1. Cell-building substances The best way to produce collagen for skin is eating food which is rich in minerals and protein. Magnesium This is the essential compound for producing collagen. Magnesium is present in spinach, almonds, grains, beans and avocados. Copper This is an important factor for stimulating collagen development. Grains, tofu, shellfish, cherry all … Read more
Many baby girls like making up at home for fun, others want it every day. These are some tips for you to control this habit. Many baby girls like making up at home for fun, others want it every day Louise Simos’ daughter, Alexandra, started to make up at home when she was 9 when … Read more
Pineapple is renowned as a plentiful source of vitamins and has function of natural prevention from aging for women. Beauty with pineapple Pineapple has origin from Middle and South America. With high content of organic acids (malic acid and citric acid), pineapple is an abundant source of manganese, as well as antioxidants, vitamin A and … Read more
Sometimes, using sunscreen is not only simple like creaming it on skin areas that need to be protected. Using sunscreen is not only simple like creaming it on skin areas that need to be protected. Refer to 8 popular mistakes when using sunscreen 1. Bypassing “corners” You will easily forget ears, toes, and hands while … Read more
All you need to know about the hottest hair happening this month The hair institute Painterly plaits What is it? Get creative with the humble braid. ‘Think Frida Kahlo meets Helmut Newton’, explained hairstylist Odile Gilbert at Moschino. How? ‘It’s a feminine but strong look, so use gel or hairspray and a perfectly straight centre … Read more
Guess what? The French manicure’s back and this time, it’s simpler, prettier and chicer. True story “Say that again?” I’m so stunned by the InStyle beauty director’s response to the question “What hot shade should I paint my nails?” that I ask her to repeat her answer for clarity, but there can he no mistaking … Read more
From pore perfecters to collagen boosters, the new breed of foundations work harder than ever 1. H2glow Containing 24 per cent water and comforting emollients, this cream compact is a portable skin-plumper. Chanel VitaLumière Aqua Compact SPF15, $58.5 Chanel VitaLumière Aqua Compact SPF15, $58.5 2. Clever cover Colour-correcting technology, light-reflecting prisms and hydrating hyaluronic acid … Read more
This month we get even with skincare designed to tackle beauty’s latest bugbear – Pigmentation Not all Pigmentation is created equally. Take freckles for example Freckles are fun-loving, cheeky and youthful. Age spots on the other are their bigger, boorish, ugly sisters who, as studies have recently shown, affect people’s perception of age more than … Read more
Latest formulas for a sunburn-free – and safe – summer holiday Deputy beauty editor Georgia Collins says: ‘If your skin is sensitive, opt for a mineral sunscreen. They’re not absorbed by the skin (they just create a barrier on the top if it), so they’re less likely to irritate’. Sun beauty Oil-Free Milky Spray Sublime … Read more
Which products can’t you get through the working day without? Emma Strenner shares the beauty staples that keep her groomed in the office 1. Mini Brush Collection, price: $97.5, by Dolce & Gabbana Mini Brush Collection 2. Beauty Elixir, price: $48, by Caudalíe Beauty Elixir 3. Eau de Campagne, price: $83.25 for 50 ml, by … Read more
7. Lipstick in Russian Red, price: $20.25, by Mac Lipstick in Russian Red 8. Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Fragrance Free, price: $37.5, by Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Fragrance Free 9. Canvas make-up bag, price: $645, by Christian Dior 10. Clean Skin 5-in-1 Water, price: $31.5, by This Works Clean Skin 5-in-1 … Read more
Sheer force Turbo-bright lips aren’t for everyone, but a barely-there shade can be just as alluring. Check out new Rouge D’Armani Sheers – the brightest of bullets that leave just a hint of colour on the lips. It’s all in the subtleties. Sheer force Giorgio Armani Rouge D’Armani Sheers $34.5 each Old timer Few beauty … Read more
Hair goes back to the 50s with girlish twists, preppy plaits and rockabilly quiffs, but this time around it’s all a bit messed up Laid – back braid Spotted at Antonio Marras, Micheal Kors and Valentino, braids are back in a big way. What gives this ubiquitous summer style a cool update is the ‘floppy, … Read more
Could you sun scream be damaging your health? New research suggests it’s time to rethink your sun-protection strategy We’ve long been told to slap on the sun cream to protect against skin cancer. But now worrying new evidence is revealing that rather than protect you, some sun creams could be so laden with chemicals they … Read more
30 seconds Apply this mix of shades to the bridge of your nose and cheekbones to correct your skin tone and tame redness. Powder to the People, $32, by Beth Ditto for Mac Powder to the People, $32, by Beth Ditto for Mac 1 Minute We ditched our falsies after one outing using this mascara. … Read more
If you’re searching for a summer fragrance to evoke happy holiday memories, look no further than the bottle of sunscreen you take to the beach, says Kathleen Baird-Murray There’s a marabou walking along the beach making his morning call. He pecks at our swimsuits drying in the sun, his soft, feathery underbelly hinting at the … Read more
North American teenage model, Cassandra Banks, always knew there was a difference between outer and inner beauty but admits that as a young woman, she sometimes found it hard to draw the line. That was until her boyfriend, who often saw her sans make-up and was well aware of her severe skin problems, took her … Read more
Fix your make-up, hair and nails in a flash with these EASY essentials. 1. Luminescence BB fluid SPF50, $90, by Giorgio Armani Another addition to the BB (beauty balm) cream cult, this nifty tube brightens, hydrates, plumps and protects from UV, while the shade suits every skin. Luminescence BB fluid SPF50 2. Magic nail Polish … Read more
2. Look Pool – Side Perfect Want sexy beach hair and Pedi perfect toes but due poolside in five? ‘Think of it like preparing for a night out – you can pull off an amazing transformation with the right products. These really can deliver their quick-fix promise,’ says beauty editor Leyla Tabaksert. Buff up Cowshed … Read more