Daily Skincare Routine for Glowing Skin

Achieving glowing skin isn’t just about genetics—it’s about consistency, care, and using the right products for your skin type. 

A well-structured daily skincare routine can help maintain a healthy complexion, prevent premature ageing, and enhance your natural radiance. 

Here’s a step-by-step guide to the perfect daily skincare routine for glowing skin.

Morning Skincare Routine

1. Cleanser

Start your day with a gentle cleanser that removes overnight sweat, excess oil, and any lingering skincare products from the previous night. Choose a cleanser suited to your skin type—gel-based for oily skin, cream-based for dry skin, and micellar water for sensitive skin.

2. Toner

A good toner helps balance your skin’s pH levels, tighten pores, and prepare your skin for the next steps. Look for toners with hydrating ingredients like rose water or hyaluronic acid for a fresh start to your day.

3. Serum

Serums are concentrated treatments packed with active ingredients. In the morning, opt for a vitamin C serum to brighten your complexion and protect against free radicals. It can also help fade dark spots and boost collagen production.

4. Moisturiser

Hydration is key to a glowing complexion. Use a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturiser to lock in moisture without clogging pores. If you have dry skin, go for a richer formula.

5. Sunscreen

Never skip sunscreen! UV rays are one of the main causes of premature ageing and dull skin. Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher to protect your skin from sun damage, even on cloudy days.

Evening Skincare Routine

1. Makeup Removal & Cleansing

Double cleansing is essential if you wear makeup or sunscreen. Start with an oil-based cleanser or micellar water to dissolve makeup, followed by a gentle face wash to remove any remaining impurities.

2. Exfoliation (2-3 times a week)

Exfoliating helps remove dead skin cells, revealing a fresher and brighter complexion. Use a chemical exfoliant like glycolic acid for a gentle yet effective glow boost. Avoid over-exfoliating, as this can cause irritation.

3. Treatment Serum

Nighttime is the best time to use targeted treatments. Retinol, for example, helps with cell turnover and reduces fine lines, while niacinamide works to reduce redness and even out skin tone.

4. Eye Cream

The delicate skin around your eyes needs extra care. A good eye cream can help reduce puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines.

5. Night Cream or Sleeping Mask

Finish with a nourishing night cream or sleeping mask to deeply hydrate and repair your skin while you sleep.

Bonus Tips for Glowing Skin

Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated from within.

Eat a Balanced Diet: Foods rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and vitamins (like omega-3s, vitamin E, and C) contribute to a radiant complexion.

Get Enough Sleep: Your skin regenerates while you sleep, so aim for at least 7-8 hours per night.

Manage Stress: High stress levels can lead to breakouts and dull skin. Try yoga, meditation, or breathing exercises to keep your skin happy.

By following this daily skincare routine consistently, you can achieve a healthy, glowing complexion that radiates from within. Remember, skincare is a journey, not an overnight miracle—so be patient and enjoy the process!

Clay & Herbs - New Natural Skincare Range Launched

Patricia Ferguson - Medical Herbalist BSc (Hons) CPP launches her own range of natural skincare products, Clay & Herbs using only pure Argiletz Clays, Zeolite, herbs and essential oils. The feedback from clients has been brilliant. Professional make up artist Emma Carevlle says, "I tried the face scrub and the body scrub - comparable to Dermalogica's Daily Microfoliant, which I love."

Fiona McBride from Glasgow says, "Normally these types of masks are too strong for my skin and cause redness and itching. This one was gentle yet effective. It was easy to use and mix and left my skin really smooth. The next day blemishes were gone or diminished and my teenage daughter also tried it and found same."

Shae Duncan South London says, ''Patricia has helped me significantly with my acne problem. I used her Purifying Acne Masque once a week for a month and have noticed not only has my acne dramatically, reduced, but my skin feels softer and has a healthy glow. The masque is very easy to use and very gentle. I like the way it goes hard on your face but then it is very easy to wash off with warm water. I will most definitely be continuing my use with this product and all of the products Patricia has recommended for my skin, they all seem to be working.''

How Clay & Herbs Products Benefit your Skin:

100% natural ingredients

High mineral content of clay nourishes, balances, protects and revitalizes skin

Superior absorption to remove impurities, excess oil, dirt and pollutants

Rebalances and corrects excess oil production when used regularly; especially beneficial for acne-prone skin

Refines the texture of the skin and improves tone

Exfoliates, smooths and softens the skin

Revitalises and stimulates, bringing radiance to a dull complexion

Founder Patricia Ferguson explains, "My products are made from dry ingredients and so I do not need to use preservatives, natural or otherwise. Other ready-to-use wet products are more difficult to preserve long term, as bacterial growth will be an issue."

Patricia advises that the French clays she uses are among the best on the market today. They are living, active clays, sun-dried for optimum results and containing a myriad of minerals and trace elements. Their purity is also guaranteed, having conformed to strict European legislation. Zeolite is able to absorb 3 times as much as clay. It is even being investigated by the pharmaceutical companies and holistic practitioners for its potential use in neutralising cancerous tumours.

