Cat Deeley fronts Pantene Aqua Light hair care range

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Tigi Bed Head Superstar Queen for a Day Thickening Spray

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