Guide2 Beauty & Grooming

Cologne brand 4771 named title sponsor for Matthew Williamson LFW show

2012-02-03T16:51:00.005Z

Cologne brand 4771 has announced its title sponsorship of the Matthew Williamson AW12 runway show at London Fashion Week on 19 February.

Jessica Bönisch, Senior Brand Manager at 4711, comments, “2012 is an exciting year for 4711. Supporting Matthew Williamson in for Autumn/Winter 2012 is a great privilege and sets the scene for further projects later in the year. Matthew Williamson's design aesthetic mirrors that of 4711 in colour, inspiration and design; a perfect partnership."

Matthew Williamson comments, “ I have loved 4711 for many years, it's ethos is very much in line with my own inspiration and thinking. I love the classic opulence of the bottle design and its unique brand heritage. I am very excited to be working with 4711 and look forward to exciting times ahead"
www.4711.com

Jimmy Choo adds Eau de Toilette to collection

2012-02-03T16:43:00.001Z

Jimmy Choo has added an Eau de Toilette to its fragrance collection; a twist on the original Jimmy Choo Parfum. The fragrance starts with green top notes of ginger before giving way to heart notes of tea rose and tiger orchid. At the base of the scent, perfumer Olivier Polge has added a layer of cedar wood. Jimmy Choo Eau de Toilette is now available nationwide at selected department stores and Jimmy Choo boutiques. It is priced at £34 for 40ml, £44 for 60ml and £58 for 100ml.

eu.jimmychoo.com

Roberto Cavalli signature fragrance to launch at Harrods

2012-02-03T15:58:00.003Z

The new Roberto Cavalli signature fragrance is launching at Harrods this month. The new Eau de Parfum, which was created by Louise Turner at Givaudan, has top notes of pink peppers, a mid-note of orange blossom, while tonka bean features at the base. The Roberto Cavalli Signature fragrance will be available from 12 February at Harrods, then nationwide from 7 March and prices will be £35 for 30ml, £48 for 50ml and £62 for 75ml. A body lotion and shower gel will also be available priced at £25 and £22 for 150ml.

www.robertocavalli.com

Giorgio Armani Cosmetics launches Rouge D'Armani Sheers

2012-02-03T15:35:00.000Z

Giorgio Armani Cosmetics is launching Rouge D'Armani Sheers, a collection of lipsticks, in March. The new formula contains 'Color Shine Moisture Polymer', a new component able to retain twice its volume of water, which enhances colour luminosity while locking in hydration on the lip surface for over eight hours. The result is a range of 12 lipsticks, each with a creamy texture that is as hydrating as a balm. Rouge D'Armani Sheers, priced individually at £23, will be on counter exclusively at Selfridges from 8 March, then nationwide from April.

www.giorgioarmanibeauty.co.uk

L’ANZA Keratin Healing Oil to launch this March

2012-02-03T15:05:00.001Z

Professional haircare brand L’ANZA is introducing Keratin Healing Oil this March. Containing a blend of keratin protein and restorative phyto IV complex, it works to heal stressed, damaged hair, restoring strength, elasticity and smoothness. It absorbs quickly and completely while providing triple UV and maximum thermal protection. Designed to be used as a hair healing treatment Keratin Heating Oil, £34.50 for 100ml, can be used as an overnight treatment, and after colour and lightening services.
www.lanza-hair.co.uk

Agent Provocateur reveals new day fragrance collection

2012-02-03T14:10:00.000Z

Agent Provocateur have unveiled its new day fragrance collection, Eau Provocateur. Launching this Spring, the three scents are a modern twist on the original Eau de Parfum, Maitresse and L’Agent fragrances taking new feminine infusions of the classic blends. Eau Provocateur has top notes of citrus teamed with red fruit, while muguet and orange flower are at the heart and myrrh, vanilla and tonka bean are at the base. L'Agent opens with citrus accords of bergamot, leaf accord, mandarin, apple, melon and peach, while the heart contains rose, jasmin, tuberose, magnolia, freesia and ylang, with musk, patchouli, sandalwood and amber crystals at the base. Maitresse opens with accords of rose, jasmin sambac, iris and green notes of acacia, while a green note of apples is at the heart and amber, sandalwood and tonka are at the base. The new Eau Provocateur Collection, £39.00 for 50ml Eau de Toilette spray, will launch on 15 April and will be available from selected department stores.

www.agentprovocateur.com

New Products From The Sanctuary

2012-02-01T15:48:00.000Z

This February, The Sanctuary is launching new products to its extensive skincare range. Deep Cleanse Facial in a Box, pictured here and priced at £16.37, is the new at-home facial, containing expert tips and products including Fresh Faced Purifying Wash (30ml), Exfoliating Pore Refiner (15ml), 5 minute Thermal Detox Mask (15ml), Blemish Serum (5ml) and Matte Perfecting Hydra Lotion (10ml).

