Intense Hydration from NUDE Skincare

Quench skin thirst this summer with NUDE Hydrating Water. Re-launched in a smaller 100ml travel size, this summer skin saviour is ideal for on-the-go glow as it locks in moisture, hydrates and leaves skin instantly revived and refreshed.

One spritz of NUDE’s Hydrating Water will nurture the skin throughout summer. Formulated with prickly pear and floral waters, it relieves dehydrated skin as it locks in water, while soothing rose and vanilla floral waters combat irritation caused by air conditioning, sun damage and heat.

Perfectly portable, this 100% natural Hydrating Water is small enough to keep in your handbag or desk drawer – so while you’re feeling the heat this summer your skin will be calm and cool.

NUDE 100ml Hydrating Water, £12 - available from the end of May 2010 at SpaceNK or online at www.nudeskincare.com

Behind the Smile - Tooth Whitening Facts & Fiction

A brilliant, white smile is often coveted and rarely achieved. There are currently dozens of at-home whitening kits, toothpastes and mouthwashes claiming to remove stains, and of course dentists ready to bleach your teeth to blindingly-white shades.

Trying to figure out what is real and what is fantasy in the world of cosmetic dentistry can be a challenge, and top New York Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Michael Entin has answered some of the common misconceptions about the practice of teeth whitening -

True or False? - The Truth About Teeth Whitening

"All teeth whitening gels are not the same"

TRUE: Not all whitening gels are the same. Even though most of them contain carbamide peroxide ("bleaching agent") they differ in the percentage of it used in a particular gel. Percentages can range from 5% to 45% or even more.

"All teeth can be whitened equally"

FALSE: The thicker the enamel layer of the teeth, the better is the whitening result. Most tooth stains are divided into two categories: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic stains are those that are within the chemical structure of the tooth itself – they cannot be bleached. Extrinsic stains are the result of outside staining like coffee, smoking, and red wine. Those stains can be bleached, so ask your dentist what kind of discoloration you have before you start a whitening procedure.

"I have to get the strongest gel so that my teeth can get whitest"

FALSE: You should consult your dentist for the proper strength of the gel. This should be done to avoid harming the teeth.

"Whitening toothpastes can bleach teeth"

MAYBE: Whitening toothpastes can bleach the teeth but only to an extent. Dr. Entin recommends that they be used in combination with whitening gel.

"Veneers, crowns, and tooth colored fillings will be whitened just like my teeth"
FALSE: All of the above are made from porcelain or resin composite and they cannot be bleached

"Tooth whitening can have side effects"

TRUE: There can be side effects if the proper instructions are not followed. There is increase in sensitivity, gingival burning, in some cased pulpitis (inflammation of the nerve and pulp inside the tooth). However, all of that can be avoided by consulting a dentist prior to the whitening process and strictly following your dentist's instructions.

"Dental insurance will pay for teeth whitening"

FALSE: Most insurance companies do not cover teeth whitening because it is considered to be a cosmetic procedure. Procedures like that are not covered most of the time.

"Whitening kits given by the dentist are the same as the ones purchased over the counter"

False: Over the counter kits contain a less active bleaching ingredient than the ones provided by the dentist, therefore it takes more time to whiten the teeth with over the counter kits.

"Once my teeth are whitened, they will stay white forever"

False: On average, tooth whitening can last six months, depending also on lifestyle habits like consumer foods and beverages that can stain the teeth.

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Danni Minogue's Yummy Mummy Glow!

Dannii Minogue was glowing yesterday as she unveiled her new fashion line at Selfridges in London. Project D, which goes on sale in June, is in collaboration with designer Tabitha Somerset-Webb, includes day dresses, cocktail chic and red-carpet-ready dresses. Dannii's burgeoning bump was looking effortlessly chic in her sparkling sequined dress which fitted beautifully, she said herself, "This one's stretched sequin thankfully so it goes over the bump! Being pregnant has completely opened my mind to having to really try different shapes and things I haven't worn before. You've got to dress cleverly around it but I've managed to get into my dresses without any alterations."
Danni spoke about her reasons for launching the new range, "Fashion has been a passion of mine since I can remember and I hope that every woman who slips on a Project D dress will feel glamorous yet effortless.
"Our philosophy is to make feeling confident with your wardrobe easy. We will do the hard work and get the details on the dresses right, so all you have to do is enjoy them.
"To me a dress design never comes to life till it is slipped on - who knows what adventures the dresses in this collection will get up to?"
The Autumn/Winter collection will be the first from the range & will also be followed by an accessories collecting plus a new fragrance later this year.
Get The Glow!
Get Dannii's fabulous glow with some gorgeous bronzer, go for one with a warm pink tone through it to give that healthy complexion look Dannii is pulling off so perfectly! Try out Benefit's 'Dallas' bronzer, it has the perfect pigment balance between bronzed & rosey making it suitable for even paler skin tones, just sweep over the cheek bones with a large brush, start on the apple of the cheeks & focus most of the colour in that area by smiling in the mirror as you apply it.

Jemma & Jodie Kidd - Sisters Are Doing it For Themselves!

