Thursday, April 30, 2009

CHRISTIAN DIOR: L'OR DE VIE

Used separately, each L'Or de Vie product exerts its own remarkable action. When combined, they create a synergy for the optimal activation of the skin's regenerating capacity.

3 Products with enthralling textures for a stunning effect on skin's beauty and vitality.

L'EXTRAIT: New refillable bottle

This precious nectar concerntrates the full revivifying power of L'Or de Vie "Hyperseve". Supple and translucent, its rich, honey-like texture exhilarates the skin and becomes part of it, melting into the depths of the epidermis. Instantly comforted, unbelievably radiant, the epidermis experiences a complete renewal.

LA CREME: New refillable jar

Rich and melting at the same time, the sumptuously pleasurable texture of La Creme was developed to fill the senses with delight. It leaves an impalpable silky veil that immediately soothes the skin. Smoother and suppler, the epidermis is replenished and recovers its firmness and density. The complexion comes alive with a new found glow.

LA CREME YEUX: New refillable jar

The immitable antioxidant action of L'Or de Vie protects the fragile skin around the eyes, a zone that is especially vulnerable to oxidative stress. The delicate, elastic texture of La Creme Yeux is amazingly fine, uniting pleasure and comfort. It is instantly absorbed, soothing and replumping the eye area. Day after day, it smoothes and enhances the eyelids, reduces crow's feet, and tones down puffiness and dark circles. Revitalized and seemingly rejuvenated, the eyes sparkle with beauty.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

GUERLAIN - SUPER AQUA SERUM

INTENSE ANTI-AGEING HYDRATION

Presented in precious beauty cases, the products of the Super Aqua-Serum range offer women the best of anti-ageing hydration technology of Guerlain.

In the purest tradition of the house, the subtly feminine lingering fragrance becomes one with fresh, silky and voluptuous textures in a complete line of skincare for the face.

Super Aqua-Serum - Optimum Hydration. Revitalizer
This famous serum with its boosted hydrating power revitalises the skin and smoothes wrinkles. Its legendary texture, both fluid and creamy provides ultra-rapid absorption and application. It melts into the skin like a caress to deliver an exceptional sensation of comfort.

Super Aqua-Day - Comfort Cream SPF 10 - Optimum Hydration. Strengthening
A rich cream that hydrates, strengthens and provides normal to dry skin with intense comfort and protection

Super Aqua-Night - Recovery balm - Optimum Hydration. Vital Strengthening
This silky night balm recharges the skin and comforts it from daily environment stress to restore all of its radiance in the morning.

Super Aqua-Eye - Eye Serum - Optimum Hydration. Revitalizer
All the power of Super Aqua-Serum in a formula specially designed for the eye contours. The eyes sparkle with youthfulness, day after day.

Super Aqua-Lotion - Toner - Optimum Hydration. Revitalizer
A fresh and velvety "beauty toner" that intensely hydrates the skin and reveals the radiance of the complexion.

Super Aqua-mask - Intensive Mask - Optimum Hydration. Revitalizer
With as many active ingredients as in 30ml serum, this mask delivers all the effectiveness of an intense moisturising bath to the skin.

Monday, April 27, 2009

TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL YOU : WEDDING DAY

Keep your cool!

Keeping cool on your magical day is easier said than done - but don't let melting make-up and frizzing tresses ruin your big day.... here's how:

SHINY SKIN: By the time it come to having your wedding pictures taken, you're more than likely to be sporting makeup a couple of hours old. The key to shine-free makeup is to have prepped and primed your skin correctly first. If you have oily skin, use primers that will control oil production throughout the day. MAC OIL CONTROL LOTION is great for this. Also, start your beauty regime with CHANEL'S MATTIFYING FLUID before you apply your base.

SLIDING MAKE UP: Long-lasting foundation is essential for a flawless complexion the whole day, ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR STAY-IN-PLACE FOUNDATION is perfect for long-lasting flawless skin. A thin layer of foundation allows the skin to breath while still offering a complete look for your big day. MAX FACTOR CREME PUFF provides a beautiful matted finish, while a spritz of MAC'S FIX SPRAY will refresh the skin and finish makeup.

