Summer Must-Haves From YSL!!!!!

FLASH TOUCH – Wake-Up EYECARE
The first roll-on eye care by Yves Saint Laurent that wakes up tired eyes in a click. Deliciously fresh, this ultra-light emulsion reduces signs of fatigue in a flash and smoothes the entire eye contour area. Perfectly primed for make-up, the eyes reveal a bright new look.
The eye contour is clearly the most vulnerable zone where fatigue and stress hits first. Flash Touch – Wake-up Eyecare offers an instant recovery action for stressed out eyes. It’s a must-have backstage and on shoots requiring an early morning wake-up call. It’s fantastic when used prior to Touche Eclat to revive and bring some radiance to the eye area.
The high-performance formula of Flash Touch - Wake-up Eyecare is brimming with a plant complex rich in arnica that stimulates micro-circulation, decongests under-eye puffiness and helps erase dark circles. Silver linden tree buds extract sheathes and moisturizes as it smoothes out dehydration lines and the eye contour. Flash Touch - Wake-up Eyecare also contains correcting pigments with a rosy tone to reflect and diffuse the light, visibly softening shady zones. The eye contour is instantly unified and bright. All traces of fatigue vanish.
In a single click, Flash Touch - Wake-up Eyecare delivers the right dose for each eye. The ultra-cool roll-on applicator acts in perfect synergy with the formula. It boosts the efficiency of the active ingredients and provides a smoothing, stimulating massage to help banish under-eye puffiness and dark circles, while priming the eyes for make-up.
The best technique? Gently smooth on the eye contour area and eyelids from the inner to the outer corners of the eyes. Then lightly massage crow’s feet in small circular movements. Finish with a few gentle presses from the inner corner of the eye outwards to enhance the draining, decongesting effect. An addictive ritual: in less than a minute tired eyes are transformed.
Application is easy anytime, anywhere with the convenient nomad click & roll pen format. Keep it in your handbag for an instantly refreshed look whenever you start looking tired.
Energize with Flash Touch - Wake-up Eyecare, illuminate with Touche Eclat, and dramatize your lashes with Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Noir Radical. Yves Saint Laurent makes intense and bewitching eyes as easy as one, two, three.
£24.99 Each - Available Nationwide


MASCARA VOLUME EFFET FAUX CILS - NOIR RADICAL
The legendary Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils has metamorphosized into a dangerous weapon of seduction. Now eyelashes are sheathed in radical black for dangerously intense, magnetic eyes….
BLACK - The signature colour of Yves Saint Laurent, black reveals its intonations and intentions in a host of YSL iconic creations.
Dense, powerful, exalted black, Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils now reveals unique depths thanks to intense mineral pigments and a triple film complex for -
Breathtaking volume: a coating film thickens each lash to create spectacular effects
Gorgeous curl: a conditioning film sheathes the lashes without clumping to maximise the curling effect of the brush
Extra long hold: a stabilizing film forms an invisible, vinyl polymer shield that maintains the colour without stiffening the lashes, and boosts its lasting qualities.
A complex of bio-active sugars of plant origin with pro-vitamin B5 forms a moisture-preserving barrier on the lashes to more effectively protect them.
‘Place the brush against the lash line and draw upwards in a zigzag stroke to thoroughly coat each lash. And don’t forget to brush lightly on the lower lashes! Then apply light pressure on the upper lashes with a finger or the brush to enhance the curling effect.” - Yannick Vaudry, International Make-Up Artist for Yves Saint Laurent.
Stylize. Outline. Shape. Shade … Yves Saint Laurent transforms the eyes in a single step. Like a ribbon of silk, color glides on the eyes, blends and defines in a pencil stroke.
£21.50 Each - Available Nationwide


DESSIN DU REGARD - LONG-LASTING EYE PENCIL
An eye pencil sheathed in sleek lacquer. A supple, versatile tool that lends itself to multiple uses – kohl, eyeliner or eye shadow – and produces a variety of liner effects: from a perfect, precise line to a soft halo.
A “wardrobe” of 12 luminous shades, 6 soft colors to illuminate the eyes and 6 intense hues to shade them. From timeless black to fashionable “ready-to-wear” shades.
Finished in black lacquer and belted with a ring of the specific shade, each pencil is equipped with two tips and an applicator-blender.
A formula saturated in pigments for intense color that stays true for hours and hours. An innovative, exceptional glide-on texture that combines comfort and ultra-long hold.
Thanks to the cutting-edge manufacturing process (High Temperature Technology), the color cores are extruded under high heat. It ensures the incorporation of an exceptionally large percentage of pigments – which is not the case with a classic extrusion method. This process also gives the pencils excellent stability. Adhesive waxes “seal in” the color for impeccable hold. It stays put and never runs & Jojoba oil adds comfort and creaminess.
£17.00 Each - Available Nationwide

Energize with Flash Touch - Wake-Up Eyecare, illuminate with Touche Eclat, and dramatize your lashes with Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Noir Radical. Yves Saint Laurent makes intense and bewitching eyes as easy as one, two, three!!!

