shopping, natural makeup, long lasting makeup

Price: Treat yourself!

I had heard of long lasting make up – but felt quite sceptical about it. I had visions of drag queen streaks of eyeliner and clumpy lashes, thick applications to last the promised length of time. So when I was offered the chance to try Colorsports collection...I passed it on to a friend to try. My reasoning being that she goes for natural tones in her beauty style, and if it impressed her, then I knew we could be on to a new winning product!

Colorsport claim to be the ultimate in long lasting makeup providing luscious lashes and beautiful brows that can last for as long as 30 days! The perfect solution for busy mums, sports enthusiasts....or the good old fashioned party animal!

We all know how frustrating it is to spend hours beautifying yourself only to look in the mirror a few hours into an event to find yourmagic has disappeared. (Or rather smudged to the corners of your eyes). So I had my fingers crossed that Colorsport have found a way for us to look beautiful 24/7 without having to devote our lives to the task!

My friend tried out the Long Lasting Eye Definer.
“As an eye liner novice, I was a bit sceptical at how ‘user friendly’ the product might be, however I found using the liner pretty easy. It enabled me to get close to the lash line and so achieved a natural look which was what I was after. The black/brown colour is more natural than plain black. The colour could be as light or dark as you wanted as you can build colour with further applications. I was quite surprised that the liner seems to stand the test of time and yet is also easy to remove with eye make-up remover. I always had visions of the panda effect from eyeliner with dirty smudges around my eyes as the day wore on, but this stayed firmly in place and didn’t fade. I can’t believe the difference eyeliner makes to my eyes, they stand out and it made my lashes look thicker, longer and more dramatic!”

I have been trying to get my friend to try eyeliner for years – and it seems that I need to learn a few persuasions skills from Colorsport as they have succeeded where I have failed. She had instant sexy eyes in one stoke and is now a true convert!

I am off on holiday next month so am going to try out the Long Lasting 30 Day Mascara and brow dye kit! It sounds perfect for hassle and streak free beach beautiful makeup! Let’s hope there not a drag queen in sight! I will let you know my thoughts...

Colorsport retails at Boots, Superdrug and Asda. The Long Lasting Eye Definer retails at £6.99

Beat the Heat with Summer Styling

2010-06-17T13:56:00.002+01:00

by Andrea
Now that the sun is finally shining it’s about time to flaunt your summer style. To help you get set for summer some of the beauty industry’s most notable experts have picked their must-have collection of products. Stylist Sam McKnight, celebrity facialist Antastasia Acrhilleos, make up artist Caroline Barnes and celebrity hairdresser Ben Cooke give you their top tips to achieve a sexy summer glow, with minimum effort.

1. Sam McKnight says that this summer “hair is all about volume. Volume brings hair alive, adding style and finish, it’s not just about ‘Big Hair’ it’s about having shiny, glossy hair that looks and feels great.” Prepare hair using Pantene Pro-V Volume & Body Shampoo & Conditioner which helps protect hair during the styling process.

2. Ben Cooke recommends Herbal Essence Beautiful Ends Leave In Conditioner to combat the summer curse of dry and frizzy ends!

3. According to celebrity facialist Anastasia Achilleos ‘Exfoliation should be your first step to a radiant glow, as it will help reveal newer, fresher-looking skin behind the dullness. Always following with a nourishing lotion such as Olay Total Effects Moisturiser which offers the perfect summer solution to your face combining seven anti-ageing benefits in one pot

4. Radiant skin is this summer’s must-have, get that right and you will have little else to look great (except your hair). When out in the sun, Anastasia recommends using a moisturiser containing broad spectrum UV Protection to block UVA/UVB rays and provide much needed antioxidants.

5. For summer make-up, Caroline Barnes, Max Factor MakeUp Artist recommends putting the emphasis on your eyes. “This means the way you make up your lashes is crucial, as they’re going to stand out more against summer pastel shades. When applying mascara looking down on a mirror held at chin level encourages you to brush right from the base of the lashes to the tip. To target tricky to reach bottom lashes, hold the brush vertically and use like a paintbrush”.

6. “To create a professional perfect complexion use a foundation brush to apply your base. Start from your t-zone and blend outwards to your hair line using your brush to build up where necessary and feather out to the edges for a seamless finish” advises Caroline.

7. “Vibrant Curve Effect Lip Gloss gives your lip shape for the extra boost, but for more pout power use a natural lip liner first to trace a beautiful lip shape and then apply gloss. This will make the colour more intense but more importantly when the gloss wears off you are left with a great shape”, concludes Caroline.

8. As hems get shorter and we dare to bare in our bikinis, it’s important to have smooth and silky legs. Skincare therapist Nichola Joss recommends shaving with water and a shaving gel as hydrated hair is easier to cut. Change blades regularly for maximum performance and remember there are a few oil glands on the legs so it’s important to keep skin moisturised. As an added indulgence use Gillette Satin Care Lavender Kiss – it combines the soothing benefits of lavender with skin-nourishing ingredients to protect the skin’s natural barrier.

Fragrance of the Month: Versus by Versace

2010-06-15T09:00:00.001+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

It's funny how an appearance from the ever elusive sun puts a spring in my step. I am not the best with the winter weather; cold, dark, dismal - and that’s just my mood! Suddenly I feel like I am shaking off that gloom of the colder months and am ready to embrace summer.

I like to wear perfumes that reflect my mood and so have been looking for a fresh and upbeat scent. My little bit of summer in a bottle! And I have found it in the form of the new Versus fragrance by Versace.

An intensely fruity number with notes of apple and lemon whilst also bringing in romantic floral and sensual musk and patchouli notes which gives it edge and reflects the rock n'roll Versace brand. It’s the type of fragrance that I would wear by day as it never tires and each time I have worn it I have picked up a different fragrance note.

The fragrance comes in a deep purple bottle that fades upwards to clear; apparently coming back to the brands ethos of a game of opposites! Empty to full spaces, cold to warm, melodious to lively, classic to audacious, sublime to rock and roll! I have to agree this perfume is certainly one of extreme characters - it reminds me of myself moving from winter and summer!

This is a summer must have - and I have a feeling that likely a winter must have too as I pick out a completely different note with my change of mood. You can buy this fragrance at most department stores and I have found it online at Boots for £30 for a 30ml bottle.

Check out the fragrance samples we have avaliable for our members to try at LatestinBeauty.com

No pain, no gain!

2010-06-15T09:00:00.000+01:00

by Andrea

This product is best for: spa treatments, tension back areas, Elemis lovers

Price: Treat yourself!

I was treated to some Wahanda vouchers the other day, lucky me!

I have seen and heard of the site but never ventured online to try it for fear it would bombard me with offers that were always too good to be true... but I couldnt have been more wrong. The site offers a comprehensive listing of everything health and beauty related which are near to your chosen location. So, if you’re wondering where your nearest spa is, whether to wax or shave, what to eat before yoga or maybe you’re just curious about colonics - Wahanda has the answers. It’s like having your own beauty advisor. The thing I liked most was that its not just the big chain spas but your local salons too. Plus there were hundreds of GENUINE discounts and offers to take advantage of.

I didn't know where to start....and could have spent well over my allocated £75 voucher! However I decided to treat myself, and my boyfriend, to a deep tissue Elemis neck and back massage (£37.50 each for a half hour session) at the Amida Spa in Beckenham! I was a little tired and was looking forward to a Sunday afternoon of pampering until I realised that deep tissue, really is DEEP tissue. My therapist worked on my back for a solid half hour and attacked a problem I have had under my shoulder blade and lower back. Fingers, arms and even elbows were buried deep into the muscles. Relaxing it wasn’t as I battled with the pain vs pleasure of the treatment, and whilst my therapist may of had the strength in her hands of a body builder, she was informative and gentle with a relaxing massage at the end of the treatment. The salon accepted my vouchers with no problem, making them a gift I could get used to having! Wahanda is a great way to find out what treatments are avaliable in your area from a completely unbiased source.

