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New from Kiehl's - Super Multi-Corrective Cream

2013-06-14T12:37:00.000-07:00

Kiehl's has unveiled its new Super Multi-Corrective Cream to tackle and correct multiple key signs of ageing.
The cream includes beech tree extract, jasmonic acid and fragmented hyaluronic acid, three anti-ageing ingredients which have been combined before in a cream format.
With 39 trials and 17 months of development, clinical results demonstated that after two weeks, using twice a day, facial wrinkles were visibly reduced, the skin texture was refined, skin elasticity and skin radiance was improved, while visible pore size was reduced, and within four weeks, clinical results doubled on these attributes.
Priced at £48 for 50ml, the new Super Multi-Corrective Cream will be available from 1 September at Selfridges, Kiehl's stores and online, then launching nationwide on 15 September. www.kiehls.co.uk / @kiehlsuk

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New Eye-conic Collection By Shu Uemura

2013-06-14T12:34:00.000-07:00

Cosmetics brand Shu Uemura is launching its AW13 collection this July. Titled Eye-conic, the 30th anniversary collection is a nod to the creativity and experimental 1960s spirit.
The range includes the tri-colour blending eyeshadow refill, with each combination consisting of two main colours and one glitter accent colour.
Additional products in the new collection include pressed eyeshadow, rouge unlimited supreme matte, eyelash pint fix/accent, tokyo lash bar premium eyelash, lasting gel pencil eyeliner, retro-sensation special decoration palette (pictured here) and duo-colour blending cheek refill. The collection, on counter from July, will be priced between £10 and £35.
www.shuuemura.co.uk / @shuuemurauk

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New No7 Lift & Luminate Dark Spot Corrector - Review

2013-05-13T13:23:00.003-07:00

New from No7 is their Lift & Luminate Dark Spot Corrector, this is designed to reduce the overproduction on melanin which will in turn cause dark spots to lighten & their appearance lessen. The product contains no bleaching ingredients at all which is great news & is hypo-allergenic so suitable for sensitive skins, the ingredients include saphora, kiwi extract & vitamin c all of which inhibit the over-production of melatonin.

I was lucky enough to receive a tube of the new wonder product from No7, I'm already a huge fan of their Protect & Perfect range so was intrigued by this latest offering! As I'm still a little young for age spots (just!), I kindly asked my Mother In Law to try it out, delighted to be my guinea pig she jumped at the chance after reading glowing reports in a recent magazine! I'm glad to say she wasn't disappointed & in fact noticed only after a week that there was a noticeable reduction in several of the darker age spots that have recently appeared. Now after nearly a month the reduction in their appearance is so much so the need for a new concealer is certainly no longer there & now scored off the shopping list! Over all the density of the colour fades & the actual size is much less which is fantastic!

A brilliant product over all as it is easy to apply & feels great on the skin, for best results of course follow with a full regime with the Lift & Luminate Day & Night Serum as well as moisturiser containing an SPF.

I would definitely recommend this for anybody who would like to reduce the appearance of their age spots plus it's a lot less invasive (not to mention cheaper!) than salon based treatments which is a great bonus!

Available at Boots - £19.50

bareMinerals To Launch Marvelous Moxie Lip Colour Collection

2013-05-01T10:25:00.002-07:00

Mineral make-up brand bareMinerals has announced the launch of Marvelous Moxie, a new range of 42 new lip shades in the form of glosses, lipsticks and lipliners.
The lipsticks are available in 18 vibrant shades, containing an infusion of minerals to revitalise lips, vitamin A, C and E complex, a moisture-loaded hydrating complex and abyssinian oil and omega fatty acids for smoothness.
The 14 new lip glosses contain an infusion of minerals, naturally-derived shea, avocado and murumuru butters to deeply hydrate and smooth lips.
There are 10 lipliner shades available which lock in colour for long-lasting wear, while smoothing on a precise line. Each lip product in the Marvelous Moxie collection is priced at £16 each and the range will be launching nationwide on 6 June.
www.bareminerals.co.uk / @bareminerals_UK

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US Mineral Make-up Brand Concrete Minerals Launches in the UK

2013-04-24T10:41:00.001-07:00

CutECOsmetics has introduced US mineral make-up brand Concrete Minerals to the UK. Launched in 2009, Concrete Minerals creates richly-pigmented mineral make-up that contains no parabens, fragrances and artificial flavours, nano-particles, bismuth oxychloride or talc.