Kylie's New Beauty Secret - Ponds Cream Cleanser

There is no denying that Kylie looks fabulous at 41 & now that she has finally decided to ditch the Botox she is looking even better & there's nothing more fabulous than natural beauty itself! Kylie says herself - "Yes I've used Botox, but not anymore. I'm embracing my age and now my only secret is Pond's Cream. It's really changed my Skin. I use it every day & it's all I really use to look after my skin."
This is a beauty secret that has been passed down from mother to daughter over the generations, Ponds Cream Cleanser is a versatile cream that deeply cleanses & moisturises for smooth supple skin. One of the best things about this fantastic beauty secret is the price, £3.99!! Celebrity beauty without the price tag! Available Nationwide from Boots, Superdrug & Lloyds.

Slendertone Face (A Face Lift From The Inside Out!) - 12 Week Trial!

Prevention is always better than cure in my opinion & to be honest I really never want to go down that ant-ageing road of 'botox' & 'fillers' or worse still the full on 'facelift!! I've seen far too many attractive women become 'plastic dolls' at the hands of these so called wonder injections & treatments... Which is why I'm so excited about trialing 'Slendertone Face', it's a known fact that the sagging of muscles in the face are what really starts to age us & unfortunately these muscles are generally under used. The muscles in the face are also unique in the way that they are connected to the skin & when these muscles start to waste they can no longer support the skin in the way they used to, so the face will 'sag' & wrinkles are more likely to appear. So by toning the muscles & keeping out faces in 'shape' like we do with our bodies at the gym, we can keep the face structure firm & plump with out the aid of any unnatural enhancers!!!
Slendertone retrains the facial muscles by using electronic stimulation which will mean the muscles are excerised hundreds of times in just one session. The device is basically a Head Set that will sit around the back of the head & placed at the either side of the face with pads in contact with the skin (gel pads are used to protect the skin), you can then choose on the Unit the duration of the treatment you would like to go for as well as the intensity, there are 3 programmes, 1 - Lift To firm & lift the face, 2 - Radiance To increase blood flow to the facial area giving you a healthy glow (great for night out!!) & finally 3 - Massage To sooth & relax.
It is advised that used over a 12 week period for 20 Minutes a day 5 days a week, a significant difference can be seen in the over all muscle tone in the face, restoring the youthful shape to your face.
So I have charged my unit & I'm ready to go, I'll be reporting back over the next 12 weeks on how I get on & if indeed it is preventative cure to the old face lift & botox, which I'm very hopeful it is!!!

Sex And The City - Get Carried Away With Wahanda!

Get the look of your favourite Sex & the City girl through Wahanda.com in time for this week’s SATC2 release! Thanks to Wahanda’s exclusive offers and unbeatably low deals, your SATC make over will cost a fraction of the usual price – so get Carried away…


CARRIE –
Known for her big hair and love of shoes, we salute Carrie’s style through and through. Get her look with a celebrity haircut and finish with Michael Barnes Hairdressing – artistic director to the stars, including Keira Knightley and Lily Cole. Prices start from £19.80 – 40% saving.

With an infamous passion for shoes, Carrie’s feet won’t know the meaning of ‘day off’. Make sure your feet look as gorgeous with Pacifica Day Spa’s 25% exclusive offer on all treatments including pedicures through Wahanda.com. Prices start from £11.25 – 25% off.


CHARLOTTE –
Ever the pristine princess, Charlotte always manages to look gorgeous without making us hate her. Well, perhaps a little bit…now you too can get her immaculate complexion with a free Skin Assessment and Mini Facial at Ark Skincare centres in London – a saving of £25 thanks to Wahanda!
It is clear Charlotte loves to run, but keeping fit alone can be hard. Why not treat yourself to your own personal trainer with The Bankside Health Club’s free 3 day trial for you and a friend, which includes over 50 fitness classes, gym and personal training.


SAMANTHA –
She may be the oldest member of the gang but Ms Jones is never one to shy away from her body. Dance your way to a more confident you with the sexiest of dances – Salsa. Through Wahanda book a beginner’s class at one of London’s City Academies, with a 50% discount – just £5!

Keep your figure in tip top condition like Samantha’s with three luxurious body treatments rolled into one, including a full body exfoliation, a relaxing massage with essential oils, plus a specific mask/wrap, all for £68 – a saving of 20%, available at the Chelsea Day Spa.


MIRANDA –
Even cynical mother of one Miranda manages to look stylish and stunning…most of the time. Remember that bikini incident in SATC 1? Ensure ‘that’ holiday blip doesn’t happen to you with 20% off all waxing on your first visit to Hydrohealing in Notting Hill, courtesy of Wahanda. Prices start from £10.

Even though Miranda holds down a full time job and baby Brady, she shows it’s possible to do it all and still find time to unwind with her girls. Treat yourself and a friend to a proper two for one pamper day at any one of Bannatyne Spas nationwide, which includes a back, neck and shoulder massage followed by a scalp massage, for just £59 – 50% saving!

Check Out the Website - www.wahanda.com

Max Factor Celebrity Make-Up Artist, Caroline Barnes, Shares Her Top Summer Make-Up Tips!