I have already signed up to the Wahanda newsletter to see what other treatments I can book myself in for...maybe something a little more soothing next time!

Visit Wahanda now and find the perfect treatment for you or show your boyfriend how much he means to you...with a nice deep tissue massage. It will certainly sort the men from the boys! .

Festival Beauty Must-Haves

2010-06-14T10:53:00.004+01:00

Ever wondered how the celebs still look great after a night camping under the stars! Our Guest Blogger, makeup artist LeSalonDeBeaute, reveals her top 5 festival beauty products to keep festival fabulous with minimum effort!

I'm not a festival goer. I've always fancied myself as one but I just know that the reality is that it's not for me. For starters, I'm seriously geographically challenged! I can barely find my own house every day let alone a tiny tent in an ocean of tents across a field of fields. Then there are the crowds. I'm only small. I'd lose my friends in all the throngs of people. Combine that with not being able to find my tent and I'd be in all sorts of trouble. So I stay away from the festivals. I did go to the O2 Wireless festival once! That was great fun! Ever so civilised standing around in Hyde Park with cups of Pimms and watching Rufus Wainwright and Keane. Much more my cup of tea. Mmm... tea... yummm. Another reason festivals aren't for me. Can you take a tea pot there with you?

Anyway, while I watch festivals on TV and dream about looking as cool as Sienna in a boho dress and wellies, I ponder what festival beauty products I'd take with me. What kind of moisturiser does one need when sleeping in a teepee?

1.The very first thing that came to mind to combat festival hair was dry shampoo! It's just not possible for a girl to look glamorous with greasy hair! It just can't be done! I'd go with Batiste. For me it's the brunette version. You can nearly make it through a week without washing your hair if you've got a can of this handy! I also love that it's totally cheap and cheerful! You're not going to get upset if it gets washed away in a flash flood while you're crowd surfing in front of a stage elsewhere.

2.Technically this next one is two items. But I've decided to class them together as one! In case the sun does decide to shine down on Blighty, you have got to have sun screen! I swear by Institut Esthederm. They also have one that is a face cream with their special sun screen combined and it will do gorgeous things to your complexion. Now, these guys don't have an SPF number. You get one, two or three suns. Three suns is more for skiing or if you're going to trek to a pole. For a festival I would go with two suns, and I have incredibly fair skin that burns really easily. This sunscreen is great because it encourages all your own melanin to rise towards the surface of your skin. That means when the lotion starts to wear off, you'll have your own natural protection helping you out rather than just leaving you high and dry to burn to a crisp. It's the only lotion I've used where I've never ended up with some kind of burn.

3. So you're going to need something to wash all the mud off your face at the end of the day. Well, I've heard the stories of what the facilities are like at a festival! I don't think I'd be taking my Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish out there! No, I think this calls for Simple's Gentle Cleansing Wipes! Easy to pack, no running water required, effective but gentle on pretty much any skin type! In fact, I keep these in my makeup kit for almost every client I work on.

4. Now, me being me, there is no way I couldn't have just a little makeup, even at a festival. I think I'd pretty much stick to just two items though. Something to even out my skin tone and mascara. For foundation, I'd go with my new favourite, bareMinerals Original Foundation Powder. Just swirl the kabuki in the pot, tap off the excess and buff it into your skin! Trust me, this will last ALL DAY! It will give you a gorgeous complexion as well as a little more sun protection.

5. As far as the mascara goes, obviously it NEEDS to be waterproof! I love Rimmel's Waterproof Volume Flash mascara. It gives you those gorgeous, thick lashes you love in a super inky black. I like to really wiggle it into my lashes to get loads of definition around the eye - almost like wearing eyeliner without the hassle of having an extra step in your morning makeup regime. And this stuff isn't going to budge! You'll probably need to take it off properly with an oil makeup remover when you get back home!

I hope that helps your wash bag packing dilemmas for wherever you're heading this festival season! Stick to those basics, add some killer sunglasses and someone is sure to think you're with the band!

Hot Pink in the City

2010-06-09T14:09:00.005+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

This product is best for: make up addicts, party girls, online shopping, fashion make up

Price: Bargain!

I have finally managed to get all my girls together for the night to see the highly anticipated Sex In The City 2 movie, and I can’t wait! My boyfriend can’t understand what the fuss is about as we discuss outfits, swap stilettos and mix up one too many Cosmopolitan cocktails. He doesn’t know what he is missing!

I needed to complete my outfit with a gorgeous nail polish – it is going to be the home of many a cocktail glass after all. So you can imagine my excitement when I found out that Nubar had created the fabulous Summer In The City nail polish collection to celebrate the film!

I was like Carrie in a shoe shop when I set eyes on the four fabulous nail sets which have all been based on the fashion capitals of the world, with each character representing a different city. Whether you’re feeling stylish like Carrie, classic like Charlotte, professional like Miranda or sexy like Samantha Nubar has a shade to suit all.

I was feeling pretty brave and treated myself to the Hot Pink from the Sex and the City 2 Samantha collection – and it’s definitely a show stopper! The colour is bright and applied evenly, smoothly and only needed two coats! I have used Nubar Nail polishes before and I love them. They are chip resistant and the colour doesn’t fade.

Nubar Summer in the City nail polish collection is available at beautyshed.co.uk who are currently offering 4 colours from any of the City choices - and only pay for 3! £24.00 for a set of four, thats more money in your Manolo blahnik fund!

Three is the magic number!

2010-06-04T10:29:00.000+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

This product is best for: make up addicts, party girls, highstreet shopping, fashion make up

Price: Bargain!

They say ‘three is the magic number’, and when it comes to these NEW statement shadows from Collection 2000, nothing could be closer to the truth! Inject some colour into your look with the perfect way to say goodbye to a cold and drab winter and hello to summer! It’s about time...

There is a choice of five colour palettes in the new Colour Intense Trio Eye Shadows from Collection 2000; candy shop pinks, golden browns and in-your face greens and purples which can be worn on their own for a burst of block colour or blended together for a more dramatic style.

I tried the gorgeous pastel pink blue and peach eye shadows in Candy Shop and they were beautiful. The pigments applied evenly with a pretty shimmer that opened my eyes up and lasted all day. With three colours in one palette it gave me the confidence to put eye shadow colours together which I may not have tried before.

At only £2.99 each you can pick a palette for every summer outfit! You can purchase directly from Collection 2000 website or will find the range stocked in all Superdrug stores.

Natural Nutrition for Hair

2010-06-01T09:00:00.002+01:00

This product is best for: normal hair, dry hair, coloured hair, highstreet shopping

Budget: Bargain!

Schwarzkopf have developed the ultimate recipe for beautiful hair – and all you need to do is add water!

A new hair range from Supersoft has got my tastebuds tingling. Supersoft Smoothies are the first hair care range to combine yoghurt proteins with fruit extracts to gently cleanse, moisturise and nourish the hair making it softer and stronger.

The range comes in five luscious favours, so whether you want to fight the frizz or pump up the volume there is a smoothie shampoo and conditioner combination to suit you. I tried The Red Berries range for coloured hair with a UV filter to prolong colour intensity. The shampoo whipped up in to a frothy lather and the conditioner was thick and creamy and left my hair smooth soft and manageable. They smelt fab too – good enough to eat!

Feed your hair now, Supersoft Smoothies are priced around £1.79 and are available at Superdrug

Plus if you have dry hair or need a volumnising shampoo and conditioner then order the new shampoo and conditioner samples from Lumenesse in your next LatestinBeauty Goodie Box.
*Stocks are Limited

Totally Radical!

2010-05-31T09:00:00.001+01:00

by Margo

This product is best for: sun damaged skin, prematurely aged skin.