CutECOsmetics will be stocking a selection of eye make-up including Pro Matte Eye Shadows, Mineral Eye Shadows and Eye primer from next week with prices starting from £6.

www.cutecosmetics.co.uk / @cutecosmeticsuk / @CM_Official

Laura Mercier Shimmering Radiance Kit - Exclusively at House of Fraser

2013-04-24T10:38:00.000-07:00

Laura Mercier is launching the limited edition Secrets Volume 5 Shimmering Radiance Kit next month, exclusively at House of Fraser.

The set includes a 1 oz. Foundation Primer Radiance, Shimmer Bloc in Pink Mosaic, Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Pink Spark (exclusive shade), Lip Glacé in Gossamer (exclusive shade) Deluxe Travel-Size, and Foundation Primer.

The Shimmering Radiance Kit, priced £42.50, will be available exclusively at House of Fraser nationwide and online from May until stocks last.

www.houseoffraser.co.uk / @LauraMercier

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Lipstick Queen's New Hello Sailor Navy Blue Sheer Lipstick

2013-04-24T10:36:00.000-07:00

This spring, beauty brand Lipstick Queen is introducing a new limited edition navy blue sheer lipstick, titled Hello Sailor.

Containing vitamin E to moisturise, the lipstick tints the lips in a berry tone with a hint of deep sapphire.

Hello Sailor will be available from 1 May at Space NK and spacenk.com, priced £20. www.spacenk.co.uk / ‏@Space_NK / @lpstkqueen

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Benefit's New 15-Hour Stay Flawless primer

2013-04-12T11:57:00.002-07:00

Benefit Cosmetics has announced the launch of new 15-Hour Stay Flawless primer.

This invisible primer acts like a magnet which claims to instantly lock-on to foundation lasting hour after hour.

Contained in a stick formula, Stay Flawless will be available from July priced at £24.50. www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk / @Benefit_UK_IRE

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Illamasqua Partners With Selfridges for David Bowie Tribute Experience

2013-04-12T11:54:00.002-07:00

British cosmetic brand Illamasqua has been chosen by Selfridges to collaborate in its 'David Bowie is all yours' tribute experience. As the V&A stages David Bowie's first major retrospective, the museum has also collaborated with Selfridges on the launch of the store’s own homage to the British icon.

From now until 28 April, Illamasqua’s presence in the Selfridges Concept Store will provide a unique one-stop destination for a Bowie-inspired makeover.

Illamasqua’s Creative Director, Alex Box has created three custom-made Bowie illustrations to be showcased in the Selfridges Concept Store alongside the Illamasqua pieces used, chosen specifically so the visitor can create their own individual interpretation of the iconic Bowie looks at home.

An hour-long Bowie-inspired appointment is priced at £30 and Illamasqua colour manicures with one Bowie-inspired accent nail are priced at £20.

Illamasqua and Selfridges are further celebrating the David Bowie experience by hosting exclusive “Alex Box, Bowie is” live make-up experiences on 18 and 25 April in the Concept Store area from 7pm to 8.30pm. Followed by a Q&A session with Illamasqua’s Creative Director, Alex Box. www.illamasqua.com / @Illamasqua

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New Max Factor Clump Defy Volumising Water Resistant Mascara

2013-04-03T12:17:00.001-07:00

Following consumer feedback, Max Factor has launched its Clump Defy Volumising Mascara in a water resistant formula for summer.

The new Clump Defy Water Resistant Mascara brings the same innovative anti-clump brush technology, with precisely engineered bristles which prevent clump formulation, while the specially made loading area saturates lashes for volume.

