How to Get Kate Middleton's Flawless Tan With St Tropez

With the impending nuptials fast approaching, St.Tropez Skin Finishing Expert for St.Tropez, Nichola Joss shares her step by step secrets below for Kate’s flawless ‘Royal Tan’.

The Royal tan by Nichola Joss, Skin Finishing Expert for St.Tropez.

“Kate has a really gorgeous English rose complexion so with a white gown, we would look at a very light wash of colour, something to make her skin radiant and glowing and ensure she looks flawlessly polished for her big day:

Step 1: Two days before the wedding, I would give Kate an exfoliating lymphatic massage and skin polish using the St Tropez Tan Optimiser Body Polish This will get the circulation going and add energy and a real vitality to the skin.

Step 2: Follow the massage with a drenching of good body butter to ensure no dry patches. This will help the tan sink in and develop really evenly.

Step 3: On the day before I would then use a gentle breath of self tan sprayed all over the body to lift her natural complexion and give a little depth and dimension to the skin.

Step 4: For added radiance and warmth, use a light self tan created especially for the face like the new St Tropez Naturals Radiance Self Tan Face Cream - this product offers a really gentle glow and more importantly it is designed for use on sensitive skin which means even the most delicate complexions can use it. There would be nothing worse than a breakout or reaction the day before the big day!

Step 5: The morning of the event after a bath or shower, apply a skin finishing product. Use one of the St Tropez skin illuminators to make skin look HD ready and super polished. This will allow the light to bounce off the skin adding dimension, lightness and radiance which is going to be really important with all the flashbulbs she is going to have to contend with.

Dannii Minogue - Face of Model Co Fibre Lash Brush On Lashes

In an exciting industry coup, ModelCo, Australia’s fastest growing beauty brand, are thrilled to announce that they have signed style queen Dannii Minogue as the International Face of their best-selling lash product FIBRE LASH BRUSH ON LASHES, making it the first ever beauty campaign that Dannii has put her name too.

This was a natural choice for both parties as Dannii has been a die-hard ModelCo fan for 6 years, and fell in love with FIBRE LASH whilst having it applied professionally for a VIP event. Dannii loves to emphasize her amazing sparkly blue eyes with long luscious lashes, and FIBRE LASH is a product which fits her busy lifestyle, as she can apply it herself with ease.

This year FIBRE LASH will launch into the UK market on a huge scale, rolling-out exclusively into Boots stores nationally from June and online at www.boots.com FIBRE LASH is the ultimate in lash technology - extending & building your lashes to extreme lengths acting like instant fake lashes! The easy-to-use kit comes complete with 2 formulations; an EXTENSION MASCARA and LASH FIBRES, which are layered to give an incredibly dramatic result.

‘‘Dannii was the perfect choice as the Face of FIBRE LASH, she truly encapsulates the ModelCo brand values - a modern woman who is style-savvy yet time-poor, who wants to look & feel her absolute best everyday whilst enjoying a busy lifestyle.

I have no doubt that Dannii’s life experiences will truly resonate with our core audience, there’s no denying how incredibly beautiful she is, yet she’s still completely relatable. Dannii is the epitome of the ModelCo woman, she is super-glamorous and her love of ModelCo products & A-List style credentials will really give the campaign the X-Factor!’’

Shelley Barrett, Founder & CEO of ModelCo ‘‘I’m a self professed beauty junkie and ModelCo has been a favourite for years. Why? Because they have the most innovative products that really work. FIBRE LASH is a must-have in my makeup kit. Lovely super long lashes that are all you -- look super perfect and make you flutter!

Girls…….bring back the bat of the eyelid! It is the best flirting you can ever do.’’ Dannii Minogue

Dannii Minogue will feature in ModelCo’s FIBRE LASH BRUSH ON LASHES Advertising Campaign

which will launch exclusively into Boots from June 2011 and online at www.boots.com.

FIBRE LASH BRUSH ON LASHES -- RRP £35.00.

Best Eyeshadow Primer - Urban Decay Primer Potion

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion is a genie in a bottle that fulfills three wishes for eyeshadow that lasts, colour that stays vibrant & finally no creasing!
The potion keeps shadows firmly in place & stops any smudging to creasing as the day goes on so your eyes will be as fresh as they were when your shadow was applied!
It is a sheer nude base & glides on easily then disappears instantly, apply with your finger tips and let dry before putting on your eyeshadow, it will help intensify the colour & keep it there until you decide to take it off!
£11.50.

Eye Make-Up For Your Wedding Day

Neutral colours are the best option for bridal eye make-up, such as light browns & beiges to stone/grey as well as lilac colours, not forgetting silver & gold shimmer tones too...
To keep your eye make-up on all day, use an eye base or primer & then apply a base colour over the lid, such as cream or light beige as well as a shimmer tone.
Definition is very important for your photos & you can do this as well as still achieving a natural finish.
Start with the socket line after your base colour is applied, shade with a darker tone into the socket line with a light 'fluff' style brush to softly blend, then use a light slightly reflective highlighter colour to highlight the brow bone, this can also be used on the inner corner or the eye, applied with a cotton bud which will give the eyes a little added sparkle!
Choose your favorite mascara & then using a lash comb make sure all the lashes are separated. However if would rather avoid a lot of mascara incase of smudging after a few emotional tears then you could opt for a lash tint & perm before the big day which will give your lashes more definition.
For the brows, ensure these are shaped as they are the 'frame' to you eyes, a week before the wedding go for an eyebrow shape & maintain this on the lead up to your wedding, ensuring not to pluck on the day itself causing any redness!