Price: Treat yourself

If you have reached a certain age like myself, selecting and discovering the most effective anti-ageing products becomes a bit of a hobby. With so many products to choose from, miracle claims and enticing advertising I get completely overwhelmed with the whole process. Because I am often disappointed with my purchases I end up throwing the majority of them away. Usually they are either too strongly scented, irritate my skin, or are way overpriced and not all that anyway. The search continues….

My latest find is SKIN.NY™ (NY stands for Nurture Yourself) Radical Restructure Complex. What impressed me most about this brand is that it is the first cosmetic skincare brand to have its trial results published in the British Journal of Dermatology and the American Journal of Dermatology has also recognised the study and the formulation’s efficacy in reducing the signs of UV damage, ageing and acne scarring.

The ingredient that makes SKIN.NY™ Radical Restructure Complex and products in the range so effective is QAL-100™. QAL-100™ & Vitamin A (Retinol) are the only substances clinically proven to noticeably treat aged & sun damaged skin. SKIN.NY was developed by Prof. H Beitner, Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at the Karolinska Hospital in Sweden. Dr. Beitner, an expert in UV damaged skin has dedicated his career to finding the solution to prematurely aged skin. He clinically trialled Skin.NY for 3 months and found it dramatically improved skin condition after four weeks.

SKIN.NY™ Radical Restructure Complex is an intensive anti-ageing treatment, which absorbs quickly into the deepest layers of the dermis where its active ingredients support, restructure and renew the skin, actually reversing sun and life-damage! RRP £55

Celebrity fans include Yasmin Le Bon, Jodie Kidd, June Sarpong and Helena Christensen! If it's good enough for them...

Thanks to Latest in Beauty trial samples of SKIN.NY™ Radical Restructure Complex and complimenting product Radical Eye Contour are available from May 2010. Definitely worth a try!

For more info visit skinnycosmetics.co.uk

The beauty of charity

2010-05-28T11:23:00.004+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

This product is best for: Charity, highstreet shopping, sensitive skin

Price: Bargain! (proceeds raising vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support)

I heard today that Simple have teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Support to help raise £50,000 to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Macmillan are a charity close to my heart. I have been witness to the difference their work makes and so am delighted to show my support and take part in The Simple Challenge.

The Simple Challenge is designed to encourage people to simplify their beauty regime by making it quick and easy to wipe, wash and moisturise,with beauty packs filled with three products from the fantastic Simple skincare range. There are a choice of packs avaliable each suited to your particular skin type. With no perfume and no colour, the most common causes of skin irritation, Simple products are suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive.

Join in The Simple Challenge now by purchasing your pack exclusively from simple.co.uk/macmillan. Each Simple beauty pack costs £10 with a donation of £2 from each pack going directly to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Small, sleek and straight!

2010-05-27T09:34:00.002+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

This product is best for: Wavy hair, straight hair, thick hair, department store shopping

Price: Treat yourself

My hair seems to have a mind of its own. Sometimes I wake and it is wild and out of control - I spend hours in front of the mirror trying to tame it. Other days it’s lifeless with no shape at all! I have used every hair product on the market in the hope that my locks will miraculously look like I have ‘just stepped out of a salon’. Sadly, I am still looking!

The one item that I could now no longer live without is my ghd hair straightners. A pea sized drop of the ghd serum and the frizz-free obedience cream on wet hair and then finished with ghd polishing cream leaves me giving Cheryl Cole a run for her money.

However what do you do when you are going out straight from the office and don’t fancy lugging your irons in your fancy handbag? Step forward the ghd IV Mini Styler.

Handbag sized and perfect for creating waves and curls. Whoever said good things come in small packages were absolutely right!

Treat yourself now at ghdhair.com. The ghd mini styler costs £109 and comes with its own carry case and roll mat.

Fragrance of the Month

2010-05-25T09:16:00.003+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

A Scent by Issey Miyake Eau de Parfum Florale

This product is best for: floral scents, designer products, department store shopping

Price: Treat yourself

Hot on the success of ‘a scent by issey miyake’, the designer has presented its beautiful new summer fragrance, A Scent by Issey Miyake Eau de Parfum Florale.

This beautiful fragrance has been wafting around the office at LiB and made me feel that I am basking up the sun in a field of wildflowers rather than holed up in my four brick walls! The bottle is the same shape as its predecessor but contains pretty in pink liquid - a real feminine treat of a perfume with notes of jasmine, rose, peony, hyacinth, ylang ylang and galbanum.

A Scent by Issey Miyake Eau de Parfum Florale has only just hit the shelves... but you lucky LiB members will be able to get ahead of the pack and try it before you buy with your next beauty box!

Log in now and let us know if you agree and think this is summer scentsational!

You can also buy this product now at cheapsmells.com for only £26.40 for a 30ml spray.

Get down and groovy with Barielle’s new nail polish collection

2010-05-24T09:02:00.001+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

This product is best for: fun party girls, online shopping

Price: Bargain

Shades by Barielle are throwing a fabulous summer party with their new disco-inspired nail polishes in the High Steppin’ collection.

You will be spoilt with choice as the collection is made up of six metallic hues, from Electric Boogie; an inky metallic blue with teal glitter to Night Moves which is a sparkling metallic silver that sparkles all night long! However, here at LiB we won’t be hitting the dance floor without our favorite talon party outfit, the cool metallic mint of Freestyle!

Brighten up your summer with these high-voltage colour injections. Each polish retails at £8.00 and can be bought at barielle.co.uk.

Beauty Product of the Week:

2010-05-22T09:06:00.003+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

Pinup perfection with Miss Wax

This product is best for: normal skin, skin never irritable, high street shopping

Price: bargain

I remember the day when hair removal products would lay hidden at the back of my cupboard, clinical names, boring packaging - not something i wanted to show off - and then Miss Wax introduced her new collection! Each product has its own fifties pin-up model design which bring a cheeky style to your boudouir. Finally waxing has become fun!

This new range has a range of hair removal products which cater for your every need; legs, bikini, underarms, face eyebrows....and any other little areas you want to defuzz. I tried the leg wax, and being a home waxing virgin, was pleasantly surprised with the results. The sparking wax was enough to take my mind off the pain – us girls are easily pleased – plus the formula is contains organic blackberry blossom and is enriched with Vitamin E to soothe.

At-home pin-up perfection!

Miss Wax by Elegant Touch Hair Removal Wax Strips (£4.99) can be purchased directly from Miss Wax or is avaliable in Superdrug and all good chemists

TLC for dry & damaged hair

2010-05-19T10:41:00.005+01:00

This product is best for: dry hair, thick hair, online shopping

Price: Treat yourself

I love sexy tousled hair styles. It’s perfect for the summer for that unstyled, carefree look (even though we all spend hours in front of the mirror to achieve it!).

But, sadly, my hair doesn’t love me anymore! This over styling has left it dry, damaged and unmanageable. So when the Lavender & Anthyllis 24 Hour Intensive Moisture Leave-In Conditioner from A’kin landed on my desk I rushed home to try it out!

This product helps replace hair moisture, strengthens hair and has colour protective. It contains Anthyllis flower extract which is a great hair protector, coconut glucoside to gently cleanse the deep pores, GMO free rapeseed oil to fight those tangles and Certified Organic Lavender essential oil – to soothe the skin & mind.

My hair definitely feels softer and stronger...ready for the next round of tonging!

The Lavender & Anthyllis Intensive Moisture Leave-In Conditioner from A’Kin retails at £7.47 for 150ml and stocked at looksfantastic.com

Step out of the shade with Xen-Tan Deep Bronze Luxe

2010-05-19T10:31:00.011+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

This product is best for: normal skin, quite dry skin, fair skin, olive skin, online shopping

Price: Splash the Cash!

We are trying to get into the summer mood here at LiB, the maxi dress and wedges have been bought, the Pimms is on ice, the BBQ is smoking... but sadly the sun has failed to receive its invite!

