Wave World: Health & beauty news & reviews for spring/summer
Brilliant beauty boxes
If you can be found in Boots or Superdrug spending all your points each week, then the beauty box is a brilliant alternative to help save those pennies.
Ranging from £5 to £12 per month, beauty box companies send a variety of branded products in sample and full size, worth £30 or more. The famous Birchbox and Glossy Box offer a selection of high street and high-end brands, with boxes such as Love Me Beauty offering a range of different products you won’t find in a shop.
www.birchbox.co.uk
www.glossybox.co.uk
www.lovemebeauty.com/
Foundation SWAP
As the temperamental British sun begins to make a break for it, swap your usual foundation for one with added SPF to keep you protected from those rays. Smashbox BB cream offers SPF35 and even coverage that won’t shift during the day. The Garnier All-In-One BB cream, provides a flawless and luminous finish with added SPF15 to even out skin tone. Alternatively, try the new CC cream craze that’s creating a buzz. Wave recommends using Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream with SPF30, guaranteed to keep your skin hydrated, while providing light and protected coverage.
www.clinique.co.uk
www.smashbox.com
www.garnier.co.uk
Time for tea
Known to give you an antioxidant boost, Matcha tea is a great, healthy alternative to your usual Earl Grey. Packed with vitamins and minerals, the tea leaves are specially grown to get the maximum chlorophyll content, which produces the wonderful green colour and is rich in antioxidants.
And you don’t just have to have it in your tea – there are hundreds of recipes ranging from ice creams, cocktails and even a banana loaf! www.matchateafactory.com
Relax with Hatha yoga
Increase your mind-body awareness in a relaxing and calming manner with Hatha Yoga. As the most widespread type of yoga, it originated in the 15th century and focuses on different postures and breathing techniques to build physical and mental strength. The meditation practices are the ideal stress-reducing yoga type. The Brighton Natural Health Centre runs weekly courses at all levels, varying in techniques.
Visit www.bnhc.co.uk for information on classes
Brighton Fashion week launch
The fashion fruit bowl of Brighton is just as colourful and eclectic as ever, bursting at the seams with talent and creativity. This year sees the return of the popular Brighton Fashion Week, supporting the emergence of new and established designers. Kicking off with a launch party in June to give you a taste of what’s to come, this event will also include the beautiful Vintage Fashion Showcase. As well as collections from Brighton’s Fifties-inspired label Oh My Honey, and Sarina Poppy and her gorgeous creations.
www.brightonfashionweek.com
spring-clean that wardrobe!
As you swap your winter boots and jumpers for pretty sandals and dresses, a spring-clean of your wardrobe is essential. It’s a chance to discover some old gems that have been hiding in the back of your wardrobe for too long. House Beautiful offer some great tips on the subject – such as writing all your items down and setting up ‘zones’ for different garments or occasions.
www.housebeautiful.com
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