Zeolite's ability to remove toxic wastes, chemicals and bacteria also make it a useful addition for detox and acne treatments. Zeolite has been added to enhance the action of the products.. There are two types of zeolite used in Clay & Herb products, Crystalite Pink and Crystalite Gold. The gold variety is the more absorbent of the two. Zeolite is used in all products. Essential oils are concentrated, aromatic compounds extracted from plants by steam or water distillation. They have medicinal and cosmetic properties which enhance the action of the products.

Clay & Herbs products are a blend of:

Superior quality, pure cosmetic French Argiletz clays, each clay having affinity with a certain skin type

Carefully selected organic and wild-crafted herbs

Zeolite - a unique mineral with an exceptional ability to absorb and remove impurities

Essential oils

There are currently four products in the range:

Purifying Acne Masque

Gentle Facial Scrub

Exfoliating Body Scrub

Peppermint Pumice Hand & Foot Scrub

Herbs used in their Products and their Benefits:

Marshmallow Root & Slippery elm - Softens, revitalises and hydrates. Draws impurities from the skin. Has soothing, anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Controls oily skin and soothes allergic reactions.

Chamomile - Its healing properties are used in dermatitis, eczema, acne and rashes. Treats sensitive, dry and inflamed skin.
Peppermint - Has a cooling effect on the skin.
Aromatic Waters - We recommend for use with our products, a range of plant-based, therapeutic distilled aromatic waters to mix with the clays before use to further enhance their actions. A 30ml bottle is provided free of charge with every first purchase.
Product Aromatic water - Purifying Acne Masque: Chamomile & Marigold.

Gentle Facial Scrub : Rose Geranium & Lavender
Exfoliating Body Scrub: Marigold
Peppermint Pumice: Peppermint

Essential Summer Beauty Takeaways from Primavera Aromatherapy Skincare

The natural benefits of aromatherapy bring huge benefits, not only to the skin, but also to the mind, body, mood and soul. 

 

For summer exam stress or when travelling gets on top of you, Primavera Anti Stress Organic Aroma Roll On, £11.90,  is the perfect on the go instant treatment which fits nicely in your handbag.  Containing Lavender to help relax the mind and body, Anti Stress Aroma Roll On also soothes itchiness caused by mosquito bites.

 

Primavera Energising Ginger and Lime Hand and Nail Cream, £17, with its zesty citrus aroma is the perfect pick me up.   Tangy, fruity citrus oils of lemon, orange and litsea oils moisturise tired hands while the revitalising scent refreshes the mind and boosts your mood. 

 

A magic wand to keep blemishes at bay is Primavera’s Sage and Grape Seed Anti-Blemish Treatment Gel, £22 – a must in summer as bright daylight highlights spots.

 

And the ‘cherry on the icing’ product for stunning summer skin is Primavera’s moisturising Bronzing Seed Oil Capsules,  £39, containing natural bronzers which leaves a subtle, sun-kissed glow to the complexion.  Primavera supports fair trade and sustainable organic cultivation and is committed to high environmental standards in line with the Company’s deep understanding of nature.

Stockists and prices

Primavera Organic Anti Stress Aroma Roll On - 10ml, £11.90

Sage and Grape Seed Anti Blemish Treatment Gel - 10ml, £22.00

Energising Ginger and Lime Hand and Nail Cream - 100ml, £17.00

Bronzing Seed Oil Capsules - 30 capsules, £39.00

 

Available from www.primaveralife.co.uk and good online and on the high street independent health and beauty stores nationwide.

 

New Luxury Bath Products Inspired by the British Isles

Noble Isle, a new, distinctive and exquisitely modern Bath and Body brand, is set to unveil in May 2012. Their collection is made in the UK and inspired by the cultural and natural riches of the British Isles.
Combining the very finest natural fragrances and natural extracts with the best of design; Noble Isle shuns the ordinary in favour of the original. Their luxurious collection features twenty four unisex bath and body products. Each item in the collection is designed to leave a lasting, sensory impression; on course to become The New Tradition in Luxury Bathing.

Creators of Noble Isle have strived to provide a distinctive sensory experience, eschewing the ordinary in favour of the original at every stage, having travelled the length and breadth of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales to source authentic, high quality and quintessentially British ingredients. For more on the story so far, visit: www.nobleisle.com

With the brand unveiling, Noble Isle is also offering the exciting opportunity to be the first to try the new collection, weeks ahead of their official launch. For the chance to win a luxury product hamper worth £500, visit their blog.

Entrants simply have to “like” Noble’s Isle’s Facebook page or share a link on Twitter to be eligible to win. The competition closes on Saturday 31st March and the winner will be announced 3 days later. In addition to being the first to try their luxurious collection, the winner will also receive two tickets to Noble Isle’s exclusive London launch party with champagne reception.