If like us, you are in desperate need of some glow to winter skin that has been hiding under several woollen layers; you must try the fabulous Xen-Tan Deep Bronze Luxe.

Deep Bronze Luxe is rich and moisturising, plus the new formula also has high levels of DHA (that’s the stuff that makes you tan!) I have just come back from a very rainy weekend in Spain and one application has got my friends thinking I have been sipping sangrias on the beach rather than snuggled on the sofa with a cup of tea! It was non greasy, easy to apply and the colour is natural. Even better - it lasted for about a week!

PLUS, those clever guys at Xen-Tan have given it a gorgeous vanilla smell so I didn’t need to worry about that tanning odour that comes with many self tanning products. My secret is safe…

Xen-Tan Deep Bronze Luxe costs £25.95 for 236ml. Visit xen-tan.co.uk for stockist information and mail order or treat yourself at feelunique.com who stock the Xen-Tan range.

Topshop make-up has finally arrived

2010-05-06T08:00:00.000+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

The moment all us beauty-istas have been waiting for has arrived, Topshop’s make-up range. It is due to go into stores this May and will be divided up into a core range – the lip balm, eye liners, cream blushes and lip gloss pencils are fab – and then a smaller trend range that will change every season. The spring summer range has got lots of glitter and disco colours, perfect for festivals and Ibiza bound holidays. The prices start from £5 and it’s sure to be a sell-out. The make-up collection will be available in select Topshop stores and at www.topshop.com

The new SJP fragrance

2010-05-04T08:00:00.000+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

Unless you have been hiding under a rock somewhere for the last few months you can’t have failed to have heard that Sex And The City 2 is coming out at the end of May! And to wet your appetite SJP is launching a new fragrance called New York. It is described as being inspired by SJP’s character, Carrie Bradshaw ‘walking down her favourite New York City streets…’

I’m not sure about that but what I can tell you is the bottle is colourful and cute, it smells very fruity and for £14 for a 15ml bottle it will fly off the shelves. There is also a body lotion in the range.

Limited Edition Hair Range from Aussie

2010-04-30T08:00:00.000+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

I’ve always been a huge fan of Aussie hair products. 3 minute miracle, the intensive conditioning treatment, has rescued my barnet many a time and the Aussome Volume Shampoo and Conditioner range does actually transform my locks from being flat and lifeless to looking full and bouncy. So when I heard about the new limited edition Colour Mate Range, I knew I had to get my hands on it. Not only does the shampoo, conditioner and treatment keep your colour locked in place for longer but the bottles pretty floral design has been inspired by Australian fashion designers so your bathroom will look even prettier than normal.

Get a free skin check

2010-04-28T08:00:00.000+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

If you are having problems with your skin or simply don’t know what kind of products you should be using then pop along to one of the six pop up skin clinics that skincare brand Vichy are organising throughout May.

The clinics are visiting six major shopping centres around the UK with a team of independent dermatological nurses. They will be armed with a Dermo.Analyzer – a skin diagnosis tool that looks at aspects such as what skin type you have, how hydrated the skin is, the melanin levels and how well your skin is ageing. They will recommend a Vichy skincare regime that will be suitable for your skin type and you’ll also get a £5 voucher to redeem against Vichy products in Boots when you spend over £25.

For more information on Vichy’s Pop Up Skin Clinics visit www.vichyconsult.co.uk

Get Steamy

2010-04-26T08:30:00.000+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

Steam Cream has earned itself cult status in the beauty world. If you’re unfamiliar with it, it’s a multi-purpose cream that has been infused with pure steam. This makes the cream instantly breakdown and sink into the skin so you’re not left with a sticky feeling.

It’s filled with orange flower water making it smell yummy, oatmeal infusion which is fantastic at soothing and calming the skin and is so gentle that it can be used anywhere and almond oil which leaves the skin feeling silky smooth. However, it’s not really the ingredients or fancy way that they work with the steam that makes Steam Cream cult. It’s the beautiful tins that they come in, the latest of which is this fab flamingo designed tin.

It costs £10 and is available from www.steamcream.eu, John Lewis and www.asos.com

A perfume called Untitled

2010-04-21T08:30:00.000+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

There’s a hot new designer fragrance on the market and chances are you’ve probably not heard of the designer and with a name of, Untitled, it’s not the most memorable. However once you smell it you won’t want to wear anything else ever again. Untitled is the new unisex fragrance from fashion brand Maison Martin Margiela a brand that is spearheaded by Belgian designer Martin Margiela, a slightly reclusive designer who chooses to stay behind the scenes at his fashion shows rather than take any of the limelight. With his clothes he opts for shades of white, very sleek designs and likes to keep things simple. Calling his first fragrance, Untitled fits in perfectly with everything that Maison Martin Margiela stands for. As for the scent, it smells like freshly cut grass and keeps developing getting fresher and fresher throughout the day. It’s available exclusively at Selfridges and costs £45 for a 30ml bottle.

Sumptuous, Bold and Waterproof

2010-04-19T08:30:00.000+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

It’s that time of year when our mind starts to wander towards distant shores, hot balmy days and lazing around on a lilo in crystal blue waters somewhere very far away. In short, summer holidays are fast approaching and us girls need to make sure that we’re armed with the correct tools to deal with all the problems that they throw at us. Firstly, a good waterproof mascara. Thankfully, Estée Lauder has got the answer and it’s called Sumptuous Bold Volume Waterproof Mascara, £18. The brush is designed to separate and lengthen every lash as well as coating them in colour that doesn’t budge. It’s available from Estée Lauder counters nationwide. Stay tuned for more summer beauty saviours in a few weeks time.

Get Juicy

2010-04-15T10:38:00.002+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

Lancôme Juicy Tubes have been a staple in my make-up bag since they launched 10 years ago and it seems I’m not alone. Did you know that every minute, 20 Juicy Tubes are sold nationwide?! That’s a lot of lip glosses!

The reason I love Juicy Tubes so much is the light-wash of colour, the fruity scent and how ultra glossy they are. So I will be snapping up all six of the brand new limited edition versions that launched last month. The packaging has been designed by Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama who has used her trademark polka dots and unique style to make each one look delectably different.

Lancôme has even reformulated the ingredients so that they are all totally natural. Of the six shades I think my favourite is Crazy Raspberry, or it could be Rose Blossom or maybe even Happy Honey....Dot Apricot, Pop Art Hazelnut or Swing Pink...I love them all! They cost £14 each and are available in Debenhams.

Exquisitely Elegant

2010-03-29T08:00:00.000+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

Celebrity hairdresser, Charles Worthington, has reformulated his Dream Hair range and I love it even more the second time round. My hero product is the Exquisitely Elegant Superfine Hairpsray, ₤5.49 (Boots.com), it holds styles in place with the strength of a super hold hairspray without any stickiness or crispiness.

Prada Perfection

2010-03-25T08:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

Every so often a new perfume comes along that not only smells fab but looks so beautiful that you just want to show it off on your dressing table. Well my boyfriend and I are currently fighting for prime position to display our matching his ‘n hers Prada perfumes.
His is called Infusion de Vetiver, £37.99, and smells of ginger, pepper and tarragon. Mine is called Infusion de Tubereuse, £46.99, and has wafts of orange and tuberose. In true Prada style the bottles are super stylish and they are both now available on www.theperfumeshop.com.

When hope is not enough

2010-03-22T08:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

When our skin gets wet, ironically it can end up getting hydrated. The brand new Philosophy When Hope is Not Enough Cleansing Balm, £21.60 (www.qvcuk.co.uk) is packed with omega 3, 6 and 9, essential fatty acids that feed the skin with moisture. It also removes all make-up, even the most stubborn waterproof mascara so you don’t have to use a separate make-up remover.