Available this February online and in-store at Boots and selected Debenhams, Sanctuary Spas - London Covent Garden, Bristol, Cambridge, Richmond, as well as The Sanctuary website.

www.thesanctuary.co.uk

Beauty tools brand Urbanista launches next month

2012-01-31T16:08:00.000Z

Urbanista is a new beauty accessories brand launching with a selection of beauty tools: make-up brushes, hairbrushes, clippers, nail files, nail foils and tweezers. The products are designed for comfort and are available in a selection of bright colours. Urbanista will be available at the end of February from the Click Health & Beauty Store, with prices range from £2.99 to £12.99.

www.clickhealthandbeauty.co.uk

Keri-Anne Payne appointed as face of Max Factor False Lash Effect Gold

2012-01-03T16:10:00.000Z

Max Factor has announced the signing of British Olympic swimmer, Keri-Anne Payne, as the face of its mascara, False Lash Effect Gold. On the venture, Keri-Anne says: “I’m so excited to be working with Max Factor. When I’m not training, I love experimenting with make-up and creating different looks. I’m a long time fan of False Lash Effect, as the big lash look makes me feel confident.”

Keri-Anne was photographed for Max Factor by renowned photographer Rankin, and her first Olympic Games 10K race takes place at the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London in July. False Lash Effect Gold in black, which launched last month, will also be available in selected stockists throughout the Olympic Games priced at £10.99.

www.maxfactor.co.uk

MAC Cosmetics introduces Daphne Guinness collection & new False Lashes Extreme Black Mascara

2011-12-30T16:20:00.000Z

MAC Cosmetics is launching the new collaborative Daphne Guinness collection in January. This extensive range, which includes has a number of limited edition items, consists of Pigment (£15.50), Pro Longwear Lipcreme (£15.50), Cremesheen Glass (£16), Powerpoint Eye Pencil (£13), Eye Brows (£11.50), Eye Shadows (£33), Blush Ombré (£22) and Nail Lacquer (£9). The new collection will be available from MAC counters in January 2012.

Also launching next month is the new MAC False Lashes Extreme Black Mascara (£18). The lightweight, mousse-like formula saturates lashes in a carbon-black pigment to provide long-lasting coverage. The unique double-lush brush creates volume and lift by filling in the sparse lashes with long-wearing polymers which keep lashes supple and flexible without being brittle.

www.maccosmetics.co.uk

The Hand & Foot Spa launch Snake Skin Manicure & Pedicure

2011-12-18T16:44:00.000Z

After gaining popularity in New York, the Bio Sculpture Snake Skin Manicure and Pedicure has now arrived in London and is being offered exclusively at The Hand & Foot Spa in Chelsea. Snakes shed their skin on a regular basis and it is from this skin that the nail design has been created. Using Bio Sculpture Gel, the technicians at the Hand & Foot Spa embed the sanitised snake skin into the gel before adding colour to the design. Finally, the snake skin is protected by sealing with a flexible finishing gel layer. With 170 possible colour combinations available, a Spa Manicure with snake skin on one finger nail is priced at £62, while a full set is £150. The Spa Pedicure with snake skin on one toe nail is £82, or £160 for the full set.

www.handandfootspa.co.uk

Clarins to introduce a new collection of facial & body treatments in 2012

2011-12-16T16:25:00.000Z

Clarins is launching a new look collection of three facial and three body treatment oils in January 2012, containing a blend of essential oils and plant extracts created in 1954 and unchanged since that date. The formulas were originally created by Founder Jacques Courtin-Clarins for use in his massage treatments at the first Clarins Institute de Beauté in Paris. Each plant formula is 100% natural, rich in essential oils, preservative free and also contain no synthetic fragrance.