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GlossyBox. Changes the way you buy beauty products for the better

GlossyBox.co.uk is changing the way women shop for cosmetics and is fulfilling their quest to be fashionably groomed.

GlossyBox is a monthly subscription to receive a luxurious box filled with a surprise mix of five carefully selected, high-end miniature beauty samples. For £12.95 per month, GlossyBox delivers niche and on-trend beauty products, beautifully wrapped and packaged providing each customer with a selection of what’s hot in hair, beauty, scent and body care.

This allows women and girls to avoid the confusion of navigating the overcrowded marketplace and instead try out carefully selected products in the comfort of their own home. Another benefit is discovering new types of products that they wouldn’t normally pick up and try or hear about. GlossyBox aims to introduce its subscribers to that one product that they will re-purchase again and again.

And it ends the problem of buying an expensive product and finding it's either not right for you, or that you have an allergic reaction to it.

And the even better news? You can sign up for it right now at http://thatsbeautyandliving.blogspot.com!

Just look for the GlossyBox link at the top right hand part of That's Beauty and Living, click on it and start saving money from your first GlossyBox onward!

And there's a GlossyBox for men, too!

A GlossyBox subscription makes an ideal Birthday or Christmas present, too.

Introducing Keep Immaculate Thermal Therapy™ Personal Body & Skincare Products

Exclusive Two-Week Launch At Fenwicks Dept. Store, Brent Cross: Friday The 24th February – Friday 8th March 2012.

-Offering Personal Pampering Taster Session On Saturday 25th February 2:00pm – 7:00pm at Fenwicks, Brent Cross.

Introducing Thermal Therapy™ a new benchmark beauty method by pioneering Body and Skin Personal Care brand Keep Immaculate™ brings, the ‘just left the spa’ feeling straight to the home for the busy woman. A professional treatment used in Mayfair Salons, is for the first time, being made available on the high street.

From the 24th of February – 8th March 2012 Keep Immaculate will be doing a whole 2-week launch in Fenwicks, Brent Cross and in-line with a special Mothers Day Promotion will be offering exclusive 25% discounts off products. Also, one for the diary, on Saturday 25th February between 2:00pm – 7:00pm the Keep Immaculate team will be offering free personal pampering taster sessions to the public at Fenwick, Brent Cross.

Keep Immaculate Thermal Therapy™ is a revolutionary method from the Keep Immaculate brand developed by award winner and entrepreneur Lydia Montoute. Keep Immaculate Thermal Therapy™ identifies heat and essential oils as the two core elements for a body that is pampered, cared for and feels good.

The brand has given us three exciting Impact Heat Release Technology™ must-have products, Glamhot Hand Exfoliator™, Sauna Radiance Mask™ and Grooming Pedicure Feet™. These ingenious products perform amazing facial, pedicure and body exfoliation results in conjunction with the All Over Essential™ new formulation oils extracted from natural plants, vegetables and flower combinations.

The Keep Immaculate philosophy aims to pare down the beauty regime as much as possible for the woman whose appearance, wellness and convenience is number one priority. As a new day dawns, your 5 minutes of 'me-shower time' is more pleasurable, whether you need energising, nourishing, or pure indulgence.

Impact Heat Release Technology™ opens the pores to enhance the therapeutic beauty benefits of the nourishing All Over Essential™ Oils that boost tone, radiance and sooth away stresses. The portable devices work by a molecular reaction that activates and heats up in seconds, staying warm for 20 minutes and can be used time and time again.

For those seeking perfect skin or want to give a gorgeous present for a loved one; Glamhot Hand Exfoliator, Sauna Radiance Mask and Grooming Pedicure Feet™ come in three starter packs. These starter packs are great to indulge in the full Keep Immaculate Thermal Therapy™ experience, allowing you to explore the other beneficial essential oils and washes in the range.

Glamhot Hand Exfoliator™ - STARTER KIT
This portable, hand device is perfect to smooth out imperfections, the heat factor is particularly beneficial for targeting dimpled areas, invigorating circulation, smoothing out rough patches and nourishing skin. It gives a radiant sheen to the body and is perfect for creating soft and sensual skin.

The Glamhot starter kit comes with a 25ml Olive & Jasmine Oil and 25ml wash that has a sensual, uplifting aroma designed to carefully cleanse whilst the soothing moisture works to nourish the skin for the day or night ahead. The Glamhot starter pack retails at £19.99 from Fenwicks and Bentalls.

Sauna Radiance Mask™ - STARTER KIT
Be at the forefront of facial treatments with this new revolutionary, portable mask. This will encourage a youthful, fresh glow and make skin feel soft and supple, use working on the computer at home, on the plane, in the bath and definitely before a night out!

The Sauna Radiance Mask™ starter kit comes with a 25ml Clary Sage & Evening Primrose Oil and a 25ml wash that carries a clean herbaceous, sweet roasted scent that will encourage a clear complexion and advance fresh, young looking skin. The kit retails at £24.99 from Fenwicks and Bentalls.