Jemma Kidd will be joined by a very special model when she demonstrates her range on the show tomorrow. Supermodel sister, Jodie Kidd, will be on hand to help show off the best of Jemma’s beauty range live on QVC on Thursday 29th April.
Close friends and sisters, the pair have grown up to dominate both the fashion and beauty arenas. Whilst Jodie excelled as a model, Jemma became an international make-up artist and award-winning product designer.
Jemma is one of the UK’s most celebrated talents and sought after backstage artists, and has worked extensively at New York and London fashion weeks and with leading fashion designers, photographers and famous faces such as Matthew Williamson, Naomi Campbell, Peter Lindberg, Rankin, Jerry Hall, Jade Jagger, and Sienna Miller.

Skin & Bare It: The Brand New Online Beauty Show From Jergens Naturals Starring Anna Richardson

Check out Jergens Naturals brilliant new online show 'Skin & Bare It' which stars CH4 talent Anna Richardson, went live this week across the web.
What would happen if you swapped your body care regime with someone else? Find out as we see two people swapping their beauty regimes over the course of 3 weeks. The new online show puts the nation’s body care regime to the test and looks at it under the microscope whilst you watch the transformation!

OLD HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR GETS A MAKEUNDER AS BRISTISH WOMEN VOTE NATURAL BEAUTY AS THE SECRET TO A MODERN SCREEN SIREN

Modern day leading ladies like Kate Winslet and Jennifer Aniston lack the Hollywood glamour of previous film goddesses like Elizabeth Taylor and Raquel Welch, new research revealed yesterday.

But that's the way Britain's women like it because they prefer the understated, realistic girl next door look, according to a poll by Venus Embrace.
Film fans say the glamour surrounding female film stars may have dimmed compared to big screen icons in the '50s and '60s, but the latest rom-coms showing stars such as Sienna Miller and Cameron Diaz in natural styling and make-up are more appealing to modern women than the unattainable soft-focus beauty sirens of yesteryear.
An overwhelming seven in ten women polled nationwide said they believed that leading ladies who harness their natural assets are the modern goddesses of this generation.
Rather than bold lips and over styled hair, women cite more subtle forms of glamour to help them feel more confident in their own close romantic moments, and toned body (41%), groomed legs and bikini line (25%), flattering outfit (20%), highlighting scent (14%), a as their secret weapons.
Surprisingly, only a mere (3%) felt awkward body scars (2%) their cleavage, or lack of tan (0%) posed as a barrier to confidence when with their partner.
The understated beauty of actresses like Jennifer Aniston and Kate Winslet has won the hearts of women all over the country, as they top the poll of screen goddesses British women admire most.
At number one is Jennifer Aniston, admired by 24 per cent of the 2,000 women polled by Venus Embrace, for her glowing and natural look.
At number two is Kate Winslet, whose English rose look is loved by 14 per cent of modern women, while eight per cent still admire 'sultry and exotic’ Sophia Loren.
Marilyn Monroe's curvaceous and glamorous look is still loved by eight per cent of women, while four per cent love Cameron Diaz for her beach goddess image.
Screen icon Elizabeth Taylor is still admired three per cent, while Julie Christie's ‘preened and modish’ image is admired by two per cent.
At nine in the list is 'slender and elegant' Kate Bosworth , while bottom of the list is Raquel Welsh.
To help women feel like a leading lady in their own lives, Venus Embrace has enlisted the help of beauty expert from the film industry to advise women on how to harness their natural assets - taking the lead from the modern on-screen goddesses we love.
Make-up artist Tina Earnshaw said: "I have noticed the change in trend towards achieving a more natural look on screen, rather than the elaborate sirens from the past.
"The challenge with this understated look is with the advancement of cinematic technologies such as high-definition, every detail is visible on screen which means fine flaws such as smudged make-up or rogue hairs are easily detected.”
She advises women hoping to match Hollywood's modern natural look to invest in a five-blade razor like Venus Embrace for red-carpet worth legs, use tanning and bronzing products to achieve that LA glow and always apply smudge proof make-up for those up-close moments with your leading man - are you ready for your close up?

Table - Top screen goddesses:

1 Jennifer Aniston (24%)
2 Kate Winslet (14%)
3 Sophia Loren (8%)
4 Marilyn Monroe (6%)
5 Cameron Diaz (4%)
6 Rachel McAdams (4%)
7 Elizabeth Taylor (3%)
8 Julie Christie (2%)
9 Kate Bosworth (1%)
10 Raquel Welsh (0%)

Wilkinson Sword Ad Spoof On Desperate Housewives - Tidying Up Downstairs

Wilkinson Sword reminds ladies to turn their attention to ‘tidying up downstairs’ ahead of the summer holidays...!
Meet Deirdre and Ginny…the stars of a kooky new video from Wilkinson Sword. It launches today to remind young ladies to turn their attention to their bikini areas and ‘tidy up downstairs’ ahead of the summer holidays.



The film is being released to celebrate the success of Quattro for Women Bikini from Wilkinson Sword, which launched last year and became the UK’s best selling female razor in 2009. This world-first 2-in-1beauty innovation - that both trims and shaves your bikini area - is of course the perfect tool for ‘tidying up downstairs’, with a waterproof trimmer at one end and a high tech, four-blade razor at the other. And now it’s available in a NEW orchid variant which comes with a FREE and stylish travel case so that you can easily transport it with you wherever you go.
This is the first in a series of three ‘neighbourhood’ videos so enjoy, and watch this space for the sequels over the next few weeks!