Beauty Products You Need To Know About
We review the latest releases from the beauty world worth shouting about. Let US try before YOU buy.
Dolce & Gabbana 'Animalier Bronzer', £42.00, www.harrods.com
Dolce & Gabbana have emulated the fresh prints of Bel Air with this limited edition bronzer palette, and we LOVE it! Like a new iphone or shiny car, you'll never want to ruin the pretty screen. But you'll have to, unfortunately, because these smoldering tones of mink, beige, bronze and coffee mix to give you a warm, and aptly dramatic look.
Carve your cheekbones with leopard print this Summer. Warning: the wow factor doesn't wear off when unleashing the print, so keep lending to a minimum "paws off!"By Rosalyn Wikeley
Dolce & Gabbana 'The Blush' in Raspberry, £33.00, www.harrods.com
Dolce & Gabbana are known for many things but subtlety is definitely not one of them. Saying that, this brighter-than-bright fuchsia blusher from their new Spring Palette range actually looks pretty 'eh rrrefined on the skin. It's like a magic trick: wack on the fuchsia and see your cheeks flush, like you've done a spontaneous cartwheel or have grown up in the leafy countryside - something like that. Whatever it is, you look damn good and we think, no we know this is going to be our 2K15 summer blusher.By Rosalyn Wikeley
SALON SCIENCE® Swiss Apple CELLUMAX™ Foam, £17.00, www.boots.com or visit Andrew Jose, 1 Charlotte St, London W1T 1RB
For those who share our caution for hairspray overkill and, equally, our resentment for spending half your salary on pre-party blowdries (which take forever), this is a dreamy alternative. Andrew Jose (who has styled the likes of Kate Moss) recommends using this volumising foam for a 'desk-to'date' look by lightly spraying it into your roots before you hit the town. It will give it that VOOMF that is normally absent after a day in the office. We love it - especially to puff out a low pony. So leave the heavy can of hairspray at home and don't worry about booking that blowdry - spend the money on cocktails instead - wahoo!
By Rosalyn Wikeley
Dolce and Gabbana Matte Lipstick, £26.50, exclusive to Harrods
It’s a crime to lack the traditional red lippy in your make-up bag these days – but the winning contender needs to be a wise choice. One of our recent favourites is the Dolce & Gabanna Matt Lipstick in ‘Passion’. It is the perfect red paint for a dewy spring canvas and stays put all day, through thick and thin - cocktails and kissing-resistant. And you can go easy on the rest - its durable, statement look means your make up bag stays light and your make up itself stays minimal. Pay some lip service, and make it passionate!
By Rosalyn Wikeley
Blue Skies & Blossom
Jo Malone London Blossom Collection, £86 each, www.jomalone.co.uk
Spring has sprung, which means one thing – it’s time for Jo Malone London’s limited edition blossom collection. Pick from Sakura Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus Blossom or Plum Blossom, each packaged in the brand’s signature glass bottles with a special metallic cap and ribbon. We particularly love the fresh green Osmanthus Blossom, which combines peach and petigrain.
By Rebecca Cox
Spring Scents
Industria perfumes, £60 and candles, £40, for stockists call 020 7486 4800
Available in three equally beautiful scents, Industria perfumes and candles are top of our shopping list for spring. Ambergris has notes of Sicilian lemon, juniper berry and ambergris; Bergamotta combines bergamot oil, orange blossom and musk; Cardinalis combines lemon and mandarin oil, coconut and amber.By Rebecca Cox
New From Nars
Nars Dual-Intensity Blush, £30, excusive to Liberty from 1 April, nationwide from 1 May
We love these intense two-colour powder blushers from Nars, which can be applied dry with a large blusher brush for a light flush or wet for an intense hit of colour. Available in six colour ways, from creamy bronze to orange-pink.
Rebecca Cox
An Introduction
Crème de la Mer An Exclusive Introduction, £190, www.cremedelamer.co.uk
Want to get acquainted with cult beauty brand Crème de la Mer but don’t know where to start? This luxurious kit is a chance to try the brand’s hero products and find out for yourself what everyone’s always raving about. The set contains the cult Moisturising Cream, Eye Concentrate, Lip Balm and Reparative Body Lotion. WARNING: Once you’ve tried the Moisturising Cream, there’s no going back.
By Rebecca Cox
Wedding Scent
Jo Malone London Lace Bottle Collection, £86 each, www.jomalone.co.uk
Picking your perfect wedding scent is easy-peasy with the fantastic team at Jo Malone London. You can book a wedding fragrance consultation where you’ll be guided through the options and find the perfect match for your big day. Once you’ve chosen your scent, you can buy a special lace bottle so that your scent will feel really special every time you use it. The bottles are available in three designs in 10 scents, including Peony & Blush Suede and Red Roses.
By Rebecca Cox
New From Kérastase
Kérastase Chronologiste range, from £23, www.kerastase.co.uk
If, like us, you’re already a fan of Kérastase’s specialist haircare lines, you’ll love their new collection. This all-round hero set brings back shine, softness and bounce to locks. We found it slightly lighter on locks than some of the more intensive treatment and noticed a difference in softness after the first use. The line is made up of a Revitalising Exfoliating Scrub (£28.50), a Revitalising Shampoo (£23) and a Revitalising Balm (£32).
By Rebecca Cox
CC for Chanel
Chanel CC Cream, £44, for stockists call 020 7493 3836
The new and improved CC Cream formula from the geniuses at Chanel boasts an ‘even more complete correction’. We love this smooth skincare product, which contains SPF 50 and Prunus persica peach extract for anti-ageing. Use a light layer after moisturising for a fresh spring finish, or finish with powder for complete coverage.
By Rebecca Cox