Grooming Pedicure Feet™ - STARTER PACK
This relaxing treatment is perfect for stressed, dry, or tired feet. Even if your feet are in tip-top condition this treatment will aid in de-stressing and grooming and is the perfect way to indulge if you’ve been on the go all-day.

The Grooming Pedicure Feet™ kit comes with a 25ml Apricot & Peppermint Oil and a 25ml wash that has a fresh, cool scent. It is rich in vitamin A and is effective in softening dry, cracked skin. The kit retails at £24.99 from Fenwicks and Bentalls.

All Over Essential™ Oils & CLEANSER WASHES
The Keep Immaculate All Over Essential™ Oils and cleanser wash range is an example of the increasingly popular move to products containing pure ingredients that have a real holistic effect. The range attends to the intimate connection between healing aromas, a contemporary lifestyle and feeling good.

These products can be used from hair to toe and carry their own unique sensation and benefits. They are formulated and extracted from natural plant, vegetable and flower combinations and include a unique alliance of ingredients new to the market. The combinations include: Avocado & Carrot Seed, Olive & Jasmine, Clary Sage & Evening Primrose and Apricot & Peppermint. The benefits include anti-ageing, balancing, detoxifying and beauty.


Lydia Montoute – Inventor & Entrepreneur - CEO of Keep Immaculate Body & Skin Personal Care Products.

Lydia Montoute has won the British Female Inventors and Innovators Network‘ Special Recognition’ award for her convenient and innovative products. Lydia has also won the ‘Young Entrepreneur Award’ from the European Federation of Black Women Business Owners for her creative and entrepreneurial business approach.

She is frequently asked to take part in BBC TV and radio programmes and join panels and speak to varied audiences at prominent events for example; the platform of the Mayor of London’s Development Agency’s ‘ Living Innovation’ events and various business seminars. Lydia is proud of her working relationships, be it through sponsorship or associates such as the former LDA, London College of Fashion, Connect London and The Zing Group.

Working as an inventor and entrepreneur has lead Lydia to work with a carefully selected team of scientists, biochemists and designers on her Keep Immaculate Body and Skin Care Products range.

Introducing Look Beauty

Look make-up is hitting the high street. The ultimate collection of colours to satisfy every taste and trend, this is accessible glamour for everybody.

The Look Beauty team have developed the range in support of cancer charity Look Good...Feel Better, and personally worked on every aspect, to get the make-up we want, and we know our readers want, in their make-up collection.

The Ashley Isham print that runs throughout the range gives a unique twist to satisfy our readers' (OK, and our) obsession with all things fashion. The pink is a classic Look love. The chunky packaging is value and aesthetics in one and the make-up is as the tag line says: designed, tested and worn by the beauty brains at Look magazine.

From the first magazine make-up launch ever, the seriously extensive range is born of beautiful, quality formulations in the most comprehensive range of shades in suitably cute packaging. Look Beauty is ready to nestle in make-up bags nationwide.

With over 100 beauty essentials to try, including 32 mono eyeshadows, triple hit eye compacts, foundations (including a BB cream), primers, eye kohls, liquid liners, lip duos, glosses, lipsticks, bronzers, blushers, 32 nail polishes and entire looks in a box - complete with step by steps - that's pretty much every beauty fix sorted till our seasonal Limited Editions hit the shelves later. Watch this space...

The Look Beauty Team's Hero Products:

Sophie Beresiner, Beauty Editor at LOOK, says:
"I was most excited about getting the finished Loud Lips in Tangerine Cream back on my desk. This is the Lara Stone of lipsticks. I love this shade, it's the perfect powdery coral pink that warms up my whole face. So far I've worn it pretty much every day. I promise it wasn't me who made it sell out in Superdrug Westfield..."
Loud Lips Lipstick in Tangerine Cream, RRP £7


Katie Selby, Beauty Writer at LOOK, says:
"Blusher is my thing - I'm obsessed with finding the perfect, realistic glow in every colour. Creating Make Me Blush was so exciting. Every single colour makes cheeks look fresh and plump. They are the ultimate instant perk-me-up!"
Make Me Blush Blusher in Rosie, RRP £8

Sam Freedman, Beauty Assistant at LOOK, says:
"Oomph Lashes almost make my own ones look like falsies. As an eyelash fanatic I can proudly say this mascara is never leaving my side. And the Ashley Isham patterned lid always gets me compliments when I take it out of my make-up bag." Oomph Lash Mascara, RRP £7

Spa Secrets Winter 2011 Out Now

Winter 2011/12 issue out now
— interview with Erin O’Connor, great subs offer & win a trip to Mauritius
See the 22-page ezine www.spasecretsmagazine.com/winter11

The 164-page Winter issue of Spa Secrets is out now and asks when was the last time you considered changing your beauty regime - is there an age-specific beauty regime for you?

Editor Katie Reich-Storer, says: “It’s time to act your age – if you’re still using the same moisturiser now as you were 10 years ago, it's definitely time you looked at your beauty regime and brought it up to date to match your age. Our beauty feature will help you choose the right products whether you are in your 20s, 30s, 40s or over 50s.”