PANDA EYES: There's no doubt that your wedding is going to be an emotional day and while shedding a tear or two throughout the day is acceptable, panda eyes are not. Waterproof mascara is a must for luscious lashes that will last. Make sure you use a mascara that is waterproof and smudge proof to survive those tears of joy and lots of celebratory hugs and kisses. Try MAYBELLINE XXL VOLUME and LENGHT WATERPROOF MASCARA which whill satys put for eight hours.

LOSING YOUR LIPS: As well as saying the all-important vows, your lips are going to be incredibly busy on your wedding day. You'll want your lip colour to last, so before applying your lippy, rub foundation over well-moisturised lips. Try a long-lasting product, such as LOREAL INVINCIBLE KISS PROOF EXTREME HOLD LIPSTICK which has an anti-fade formula, then wait for one to two minutes to ensure a long hold that's picture perfect. MAX FACTOR LIPFINITY is also a good choice as it contants permatone, which simply means your colour will last up to 12 houra.

FRIZZY HAIR: While the humidity can rise to as much as 95% in the summer months, it's not excuse for your hair to sport an extra halo of fuzzy frizz. An updo is classy and perfect for a hot weather wedding. Use a styling mouse that will provide hold but also create a smooth, silky finish that protects from the humidity. Try WELLA LIFETEX EXTRA RICH WHIPPED CREAM MOUSE which packed with nutrients for nourishing hair. For further frizz prevention, try washing your hair with CHARLES WORTHINGTON ANTI-FRIZZ SHAMPOO and CONDITIONER.

LANCASTER DIFFERENTLY

A promise has been kept. Lancaster Differently is certainly different. With an expertise approach to skin care and prodded by the most ideal practices in nutrition and dermatology, it's a must-have for the skin that looks radiant and youthful. A vast majority of women who have used it are impressed with it and just love it.

Lancaster has more now. It's introducing the Differently Intense Cure, which comprises expert programmes for the skin that's a step further than the daily beauty routine. In fact, it will restimulate and revitalise the skin.

Differently products are in a class of their own. There's the Differently Expert Booster Serum. It's an ultra-concentrated power-packed formula makes the skin looks absolutely fabulous.

There's the Differently Expert Dark Spot programme, which ensures the disappearance of dark spots on the skin. The result's that the skin rapidly gets back its even tone and luminosity, What about the Differently Expert Anti-Aging Hand Programme? In record time, it smoothens, softens and helps reduce roughness and dryness on the skin, which will look suppler and redensified. And then there's the Differently Complexion Correction Brush. It's ideal for those on the move and brigthens up the skin and provides it great comfort. All these products prove that Differently is different and makes a lot of difference.

REVLON - BEYOND NATURAL

Amazing magic!

Something sensational's out in the market and is causing a revolution. It's certainly a must-have for women with a touch of class. That's Revlon Beyond Natural Skin Matching Make-up. It's sheer magic. Everything about it is amazing. It comes out of the tube in white and as it's applied, it adjusts to the skin tone. What's tantalising is that it feels completely weightless.

Moreover, it's somewhere between a heavy-tinted moisture and a true foundation. No doubt, it's sheer comfort. Revlon has done the impossible.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Clarins Foundations:Lines and Shades for All Women

True Radiance Foundation: The magical power of light:
This foundation uses all of its secret abilities to wake up the radiance of dull, tired or stressed skin. Its "Gold" specialist pigment makes it possible to amplify and multiply the light for a spectacular beauty-enhancing effect. It evens, smoothes and illuminates the complexion regardless of lighting and climate, thereby promoting incomparable radiance. It ensures flawless skin and perfect make-up, extremely luminous and loyal all day long.

Now available in 10 shades:

00 Rosee
01 Natural
02 Pale Ivory
04 Latte
06 Praline – New permanent shade
07 Tender Ivory
08 Sunlit Beige – New permanent shade
09 Cappuccino
10 Tender Gold – New permanent shade
11 Hazelnut – New permanent shade

Extra Firming Foundation: Clarins’ age-defying foundation

For mature skin displaying signs of ageing, Extra Firming Foundation firms, minimizes lines and wrinkles and smoothes features for an incredibly youthful glow through a firming complex based on plant extracts (Ebony, Agaricus, Durvillea Antartica), leaving the skin fresh, radiant and looking years younger.


