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It’s a Family Affair! As the son of one of the world’s most renowned skincare specialists, Dr Howard Murad, Jeff Murad has grown up around the business of skin science. His father started his career as a dermatologist but began experimenting with his own skincare formulations in response to his patients’ needs and – being completely hands on – he practised what he preached and … [Read more...]
CACI facials have been around for 25 years now, which is a definite testament to their effectiveness. With ever-youthful fans such as Madonna and Cliff Richard, the results are available for all to see. This is a result driven facial so don’t go in expecting to chill out for the duration of your treatment. The point behind this is to re-educate the muscles of the face to give you a non … [Read more...]
Taking a great photo isn’t easy, it’s all about good lighting, a great smile, knowing what to wear and how to strike that perfect pose. Read on for our top tips to snap-happy success. Find Your Signature Smile Celebs are typically seen on the red carpet with the same smile and pose time after time. This is because they’ve figured out what works for them. Grab your iPhone and take some … [Read more...]
When I was asked to test this spot treatment product I immediately wondered how I was going to manage it as my skin was completely blemish-free at the time. But then, like clockwork I developed a red throbbing painful pimple on my temple and another one on the left hand side of my jawline. I wasn’t sure whether to curse the skin gods or praise them for landing this product in my lap so I decided … [Read more...]
I don’t know anybody who hasn’t suffered from contact dermatitis at some point in their life. Even those without sensitive skin have found themselves having a reaction to something. When a breakout occurs the first things usually blamed are changing your detergent or some new foodstuff that you tried. The one thing I would never have considered as a cause is my nail polish! However, it … [Read more...]
When it comes to casting smouldering, bronze-skinned, blue-eyed, Italian-looking models in their fragrance ads, Dolce & Gabbana get it spot-on. Bianca Balti is the new female face of the label’s best-selling fragrance, Light Blue. She joins super-hot male model David Gandy, who has represented the men’s scent for several years. Shot on the Italian island of Capri by Mario Testino … [Read more...]
I am a big fan of rose extracts and oils as an ingredient in beauty products and I had heard great things about Ziaja, a Polish company producing skin and hair care products based on natural ingredients. Therefore I was very excited to try this out and it didn’t disappoint. The simple packaging belies the lovely product within. The first thing that strikes you is the beautiful scent. If you … [Read more...]
Have your cake and wear it! I’ve never met anyone who didn’t like cupcakes or macaroons, which is probably why MAC choose to draw inspiration from these sweet treats for one of their latest collections, Baking Beauties. With frosting style colours and delicious formulations this is a bang-on trend summer look that is feminine and sweet without being twee. One of the highlights of the … [Read more...]
Amanda Seyfried has been unveiled as the fresh new face of Givenchy's fragrance Very Irresistible; replacing fellow actress Liv Tyler. The Mamma Mia actress has just finished shooting the TV and print campaign ads, which were styled by designer Riccardo Tisci and will be unveiled in early autumn. Commenting on the collaboration, Amanda said: “It’s an honest collaboration. I’m proud to … [Read more...]
Summer’s on the way – oh yes it is – so it’s time to start prepping your feet for sandals, flip flops and other skin-bearing footwear. Foot scrubs, soaks and creams can help to treat cracked heels and remove dead skin for renewed, smooth tootsies. Invest in a good foot cream but give some of these at-home foot scrub recipes a go. SCRUBS Simple Foot Scrub You will need: 2 … [Read more...]