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The Up & Away Nail Lacquer collection has been created by nail polish brand China Glaze and certainly offers a variety of perfect shades for the spring season. Not only does the label have an arrangement of ice-cream candy colours, the product also boasts long-term staying power and claims to last for weeks. The long lasting formula houses built in nail hardeners in order to enhance both the nails appearance and strength.

The statement bright and dreamy pastels are available in a rich cream formula that promises an all over even coverage and boasts to be resistant to chips, meaning nails keep that ‘just applied’ feeling for longer.

There are an abundance of other colour collections available from the beauty brand. Some of these include China Glaze chrome Collection, which mixes melting metallic notes with high-shine properties to create a feminine edge. China Glaze Wizard of Ahz, which is back by popular demand and features six extremely high-shine glitter lacquers that boast to have both a strong pigmentation and a particularly glossy texture and then there is the China Glaze Speciality Collection. This assortment has an abundance of shimmering, glittering and glossy shades. Wearers will be spoilt for choice as there are over fifty enticing hues to choose from, wearers can mix and match colours, layer lacquers or simply wear them solo.

China Glaze Nail Lacquer can be purchased at a price of £8.95.

A lot of people find classic face scrubs too harsh on the skin, which is where acid based exfoliators come to light. These products don’t require the user to laboriously scrub at the skin yet still aid in removing dead skin cells and loosening blocked pores. These particular AHA face scrubs are a combination of Alpha Hydroxy Acids, salicylic acids and fruit acids and are all in all a softer and more effective approach to facial skin care.

The natural skincare label Nude has released an AHA face scrub which promises to awaken dull, weary looking skin in one simple step. The results reveal a glowing and illuminated complexion that is suitable for the red carpet.

The milk based formula is soft in texture and contains red ginseng which has the effect of stimulating the circulation. Other active ingredients include mandarin extract which actively improves the skins radiance. As the Alpha Hydroxy Acids begin to take effect they cause the skin to tingle slightly working at dissolving dead skin cells. The results are quickly noticeable and after just five minutes the skin appears improved and both supple as well as clear.

To achieve a glowing complexion you should apply a thin layer of product to the face, always avoiding contact with the sensitive areas such as the eyes. After a mere five minutes the face mask can be removed by rinsing with cold water. This regime should be repeated two times weekly for best results.

The ultimate perfect pre-party face mask is aptly named the ‘Miracle Mask’ and is extremely convenient for those who wish to achieve salon results yet don’t always have time to visit the salon due to a hectic lifestyle. The product is available from the skin care label ‘Nude’ and can be purchased at a retail price of £31.

With A-list clients including Emilia Fox, joley Richardson and Kate Winslet, Charles Worthington certainly appears know the tricks of the trade when it comes to glamorous tresses. For the second year running the hair stylist is set to take the role of official hair stylist at the BAFTAs this season.

The stylist has created a new range that is said to pamper your hair, just as creams and lotions do so to your face and body. This innovative hair care range is a combination of various elements, which boast to contain skin caring properties. Some of these ingredients include white truffle and orchid extract, both of which portray a sweet aroma as well as various key skin-complimenting factors. All of these factors will benefit the hair and in turn create manageable, smooth and healthy looking locks.

The products available cleanse, moisturise, style and transform the hair in four stages. The first step washes away any impurities; this can be achieved through using the Dream Hair Release Radiance Daily Hair Shampoo, which promises to feed and repair the hair from root to tip.

The next stage promises to re-hydrate the hair using the moisturising ingredient shea butter. Radiance Daily Hair Conditioner creates the illusion of glossy and frizz-free locks as well as adding strength to the hair. Go one step further and heighten the hairs natural glow by applying Dream Hair Miraculously Moisturising Hair Masque, which promises to enhance shine in less than three minutes.

Fabulous Super Control Mousse will create the illusion of hair that is full of volume and life, leaving locks looking naturally healthy, this is achieved through the use of a light and creamy mousse. Alternatively spray locks with Dream Hair Total Transformation Styling product. The lightweight formula contains vitamins B, C and E and will hold the style in place as well as protecting the locks against heat damage.