Now available in 10 shades:

00 Rosee
01 Natural
02 Pale Ivory
03 Soft Ivory
05 Shell
06 Praline
07 Tender Ivory – New permanent shade
08 Sunlit Beige – New permanent shade
10 Tender Gold – New permanent shade
12 Caramel – New permanent shade
True Comfort Foundation SPF 15: The master of comfort

For dry and dehydrated skin or skin simply in need of comfort, True Comfort Foundation nourishes, provides comfort and revives the skin’s radiance through a Radiance Booster specialist pigment with apricot reflection to revive radiance and Moringa oil to nourish and relieve, leaving the skin feeling truly comfortable.
Now available in 10 shades:

00 Rosee
02 Pale Ivory
03 Soft Ivory
04 Latte – New permanent shade
05 Shell
06 Praline – New permanent shade
07 Tender Ivory
10 Tender Gold – New permanent shade
11 Hazelnut
13 Chestnut – New permanent shade

Truly Matte Foundation SPF 15: The anti-shine champion with long-lasting results

Ideal for combination or oily skin, Truly Matte Foundation neutralizes shine to ensure a perfectly matte complexion through Clarins’ Matte Reservoir specialist pigment, which combines micro-sponges and Silica beads. Its plant extracts consisting of White Nettle, Sweet Chestnut regulate excess sebum, refining and soothing skin texture.

Now available in 10 shades:

00 Rosee
01 Linen
02 Pale Ivory
03 Soft Ivory
05 Shell
06 Praline – New permanent shade
08 Sunlit Beige
10 Tender Gold – New permanent shade
11 Hazelnut – New permanent shade
12.5 Toasted Almond – New permanent shade

Super Restorative Foundation True Lift SPF 15: For exceptional complexion radiance and a younger look

For ageing or tired skin, Super Restorative Foundation True Lift restores a fresh, radiant appearance, for “lifted”, smoother, younger-looking skin through a technical breakthrough resulting from the optical effect of innovative Lifting Radiance, a specialist pigment that reflects warm wavelengths ranging from a pink to golden yellow. Maritime Pine extract fights the stiffening of collagen fibres, ensuring a more supple, soft complexion.
Available in 10 shades:

00 Rosee
01 - Linen
03 - Soft Ivory
04- Latte
05 - Shell
06 – Praline
07 - Tender Ivory
08 - Sunlit Beige
09 - Cappuccino
10 - Tender Gold

Instant Smooth Foundation: Skin appears instantly smooth and refined as if by magic

All skin needs perfecting, and Instant Smooth Foundation, a soft light mousse with a springy touch, is the perfect foundation to help minimize and reduce imperfections. The Line-Minimizing specialist pigment consists of a high concentration of Soft Focus Pigments producing a double optical effect: it minimizes imperfections by blurring their contours and smoothes the skin by balancing differences in light. Due to the high concentration of Soft Focus pigments, the amount of colour pigments is reduced, allowing the five shades of Instant Smooth to address the needs of every skin colour. Acacia Micro-Pearls instantly reduce imperfections by filling in lines, wrinkles and dilated pores and evens skin texture while Rose Essential Wax soothes and protects skin from aggressions, ensuring a flawless finish . .
Concentration:

00 - Beige
01 - Soft vanilla
1,5 - Tender Beige
03 - Honey
05 - Terra

THE HERMES COLOGNES

Fragrance and raw material

With the Colognes collection, Hermes expands a territory of olfactory expression distinguished by simple refinement and authentic responses, and inaugurated back in 1979 with a first eau de Cologne, later named Eau d'orange verte. Generous figurative expressions of immediate pleasure, the Hermes Colognes offer a series of olfactory snapshots steered by the raw material.

Constructed around Eau d'orange verte and two new creations from Jean Claude Ellena, perfumer to the House, the Hermes Colognes collection now offers three different fragrances. All three composed on the basis of a raw material and a colour which refer back to his sources of inspiration, they form a new and still evolving collection.

The Colognes

EAU D'ORANGE VERTE (view here) :Intense and invigorating freshness, woody signature. Orange, lemon, mandarin, buchu, mint.

Eau d'orange verte is conceived as an explosion of citrus notes. Orange plays the principal role, expressing its different facets in all their variety: vigorous zest, sensual blossom, green leaves... harmonised with mandarin and lemon, and underscored by a balance between mint leaves and the fruity nuances of blackcurrant buds. It reveals all its complexity in a unique lasting presence tinged with oakmoss and patchouli.