Fruity Beauty

2010-03-19T08:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

If split ends, frizzy and lacklustre hair are your main tendril troubles then you need to bulk buy the brand new Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends. Within the range there is a shampoo and conditioner, ₤1.99 each, a leave-in split end protection cream, ₤3.99 and an intensive mask, ₤3.99 (available nationwide). They are all jam-packed with raspberry which not only makes the products smell amazing but helps strengthen the hair as well.

Concealing the Issue

2010-03-17T08:00:00.001Z

by Sarah-Jane

Unfortunately we’re not all blessed with a flawless complexion, but thankfully with the new concealer kit from Benefit, Confessions of a Concealaholic, £28.50 (www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk), we can fake it! The kit contains ‘that gal’ brightening face primer – which you apply under your foundation and leaves the skin silky smooth, two heavy-duty concealers for the skin and two eye concealers. There are even two make-up brushes and a step-by-step guide on how to cover up all those sins so you never knew they existed in the first place. Say hello to picture perfect skin.

Sweet cherry

2010-03-15T08:00:00.003Z

by Sarah-Jane

I love L’Occitane. Always have, always will. So you can imagine how much I enjoyed working my way through the new Cherry Blossom range. There are loads of products to choose from but my particular favourite is the Petal-Soft Body Cream, £25 (L'Occitane UK). It’s enriched with cherry kernel oil which makes it really easy to rub into the skin, sinks in quickly and leaves the skin feeling silky soft. It’s a must-buy for you but would also make a fab pressie for someone else.

Mother’s Day Treat

2010-03-11T08:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

Want to treat your Mum to something gorgeous this 14th March? Then head to beauty emporium Space NK where you can get her, and maybe yourself, a beautiful gift. There’s loads to choose from but if you’re looking for a fragrance then Space NK Laughter EDT, ₤30 is a fab choice. It’s an fruity and zesty fragrance that is uplifting and joyous.

If skincare is more your Mum’s thing then Eve Lom TLC Cream, ₤48, makes even the driest skin silky soft. If she loves candles the limited edition Diptyque Wild Herbs Coffret, ₤58, that all have a different minty scent makes the perfect gift. (www.spacenk.co.uk)

Wonderland Beauty

2010-03-08T08:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

The beauty world has gone topsy turvy over Disney’s new Alice in Wonderland film. Keep your eyes peeled for the four Wonderland inspired OPI nail polishes. There’s a red glitter shade called Thanks So Muchness, an amazing glittery blue called Absolutely Alice, Mad as a Hatter which is a sparkling purple and Off With Her Red which is a bright classic red, and my favourite. They are available in the regular OPI full-sized nail bottle at £9.95 or as a set of four minis at £12.15 (www.lenawhite.co.uk).

There is also a spectacular eye shadow palette from Urban Decay called the Book of Shadows, ₤28 (available at Debenhams). There are 16 eye shadows included, all with fantastic ‘Alice-esque’ names such as White Rabbit, Midnight Tea Party and Drink Me. Also included are two miniature versions of Urban Decay’s best-selling 24/7 eye liner and their eye shadow primer. Get yours quickly as they’re bound to sell out fast.

Get Fired up!

2010-03-04T09:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

There’s nothing more dramatic and seductive than a full-on red lip. But if you’re not sure about wearing red lippy or don’t know what shade of red is best for you then The Lipstick Queen has solved all your problems with her brand new product, Fired Up! ₤15 (www.spacenk.co.uk). This sheer lip gloss is non-sticky and gives a wash of colour so even red lip virgins won’t find it daunting. Once you get a bit braver you can build the colour up so the red is more intense.

Orgasmic Beauty

2010-02-28T22:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

Orgasm is one of NARS most popular shades. It’s already available in a blusher and in the NARS Multiple, a creamy stick that can be used all over the face and body. And from February 16th it will be available exclusively in Space NK in the new illuminator form. It’s a light weight sheer liquid that you can apply all over the face and body or add some to your foundation to give it an extra radiance and glow. It truly is orgasmic.

The night time gene cream

2010-02-25T09:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

You’ve probably heard all about gene creams by now, but just in case here’s a brief recap. As we get older the genes in our skin slow down and stop working as efficiently. That’s when the wrinkles and sagging sets in. Gene creams contain specific ingredients that target the genes and get them working as hard as they did when we were younger. The latest gene cream to hit the market is from Biotherm and is called Skin Vivo Nuit, ₤38 (department stores and Boots). It is the night cream to accompany the best-selling day cream version. Not only does it contain all the uber scientific ingredients such as Thermal Plankton and Reverserol that deal with the anti-ageing side of things but it also contains Lavender and Lily of the Valley which will help you get to sleep. Night night.

The all-in-one cleanser

2010-02-22T08:00:00.001Z

by Sarah-Jane

I love hotel toiletries and years ago I was in New York and the bathroom was decked out with a brand that I had never heard of before. Being the investigative beauty journalist I am, I tried out every single product on offer and fell in love. The shampoo and conditioner left my hair looking really shiny and feeling soft, the shower gel was really fruity without being sickly and the moisturiser left my skin feeling like satin all day. I managed to sneak home as many bottles as I could get maid service to give me and used them sparingly so that they would last forever. So imagine how happy I was when London department store, Liberty’s started stocking this magical New York brand, Malin + Goetz. The product that I always recommend to people who haven’t tried it before is the Grapefruit Face Cleanser, ₤24. It triples up as eye make-up remover, cleanser and toner. If you’re a gal on the go, then this product will save you precious minutes getting ready in the morning.

Skin Nourishment

2010-02-18T09:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

There are no two ways about it, I absolutely adore Jergens body moisturisers. Since they launched in the UK last year I was hooked and now that they have launched two more varieties I’m even more addicted.
There are multiple reasons I love them. Firstly they are inexpensive - at ₤4.99 (Boots) a tube I can slather myself in them without worrying that I’m wasting money. Secondly, they do exactly what I need them to - moisturise my skin instantly and keep it moisturised all day long. Finally, they offer pump formats of the moisturiser, and nothing makes post-shower moisturisation easier then the ease of a pump. The two new moisturisers that are being added to the range are Total Nourishment, filled with anti-oxidising acai berry and cranberry and Cocoa Butter which will hydrate the driest of skin and help reduce the appearance of stretch marked skin.

Deep clean

2010-02-14T22:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

I’m not ashamed to admit it. My name is Sarah-Jane and I am a cleansing addict. Nothing wakes me up better than slathering cleanser all over my face and washing it off. And nothing finished off my day then taking off all my make-up and going to bed with squeaky clean skin. So I was more than just a little excited when two new cleansers from Neutrogena, deep clean oil-free cleansing lotion, ₤3.49 and deep clean wipes, ₤2.99 (available nationwide) landed on my desk. They both belong to the already existing deep clean range and remove all your make-up quickly and easily. They both have an oil-free formula so it won’t clog up your skin, perfect if you have a slightly oily and spotty complexion.

Fruity Foundation

2010-02-11T08:49:00.001Z

by Sarah-Jane

You might not think that fruit and foundation mix, but say hello to the brand new Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation, ₤10.99 (available nationwide) that is filled with no less than four different fruit ingredients to not only deliver amazing coverage but to boost the radiance of your skin day after day. The ingredients read like a fruit punch mix. It starts with apricot extract which gives skin a dewy glow. Next on this list is ginger which is well known for its energy boosting qualities. Apple is in there as well, apple is packed with anti-oxidant ingredients that help the skin looking young and finally melon which makes sure there is plenty of moisture in the skin. All these ingredients combined mean that your skin is being nourished from the outside as well as looking perfectly flawless. There are 8 shades to choose from so there’s bound to be one to suit you.

Beauty Love

2010-02-04T09:48:00.003Z

by Sarah-Jane

Whether you want to treat yourself to something this Valentine’s Day or you’re looking for an inexpensive heart shaped goodie for your loved one then these limited edition Nivea Crème tins are just the ticket (available at Boots). There are four to choose from and each has a different heart-shaped design, plus if you’ve never tried Nivea Crème then you don’t know what you’re missing out on. The rich, creamy consistency of the cream is perfect for keeping skin moisturised and soft in the cold weather and you can slather it on everywhere from your face to your feet. And at ₤1.35 each they’re not going to break the bank.