The new mascara is available from Superdrug priced at £10.99.
www.maxfactor.co.uk / @MaxFactorUK

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YSL Beauté Introduces Top Secrets All-In-One BB Cream

2013-04-03T12:15:00.002-07:00

YSL Beauté is launching the Top Secrets All-In-One BB Cream, the company's debut BB cream, next month in three different shades (light, medium and dark).
The new BB cream, which also includes SPF 20, enhances each individual skin tone by adapting to every natural skin color. Its light texture offers multiple benefits: correcting imperfections, evenness, moisturising, radiance and protection against discolorations, imperfections and an irregular complexion.

Soft focus, light-reflecting nacres clarify and desaturate the complexion by eliminating the gray or olive tones of dull skin for an instant brightening effect and radiance; UV filters protect the skin against UVA/UVB rays and combat free radicals to preserve the skin’s natural radiance; while the hydrating skin-radiance complex contains Japanese lily of the valley bush extract known for its biological hydrating properties, vitamin C for its brightening action on the skin, and softening rose de mai extract.

Available nationwide from 1 May, the Top Secrets All-In-One BB Cream will be priced at £38 each. www.yslbeauty.co.uk / @yslbeautyuk

New Brow Pencils by Topshop

2013-03-22T13:17:00.004-07:00

Topshop Make Up has unveiled two new Brow Pencils. The wax-based, highly pigmented formula is also waterproof, with a longwear formula and ability to blend regardless of skin temperature. The new Brow Pencils are available in Brows in Spike Chocolate Brown, and Brows in Vicious Circle Mushroom Brown, both priced at £5. They are launching in April at selected Topshop stores nationwide, topshop.com, John Lewis Oxford Street and Selfridges Oxford Street.
www.topshop.com / @topshop

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Body Shop New Vitamin E Cool BB Cream

2013-03-22T13:11:00.001-07:00

The Body Shop has announced the launch of the Vitamin E Cool BB Cream. With its light coverage and moisture-rich formula, the cool take on a BB Cream nourishes skin and covers imperfections.
The hydrating BB Cream provides moisture for up to 12 hours and is available in one shade, while key ingredient wheatgerm oil contains a rich source of vitamin E.
Available nationwide from 26 March, the Vitamin E Cool BB Cream will be priced at £10. Also available in the Vitamin E collection are Face Mist (£8), Hydrating Toner (£8), Gentle Facial Wash (£8) and Moisture Cream (£10).
www.thebodyshop.co.uk / @thebodyshopuk

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New Air-Buffed BB Creme By Too Faced

2013-03-07T11:36:00.002-08:00

Cosmetics brand Too Faced has introduced the Air-Buffed BB Crème, exclusively to online beauty retailer, BeautyBay.com. The new crème has all the benefits of a beauty balm, while offering long-lasting buildable coverage, mattifying rose fruit extract, hydration through star fruit leaf, and SPF20 protection. The new Too Faced Air-Buffed BB Crème is available now from BeautyBay.com priced at £32.
www.toofaced.com / @TooFaced
www.beautybay.com / @beautybay

Clinique Introduces Moisture Surge CC Cream SPF 30 Hydrating Colour Corrector

2013-03-01T12:16:00.002-08:00

Clinique has unveiled its latest launch, the Moisture Surge CC Cream SPF 30 Hydrating Colour Corrector. The new CC Cream is designed to enhance the skin's natural radiance while leaving it hydrated and protected.
Natural ingredients like aloe barbadensis leaf water and hyaluronic acid provide hydration while water binding agents such as trehalose and sorbitol protect skin against changing humidity conditions.
The new CC Cream will be available exclusively at John Lewis from 5 April and nationwide at Clinique counters and online from 26 April.
www.clinique.com / @Clinique_UK

New Lilac Rose Collection From Bobbi Brown

2013-02-26T11:46:00.000-08:00

Bobbi Brown has introduced the limited edition Lilac Rose Collection.

Products include a Lilac Rose Eye Palette, Lilac Rose Shimmer Brick, Blush Shades in Pastel Pink, Lip Gloss Shades (New Rose, New Pink Lily, Pink Lilac Brightening Lip Gloss) and Nail Polish in limited edition Roza.