EAU DE PAMPLEMOUSSE ROSE (view here): Sparkling and deliciously sharp freshness, floral refinement. Grapefruit, range, rhubofix, rose, vetiver.

The citrus theme, incarnated here by grapefruit with a range of tones that are as spirited as they are mouth-watering, takes on added sparkle when combined with natural rose. In a perfect alchemy of raw materials, the fruit dictates the colour in delicious complicity with a flower used as a veil of light. Rose-pink grapefruit or grapefruit and rose, the subtle nuances in the words shift in the twinkling of an eye and... of a nose, the better to reinvent a form that has endless different resources.

EAU DE GENTIANE BLANCHE (view here): Muted freshness and delicate bitterness, sweet musky nuances. Gentian, white musk, iris, incense.

As complex as it is sophisticated, the unexpected gentian displays its various facets - bitter one minute, mellow the next - in a white, almost dry vapour of elegant musks. These musks are a contemporary expression of fresh tones striving for a degree of sweetness without resorting to trite sugariness, and they provide a refined olfactory counterpoint for the gentian. Nestled in the subtle weave of an unusual variety of this plant, together they compose a new score whose freshness balances between sweetness and edgy character.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

KENZO AMOUR Eau de Toilette florale

A new, floral fresh fragrance, cradled in gentle flowers, as ever inspired by the sensations of a journey.

A luminous airy start:
essence of neroli and cardamom, grapefruit and blackcurrant accord,
a solar floral heart
of frangipani blossom, rosebud and gardenia,
a clear, sensitive base
of white musks and cedar wood.

The KENZOAMOUR bottle, designed by Karim Rashid, is inspired by the sensuality of feminine shapes and flourishing energy. For the Eau de Toilette florale, the bottle reveals itself with renewed transparency. It is suffused with light and softly brushed by a poetic white mist.
On the box, the bird - symbol of love and travel - imparts its aerial gentleness.

I watch the clouds change into petals. As the journey progresses, the horizon unfolds…

GUERLAIN - TERRACOTA COLLECTION

Guerlain's New Terracotta Collection dwells into the naturalness of Earth and incorporates that into a special edition collection comprising not only of eye shadows, lipsticks, lip glosses and nail polishes, but also tanning and bronzing products.

TERRACOTTA MINERAL: this groundbreaking bronzing powder uses the incredible power of minerals to offer another version of a natural-looking tan and a flawless finish. With Terracotta Mineral, Guerlain enriches the Terracotta legend with beauty rituals that, today as every season, are more tempting than ever. Two body treatments and a seductive balm - Eau sous leVent, Huile duVoyageur and Baume au Coeur - join this odyssey to travel ever farther into the emotion of Terracotta.

SOOTHING MOISTURIZING MIST: The freshness of a summer breeze, the colour of golden sand and the sunny perfume of theTiare flower… Eau sous leVent is a delicious mist that enhances hydration of the skin, amplifies the tan and enchants the senses. Its refreshing texture, endowed with theTan Booster complex, enhances the tan and prolongs it day after day. Enriched with a vegetable protein, an abundant source of hydro-regulation, its formula bathes the skin in softness and helps it to protect itself against dryness and the intense heat of summer days. Moisturised (+ 35% hydration**), refreshed and visibly regenerated, the skin glows.The tan is radiant, perfectly luminous and long-lasting. Apply in the morning to moisturise, after sun exposure to soothe, or as a generous splash of summer fragrance to refresh the skin and let the spirit wander to an imaginary paradise.

NOURISHING DRY OIL: Another beauty secret invites you on a journey to a landscape where colour-saturated ochre soil offers an enchanting setting for restoring inner harmony and releasing tension. An ode to the sensuality of pearly gold, this dry oil leaves the skin marvelously silky. Its evanescent and beneficial caress nourishes and perfumes the skin and magnifies the tan with a subtly iridescent veil made of minuscule golden particles of mother-of-pearl. Utterly sensual, it nourishes sun-warmed skin and leaves it divinely smooth and luscious. Beyond its satiny finish, it leaves the skin radiantly tanned thanks to a formula enriched with Tan Booster technology and Roucou, a reddish-brown vegetable pigment that has been used throughout the ages, which intensifies colour day after day. The perfume of the Tiare flower is an invitation for immediate departure to an exotic faraway paradise…deliciously pleasant after a day in the sun.