Sheer Genius

2010-02-01T08:00:00.001Z

by Sarah-Jane

This month sees the launch of Vaseline’s brand new body lotion, Sheer Infusion, ₤4.99 (Boots). This light-weight lotion packs a heavy moisturisation punch and sinks deeper into the skin than any other moisturiser I’ve ever tried, and that’s saying something! It is so quick to absorb into the skin that you’re not left with any sticky feeling. It comes in three different scents, my personal favourite is Vitamin Burst. It’s a budget buy that has premium price results.

Hot new skincare alert!

2010-01-28T08:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

The very first facial I ever had was at the fabulous bliss spa in London and I have been hooked on their products ever since. The newest offering to arrive on my beauty desk was the triple oxygen + C energizing cream, ₤45 and goodness, gracious me is it fantastic. The aim of the cream is to give your skin that perfectly hydrated look you have when you’ve just stepped out of the shower, and the combination of pure oxygen and vitamin c that is diffused throughout the cream does just that. I’ve been using it day and night for two weeks now and my skin looks truly revitalised and fresh. It doesn’t hit the shelves until April so ladies put a note on your iPhone for April 1st and get ready to order from www.blisslondon.co.uk.

Pocket size perfume

2010-01-25T08:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

The perfume Juliette Has a Gun has quite an impressive back story. It was created by Romano Ricci, the great grandson of Nina Ricci – the fashion designer - and inspired by the legendary Shakespearian heroine, Juliet. So it had quite a lot to live up to, thankfully it does. There are three varieties of the scent. Miss Charming is fruity and floral, Lady Vengeance is more seductive and musky and Citizen Queen has more of an old-fashion feel to it. All three scents are now available for a limited time in a bullet shaped atomizer with four refills. It is the perfect size for popping in your handbag. Lady Vengeance and Miss Charming each cost ₤59 and Citizen Queen costs ₤69 and they are available from all good perfume retailers.

Squeaky clean

2010-01-21T08:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

There’s nothing more therapeutic for me than starting and finishing the day by slathering my face with cleanser and washing it off with warm water. Somehow the same act manages to wake me up and relax me ready for bed. My latest cleansing discovery has been Soap & Glory’s brand new Hot Cloth Cleanser, ₤9 (Boots) a fantastic cleanser that you can almost feel working its way through all the grime and getting right to the bottom of your pores and giving a good old spring clean. It comes with a muslin cloth that gently wipes it all away as well as providing your skin with a little exfoliation.

2010-01-18T08:00:00.001Z

by Sarah-Jane

I’m a klutz in the kitchen, there’s no two ways about it. Burning and scalding myself is part of my cuisine repertoire. I had resigned myself to be forever covered in little red burn marks and pink scars all over my hands and arms until I found Re-Gen Oil, ₤3.99 (Asda).
This magical oil contains a clever ingredient called PCL liquid which gets the skin renewing and repairing itself as well as more natural and well-known skin soothing ingredients such as Lavender and Calendula. Unlike many other body oils it’s not greasy and gets absorbed instantly so you can keep reapplying it sporadically throughout the day, which is what I did and within 2 weeks a scar from an overly aggressive frying pan had completely disappeared. It also works a treat on spots and stretch marks. Try it now.

Scent of a Princess

2010-01-15T14:37:00.002Z

by Sarah-Jane

The newest addition to the Vera Wang Princess range of perfumes is Glam Princess and it’s actually my favourite of all three. It’s slightly fruitier than the others and I love the smell of orange blossom that comes through. Glam Princess is limited edition so it won’t be around for long so head to your nearest department store to get yours. It costs ₤34 for 30ml.

Beautiful Butterfly

2010-01-11T12:00:00.001Z

by Sarah-Jane

These gorgeous new lip glosses from Paul & Joe are the perfect thing to bring a bit of springtime into your dreary January. There are three shades to choose from and you can either wear the surrounding colour or just dip into the butterfly shaped colour in the centre. Or what I love to do is use a lip brush, gently mix the two together, slather over my lips and mwah! I’m ready to gloss and go. My favourite shade is Primrose, a pink gloss with a bright fuchsia pink butterfly in the centre. They are £18 each and available from Fenwick and Harrods.

Tendril TLC

2010-01-08T17:40:00.005Z

by Sarah-Jane

I don’t know about you but after weeks of back-combing, over-straightening and ott tousling, my hair is in dire need of some tlc. That’s why every week in January I set aside 10 minutes dedicated to some serious SOS hair repair in the shape of an intensive conditioning treatment.

If you’ve got fine blonde hair then you can’t go wrong with Redken Silk Fuel, ₤15.35. Each sachet contains just the right amount to slather over your locks and won’t leave your fine hair look limp and heavy afterwards, like so many others.

If you colour your hair to an inch of its life then you need Paul Mitchell Color Protect Reconstructive Treatment, ₤10.95 (0845 659 0012), in your life. It’s filled with ultra moisturizing ingredients such as Jojoba and Aloe and leaves your hair looking shiny and healthy after just 10 minutes.

If time is of the essence for you and you can’t spare 10 mins then Lee Stafford Hotshots 2 minute miracle, ₤6.99 (Boots), is a dream come true. Apply it on damp hair after you have shampooed, you’ll instantly feel it warm up, leave it on for 2 minutes, rinse, condition and you’re done! A beautiful barnet in no time.

The perfect stocking fillers

2009-12-10T08:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

If you love Ruby & Millie make-up then you will love their new diffusion line, Scarlett & Crimson, that’s aimed at a slightly younger audience.

The product to look out for is the Stacks of Beauty. For just £5 you get a crème blush, crème eye shadow and lip balm that all stack handily on top of one another. It will make the perfect stocking filler for your daughter or little sister. All the products are made from lightweight pigments, gentle minerals and natural tones so they get the grown-up experience of using make-up without looking old before their time. It’s available in Boots nationwide.

Small but perfectly formed

2009-12-08T08:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

I have often proclaimed of my love for Ren skincare products here at LatestInBeauty.com so the Body Gift Set, £15 (www.renskincare.com) is going to the top of my Christmas wish list. It contains four 50ml travel size bottles of their best selling products including the Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash and the Damask Rose Biosaccharide Body Cream which are both heavenly. They are gorgeously rose scented and leave your skin feeling super clean and super soft.

Boost your confidence

2009-12-03T08:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

It’s hard enough being a teenager – there’s the whole girl/boy thing to deal with, making sure you’re wearing the right clothes, listening to the cool bands, so you don’t want to have to worry about spots as well.

Lots of spot products strip the skin leaving it very dry, red and sore and making the skin look even worse. That’s why the new product from La Roche-Posay, Effaclar Duo is so brilliant. This unique spot treatment zaps spots with a two-pronged attack. It contains ingredients that firstly help purify the skin, as well as preventing further breakouts and then secondly unclogs pores and soothes the skin so that every aspect of the spot is blitzed. If you want to try a sample then head to www.followjess.com and you can request a free sample as well as entering a draw to win fantastic prizes.

Get your Daly Glow

2009-11-30T10:45:00.002Z

by Sarah-Jane

Those clever people at Marks & Spencer certainly knew what they were doing when they signed up Tess Daly to create a beauty collection for them because after only four weeks it sold out!

Thankfully the shelves have been restocked with 7 of the 8 products, which include a bath soak, skin shimmer and four beautiful gift sets that are perfect for Christmas. However there is a waiting list for the must-have product the Daly Face Glow, £9.50. A light reflecting highlighter that has completely sold out, but click onto the M&S website and join the waiting list to be sure of getting your hands on one when the new stock arrives at the beginning of December.