Finally finish the look with a little glamour using Hair Liberate Lustre Shine Spritz and don’t worry about keeping your style in place all evening, Charles Worthington has created a product that boasts great hold in the shape of Exquisitely Elegant Superfine Hairspray.

All these hair enhancing and pampering products are available to purchase at just £5.49 each so there’s no risk in breaking the bank meaning red-carpet style is now affordably achievable.

Even the most slender and healthiest of women can experience cellulite, it appears because the body stores fat directly under the surface of the skin, this then creates a dappled effect that is visible on the skins surface.

However this common problem that many women experience isn’t due to how fit and toned you are, the real reasoning lies behind your metabolism and hormones, it can also be hereditary.

Keeping hydrated by drinking lots of water helps to decrease the appearance of cellulite, as do more extreme procedures such as lymphatic drainage. However neither of these two solutions abolishes the problem completely. Another method in treating the issue comes in the shape many massaging treatments that claim to puff up the skin.

There is an abundance of choice available at various beauty stores nation wide. All promise similar results, boasting to either completely illuminate the problem or at least improve the appearance of the skins surface.
Chanel has created one particular product that promises to both firm and tone the body in the shape of an Anti-Cellulite Gel. The product is available to purchase at a price of £39 and is described as a luxury lotion that aids in firming the skin.

The product offers a sweet aroma with hints of strawberries and subtle floral notes, making massaging it into the skin a pleasant experience

The gel formula promises best results if applied daily in a forceful fashion, as the result of these upwards motions will provoke circulation as well as leaving the skin tingling.

Effects and improvements of the Anti-Cellulite gel will become noticeably visible after just a few weeks of use, the problem area will reveal skin that is both soft to touch and taught in appearance. As well as these initial enhancements the wearer will ooze a sweet scent.

Baptiste are generally regarded as the preferred of all the available dry shampoos on the market and they are also the most affordable at just £2.09. The brand have recently stepped it up a notch and launched the colored range. This product is created using the same recipe but also features an additional shot of color, therefore boasts to leave no white powdery tinge.

The product is available in two top shades including Brilliant Brunette and Exotic Dark Black. Exotic dark black promises to create and reveal shine and Baptiste Brunette will add both volume and shine whilst leaving your locks feeling newly washed.

Both colors come housed in an easy to use spray can complete with a funky illustration. To use simply shake the can prior to spraying, you should hold it 30cms away from the head and spray lightly. The next step requires the user to massage the product into the hair with the fingertips; this will create an all over even coverage. The final stage requires you to brush it out; a bristle brush will guarantee the best results. The only difference in procedure to this and the original is that the product should be left in the hair slightly longer in order for the color to take effect.

This product is perfect for those with a busy schedule and creates the illusion of just washed hair that smells fresh and appears shiny. The product is able to do this by absorbing grease, which has built up throughout the day; the Baptiste creations are also available in a cute handbag sized version.

The Bliss London label has added a new product to their all ready enticing range of skin care creations. This new addition goes by the name of ‘Blood Orange White Pepper Body Butter’ and boasts both a great scent as well as noticeable results.

Priced at £23, the rich and creamy moisturising body butter offers a sweet orange aroma that promises to last long after the first application. To prevent the sweet scent from being too exhilarating and sweetly, elements of spicy white pepper notes have been added. This has the effect of balancing out the other elements as well as adding an edge to the lotion.

Other elements features in this product include coconut oil and sodium hyaluronate, which aid in keeping the skin moisturised for longer. Vitamins A, C and E protect the skin against free radical damage through the use of antioxidants.

The concoction in fact takes inspiration from a cocktail and was voted winning fragrance in the 2008 ‘eau’-lection.

The packaging the product comes in is designed with ease of use in mind and the tube distributes the cream evenly. The wearer does not need to use a lot of product at one time as a little tends to go along way; therefore this particular invention doesn’t need to be replaced regularly. The skin absorbs the rich body butter quickly and the results reveal skin that both glows in a pleasing gloss and looks and feels hydrated all day long, as the solution instantly drenches thirsty skin, leaving it soft, smooth and supple.