HIGH SHINE SOOTHING LIP BALM: Lips are perfectly moisturised (+ 33% hydration*), visibly repaired, soft and smooth. Sensual, shiny and transparently coloured, they become sublime in a palette of delicate summer shades. Specially created to enhance the lips’ natural colour, three shades - coral pink, pinkish brown and luscious chocolate - make delicious accents for a glowing tan all summer long…

VELVET MATT GLOSS: Inside a precious bottle, its cap decorated with Indian-inspired motifs, this product combines the lightness of a gloss and the velvety matte finish of a lipstick. Its incredible texture is light as a dream and envelops the lips like a second skin that is comfortable, velvety and non-sticky. As soft as cashemere, it covers the smile with a colour that is as matte and intense as the traditional lip powders used by the most spellbinding beauties of India.

NAIL LACQUER: An ancestor of the thong sandal, the Paduka is the traditional Indian sandal. Its indispensable accessory, the Terracotta nail lacquer was specially created to enhance tanned hands and feet. The bottle, with its wooden cap, contains three vibrant, precious colours to polish the nails with intense, tan-amplifying, glossy shades. Iridescent beige, pearly bronze or lamboyant red make this Guerlain collectible perfect for optimizing every tan!

MINERAL EYESHADOW: A loose mineral powder for the eyes, this eyeshadow goes on like velvet to smooth and even out the eyelid. Golden sand, burnt brown and moiré green with flecks of sun are so many evocations of the shimmering reflections found in the lands of Rajasthan… Intense colours adorn the eyes with an enigmatic aura. This ultra-fine and silky powder melts onto the skin for a natural, sheer and even finish.The eyes appear illuminated, radiant and glowing.

INTENSE INDIAN KOHL: In 2001, Guerlain unveiled its famous kohl inspired by the Moroccan tradition, created to set the eyes ablaze.Today, it is the spellbinding and devastatingly beautiful gaze of Indian women that the House celebrates with Khôl Kajal. This rich, ultra-smooth stick glides colour onto the inner rim of the lower eyelid. A formula highly concentrated in pigments emphasizes the eyes with a new intensity while keeping them comfortable and irritant-free. Practical and travel-friendly, its very feminine packaging is decorated with an Indian-inspired motif. The gaze becomes mysterious, captivating, devastating – and more intense than ever.

CK SPRING / SUMMER BEAUTY

Fashion. Fragrance. And now Face. ck Calvin Klein beauty is the latest evolution of the Calvin Klein brand. Trend-forward, yet timeless. The aesthetic and style of CK lifestyle have been translated into modern formulations, eye shadows, lipsticks, and lip glosses, including signature products within each category that represent the core of the brand.

The CK beauty brand has an urban sensibility, with palettes that are edgy and bold, and full of beautiful colors. Brilliant shades, innovative products, and luxe finishes designed to appeal to fashion-forward, independent women who want a look that is sexy, urban and unmistakably CK.

Sexy. Modern. CK beauty introduces Spring/Summer 2009, light pink shades, deep purple or grey on the eyes, paired with soft palette, while black remains constant and strong.

Flavoured Lip Gloss. This modern lip gloss satisfies all cravings and moods, it deliver sheer colour, ultra chick shine.

Sheer Plumping Lip Gloss. This plumping lip gloss uses marine collagen micro spheres to create the apperance of a fuller lip in a variety of beautiful shades.

Sheer Lipstick. This delivers sheer-colour and high shine with the added benefit of being ultra moisturizing.

Intense Eyeshadow available in plentitude of shades, it provide radiant colour in a variety of finishes. True colors from sheer to high density.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

MAKE UP FOR HOT DATES

It's getting to be that time of year, when the outside temperatures start to play havoc with girl's choice what to wear - and that applies to the face and body as much as the wardrobe. Fortunately the world's cosmetic companies are beavering eagerly on our behalf.

CLINIQUE Superdefense SPF 25 (click to see product)

Clinique's new Superdefense SPF25 Age Defense Moisturizer has SPF25 to defend against the damaging and aging effects of the sun and address damaging visible effects to skin from both external sources (like sun and pollution) and internal aggressors like everyday psychological and emotional stress (thanks to Red Microalgae Extract, a patented stress neutraliser).

MAC's Tinted Lip Conditioner (click to see product)

This is a protective emollient balm formulated to condition lips and lock in moisture with a sheer wash of color, an all-natural sheen and SPF15. It tastes nice and feels food on the lips (some bit balms can be a bit greasy).