Also Inside
• The Big Question: Is there a right time to become a parent and why are so many women leaving it later to start a family?
• Beauty and Wellbeing features include – spa treatments to help you combat common problems from water retention to uneven skin tone; and the latest perfumes and nail polishes for your beauty bag.
• Travel: Ski & Spa – choose from one of the top ski resorts and do your après ski in the spa. Or head for some winter sun in one of the luxurious resorts in South East Asia.
• Competition: A five-night holiday for two, in Mauritius with Four Seasons Hotels and Air Mauritius.
• Superb Subscription offer: Subscribe for only £5 and receive a free Elemental Herbology product worth £40 (while stocks last).

Regulars inside
• Trends: Tackling the latest fads from fashion, to beauty and nutrition.
• The scene: What are the latest beauty, spa and salon innovations? They round up this season’s best new products and update you on the latest news.
• And their usual round of spa and hotel reviews
• Expert tips: Make-up artist Jemma Kidd picks out four key looks for winter
• Interview: Supermodel Erin O’Connor on her model sanctuary
• Fitness & Health: From personal fitness trainers, to Bikram yoga, foods to boost your immune system and fend off the common cold and why honey is so good for you.

Take a sneak peak at the 22-page ‘teaser’ magazine at: www.spasecretsmagazine.com/winter11

For more information visit www.spasecretsmagazine.com

New Billion Dollar Brows Eyebrow Treatment from Los Angeles launches in UK

Give your Brows the WOW factor!

The latest thing in beauty treatments, coming to a salon near you from across the pond, is set to transform your face and take years off you. No, it is not another anti-ageing cream, but making the most of your brows!

Brow Artists are transforming brow shaping and turning it into an art form with a little help from Billion Dollar Brows (BDB) treatments.

Arched, natural, pencil thin, or over-plucked, it doesn’t matter what shape your brows are in, this latest beauty treatment from LA is creating a buzz in the media about possibly one of the most important but neglected facial features.

Brows are big business in the States with Brow Bars on every corner, and the UK is set to follow. But don’t just take our word for it! BDB’s brow artists in Los Angeles have shaped some of Hollywood’s finest brows. They include a client list of Paula Abdul, Lauren Conrad and Kristin Chenoweth.

Advanced beautician Kerie Hoy has just returned from Beverly Hills after securing an exclusive deal to become the UK’s master trainer for Billion Dollar Brows. This means from February, she will be training beauticians and therapists all over the UK and ROI in the latest brow shaping techniques, so everyone can benefit from this new treatment. Kerie aims to bring a touch of Hollywood glamour to the UK by using the same techniques that have everyone in LA talking, namely making eyebrows as beautiful as they can possibly be. BDB uses the patented Brow Buddy - an ultimate tool that works with your own facial shape giving you perfectly shaped brows every time.

The fantastic range of products which help maintain beautiful brows between treatments, will also be available, including the ground-breaking Brow Boost, which helps return a fuller and thicker appearance to over-plucked skinny brows.

Kerie comments, “I am always searching for that special beauty treatment that is unique and I am delighted to have found one which I am introducing exclusively to the UK, Billion Dollar Brows, the eyebrow specialists. I am proud to be the Master Trainer for the UK and Republic of Ireland and excited about bringing the full range of BDB treatments and products to the UK. These products and techniques can have a dramatic effect on the way you look and feel about yourself. We have received some wonderful heartwarming feedback from BDB clients, one of which had been receiving chemotherapy and felt that the products had helped her regain her confidence. Personally, that makes it all worthwhile.”

Billion Dollar Brows will be exhibiting at the Professional Beauty Show on 4th and 5th March 2012 at Excel (stand O64), where Kerie will be demonstrating this amazing new treatment and selling the fantastic range of products.

For more information about the treatments  www.keriehoy.com 

New survey shows that women think curvier celebs are the sexiest

OneStopPlus, the online plus-size store have published a survey showing that women think curvier celebrities are sexier and have the best fashion sense. (EDITOR: I have an idea that most men would agree with thisresult...) The survey polled 10,000 women asking fashion and body-image questions about shapes and sizes.

It was seen that 36% of women indicated their belief that Marilyn Monroe was the sexiest celebrity and wished they had her body. Marilyn was followed closely by Beyonce Knowles, Sofia Vergara and Kim Kardashian.

Survey results – sexiest celebrity:

Marilyn Monroe: 36%
Beyonce Knowles: 24%
Sofia Vergara: 20%
Kim Kardashian: 11%
Gwyneth Paltrow: 6%
Katie Holmes: 5%
Christina Hendricks: 4%
Blake Lively: 2%

When asked who has the best fashion sense, the results were slightly more even spread, however it still skewed towards the curvier side. The majority of women voted for Kim Kardashian, followed by Beyonce Knowles and Marilyn Monroe.