Skincare brand ‘This Works’ have come up with a complete moisturising regime in the shape of two new products. These products include ‘Skin Deep Dry Leg oil’ and ‘Enjoy Really Rich Lotion’. The product comes in a contemporary and simple style casing and combines a variety of ingredients in order to form a really rich body lotion. These elements include Tuberose mix; Patchouli and Frankincense would create a powerful perfume that creates the illusion of a high-class spa. This spa like essence will sink into the skin leaving the wearer with a satisfying aroma.

The included varieties of exotic essential oils are fused with pure-cold pressed plant oils, which are both high in vitamins and GLAs. These particular ingredients aid in keeping the skin in tip top condition and the product is especially suitable for those who play sport, swim or spend a lot of time in the sun. The product aids in tackling dry, rough skin, leaving it feeling especially sleek and soft. Best results are achieved if the product is applied after a bath or shower as this will lock in moisture.

Despite the body oil offering a rich texture, the skin still quickly absorbs it and this is achieved in a no-mess fashion. Both the body cream and leg oil boast to improve blemishes and marks that appear on the skins surface leaving the skin both hydrated and smooth to feel.

This Works ‘Skin deep dry leg oil’ and ‘Enjoy really rich lotion’ are available at a retail price of £33 and guarantee notable results.

Milani Cosmetics have created an exciting new edition to their already enticing make-up range. This new addition is aptly named glimmer stripes and offers all over colour for the face. The product is available in various blends for both the cheeks and eyes.

The range is available in several shimmering shades from sun-kissed glow for a more natural surfer-style look to a smoky and pearly coloured duo, which is perfect to dramatise the eyes on an evening. The pearly shadow can also double up as a highlighter for the cheeks and brow bones.

The collection is available to purchase in six styles that offer both daytime and evening shades. These include honey glimmer, pink glimmer, terra glimmer, cocoa glimmer, bronze glimmer and berry glimmer.

The texture of these particular shadows is extremely soft and pigmented making it easy to apply. Despite being a shimmer, the product is still light enough to wear throughout the day but can be easily built up in order to create a more over-the-top look

To achieve a sun-kissed glow mix each shade together or use shades separately to create endless looks. Apply to the lids by lightly sweeping a make-up brush over the desired colour or use a Kabuki style brush to mix all the tones together, the make-up can be applied to the cheeks, chin, forehead and nose in order to illuminate the face. Lighter shades should be used to highlight where as medium and darker shades should be used to dramatise and structure the eyes.

Despite covering up through the cold winter months, it is still important to keep your skin moisturised as the harsh weather elements can cause dryness, irritation and deterioration. Having the central heating on full blast and hot baths will also add to these effects.

After the success of No7 Protect and Perfect Beauty Serum, which was in fact voted product of the year in the facial skincare category, the label has decided to create the follow-up in the shape of Protect and Perfect Body Serum. It acts in the same manner as the original in that it refines lines and restores the skins luminosity. This particular product states to achieve these results after just four weeks of application and it is both Dermalogically tested and hypo-allergenic.

No7 have introduced a new innovation in keeping the skin perfectly hydrated throughout the harsh seasons. The brand has been working to produce top skin products for over 75 years, creating an extremely wide choice of products in order to suit various skin types. Their products are renowned in achieving a healthy looking glow.

Protect and Perfect Body Serum is priced at £25 and boasts both a delicate scent and smooth texture. This product doesn’t let the packaging do the talking as it’s housed in a simple casing; its what’s inside that really counts. This cream states to perform exactly as it says on the box by both evening and toning the skins structure and appearance, making it visibly firmer.

Aveda have created the Pure Abundance Range bearing those with fine hair in mind. This particular product possesses the ability to create volume without weighing fine hair down and promises to do so whilst still using natural formulas. The products consist of various plant-based ingredients, which are all improved by certified organic acacia gum.

The shampoo and conditioner create the illusion of hair that has in fact been back combed, yet still has a smooth and shiny appearance. The user’s hair will feel renewed and refreshed and these results boast to last for up to three days.

The product offers an appealing aroma, combining elements of fresh herbaceous and mint notes as well as hints of ylang ylang, jasmine and palmarosa. The product lathers up quickly creating a light foam matter that is easy to apply.

The shampoo is available at a price of £13.21 and the conditioner can be purchased at a price of £14.68. Both products guarantee thicker, fuller hair that stays plentiful.