GIVENCHY Summer Sorbet (click to see product)

WIth a name like Summer Sorbet, it really is tempting. Givenchy's summer take on its classic Simply irresistible fragrance is floral and fresh; and with a spray for both men and women, you'll have a his 'n' hers fragrance that'll smell sweet all summer long.

BODY SHOP Shimmer Wave (click to see product)

A neat palette of five lovely iridescent tones of shimmering bronze and pink shades - use separately on the eyes or to highlight specific areas, or blend together for a natural-looking glow on the face and cheeks. Shimmer Waves includes marula oil, an effective moisturiser (and it comes from cooperative in Namibia).

DIOR Capture Total/HD Radianace Powder (click to see product)

This clever little pot of powder locks in moisture and stops your make-up budging-meaning less need to duck out of the summer sun. Apply powder under your foundation for a fail-safe base, or lightly apply to your cheeks for a healthy, sparkling glow from the iridescent sheen.

CLINIQUE High Impact Lip Color SPF15 (click to see product)

Intense moisturisation, beautiful colour and broad spectrum coverage: What more protection could a girl want from the sun? Clinique's High Impact Lip Color SPF15 is a sophisticated lipstick that delivers it all - and it's long lasting, feather-resistant and has stay-true colour too.

SHISEIDO Sun Protection SPF15 (click to see product)

Sun protection's never looked so glam with Shiseido's smart looking skincare range. With trusty SPF15 to 30 in each of their products, a slick of Shiseido Sun Protection.

YSL Matte Touch Radiance Face with SPF15 (click to see product)

Foundation shouldn't be heavy, which is why we love Yves Saint Laurent's Matte Touch Radiance Face with SPF15. Not only will it keep your skin safe from harmful rays, but its powder-light texture gives a dewy-fresh complexion - plus you won't even feel it on your skin.

PREP & PRIME Face Protect SPF50 (click to see product)

Apply this featherweight, fast-absorbing cream under makeup to prime the skin from the sun - Prep & Prime Face Protect SPF50 will not affect the look, texture pr longevity of your make-up, yet provides high-level broad spectrum sun protection.

MISSHA Safe Block SPF50 (click to see product)

Sometimes you just need the max; here's A SPF50 sunscreen - non-greasy, waterproof (and protection lasts up to 80 minutes in the water), which means quality contents, unfussy packaging ang reasonable price.

LANCOME Lip Gloss (click to see product)

Long lasting, ultra shiny and fantastically fruity, Lancome's little tubes of fruit-flavored gloss are the perfect size for your purse. Juicy tubes come in a range of fab colours, so you can change your pout from dusk to dawn.

CHANEL Coco Mademoiselle Perfume (click to see product)

A pure classic - the light jasmin noted make Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle a favorite fragrance, and with the eau de toilette you can still smell without having the heaviness of parfum. Small enough to pop in your handbag, this super-feminine scent means you can freshen up on the go.

DIORSHOW Waterproof Mascara (click to see product)

Who says that you can't hit the water and still look great? Dior Show Mascara has a fantastically full wand, meaning you won't miss a single lash - and with Arabic cocoa beans concealed in its long-lasting formula, you'll enjoy smudge-free, flirtatious lashes.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

LOOKING YOUR BEST AT PARTIES

Between shopping for the family, food preparation, and taking care of your children and husband, you hardly find time to look after yourself and rest. Then what to do to look your best? The trick lies in preparation of a special beauty plan that can be conducted upon need.

Face Radiance: The facial skin is highly affected by pollutions. A thorough facial cleaning process in order to remove dirt debris and dead skin cells leads to a radiant beautiful facial skin. Start by cleaning your face, then use patches to rid off black spots, afterwards move to a moisturising mask which will leave your face subtle.

Leg Softness: Take an appointment for legs' hair nourishing solution to soften cuticles, moisten nails and give hands a silk like touch.

Take time to prepare yourself for a party or event; follow these tips:

--> Go to the hairdresses during the afternoon
--> Massage your face with a non-shiny moisturizer; use an eye concealer (anticerne) to hide black shadows; use a foundation that approximately your skin color; do not forget the neck. Then apply compact powder to seal of any faults.
--> Apply your make-up as desired; Always keep the compact powder, lipstick and nail polish in your handbag to correct any faults.
--> Now you can apply nail polish to your finger nails... and simply look your best!!