Survey results – best fashion sense:

Marilyn Monroe: 18%
Beyonce Knowles: 19%
Sofia Vergara: 11%
Kim Kardashian: 20%
Gwyneth Paltrow: 18%
Katie Holmes: 14%
Christina Hendricks: 3%
Blake Lively: 4%

Plus size model Katie Green, who has been campaigning against size zero models, speaks out about the results '' How refreshing to find a survey that actually shows that curvier women are more desirable. Marilyn Monroe set the standard all the way back in the 50's, and I'm glad that peoples perception’s haven't changed! Well done OneStopPlus on highlighting this, as I feel this sort of public information will make a significant contribution to women's health.''

The President of OneStopPlus, Stephanie Sobel, said: “We are excited about this survey as it endorses the beauty of all women and confirms that beautiful and fashionable women come in all sizes.”

OneStopPlus.co.uk caters for sizes 14-36 providing a variety of styles and fashion at great value, and is at the forefront of plus-size fashion and innovation, giving women who are plus-size the experience of the most advanced high-fashion lifestyle.

To view the full range visit http://www.onestopplus.co.uk

UK women reveal their odd beauty secrets, but most still put their faith in milk!

Spraying hairspray on the face to avoid smudging and sleeping on your back to prevent wrinkles are among the weird and wonderful beauty secrets employed by women, it emerged yesterday.

Other tricks of the trade include placing cold teaspoons on puffy eyes to sooth swelling and spraying perfume on a hairbrush to give the hair an alluring scent.

Researchers who carried out a detailed study into beauty regimes, habits and rituals found four out of ten women utilise goods found in kitchen cupboards to look good.

Smearing toothpaste on spots and blemishes and sleeping in bed in socks full of moisturiser are also common.

The extreme lengths to which women go to were revealed following a comprehensive study involving 2,000 women by dairy drink Modern Milk.

Yesterday a spokeswoman said: ''Some of the beauty treatments in this list are more extreme than others and it’s clear the lengths some women will go to to look beautiful.

‘’Having some little hints and tricks up your sleeve is one thing, but trying to constantly sleep on your back to avoid wrinkles or spraying your face with hair spray are quite severe.

‘’We wanted to poll women to find out what alternative beauty treatments they use and whether people make use of ingredients from kitchen cupboards.

"The age old trick of putting cold teabags or cucumber on the eyes to reduce puffiness is still used today."

The research revealed the majority of women stick to tried and tested beauty rituals passed down through the family or gleaned from female friends and colleagues.

They include drinking two litres of bottled water every day and drinking a glass of milk or two when possible to give the body a calcium boost.

The survey also revealed that tomatoes (74%) salmon (59%), olive oil (56%), oats (54%) and avocado (40%) were foods that women consider an important part of diet in terms of beauty. Top of their list was that old favourite milk, which 77% of women in the UK believe is the most important beauty food, especially when it comes to their skin, hair and nails.

This was pleasing news to TV Doctor Dr Hilary Jones, a big fan of milk, who believes women shouldn’t be wasting money on cosmetics but spending it on foods that are rich in calcium and essential nutrients.

Dr Hilary said: "You need milk in your diet for health and as an additional bonus it has beauty benefits and doesn’t cost the earth. I support supermarkets like Tesco putting really great offers on beauty foods such as Modern Milk, which contain added vitamins and minerals and are one of life’s natural beauty products".

He added: "Milk is the nearest thing you can find to a totally complete food containing, as it does, a perfect balance of protein, minerals, vitamins, essential fats and carbohydrates".

Along with traditional methods, the study also revealed a plethora of more modern unconventional habits undertaken by women in the privacy of their bathrooms.

It found many shave their legs with hair conditioner, WHY?????

Others admitted to splashing lemon juice on their hair in the hope it will develop a lighter tint when exposed to the sunlight.

Brushing hair with talcum powder to freshen it up and using lipstick on the cheeks when blusher runs out also emerged as common tricks.

Vaseline is regularly used to smooth out frizzy hair and many women also use toothpaste to soothe insect bites.

Among the other weird and wonderful techniques was pinching cheeks before entering nightclubs, bars or restaurants to give them a radiant red glow, using tea tree oil on ingrowing hairs and steaming the face in herb water.

From today, 26th October, Modern Milk will be encouraging women everywhere to start drinking milk by offering a 50p voucher on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/ModernMilk. The voucher will be valid until the 9th November. For more details visit www.modernmilk.co.uk.

Liberate reveals almost half of women teased about their looks consider cosmetic surgery

Liberate, the new cosmetic surgery group, has been completing some public research around some shocking topics, with the most notable revealing that almost half of the women consulted who were bullied at school have considered cosmetic surgery in order to 'fix' themselves.

The 3000 British women between 18 and 30 years-old who participated in the research were asked if they had ever been bullied, teased or targeted about their appearance, to which 47.45% answered yes and 52.57% answered no. Out of the women who answered yes to the first question, 43.5% of them said they would consider cosmetic surgery to 'fix' the problem.