The three facial treatments, each priced at £29 for 30ml, include: Blue Orchid, a revitalising facial oil recommended for restoring dehydrated skin; Santal, a conditioning oil recommended for treating dryness and helping disperse redness from weak blood capillary walls; and Lotus, a purifying and calming facial oil recommended for rebalancing combination skin prone to oiliness. The Body Treatment Oils, each priced £36 for 100ml, includes: Tonic, to improve skin tone, elasticity, suppleness and prevent stretch marks and loss of firmness. Especially recommended during periods of weight fluctuation such as pregnancy; Anti-Eau, a stimulating body oil that helps eliminate toxins by boosting the skins circulation and also helps to reduce water retention; and Relax, to relieve muscle fatigue and tension, particularly after exercise, and to improve sleep.

www.clarins.co.uk

Madonna to launch fragrance

2011-11-08T22:25:00.000Z

Global icon Madonna has signed an agreement with perfume house Coty to launch her first ever fragrance. Truth or Dare by Madonna will be released exclusively at Macy’s in April 2012 in the United States, with global distribution beginning in May!

Madonna stated to Women’s Wear Daily, "I have always been obsessed by fragrance and for years wanted to create something personal that was an expression of me but that other people could relate to as well. Something honest, and yet daring, hence the name Truth or Dare.”

Madonna will be featured in a global print, television, and online marketing campaign produced in collaboration with Fabien Baron of Baron & Baron who she has worked with on many projects including “Sex,” her renowned 1992 pictorial essay on sexuality.

The perfume is a blend of narcotic florals, balanced with woods and vanilla.

Truth or Dare by Madonna will be available in a 75ml edp ($68 / €62), 50ml edp ($55 / €46), 30ml edp ($39 / €35), Body Lotion ($28 / €22), and Shower Gel ($24 / €21).

www.coty.com
www.madonna.com

MITCH by Paul Mitchell

2011-11-03T16:40:00.000Z

New men’s grooming brand MITCH has been created by Paul Mitchell. The collection will comprise seven products including: 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner, High Shine Pomade, Mesh Styler, Semi-Matte Styling Cream, Natural Shine Gel, Spiking Glue and Matte Finish Texturizer. MITCH will be available in salons from January 2012, priced from £12.95 to £14.95, with stockists to be announced.

Christmas Gift Idea For Him - Philips Nivea Moisturising HS8020 Shaver

2011-11-01T22:35:00.000Z

The Philips HS8020 shaver has a clever moisturizing shaving system, that dispenses Nivea for Men shaving conditioner directly onto your skin.

For a more effective shave the Philips Flex Tracker System automatically tracks the curves of your face thanks to the glide rings on the 3 shaving heads which helps the shaver move more smoothly over your face. Lift & Cut function also allows the self-sharpening blades to lift hair away from the skin before being cut. Battery life last up to 8 hours full charge for up to 30 minutes of shaving. Cordless, rechargeable & has voltage 100-240V also includes a charging stand.

www.philips.co.uk

Christmas Gifts For Her

2011-11-01T20:07:00.000Z

Mini Bath Ice Cream Gift Set Hydrate, moisturize and de-stress your body this Christmas with the gorgeous Bath Ice Creams from ME! ME! Bath Ice Creams are actually bath bombs that look like a scoop of ice cream. They contain six oil blend, purifying minerals, salts, and fragrances and are available in nine flavour varieties. £20.00

Vogetti PRO Black & Red Pocket Styler This high performance compact iron is just 15cm long and provides a sleek and shiny finish to your hair. Features include; rapid heating, professional anti-tangle rubber swivel cord (3 meters long), silicon finger grips for extra comfort and a universal UK/EU plug. RRP £20.00
www.salon-success.co.uk

Parlux 3800

2011-10-31T18:43:00.000Z

If you are thinking about investing in a new hairdryer try out the new Parlux 3800. This energy saving ozone friendly dryer is manufactured from recycled materials. The compact & lightweight Parlux 3800 is an excellent high quality and performance professional dryer that features an impressive built in silencer, coldshot button, 3 metre cable and the combination of Ionic and Ceramic technology.

This technology preserves the natural moisture in the hair. The hair dries faster as water molecules are broken down into micro-molecules. These micro-molecules penetrate the hair shaft, which leaves hair shinier, softer and healthier.