Small and chic

2009-11-19T21:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

I have a bit of a beauty obsession with anything that comes in a miniature format so I am loving this gift set from French design duo Paul & Joe, £11 (exclusive to www.asos.com). It contains a cleanser that shifts even the most stubborn waterproof mascara, toner, moisturiser and a lip balm. It’s the ideal size for a weekend away or if you’re heading home for Christmas and don’t want to pack your whole beauty regime. Plus it makes the perfect handbag size make-up bag once you have finished the products, so what’s not to like?!

Hot new nail colour alert!

2009-11-17T08:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

I am always on the hunt for the new nail trends, sad I know but it’s what us beauty journalists live for! So when I heard that Sienna Miller, queen of the new trend has been loving nail brand Essie new shade, Mink Muffs, £8.95 (www.nailsbymail.co.uk) then I had to try it out and I can safely say I’m in nail heaven. It’s a few shades darker than a natural pink and a few shades lighter than a brown so it’s the perfect everyday colour as when it chips – and they always do – you don’t really notice. Get yours now before Miss Miller buys the stock out.

Preen yourself

2009-11-13T08:00:00.000Z

by Sarah-Jane

I have always loved Urban Decay make-up palettes. They always include just the right mix of colours and the pigment in the eye shadows means the colour you see is the colour you get. Plus the packaging is so fun and quirky and their new palette, Preen that you Preen, £18 (larger Boots stores), is no exception. Encased in the peacock printed palette is a mixture of peacock inspired purples, blues and greens as well as the fantastic 24/7 glide on eye liner – it truly is one of the best that I have ever tried. Plus if that wasn’t enough there is also a mini sized version of the Eyeshadow Primer potion, a silky smooth primer that keeps your eyeshadow in place all night. Perfect for the party season.

Bathtime Bliss

2009-11-10T20:53:00.003Z

by Sarah-Jane

There’s nothing better than a long hot soak in the tub, so I predict that this Soap & Glory Big Bather gift set is going to be a sell-out. It costs a bargain £15 and includes Clean Girls moisturising body wash, The Daily Smooth body butter and best of all a gorgeous retro satin shower cap. My top tip? Pour a cupful of the Clean Girls into the bath, slather on your favourite hair conditioner, pop the shower cap on and soak your troubles away and then smother the body butter on whilst your skin is still a little bit damp for optimum moisturisation. It’s available from Boots now so make sure you put it on your Christmas wish list.

Chocolate treats without the calories!

2009-10-21T11:15:00.000+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

If you, like me, struggle to say no to anything vaguely chocolatey then you will love these new sweet treats from Asda’s brand, n-spa (0500 100 055). They have just launched two new bath syrups in deliciously irresistible flavours, Chocolate Waffle and Chocolate Cranberry. They are normally £3.89 each but at the moment you can buy three for just £10, how can you resist?

Balm to the rescue

2009-10-19T11:10:00.004+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

It’s cold, wet, dark and depressing, so what could be better than the new Bach Rescue Balm, £5.75, (www.rescueremedy.co.uk) a lip balm that not only soothes chapped lips but calms you down and boosts your confidence. It contains the original Bach Rescue Remedy formula that is amazing for calming nerves and it also contains essence of crab apple with is known for boosting body confidence. It’s time to feel positive ladies!

The right present

2009-10-12T08:00:00.000+01:00

by Nina

October just started and somehow retailers want us to believe that Christmas is on our doorstep. It seems like it is starting earlier every year. On the other hand it is good to be reminded early on so you can think about what presents you should tell your Santa about.

For me Christmas presents are about fragrances. And each year I get a fragrance that is absolutely not my thing but I have to smile anyway and say I love it. That is why every year I try to ‘hint’ to my Santa what fragrance I like. On LatestInBeauty.com we have some very different fragrances to try out at the moment and it gives you a great opportunity to find something new you might like for Christmas. We have DKNY Delicious Night for Women. It is a very nice and seductive fragrance and you will get 2x bubble vials and 2x 7ml sachets of their gorgeous body lotion. Or you can try one of the Fleurs de Bach award winning fragrances from France. Présence(s) is nice and flowery and Vivacité(s) is more of a woody type. Both fragrances do have the mood enhancing ‘Bach Essences’ which gives more than just an olfactory experience. Finally for some fun the new Avril Lavigne Black Star Eau de Parfum. Perhaps you are a big fan of her or your teenage niece might love you for getting her a sample.

All in all there are some different things to try out but most importantly; try before you 'let Santa' buy to make sure none of you will be disappointed!

It’s a Parisienne beauty

2009-10-09T09:04:00.004+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

Once I have found a perfume I like, I don’t tend to stray. I can remember smelling a particular fragrance when I was 13 and I’ve worn it ever since. So, as you can tell, it takes quite a special scent for me to usurp one of my stables in favour of a newbie.

But this is exactly what has happened with YSL’s latest perfume, Parisienne. Not only does the cute pink bottle look gorgeous, but the smell – a mixture of blackberry and rose – is divine. I haven’t stopped wearing it since it landed on my desk and I have had so many comments about it - a sure-fire way to know you're on to a winner. Plus Kate Moss is used in the advertising and if it’s good enough for Kate…

Lady in Red

2009-09-16T08:00:00.001+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

It’s so refreshing when celebs step slightly out of the style box and try something a little different, so I am applauding Cheryl Cole for her new cherry plum coloured tresses. I’m still undecided whether I like it or not but one thing is for sure, she’ll need to protect her newly coloured locks with a shampoo and conditioner that will keep her colour looking shiny and bouncy for longer. I would recommend Alfaparf Splendore extreme colour protection shampoo, £10.50 and conditioner, £15.74 (www.mahoganyhair.co.uk)

Barry M masterclass

2009-09-13T08:00:00.000+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

There have been lots of stories in the press recently about the popularity of online makeup demonstrations and I can totally understand why. It’s so much easier to understand how to achieve a look when you can see it being done in front of you. One of my favourite places to click on to, as well as YouTube, is the Barry M website – www.barrym.com. The online Barry M makeup artist, Daniella talks you through each step making the whole process really easy. She uses Barry M products throughout but you can substitute with whatever products you already have.

The perfect palette

2009-09-10T11:28:00.003+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

There seem to be un-ending amount of smoky eye palettes or bright pop coloured palettes, what is harder to find is a great everyday palette filled with the colours that you need to wear to work, or for Sunday lunch.

Step in the brand new Too Faced natural eye palette, £22 (Boots, House of Fraser, Debenhams). It’s filled with soft pinks, browns, greys and light golds – keep it light for during the day and then you can always use the darker shades to create a slightly smoky eye.

LatestInBeauty.com exclusive!

2009-09-01T11:43:00.006+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

We here at LatestInBeauty.com like to offer you girls the newest and the hottest products to try out. So it is with a sparkle in our eye and a smile on our face that we are proud to announce that we have the exclusive samples of Estee Lauder’s brand new product, Advanced Night Repair - Synchronized Recovery Complex, for you to try out 3 days before it even hits the stores.

Now here’s why you’re going to want to give this revolutionary product a go. It’s at night time that our skin gets busy and starts to rejuvenate itself, well they don’t call it beauty sleep for nothing! So any products you apply at night time are going to work twice as hard. This amazing new serum contains ‘Chronolux Technology’ which is basically a very clever way of boosting your skin’s natural method of repairing itself at nighttime and thereby making it look younger. It also contains high levels of Hyaluronic Acid a natural ingredient that draws moisture in, so your skin will look and feel uber hydrated.

You can order samples now so get clicking (www.LatestInBeauty.com)!

Berry beautiful

2009-08-25T07:36:00.002+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

There aren’t many female celebrities who not only look amazing, are fantastically talented and you think would be super nice with it, but Halle Berry ticks all those boxes.