These results from the Liberate public research show at some point around half of the women surveyed were bullied, and half of them would consider getting cosmetic surgery because they believe this would 'fix' the issue which had caused them to be bullied in the first place.

Liberate believes this is shocking, as people who are being bullied should be equipped with the proper tools to deal with it financially, physically and psychologically instead of opting for cosmetic surgery without at first making an informed and responsible choice.

The research was conducted by One Poll in February 2011 in order to record women's feeling about their appearance and their attitudes towards to cosmetic surgery. Liberate wanted to explore issues young women face surrounding cosmetic surgery, look at current trends and find out what young women know and don't know about surgery.

FACTFILE:
Liberate is designed as a service that "liberates" the consumer by allowing them to choose their cosmetic surgeon and by giving them access to their surgeon from the very first consultation and through the entire process including aftercare.

Unlike other cosmetic surgery providers, Liberate don't agree with the use of "patient coordinators" or salespeople. It wants its clients to get to know the surgeon before the operation allowing them to make an informed, responsible choice.

Without the tools needed to make responsible choices cosmetic surgery can end up costing people financially, physically and psychologically, Liberate aims to give people the power to choose, providing them with a new, safer approach to cosmetic surgery.

Liberate surgeons are all extremely experienced and skilled, and are also members of BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) and/or BAPRAS (British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons).  With over 60 clinics across the UK, theree's no reason why patients shouldn't be able to choose a highly qualified surgeon near them.

www.liberatecosmeticsurgery.com

Superdrug launches 'doctor brand' skincare range to rival top names, but at high street prices

The next big thing in skincare hits the high street this week with the launch of the first budget "doctor brand" skincare range.

Naked Truth created by Harley St cosmetic doctor Dr Darren McKeown, will be available exclusively at Superdrug and will be the first time the UK retailer has brought a so-called cosmeceutical range to the high street, and importantly, at high street prices.

There are a number of doctor brands on the market such as Dr Sebagh, Dr Brandt and Dr Perricone although they usually retail from glitzy, high end department stores with prices typically ranging from between £50 - £200. Well outside the range of many of us.

But The Naked Truth range is different. It makes the promise of delivering the same level of quality as the more expensive doctor brands, but on a budget with prices ranging from between £16.99 - £28.99.

Dr Darren McKeown points out: "Active ingredients are not cheap and if you want to use the best ingredients at the top end concentrations, you can't do it for bargain basement prices. But at the same time it doesn't need to cost the earth either. By working with Superdrug, we have been able to get the prices down to a level which I hope is within reach of most women.”

Active ingredients in the range include the latest peptides, retinoids, vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, copper and zinc.

The range was called Naked Truth because Dr McKeown wanted to deliver the latest in anti-ageing ingredients, but without the exaggerated claims and hype that usually plagues the beauty industry.

Dr McKeown says: "I get so fed up seeing new creams being promoted as 'botox in a bottle'. The truth is that no cream can do what botox does. Good skin care products are an incredibly important part of looking after your skin, but they work at the surface of the skin whereas Botox works on the muscles underneath. The two are not the same and one will never replace the other."

Jo Hutton, Superdrug buyer, says "At Superdrug we strive to provide our customers with affordable beauty. We are very excited to be launching the Naked Truth range which brings together some of the most advanced anti-ageing ingredients, but at prices which appeal to our customers. Since launching on-line last month it has become one of our most popular anti-ageing skincare ranges with great customer feedback and we are confident it will get the same response in store."

Naked Truth Dr Darren McKeown is available exclusively from Superdrug stores and online at www.superdrug.com.

London Serenity Launches Mobile Hair And Makeup Services

London Serenity, the leading provider of luxury mobile massage and beauty services in London has launched their mobile hair and makeup services.

Due to popular demand from existing Clientele, which include many 5 star hotels in London, VIP clients in London and many Londoners, London Serenity has now expanded their services to include mobile hair and mobile makeup services.

London Serenity have selected talented mobile makeup artists that have a wide experience in bridal makeup, evenings makeup, and have worked in prestigious salons in London and for magazines in editorials, photo shoots and on movie sets.

London Serenity mobile hairdressers, selected carefully for their experience in prestigious salons and freelance work as bridal hairdressers,will be offering bridal hair, evening hair dos, cutting and blowdrying, Keratine, and colouring services.

London Serenity will also be offering corporate hair and makeup lessons to their existing and new corporate clients.

For further information on London Serenity's services, please visit www.londonserenity.com.

Study in Style - stylish training designed for women

Study in Style, the comprehensive Image Consultant Complete Foundation Course has launched. It's described as a flexible, affordable, distance learning package that could bring you a new career as an Image Consultant, Personal Stylist or Personal Shopper closer.

The Complete Foundation Course costs £2,400 (a payment plan is available, just ask them for the details ) with separate modules offered from just £450.