Thursday, April 9, 2009

NUXE TONIFIC MINCEUR BODY CARE

95% of WOMEN have cellulite and most of them are unhappy about it...

Cellulite is truly our worst enemy. It settles in, without any invitation, it invades our hips, thighs and knees... giving our skin the bitter taste of orange peel. Learn the wonder of this 2 products!

IS THERE ANY HOPE
The Nuxe range offers hope with an extraordinary slimming program that fights the 2 main types of orange-peel skin appearance: adipose fatty deposits and infiltrated fatty deposits.

What you need to know about cellulite...

What creates cellulite in our body?
Our body produces fat to build up its energy reserves, to ensure its thermal insulation and provide protection from impact. This fat is stored in the form of trigylcerides (molecules formed by 3 fatty acids + 1 glycerol) in specialised cells, the adipocytes, whose metabolish comprises two key active phases:
--> Lipogenesis, the process by which fat is formed
--> Lipolysis, the mechanism by which stored fat is released

Cellulite appears when there is an imbalance between the formation and the release of fat, in other words when more fat is stored than it is released. The adipocytes then increases in size and number. In addition, this phenomenon is accompanied by the accumulation of water and toxins, the impairement of the vascular system and a visible change in the tissue knows as "orange-peel skin".

ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CELLULITE?
With age, and different external factors such as diet, sedentary lifestyle, etc... cellulite evolves and goes through different stages.

The 2 most common types of cellulite are:
--> Adipose cellulite characterised by a dimpled appearance of the skin due to the accumulation of fat in the adipocytes (adipose fatty deposits).
--> Infiltrated cellulite characterised by a dimpled appearance of the skin and a swollen sensation due to the compression of the vessels by the adipocytes (infiltrated fatty deposits)

Adipose and infiltrated cellulites are generally associated with one another: as they increase in size, the adipocytes compress the tissue and slow down the elimination of water and toxins.

EXPOLIATE BEFORE ANY SLIMMING PROGRAM!
As we all know, exfoliation is the basis of all good care treatments. It is necessary for the body to:

1. Make the skin more receptive to the active ingredients
2. Refine the epidermis
3. Stimulate cell renewal
TONIFIC MINCEUR (Extra Smoothing Concentrated Cream Gel): againts the signs of adipose fatty deposits ----> anti-fat action


Containing high concentrations of natural slimming active ingredients, this product targets the signs of adipose fatty deposits. Its incredibly effective formula provides triple action:
1. on the number of the fatty deposits
2. on the size of the fatty deposits
3. "replump" action or tightening action in surface and in depth against the appearance of orange-peel skin for results in just 2 weeks.

HOW TO USE
Morning and night, massage from ankles to waist paying particular attention to target areas (stomach, buttocks, thighs, hips, inner knees) for a 2-month intensive curve, then 2 or 3 times a week all year long to maintain the results.
Beauty Tips: For an enhancing slimming effect, apply in the morning after showering and before any work out.
Results: Skin is smoothed; "orange-peel" and "dimpled" looks are reduced.

TONIFIC MINCEUR (Body Contouring Massage Oil): againts the signs of infiltrated fatty deposits.
Those who suffer from it are well aware that infiltrated fatty deposits are closely linked to water retention in the adipose tissue. With its original combination of highly concentrated essential and plant oils, this product fights against the signs of infiltrated fatty deposits for the significant improvement of skin appearance, especially on the 3 most stubborn areas: stomach, hips and thighs.

HOW TO USE IT:
Morning and night, massage from ankles to waist paying particular attention to target areas (stomach, buttocks, thighs, hips, inner knees) for a 2-month intensive curve, then 2 or 3 times a week all year long to maintain the results.

Beauty Tips: For an enhancing slimming effect, apply in the morning after showering and before any work out.

Results: Skin is smoothed; "orange-peel" and "dimpled" looks are reduced.

MAX FACTOR MIRACLE TOUCH CREAMY BLUSH

The search for the perfect fresh faced beauty look is over! New Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush is designed to leave a 'just flushed' finish to give skin a beautiful finishing touch.