Prices range from £11 to £45 and the Lilac Rose Collection will be available nationwide from 28 February. www.bobbibrown.co.uk / @BobbiBrown

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New Brow Gel From Eyeko

2013-02-26T11:41:00.000-08:00

Eyeko has introduced Brow Gel, a new product to style and defines brows for a natural, polished finish.
The new nano-brush and botanically-enriched formula work together to define brows, imparting a hint of natural colour. Key ingredients keratin and gingko biloba help to condition, thicken and maintain a healthy brow.
Priced at £18, Brow Gel is available online from Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Space NK, QVC and ASOS.
www.eyeko.com / @Eyeko

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Origins Unveils Touch of Youth facial with Marie Reynolds

2013-02-26T11:35:00.002-08:00

Skincare brand Origins has announced it has partnered with celebrity facialist Marie Reynolds to create a bespoke anti-ageing facial technique using the Plantscription skincare range.
Marie has over 25 years experience in the professional beauty industry and expertise in therapy, homeopathy, genetics, and Oriental diagnosis. For Origins, Marie has created the new Touch of Youth facial, which incorporates a range of movements targeting fine lines, wrinkles and skin-firming. The facial techniques help to increase oxygen and blood circulation in the skin, removing toxins to reveal radiant, firmer-looking skin.
Beginning with the eye area, using Plantscription eye cream to hydrate and nourish, the technique targets fine lines and wrinkles, helping to reduce puffiness and increase blood circulation in the eye area while lifting the brow.
The second step consists of a lifting and soothing movement around the Jowls, using new Plantscription Anti-aging Cream SPF25, and to finish, a smoothing and lifting motion is applied across the forehead lifting the brow and smoothing frown lines on the surface of the skin.
The Origins Touch of Youth facial technique has been developed to be carried out as part of Origins mini facials, and as with all Origins facials is complimentary service, subject to availability and will be available at all Origins counters nationwide from March. www.origins.co.uk / @Origins

New Caribbean Inspired Collection From Revlon

2013-02-05T11:53:00.000-08:00

Revlon is introducing a Caribbean-inspired cosmetic collection for SS13. International Make-up Artist and Revlon Global Artistic Director Gucci Westman created the range, which includes: ColorBurst Lip Butter in four new limited shades - Wild Watermelon, Juicy Papaya, Sorbet and Pink Lemonade; ColorStay 16 Hour Eyeshadow Quads in two new limited shades - Free spirit and Sea Mist; ColorStay Nail Enamel in four new limited shades - Trade Winds, Seashell, Jungle and Sheer Sunburst; and brand new Baby Sticks for the cheeks in three new limited shades - Tahitian, Pink Passion and Sunset. Launching in March, Revlon's SS13 collection will be available from Boots, Superdrug online and beautymart.co.uk.
www.revlon.com / @revlonuk

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New 'Oh So Spring' Collection From SEVENTEEN

2013-02-05T11:51:00.001-08:00

Cosmetic brand SEVENTEEN has introduced the Oh So Spring Collection for SS13.
The range includes Cheek Stamps, £4.99, which is available in coral and pink shades with a unique sponge applicator which lets the user apply the powder blush on the go, without the need for a brush. Lasting Fix Nail Colours, £2.99, are glossy chip resistant nail varnishes that last up to five days and are available in Silver Kisses, Pretty in Peach and Darling, while the Berry Crush lip Stains, £4.99, are available in Peachy and Pretty Pink. The Oh So Spring Collection will launch into Boots and Boots.com from 20 March.
www.boots.com / @Official17

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Sleek MakeUP Unveils Limited Edition Aqua Spring Collection

2013-02-05T11:48:00.001-08:00

Sleek MakeUP has unveiled the launch of Aqua, a new limited edition spring 2013 cosmetic range which draws on an aquatic colour palette for inspiration.
Products include: i-Divine in Lagoon, £7.99, an eye shadow palette containing 12 shades, nine shimmers and three matte shades, that are suitable for all skin tones; Blush in Mirrored Pink, £4.49, which is used on cheeks for a reflective pink shade; and Nail Set in Deep Waves, £9.99, a set of oceanic themed miniature nail shades in Tropic, Pink Mirage, Deep Coral and Cote d’Azur. Aqua will be available from 13 March in Superdrug stores nationwide and online. www.sleekmakeup.com / @SleekMakeUP

New - NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder

2013-01-29T11:26:00.002-08:00

This spring, NARS Cosmetics is introducing an innovative new mineral setting powder, available in both loose and pressed formulas.
The Light Reflecting Setting Powder helps skin “shine through make-up,” enhancing the look of foundation and extending wear.
Containing the brand's Light Reflecting Complex, the translucent powder optimises light reflection on the skin, fading fine lines, wrinkles and pores as skin is visibly smoothed. Ingredients including vitamin E and glycerin help to guard against dryness and provide a soft matte finish.
The Light Reflecting Setting Powder will be available nationwide from 1 February with both the Loose and Pressed versions priced at £25 each. www.narscosmetics.co.uk / @narsissist

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InStyle Unveils Winners For Best Beauty Buys Awards

2013-01-29T11:24:00.003-08:00

InStyle last night revealed the winners of its 13th Best Beauty Buys Awards. Presented by editor Eilidh MacAskill and model Daisy Lowe, the evening celebrated this annual list of 100 products, as voted by 182 industry experts. Special awards on the night went to the nine entrants to the Hall of Fame, which honours products which have won their categories for three consecutive years for the first time. These included:

Best Mineral Base - Original SPF15 Foundation, BareMinerals
Best Lipgloss - Lipglass, MAC
Best Brow Filler - Eye Brows, MAC
Best Texturiser - Surf Spray, Bumble and Bumble
Best For Instant Shine - Shine On (And On…) Finishing Spray, Bumble and Bumble
Best Volumiser - Thickening Hairspray, Bumble and Bumble
Best Smoothing Product - Tecni.art Liss Control, L’Oréal Professionnel
Best Dry Shampoo - Dry Shampoo Original, Batiste
Best Suncare Line - Suncare, Sisley

InStyle also celebrated the four most recognised members of the beauty industry, in the hair, make-up, nail and skincare categories. This year’s winners are:

Luke Hersheson - Hair
Sharon Dowsett - Make–Up
Sophy Robson - Nails
Emma Hardie - Skin

For the fourth year, retailer John Lewis is InStyle’s partner for the awards, with the reader-voted John Lewis Ultimate Beauty Icon award going to Liz Earle’s Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. To celebrate the awards, the department store will be hosting an InStyle Best Beauty Buys reader event at its Oxford Street store on 28 February. Those attending will be treated to expert advice, Champagne and a Best Beauty Buys goodie bag. InStyle’s Best Beauty Buys supplement appears with the March issue of the magazine, on sale from 31 January. www.instyle.co.uk / @instyle_UK / @InStyle_Beauty

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Clarins Unveils Unique Double Serum

2013-01-29T11:18:00.001-08:00

Clarins's new Double Serum represents the latest discoveries from Clarins research. The new product contains one formulation with side-by-side vials which, when combined, have the ability to boost and reactivate the five skin functions crucial to youthful, radiant skin: hydration, nutrition, oxygenation, protection and regeneration.
The unique Hydric+Lipidic System combines 20 plant extracts in a single product, with separate vials allowing high numbers of water and oil-soluble ingredients to act together without the need for emulsifiers. Priced at £55 for 30ml, Clarins Double Serum will be on counters from 3 February. www.clarins.co.uk / @clarins_uk

Rimmel Introduces Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara

2013-01-25T12:10:00.003-08:00

Rimmel is launching the Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara next month. Together with Rimmel’s GROW-LASH complex of procapil, keratin and anti-oxidants, the micro-fibre formula can help lashes appear up to 99% longer.
There are two shades available, black and brown, priced at £7.99 each. The Lash Accelerator Endless Mascara will be available at selected stockists from 20 February. www.rimmellondon.com / @Rimmellondonuk

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