So it’s no surprise that her new fragrance - Halle by Halle Berry EDP, ₤23 for 30ml (available nationwide), is a huge success. A huge fan of fragrance, the Oscar winning actress says ‘For years I have created my own personal scents by mixing and layering fragrances, trying to come up with something unique and different.’

And that’s exactly what she has done with her new fragrance. It’s a mixture of fruity pear, floral freesia and woody sandalwood, but don’t take my word for it, it’s out in the shops now so stop and have a sniff.

Wonder mascara

2009-08-21T10:56:00.003+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

I have often waxed lyrical about various new wonder mascaras that either vibrate, are shaped like a cactus or lengthen the lashes as well as coating them decadently black.

Well, there’s a new contender on the market and it’s no surprise that it comes from Lancome, who are known for their innovation in mascara. Their latest offering is the Hypnose Drama mascara, ₤19.50 (www.lancome.co.uk) , it’s unique S-shaped brush makes sure that every lash gets covered, even the teeny tiny ones in the corners of your eyes. I have had so many comments from friends about it that I’ve now got them all converted. Hopefully you will be too.

2009-07-30T08:00:00.000+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

There’s nothing like a good facial scrub to make your skin feel shiny and new again. There are loads to choose from but some of my particular faves are Soap & Glory’s Greatest Scrub Of All, £7.99 (Boots) which is almost a cleanser at the same time.

If you’ve got particularly oily skin I would highly recommend Elemis skin buff, £24 (timetospa.co.uk), it sloughs away dead skin cells and when you use it you can’t help but feel that it’s doing something good.

Finally, an old-school favourite brand of me is Aapri, they have just launched a new scrub called skin renewing micro-dermabrasion exfoliator, £7.99 (Boots), it smells gorgeous and really gets down and dirty!

Packing List

2009-07-28T13:57:00.005+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

I’m packing up for my first holiday of the Summer, a week in Newquay, and I think I may have put a little bit too much faith in the British weather as I’m taking my new bareMinerals spf30 sunscreen, £22 (www.qvcuk.com). This is no ordinary sunscreen though, it’s a mineral based powder that comes in a very handy brush-on applicator. Just a few clicks of the button and the product comes through. Like mineral foundation, it gives amazing coverage without feeling heavy and offers amazing protection from the sun’s rays.
The next thing being flung into my suitcase is my new Gillette Venus Embrace, £6.99 (available nationwide), the new razor is the first to have 5 blades and offers the closest shave yet. Finally, I never go on holiday without my favourite perfume, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, £34.50 (available nationwide). This year he has released a limited edition for Summer that is alcohol-free and I love it!

Nu-rave neon

2009-07-21T08:00:00.004+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

Neon has been a huge trend on the catwalk and the high-street and it seems to have filtered down to beauty products. So if you want to add some instant colour to your beauty cabinet or to your look, then read on.

TIGI Rockaholic Livin’ the Dream Shampoo, £7.95 and conditioner, £8.95 (www.tigihaircare.com) This fab new shampoo and conditioner set not only looks rockin’ but it’s packed with green tea and goji berry that will detox your locks.

Barry M nail paint in acid yellow, £2.95 (www.barrym.com) This is more wearable than you think, just make sure your hands are a little tanned, not too pasty!

Mac Lipglass in Pink Poodle, £10.28 (www.maccosmetics.co.uk) A sheer pink that you can layer up for ultimate brightness or just have one swoosh of colour for a sheer subtle pink.

Holiday minis

2009-07-17T09:42:00.007+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

Ok, I’d admit it I’ve got an addiction to all things mini. It doesn’t matter what it is but if it comes in a smaller size I am bound to fall hopelessly in love with it. It’s not just because everything looks cuter when it’s in a smaller version but they are just so handy. I’ve got two mini breaks planned for over August and these are my must-pack products.

Essie neon minis, £15.95 (www.nailsbymail.co.uk)
I change my nail colour more than I change my outfit….so that’s saying something! These minis are the perfect size and the brushes are still very useable.

Green & Spring Indulging travel candle set, £18 for 3 x 37g candles (www.greenandspring.com). There’s nothing more indulgent than burning a candle in your hotel room. These brand new mini candles from Green & Spring are the perfect size to chuck in a weekend holdall bag.

TRESemme deep cleansing shampoo and conditioner, £1.09 (available nationwide.) Not only are these the perfect size for a weekend away but they are also under 100ml so ideal for taking on a plane.

What's in a name

2009-06-09T16:45:00.006+01:00

Virgin Vie cosmetics has been renamed to VIE at home. After 12 years being part of the Virgin group the time has come to move forward on their own. But besides the name change nothing else really changes. VIE at home will continue to source their products from the same suppliers. The packaging remains the same, sleek and practical. You will continue to be able to order products online or via a Party organised in your own home.

What is new is their new summer line which is coming in the next few weeks. It looks like it is going to be a great natural and fruity range. We'll keep you posted when it comes out. For those of you who want to have a little memory of the past, you can still order a sample of their best selling Virgin Vie Cloud 9 moisturiser on LatestInBeauty.com. Hurry up though, there are not many left over!

Bronzing - Part II

2009-05-29T15:00:00.000+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

Yesterday I told you about my favourite fake tanning products. Today is about Bronzers. There are a host of fab ones on the shelves this summer.

I am loving Lancaster Infinite Bronze SPF 8, £23 (0800 376 0688). It contains a combination of matt and iridescent powder so will give your face an instant boost without being over-powering.

If you’re looking for a bargain buy then try Prestige bronzer SPF15, £7.82 (Boots) which would suit nearly all skin tones.

Finally, look out for Too Faced Pure Bronze, £20 (larger Boots and departments stores), it is a mineral based loose bronzer that contains natural illuminating pigments that are activated by your own complexion, giving you the bronze effect that is perfect for you.

So go get bronzing girls.

Bronzing - Part I

2009-05-28T15:19:00.005+01:00

by Sarah-Jane

This month it’s all about getting bronzed. Note that I wrote bronzed not brown ladies. For this is the key to getting that Californian glow when in reality the furthest you’re going is Camber Sands. Where the WAGs get it so wrong and the supermodels get it so right, is that a good tan and a good glow is having a multi-tonal colour rather than one flat colour which will make you look you’ve been tangoed.

So where to start, well I really love Fake Bake’s new Faux Glo, £10.99 (at House Of Fraser) it’s an instant tan that can only be washed off with warm soapy water. Don’t panic, even sweat and rain won’t make this streak. It delivers a gorgeous and flawless colour instantly that looks natural.

If you’re looking for something a bit more gradual then try Johnson’s re-formulated holiday skin, £4.99 [available nationwide]. Gone is the horrible smell and the tendency to go a bit streaky. The new formula smells delicious and gives a subtle and even colour.

These are my favourite fake tanning products. In tomorrows blog I will get you my top tips for great bronzers.

For the Feet

2009-05-18T15:08:00.003+01:00

by Jess

With emu oil, I hear you ask? Well, yes. Though once I had gotten over the initial freak-out, I tried this foot scrub by Margaret Dabbs, a foot expert and Member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the scrub did exactly what it said - smoothed my feet, got rid of dry skin and rejuvenated my painful, aching feet, which had been encased in 5-inch heels for the best part of the weekend. Slightly more expensive than your average foot scrub, but you definitely get what you pay for.

All Natural

2009-05-13T11:09:00.004+01:00

by Jess

US number 1 best selling body care range - Jergens Naturals - is coming to the UK. Simple, effective, everyday products tailored to your skin type, and with its smart new packaging, they look good on your bathroom shelf too. At just under £5 a bottle, if you prefer your skincare to be natural, they're a great everyday solution, with more than 95% natural ingredients.

I tried the Skin Firming formula, which smelt lovely but it must be said, took a while to sink in and is probably best applied before bed. The Age Defying formula though was a clear winner - it smelt divine, and the extra moisturising ingredients mean that it's suitable for people of all ages - think prevention, not just cure!