Hot Make-Up Trends With Myface Cosmetics

With matching metallic nail and eye bling, myface cosmetics sets the hottest trends from the high street to high fashion...

When it comes to beauty trends, myface cosmetics is happy to be a leader. Since this trail-blazing, trend setting brand launched their molten metallic lil' bling nail chromes and matching crushed pearl blingtones, matching nail and eye bling is everywhere...from the runways, to the high street (where it's the most requested look Boots has ever experienced). It's no wonder that where myface goes, other brands quickly follow!
Yet who would expect anything less with myface Artistic Director, Kabuki at the creative helm? Yes – the same Kabuki who created the very buzz-worthy, space-age looks for Katy Perry’s E.T. video and all of Kylie’s makeup for her latest tour and videos (go on Twitter to feel the love from these ladies - @kabukimagicNYC). Kabuki says: ‘before myface cosmetics you had to be a professional makeup artist to create a metallic look, but now with their revolutionary collections and new advances in formulations, anybody can create this on trend, high glamour look – from the high street!”

Coco Chanel once said that 'imitation is the highest form of flattery" and myface cosmetics couldn't agree more!

Merci Ms. Coco...!!

· myface lil bling nail chromes - £5.99 & matching blingtone eyeshadows - £9.99
· at Boots nationwide, Boots.com and www.myfacecosmetics.com

Royal Wedding Make-Over!

As the country counts down to the most anticipated wedding of the century, take a leaf out of the future Queen’s beauty book to help you bag your very own Prince Charming with a little help from Boots. If it’s a royal flush you’re after, why not visit No7 consultants in store to help you perfect the look in the run up to the wedding, with a free No7 make-over.*

Vanesa Guallar 17 Make-up Artist: “With her glowing, natural looks, Kate Middleton has a glamorous classic look. The key to copying her style this wedding season is keeping your look simple and sophisticated, whether you’re the bride, bridesmaid, guest or even mother of the bride – just follow these tips”

Simply Flawless

Kate’s trademark flawless complexion is nothing short of princess-perfect, with a natural glow that gives off airs of royalty. To mirror her look, a good base is essential, prepare with 17 Photo Flawless Primer, 15ml, £4.99 to create an effortless matte finish, minimising pores and helping foundation glide on seamlessly. Next, apply 17 Photo Flawless Foundation, 30ml, £6.49 for 24 hours of smooth, continuous coverage and a professional finish fit for the flashes of the paparazzi!

Next for a rosy glow, give yourself a hint of a royal flush and apply a light dusting of 17 Blush Powder in First Kiss, £3.49, on your cheeks.

Elegant eyes

Kate’s make-up is fresh and natural, with a seamless, warm glow. To get her look this wedding season make your eyes sparkle with 17 Vintage Love Eye Palette, £5.49 in Metallic Nude, the sophisticated natural brown and golden tones will complement any skin tone. Finish off with lashings of glossy, plumping mascara, such as No7 Extreme Length Waterproof Mascara, 7ml, £13, perfect for even the most teary of eyes as Kate and Wills says their “I dos”.

Crowing locks

The jewel in the crown of Kate’s look is her glossy, lustrous hair. To mimic hers, keep yours in tip-top condition with Botanics 3 Minute Deep Conditioning Hair Mask, 450ml, £5.10. To achieve Kate’s natural, voluptuous look, use a brush that is gentle to your hair such as the Boots Botanics Paddle Brush, £8.16, with Umberto Giannini Incredible Blow Dry Spray, 200ml, £4.99 and all you’ll need to create her look is a tiara!

Princess Pearls


Capturing her Prince has certainly given Kate something to smile about. Achieve your dazzling smile with a little help from the Boots Expert Teeth Whitening Stick, £10.20. The innovative whitening stick is quick and easy to use as well as being clinically proven. Finally, create that perfect wedding kiss pout with a hint of No7 Moisture Drench Lipstick in Chic, £10 and you’ll be ready to kiss your prince.

Fit for a King

Not forgetting the William wannabes out there, revive those Prince Charming looks with Botanics Mens Anti Ageing Under Eye Cream, 30ml, £7. Improving the texture of the skin around the eye area and reducing dark circles, it’ll leave eyes looking brighter and smoother. Finish with a healthy application of No7 for Men Energising Moisturiser, 50ml, £8.25, to help recharge skin with a boost of Vitamin C.

For All Products Visit www.boots.com

Get skin ready for Summer!

If you’re dreading baring skin as Summer begins, then look no further than the Velvotan self tan applicator mitt. If your fake tan looks like it’s been applied in the rain then put your trust in Velvotan, for an even coverage that looks perfectly sun-kissed.

The revolutionary mitt will ensure your self tan glides on, velvety smooth and streak-free, leaving skin summer ready, and you feeling confidently gorgeous!

The Velvotan self tan applicator mitt can be used to apply your favourite tanning product and is machine washable so you can use it again and again!

Velvotan™ applicator mitt is £2.99 and available from Savers and Tesco.