Wave: The new beauty releases we can’t live without
New in: fragrance
Eclipse, the new fragrance from Ghost ticks all the right boxes for spring/summer 2014. Fruity, floral top notes including mandarin and sweet bergamot will make this a firm favourite for those, like me, who love their fragrances light and fun. It’s not all sunshine though – hence the name, Eclipse – with base notes of amber and musk connoting the deep night. It’s a fragrance of two halves, and will leave you feeling confident and happy.
£25–£46.50, available exclusively from Superdrug and The Perfume Shop from 7th May and nationwide from 1st July at Boots, Debenhams and The Fragrance Shop.
New IN: Face care
Luxury skin care brand Jan Marini has just launched its latest duo: the Clean Zyme Face Cleanser and Skin Zyme Mask. The secret ingredient here is Papain – from unripened papaya – which leaves skin super soft and exfoliated. Together, the products reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation. Used just once a week, the mask leaves skin smoother, firmer and smelling lush!
Jan Marini Clean Zyme Face Cleanser, £37, and Skin Zyme Mask, £56, from www.feelunique.com
New In: Hair Care
Give the hair dryer and straighteners a break this summer and opt for soft, touchable mermaid waves. Paul Mitchell’s new Awapuhi Wild Ginger Texturising Sea Spray is the perfect product to nail this season’s sought-after style. Apply the product and leave hair to dry naturally, or plait hair before bed so you can get up and head straight to the beach the next day. When you do need to use the curling iron, protect hair with Paul Mitchell’s Heat Seal for super smooth locks and frizz-free waves.
Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Texturising Spray, £18.95 and Paul Mitchell Heat Seal, £14.25. www.paul-mitchell.co.uk
New IN: Skin Care
The environment can wreck havoc on our skin, drying it out, ageing it prematurely and making it lacklustre. French beauty brand Caudalie has launched a new range of products to fight back. The science bit: grape-seed polyphenols is the key ingredient here, combined with vitamin C for a 100% anti-oxidant. The range includes Anti Wrinkle Defense Serum (£35) for an anti-oxidant shot of youth; SPF20 Anti-Wrinkle Protect Fluid (£29), as a shield for the day and Anti-Wrinkle Eye & Lip Cream (£26). It’s the perfect set to rejuvenate skin. www.caudalie.com
New In: Body Care
Aromatherapy Associates new De-Stress Massage and Body Oil is the perfect product for tired, strained muscles. Whether it’s from over exercise or just a busy lifestlye, the oil helps ease muscular aches and pains. Key essential oils at work here are anti-inflammatory Arnica and Lavender, warming Ginger and Rosemary to boost circulation.
Aromatherapy Associates new De-Stress Massage and Body Oil, £41, www.aromatherapyassociates.com
New In: Eye care
Create the spa experience at home with new Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks from Elemis. Easy to use, simply peel off the backing, apply under each eye and relax as the product works its magic. Skin around the eyes is left smooth and brighter with a moisture boost and dramatic reduction in puffiness. Launching in June, this is a luxury wonder product!
Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydra-Gel Eye Masks, £46/6 masks, out June 2014. www.elemis.com
Summer daze
Before you jet off, make sure you have Mark Hill’s Holiday Hair collection in your cabin bag.
The perfect size for a short break, the range includes Holiday Hair Sunshine Shampoo (£1.99)to protect coloured/treated hair against UVA and UVB rays, and Holiday Hair Sunset Smoother Aftersun Conditioner (£1.99) to tame and nourish thirsty hair. Packed witha blend of nourishing proteins, hair is left in great shape. For further hair care on your travels, the range also includes a serum, dry shampoo, humidity spray and sea salt spray.
Complete the perfect hair style with the perfect make-up. 2True’s bronzing powder is great value and the perfect way to achieve a sun-kissed glow, even if the sun hasn’t been shining as much as you’d hoped.
Mark Hill Holiday Hair Range, from £1.99, available exclusively from Boots and www.boots.co.uk,
2True All Over Natural Bronzing Powder, £1.99, available exclusively from Superdrug.
Hello, Sunshine
The Holi Smartlamp is the perfect way to ease you out of bed in the morning. Light is a source of well-being and the Holi Smartlamp lets you light up your world – in your own way, controlled by your smartphone or android, connecting to your music to create memorable moments. Choose from a variety of colours; have the light static or dynamic and save energy.
Holi Smartlamp, available from http://store.holimotion.com/checkout
New In: Wellbeing
Ann Rambaut, Chartered and Registered Physiotherapist, offers Deep Relax Body and Mind Treatment for those of us who need a step back from everyday live. Most of us, then. The testimonials online speak for themselves: clients go in stressed, tired and unmotivated. Less than an hour later, eyes are brighter, the body is relaxed and the mind feels calmer. Through gentle pressure applied to pressure points, the body is re-balanced with tension dramatically reduced. What’s more, regular treatments act as a gentle (and natural) facelift as pressure is applied to boost circulation, leaving skin firmer and brighter. No chemicals required!
Ann Rambaut practises in East Sussex and London. Contact Ann on
07436 810 181