This hairdryer feels great in hand and provides amazing results to the hair. A definate must have.

Available in green and black

RRP: 109.00

www.hairtools.co.uk

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Temple Spa to launch Body Truffle

2011-10-31T16:12:00.000Z

Temple Spa is launching the decadent Body Truffle. The rich ingredients includes black summer truffles, champagne, silk, gold, cashmere and rose quartz, each of which have been selected for their skin firming, smoothing, collagen boosting and skin conditioning effects. Priced at £60 for 150ml, Body Truffle is exclusive to Harrods.

www.templespa.com

Champneys Beautiful Nails Manicure & Pedicure System

2011-10-30T20:55:00.000Z

The Champneys Beautiful Nails Manicure & Pedicure System delivers the ultimate all-in-one manicure and pedicure.

Use the twelve attachments, including sapphire coated thick and thin points, rough and fine shaping discs, hoof stick and automatic cuticle lifter for a salon quality manicure or pedicure. The unit can be operated cordlessly or attached directly to the mains cable and can be recharged through the storage base. Product also comes with easy to follow instructions & manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.

RRP £29.99, available from Argos & Boots

www.champneys.com

Benefit Cosmetics reveals new products for AW11

2011-10-29T22:11:00.000+01:00

Benefit Cosmetics is launching three new velvet eyeshadows (£13.50) in raining men (stormy teal), snow job (icy blue) and tickled mink (satin taupe), a new creaseless cream shadow/ liner in farenheit fab (champagne gold) priced at £14, and the i think i love you (bronze rose) lipstick priced at £14. This new range will be available this Autumn at selected retailers.

www.benefitcosmetics.com

JIMMY CHOO Eau de Parfum

2011-10-28T23:23:00.000+01:00

Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum is a modern Fruity Chypre with warm, rich and woody depths. At the heart is Tiger Orchid with base notes of sweet Toffee meld with Indonesian Patchouli. The amber bottle encasing the Eau de Parfum is inspired by jewel-coloured Venetian murano glass which itself is evocative of many jewel encrusted Jimmy Choo stilettos. Snakeskin is synonymous with Jimmy Choo shoes and accessories as a deluxe expression of the brand which is why it was chosen to decorate the outer box of the fragrance.

Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum is priced at £68.00/100ml, £49.00/60ml, £39.00/40ml Available nationwide

Gentry Grooming Shave Cream

2011-10-27T20:07:00.000+01:00

The Shave Cream infused with Black Pepper & Mint is a super rich moisturising formula that protects skin from the irritation caused by daily shaving rituals. Designed to provide a closer, more comfortable shave whilst helping to reduce nicks, razor bumps and in growing hairs.

Packed full of natural ingredients including Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Wheat Germ Oil plus Silk & Vitamin E. Daily use can help protect the skin`s natural barrier system. All skin types.

£12.95

www.houseoffraser.co.uk

Margaret Dabbs Beauty products

2011-10-27T14:47:00.000+01:00

Margaret Dabbs Beauty products and specialist clinics are developed to take care of all the beauty, health and vitality needs of your feet. The specially developed, natural range of lotions and remedies are both treatment remedies and luxurious beautifying products.

Margaret Dabbs products are available from Margaret Dabbs HQ, Harrods, online and at The Urban Retreat in Harrods. Treatments for all foot ailments are available at the Margaret Dabbs clinics in Weymouth Street, Harrods Urban Retreat and the Hurlingham Clinic & Spa.Harrods.com

Benefit Cosmetics Launches False Lashes & Beauty Bags

2011-10-22T16:23:00.000+01:00

Benefit Cosmetics is set to launch a new collection of false lashes and two beauty bags this November. Lash Lovelies comprises eight varietes of lashes including Big Spender Lash (pictured here) and Debutante Lash. Priced from £11.50 per pair, individual lashes and glue is also available within the range. The new Benefit Beauty Bags will be available in both a purse size (£22.50) and travel size (£29.50).

www.benefitcosmetics.com

New philosophy counters at Selfridges London & Birmingham

2011-09-30T21:46:00.000+01:00

Now experience philosophy’s skincare, cosmetics, bath & body and gifts at Selfridges london & birmingham. These new fantastic counters showcase the full range of philosophy products, from scientific based skincare to the perfect present; get all the skincare advice you need from the philosophy consultants.