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I don’t want to tempt fate here but since our schizophrenic weather has been more good than bad of late (with quite a bit of blue in those skies) it is looking likely that we may, just may, have at least a few decent days this summer. If we don’t I’m quite sure many of you will decide to disappear to sunnier climes and either way this means that you are going to have to bare your feet in … [Read more...]
The latest weapons in my arsenal against hair loss and thinning are Aveda’s Invati shampoo, conditioner and scalp revitaliser. The Invati system is clinically proven to reduce hair loss due to breakage to help you keep the hair you have for longer. Each product contains densiplex, an invigorating blend of ayurvedic herbs that provide thicker, fuller hair. The Invati Exfoliating Shampoo … [Read more...]
We sent our (hairy and anonymous) guinea pig off to try some laser hair removal at Therapie Clinic in Dublin. I am man, hear me roar! The latter part being the key word during the numerous painful waxing sessions I've endured over the past few years. Reminiscing back to my early secondary school days I remember the lads boasting about how they were shaving and were sprouting a couple … [Read more...]
With notes of hyacinth, mandarin orange, bergamot, rose, ylang-ylang, neroli, lily-of-the-valley, black currant blossom, ginger, patchouli and vetiver, Petale Noir by Agent Provocateur is an Oriental floral fragrance with a warm floral freshness. This sultry scent is rich, sexy and sweet enough for night time wear but also light and floral enough for summer day wear – provided you don’t … [Read more...]
A beauty first, YSL is set to launch a collection of four polishes that each contain three different finishes in the same bottle. Each bottle in the YSL La laque Couture Tie & Dye Top Coat Collection is composed of a sparkle, sheer solid and clear gloss top coat, which gives a ‘gradation effect’ much like tie-dye t-shirts. Here’s how it works… Pull the brush out of the bottle … [Read more...]
Hardly a day goes by without a tabloid or gossip magazine publishing an embarrassing picture of a well known celebrity sporting sweaty armpits. While we mere mortals may take a certain smug satisfaction from knowing that despite their wealth and fame they still suffer from this most natural of ailments the reality is that for many people excessive sweating can actually be very disturbing. Aside … [Read more...]
How does your beauty know how add up? Check out our number by number guide to all things beauty related. 1 – HOUR: The amount of time it takes to eliminate one standard drink from your body. Alcohol is not a friend of your beauty regime and will affect your appearance in a completely negative way and obviously the more you drink the longer it takes to get it out of your system. Carrie and Co … [Read more...]
The Problem: Sensitive, spot prone skin. The Solution: Opt for oil-free products or products specially formulated to reduce sebum production. Avoid harsh products as these will upset sensitive skin. For extra care, a once or twice a week clearing mask is recommended. The Product: Perfect for sensitive skin, Avène’s Cleanance Mask contains the signature Avène Thermal Spring Water to … [Read more...]
Despite the freezing temperatures, spring is here so it’s the perfect time to do a little beauty spring cleaning. The following are our top tips for cleaning your skin for the new season. Exfoliate You’ve been packing on heavy creams to bring moisture to you face all winter long, but it’s time to get the excess out of your pores. Sonic cleaning systems are an excellent way to exfoliate … [Read more...]
This is lightweight formulation can be used either on its own or under moisturiser. The Nuxe experts recommend that anyone with normal to combination skin use it on its own and those with dry to sensitive skin use it under their regular moisturiser. I used it in conjunction with my usual day and night creams as I felt this would work best for me since my skin can be rather sensitive at … [Read more...]