It’s been 20 years (really) since Yves Saint Laurent brought us Touche Eclat. Incredibly, one is still sold every ten seconds. So, when we heard YSL was launching a foundation equivalent, we: a) couldn’t wait to get our hands on one; and b) wondered why it had taken so long! Like its predecessor, the foundation … Read more
Want to land fresher than when you took off? Our experts reveal their top tips She passed business class with flying colors Hydration boosters ‘The Body Shop Vitamin E Lip Care SPF15, $ 6, is my handbag must-have to keep my lips hydrated on-board and I make sure I drink lots of water throughout the … Read more
Pre-pool: Avoid frazzled, sun bleached holiday hair by getting a trim a week before jetting off. ‘Getting your hair in good health before you go means it’ll stay bouncy and glossy all holiday long,’ says Jason Cocking, hairdresser to queen of beach hair, Cat Deeley. Apply a treatment, such as L’Oréal EverPure Reinforcing Intense Mask, … Read more
6. Prevent parched ends Sun + air conditioning is incredibly drying on hair, especially if it’s already dehydrated by coloring. Keep your locks nourished and soft with a rich treatment like Masquintense $ 39 Kérastase. And protect those costly highlights daily with Advanced Salon Technician Highlight Care Illuminating cream $ 31 Fekkai. Kérastase Masquintense 7. … Read more
The heat is on – and you’re working 9-5. Here’s how to survive summer in the office, Glamour-style Staying cool while looking professional is more about what you leave off than what you add on. So, don’t sweat the big stuff; it’s the little things that make all the difference. Want to say no to … Read more
5 ways to… Fuss-free hair Embrace hat head 5 ways to… Fuss-free hair ‘Chlorine, like bleach, makes hair swell, and salt water roughs up the cuticle,’ says Wella’s Aura Friedman. Solution: a swim cap. Or, wet hair with fresh water and apply a leave-in conditioner all over: your locks won’t be able to sop up … Read more
Hair The problem: Washed-Out Color Whether your strands are blond or brunette, colored or natural, it’s likely that you’ll notice fading by Labor Day. The reason: “Summer is when hair is subjected to the three biggest causes of damage: sun, chlorine, and salt water,” says Kyle White, lead colorist at the Oscar Blandi Salon in … Read more
Side effects from too much sin, heat, humidity, salt water, and chlorine can out a damper on the last golden days of summer. Here, quick fixes, plus easy changes to make throughout the fall Skin The problem: Dryness, Wrinkles “Salt water, air conditioning, and chlorine all strip of its protective lipids, allowing its natural moisture … Read more
The weather might be ugly but you don’t have to be. Follow our tips to get glowing now. It’s easy to start looking more dull than dazzling. Our skin feels dry and appears wan, our hair is limp and frizzy and our feet get as rough and leathery as the shoes covering them. But never … Read more
Take the sting out of insect bites with these natural products Treat bee stings Neal’s Yard Remedies Calendula Cream, $ 10 With its soothing qualities, calendula takes the pain out of a sting. ‘If a bee leaves its sting in your skin, scrape it out with a credit card then apply cream,’ says Boots pharmacist … Read more
I’m fairly conscientious when it comes to day-to-day body maintenance but, like most of us, I step up my routine before a holiday, switching to harder-working products to tan, firm and de-fizz. Rather than indulgent textures and scents, it’ s effective ingredients, the latest technology and innovative application techniques that do it for me – … Read more
Over 30-year-old women usually have dried and discolored skin, and the skin begins showing up wrinkles that makes ladies feel worried about. Solution for wrinkled, dried and discolored skin Improving wrinkled, dried and discolored skin is not difficult but you need to find out the reason at first to have an effective solution. What reason … Read more
Sauropus juice is effective on removing melasma, giving you smoother skin. Sauropus juice removes melisma. Recently, many women have complained about the appearance of melisma, or the old melisma becoming darker under sunshine of summer. In fact, ultraviolet of sunlight in summer is one of the factors causing to melasma to be worse, so women … Read more
Malabar has a science name as Basella rubra Lin. Malabar is effective on cooling. Malabar has cool temper, both Oriental and Western medicines have confirmed that this vegetable has effects on laxative and cooling. The research also indicated, it helps waste fat, good for people who have high fat and sugar in blood. Here are … Read more
Summer is coming with exciting entertainment plans, and also is challenge for girls’ make-up. Make-up tips for oil skin in summer Make-up in the humid weather is not easy, but actually you only need to change a little in your daily habits. 1. Do not forget base cream Do not forget base cream A layer … Read more
Some freckles is also enough to make women worried and unconfident. Some freckles are also enough to make women worried and unconfident. Freckle is a problem associated to skin that makes many girls think about, but it does not mean there is no way to treat. Freckle usually occurs to those who have light, slim, … Read more
With cosmetics, you do not need to buy too open-handedly. Cosmetics suitable for each age You should invest much in skin cream to care skin from inside and treat defects of skin. With make-up cosmetics, you do not need to buy too open-handedly. Like fashion, many women have habits of buying plenty of make-up cosmetics. … Read more
There’s more to that fruity fragrance than just a zingy scent. From anti-ageing to brain-enhancing, the benefits in your perfume bottle go more than skin deep While breezy floral have been in vogue for the last few summers – think Gucci Flora and Marc Jacobs Daisy – this year’s focus has turned firmly to fruitier … Read more
These four are full of hot air – in the best possible way. Their functionality and design will help make every day a good hair day Everyday essential | Hair dryers All blow dryers are not created equal. The ideal model should be speedy, powerful, and comfy to hold, with a long enough cord and … Read more
Hello skincare minimalism – one minute, one product and a ‘wow’ complexion. Here’s our pick of the best The Moistu Riser This cleanser won’t replace your moisturiser, but thanks to super-nourishing rosehip oil, it will keep your skin plumped, irrespective of your next step. Case in point? A lightweight gel is all you’ll need post-cleanse. … Read more