Beauty brand Bobbi Brown have adapted their cult classic Shimmer Brick for the body so we can now achieve an all over healthy golden glow at the swish of a few brush strokes. And just in time for the summer… hurrah! £48.94, at Bobbibrown.co.uk and department stores nationwide, including House of Fraser and John Lewis.
Tesco is treating teenage skin to a brand new range designed especially to target the problems commonly associated with teen complexions. Available exclusively at the supermarket chain, the brand’s gentle formulations combine carefully selected active ingredients and all products are priced at a very credit-crunch friendly £1.99.
Combining floral notes of jasmine and tuberose with a citrus blend of orange blossom, mandarin oil and neroli, this brand new limited edition signature scent is a stylish must-have for any dressing table. Infusion de Fleur d’Oranger by Prada, £45, at Harrods.
I don’t know about you but all the talk of Swine Flu has left me washing my hands at every opportunity (it’s supposed to be the best way to keep those nasty germs at bay). Of course, running water isn’t always close by which is why I’m loving this brand new, handily-sized Tea Tree Oil Hand Cleanse Gel. All you do is apply a little and rub your hands together - it’s quick-drying and there’s no need for water… which is all pretty handy really. £2.40 at Thebodyshop.co.uk.
Tippy top of this summer’s must-have lipgloss list is Lipstick Queen’s soon-to-be-released Chinatown glossy pencil. These super-sheer and super-glam ‘draw on’ glosses hit Space NK stores nationwide and online next month and are bound to rocket to iconic status in no time. With five vibrant and wearable shades to choose between - from pink to watermelon - the glosses come with a jumbo-sized pencil sharpener and gorgeous movie-inspired packaging. Hurrah. £18 at Spacenk.co.uk.
Michael Kors brand new Bermuda fragrance definitely channels a bit of old world glamour. It combines the summer scents of freesias, hibiscus, green notes and cassis buds with pink peony and orange flower - and, trust us, it’s heavenly. £41.11 at House of Fraser.
Applying foundation can be tricky - especially making it look natural and not caked on. This Bobbi Brown tutorial video is fab if you’re in need of a few easy-to-follow tips. And Bobbi Brown’s latest foundation - mentioned in the vid - is definitely worth checking out too. Skin foundation, SPF 15, £25.45, is available at Bobbibrown.co.uk and department stores nationwide, including House of Fraser and John Lewis.
Take the lead of Hollywood beauties by stocking up on Frownies. These moistened patches are best worn while you sleep to safely and naturally reduce or eliminate expression lines and creases by relaxing and retraining facial muscles. They’re easy to use and do the trick nicely… The hard bit is trying not to laugh yourself to sleep because slapping them on before you tuck up for a decent night’s kip does seem rather odd! £26.95 at Buycosmetics.com
Do-it-yourself French Manicure sets vary enormously - some are bright and brash, others pale and insignificant. One of the best we’ve found is Nail Inc.’s Nude French Manicure with 3 polishes. Once on, the pinky nude base coat is just the right shade, the white isn’t glaringly white, and it stays on like a dream. We love it. £19.57, at John Lewis.
Eylure have just launched their much-awaited Girls Aloud false eyelashes with a pair for each of the five band members. Go dark and glossy with Cheryl’s; fun and flirty with Nadine’s; or perhaps spiky and full with Sarah’s. £5, available at Superdrug.
Here’s what the girl’s say about them:
Cheryl Cole: “I love the dark glossy look of my lashes. They are a must for a night out, cool and ultra glamorous.”
Kimberly Walsh: “My lashes give great length and texture. I love the boost they give to my eyes.”
Nadine Coyle: “My lashes are full and layered with a really natural feel. I could wear this fun, flirty style every day.”
Nicola Roberts: “I designed my lashes to be really full but still demure. I wanted a natural beauty effect with the length and thickness we need.”
Sarah Harding: “I love my lashes and wear them all the time. I chose a full, spiky style that elongates my eyes.”
Gucci’s latest fragrance addition is a grown-up twist on a traditional floral scent. Top notes mix fresh citrus and peony and a deodorant spray, body lotion and shower gel complement the line-up. Available exclusively at Selfridges and Harrods, from £22.
Elemis’ brand new limited-edition skincare kit has everything one needs for a comprehensive anti-ageing regime in one handy vanity case; an eye product, neck and bust treatment, a firming mask, day and night creams and a smoothing serum. The Ultimate Pro-Collagen collection costs £65 and is available from Elemis spas nationwide and Elemis.com.
The crimper has made a comeback! Hurrah for the 80s and all the old favourites. We’re loving the look as seen all over the shows at Paris Fashion Week. Bring it bang up to date by copying this look for Givenchy - simply slick back and gel hair to the scalp and then crimp for added va va voom. Babyliss Pro Ceramic Crimpers, £14.69, from Argos.co.uk will do the trick nicely.
OK so we know it’s a very clever little marketing tool for the teeth whitening product Crest Whitestrips, but we love Kissmein3d.com nonetheless. Don’t worry about the 3d glasses if you don’t have any - but if you do, it’s scarily realistic! (Oh and if you’re searching for Crest Whitestrips in the UK, they’re not easy to track down but they are available online at Dentstore.co.uk)
No they’re not cute tasty cakes but rather aromatherapy treatments that, when placed in a steaming hot bath tub, release a glorious bouquet of roses and summer petals. And once you’ve enjoyed the pretty petals, you’ll be able to indulge in a rich mix of moisturising cocoa butter and soothing pure essential oils blended to help you relax, detox or rejuvenate. £6, from Notonthehighstreet.com
Indulge in Agent Provocateur’s Poudre D’Amour. Enriched with extracts of exotic Purple Orchid and Passion Flower, this luxury dusting powder will not only leave skin beautifully soft but will also add a subtle sheen and delicate fragrance. It’s perfect pampering for Valentine’s Day. £35, at Agent Provocateur.
In response to the ‘beer and Catherine Zeta-Jones beauty regime shocker’ (see below posting) StyleJunkee has been engaged in an all-important search for beer-infused hair products… and Linco Beer Shampoo and Conditioner seems to be THE ONE. (The fact that it’s also just about the only beer-infused hair product we can find is obviously neither here nor there). Available at Auravita.com, Linco Beer is a credit crunch busting £2.30, and using it probably beats taking a can of Carling into the shower with you. Catherine Zeta-Jones-like locks here we come!
Soap & Glory’s Wizard of Flaws Instant Line Filling and Luminizer Wand is a best-kept secret among makeup artists and beauty addicts alike - it’s kind of like Estee Lauder’s Touche Eclat, only ten times more effective. As a light-reflecting concealer it’ll cover dark circles and even fill in lines and wrinkles and smooth over rough, uneven skin. £9.78 at Boots.com
The Organic Pharmacy’s 10-day Detox At Home Kit is StyleJunkee’s lust-have post-Christmas staple. It’s choc-full of all you need to improve your health and promote weight loss, digestion and clear skin. Here’s what it contains:
Detox Capsules (for colon cleansing and gut repair)
Liver and Kidney Drops
Superantioxidants
Phytonutrients
Essential Fatty Acids + B Complex
Detox Cellulite Body Oil
A Skin Brush
Full instructions
And because it’s all organic you know you’re onto a good thing. £110 at The Organic Pharmacy.
Luxury French parfumeur Annick Goutal has, this week, opened not just one, but two, new stores in London. Stocking perfume, lingerie and jewellery, the upscale boutiques are the brand’s first forays into the big smoke… and about time too. Visit Annick Goutal at 20 Motcomb Street in Belgravi, 109 Mount Street in Mayfair, or via www.annickgoutal.com