Using skin responsive format similar to the iconic Miracle Touch Liquid Illusion Foundation, Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush has a butterfly soft formula, transforming on contact with the skin from solid colour into a hint of natural looking color to the cheeks. The perfect duo when used with Miracle Touch Liquid Illusion Foundation, Miracle Touch Creamy Blush is designed to complete the flawless look achieved by the foundation, by giving a signature flourish to create a truly fresh faced look for this summer and beyond.

A Fantastic Fresh Faced Look
According to Samira Olfat, Max Faxtor Make-up artist, gently flushed, glowing fresh skin has emerged as a key beauty trend, characterised by natural, flawless skin with cheekbones accentuated by a warm, soft pink glow, as seen at the S/S08 shows.

This fantastic fresh faced look is low maintenance and effortles, 'Boys love it and girls covet it, skin is fresh faced and clean, with a hint of a rosy cheek, - the aim is to look as if you've just come in from a brisk walk, with non of the effort.

The key to miracle creamy blush is to softly pigmented, non-greasy creamy formula that transforms at the touch, blending easily and evenly over skin. The result is a sheer blush of colour across the cheeks giving a fresh, natural glow, which can be built up easily for a more dramatic evening look.

DIOR 5 ICONIC EYES

5 Coulers Designer: The Prowess of Couture Beauty

After 20 years of sumptuous 5 Couleurs harmonies created by Tyen, this emblematic palette is back in the limelight in 2008, thanks to the arrival of 5 Couleurs Iridiscent, for eyes that shine with ultimate radiance. In 2009, Dior ventures into unexplored territory to bring eye make-up to new fashion heights. The underlying Couture theme of Dior make-up inspires a surprising mix of textures and colors to create extravagant look-and-feel effects and bring structure to the eyes. Thanks to Dior's stunning technical prowess, new 5 Couleurs Designer is dedicated to the ultimate in high-precision beauty.

The new 5 Couleurs Designer palette contains 5 essential steps used by professional make-up artists to draw attention to the eyes and create ultra-graphic eye make-up looks.

1) The Base (bottom left): the lightest shade in the palette, to unify, brigthen and set.
2) A Pure Color(center): fundamental palette shade, with an iridescent finish, to bring intense vibrancy to the eyes.
3) A Darker Shade (top left): with satiny effects, to create depth and bring shape to the eyes.
4) An Illuminating Shine (top right): with a pearlescent finish, to diffuse the brilliance of a precious gem.
5) The Liner (bottom right): with a velvety, matte texture and the creaminess of a lipstick, surprisingly easy to apply, to emphasize the eyes.

And suddenly, the eyes are resplendent with color and subtle effects...

Clarins - Loose Powder Middle East Edition

The New Clarins Shimmer all-over Loose Powder illuminates the face and body with thousands of ultra-pearly sparkles or simply lights up cheekbones and eyelids. Clarins Shimmer Loose Powder is the perfect finish for an amazing radiant and glamorous look.

03 - Pearl - New permanent shade
Tip: Mix Clarins Shimmer Loose Powde with your favorite body moisturizer.

Eclat Mineral Pressed Powder

Bourjois Paris introduces a new pressed powder with pure mineral concentrate to give a real boost of radiance to the complexion. In addition to the matt finish and fine powder texture, Eclat mineral brings radiance, freshness and luminosity to the colour. Completely transparent and total respect for skin! Eclat mineral, the long-awaited marriage of radiance and matt!

The formula and texture compliment each other
The matt and radiant finish of Eclat Mineral is provided by the mineral cocktail of the formula and the manufacturing process selected by Bourjois for this new powder compact:

A formula made up of high performance active ingredients:
- mineral quartz plays the role of 'radiance booster'
- purified mineral pigments distil the luminosity of the colours
- mineral powders micronized with an air blast, achieve a matt result without heaviness

In addition to the make-up result, Eclat Mineral brings all the benefits of a mineral powder. It allows the skin to breathe and does not clog the pores. The formula with a derivative of the antioxidant vitamin E naturally respects sensitive skin.

7 Harmonies Light Matt
Eclat Mineral comprises a range of skin tone colours adapted to the needs and expectations of women who want a matt and radiant complexion to take them through the seasons!
- 4 natural harmonies ultra luminous "flesh"
1 Clear Pink
2 Vanilla
4 Medium Beige
5 Gold

- 2 Apricot nuances
3 Pretty face
6 Brown apricot

- 1 Sunny coulour, finely iridescent
7 Tan