1. Spring clean your make-up bag. It gives a whole new outlook and adding new colour to your make-up bag instantly updates and refreshes your look. Plus, it’s a good feeling to get rid of the greys and browns from the winter and inject pastels on to your lids and bright pinks and corals onto your lips ready for the sun. The key? Don’t overdo it - focus on just one feature to wear your colour but experiment with pastels and translucent shades to vary your look.

2. As we get older our skin loses its natural vibrancy so adding colour to your cheeks gives an instant pick-me-up and freshness to your look. Pink tones give a healthy hue and are perfect to put the feel of summer into your complexion. Caramel tones add warmth and softness. For a natural feel, apply blush on the apples of your cheeks or for something more sophisticated apply along the top of your cheekbones.

3. When attending a special summer occasion with a new dress don't be tempted to have lilac eyes just to match. This can instantly date your look and it doesn't work for everyone. Instead inject colour into eyes with beautiful tonal make-up. For example, make-up your eyes as you normally would and then just add a hint of colour to your lids with a shadow or pencil. This way you will feel confident that you have the best eye shape and a hint of colour to compliment your look.

4. After many years of celebrating the natural look, we are all scared of introducing colour back into out make-up. When the seasons change it somehow feels refreshing to get rid of your winter shades and feel fresh and new with summer shades. We can feel a bit shy of being different and it’s such a shame, as a bright pink lip can really boost your confidence and light up your eyes instantly. Why not experiment with using a lip liner with a clear gloss, a stain or a bright gloss with a hint of colour. Take baby steps so the shock isn't too sudden, and you will soon love how easy it is to simply change your make-up by just adding a hint of colour.

5. Bronzer is now an all year round must. The textures are so sheer that is makes it totally wearable for every season. The big mistake people make is to colour their whole face with a big round brush. Instead use a blusher brush to shape and contour your face. This leaves the front panel of your face lighter and the subtle effects are amazing.

Avoiding The Dreaded 'Trout Pout'!!!

Luscious lips like Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Garner are constantly sought after, but rarely duplicated (as Paris shows so well here!). In the pursuit of the perfect pucker, plastic surgeons have introduced countless injections, treatments and even implants to create instant volume.
Unfortunately for most, puffy lips usually do not look natural and can cause some to be labeled as a “trout pout”!!!

According to Las Vegas oculo-facial plastic surgeon Dr. Shoib Myint, “creating natural-looking volume in the lips is an art form.” Dr. Myint notes the technique and experience needed to create perfectly bee-stung lips is something learned over many years. Below, he points out his top recommendations for anyone looking to achieve fuller-looking lips.

1 - Proportions are crucial. Nearly all lips have a similar proportion – the bottom lip should be at least twice the size of the top. A perfectly even set of lips are a “dead giveaway to those wondering if you’ve had work done,” says Dr. Myint.

2 - LESS is more. Your mouth is one of your face’s defining characteristics. Dr. Myint suggests being as conservative as possible in the first stages of lip enhancement. While other plastic surgery procedures might be more easily concealed, lips that go from thin to oversized overnight are not easily overlooked.

3 - Know when to say NO. “Almost all lip enhancements are temporary,” says Dr. Myint, “so you will lose the volume after several months. One of the problems with this is lip enhancement can become a slippery slope. Most patients want to go larger than before, and don’t know when to stop.” By staying conservative with every round of enhancements, you can create subtle volume that doesn’t look cartoonish.

4 - Be prepared for downtime. The lips are a very sensitive part of your face, notes Dr. Myint. Any kind of injection will cause them to swell beyond just the filler. Most swelling goes away in a few days time, but for first-timers, the extra volume can be scary. If you are determined to hide your new work, schedule some time off of work or away from friends to allow your injections to heal completely.
5 - Refer to your youth. The lips, like other parts of the face, lose volume as you age. Looking at any movie star over the age of 40 whose lips are larger than they were when they are 20, Dr. Myint knows they have had an enhancement. “The key is to return youthful volume to the lips. We cannot double or triple the size of your lips beyond what you originally had, otherwise the look becomes unnatural.”

Dr Myints Website - www.eye-faceplasticsurgeon.com.

Dr.Hauschka Celebrates Award

Dr.Hauschka adds to its hall of fame and wins ‘Best Natural Brand’ in the Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards 2010.

Beating other green brands to take the top accolade, Dr.Hauschka was described as ‘one of the hottest brands to flaunt right now’ - fitting praise for the brand, whose efficacious, natural and considered formulations have garnered a cult following.

This prestigious award echoes further awards won in the past year, including ‘Best Mascara’ and ‘Cleansing Face Mask’ in the Natural Health and Beauty Awards, and no less than 11 wins in the renowned Green Beauty Bible.

For more than 40 years, Dr.Hauschka has been one of the original and leading ethical and organic beauty brands and a benchmark in the green skincare market, incorporating naturally and biodynamically grown ingredients. The Rose Day Cream was a sell-out success eclipsing other favoured brands of the time and created a loyal and dedicated fan base.