The Study in Style course provides a modular DVD-based course which can be studied at your own pace, in your own time: so making it ideal for Mums at home looking for training that will fit around their busy family life; people seeking a new skill-set; or those looking for a whoe new career.

Course modules include: Personal Shopping; Women’s Style Analysis; Men’s Style Analysis; Colour Analysis; Makeup Application; and Presentation Skills. The Study in Style Complete Foundation Course also includes a total of 12 month’s free mentoring from image industry expert Gail Morgan.

Gail Morgan, the creator of Study in Style says: “This course has been designed for women who are interested in clothes and fashion but who don’t necessarily want to become fashionistas!

Our face to face courses are very popular but we had numerous requests for a home study course. I knew that using just books and photographs wouldn’t be enough, so I transferred the training experience into DVD and created this distance learning programme, so that wherever you are, you will have the opportunity to run your own style business.

“Following your training you will have the knowledge and appreciate the importance of tact and empathy necessary to help your clients find clothes that suit them, their lifestyle, personality and budget. You will be able to start your own business, doing a fun, interesting job that gives you the flexibility to work around your family commitments.”

Designed to provide all the information and equipment you would require to launch your own business as an Image Consultant, Fashion Advisor, Personal Stylist or Personal Shopper, the Study in Style course is accredited and audited by The Federation of Image Consultants (TFIC).

All training content, equipment and materials are audited by TFIC and the Study in Style Foundation Course meets the standards set by the TFIC/City & Guilds of London, Masters Award in Image Consultancy.

Victoria Lochhead from Newbury in Berkshire is a mum of two. She reports: “I’m in my early 30s and found it hard to shop as I always felt there wasn’t a lot on offer for my age group in the High Street – it all seemed too young or too frumpy.

“One day I was in my usual baggy t-shirt and jeans and just felt I had to do something about it! With Study in Style I could study at my own pace in manageable stages. What’s great is that you can build up a business as you go through the course. Study in Style is a great investment, the course is rich in detail and offers brilliant value for money. I now have new skills I’ll always be able to use.”

Karen Cross, 42, from Solihull near Birmingham in the Midlands points out: “I’d always had an interest in fashion and decided to do the Study In Style course last year. The course gave me the opportunity to train at my own pace, in the time I have available. I really enjoyed the distance learning which was very easy to fit into my busy home life. For each module of the course I read the manual then watched the DVDs which I found was the best way to do it – and I’ve always got the manuals as handy reference points.

“I found it a tactile, flexible and interactive course and am delighted that I’m working with new clients already. I set up Style Your Image and I’ve been doing clients properly since Christmas 2010 and am really seeing growing demand for my unique service.”

Hairdresser Sue Nurser, 53, adds: “Especially when you’re colouring hair, I’ve always asked people if they knew their colours and have always found it interesting to work out what people are and what would suit them best.

“With my hairdressing business I can’t commit specific days for studying and I’m a ‘watcher and doer’ learner so watching the Study in Style DVD and reinforcing that by reading the manual at my own pace was ideal. My hairdressing business has built up over the years but offering a Colour Analysis service is already making a real difference to my income.”

FACTFILE:
Study in Style is the training arm of The Image House, the image consultancy business founded by Gail Morgan in 1992. The distance learning Study in Style courses were created to help women set up and up run their own successful businesses in a fantastic and fulfilling industry.

All training content, equipment and materials are audited by The Federation of Image Consultants and the Study in Style Foundation Course meets the standards set by the TFIC/City & Guilds of London, Masters Award in Image Consultancy. For more details please visit www.studyinstyletraining.com

Cannelle Notices That More Young Clients Are Opting For The Natural Look

Cannelle beauty salons are noticing that young girls are not only keener than ever to learn the secrets to looking naturally gorgeous but to actually understanding good skin care. Over the last three years Cannelle (www.cannellebeaute.co.uk) has seen a 54% increase in the number of teenagers visiting their salons with the majority opting for manicures, waxing and eyebrow shaping treatments.

"Recent years have seen an overwhelming pressure for young girls to ply on heavy amounts of make-up but now we are seeing more girls who are being brought to the salon by their mother's to learn how to look after their skin and to learn how to put on make-up for a natural look. We also find this generation is far more savvy about sun exposure," says France Baudet the owner of the renowned French beauty salon.

Cannelle offers a wide range of suitable treatments including Décleor facials for spot prone skin which use 100% pure essential oils with natural plant extracts. For teenagers Aroma Purify is great for oily skin or Aroma Radiance for duller skin.

France continues: "The teenagers who come to our salon are made to feel as comfortable as possible and learn a lot from our experienced beauty therapists. With exam time and then end of year balls coming up we are expecting to see even more girls coming in for a treat, to reduce the effects that stress has had on their skin and to relax."

Cannelle delivers a fusion of beauty treatments all of which are tailored to meet their clients' special requirements. Baudet has divulged some top beauty tips for teenagers.

Teen beauty tips from Cannelle:

1. Cleanse, tone AND MOISTURISE! - Even if you have oily skin! Many girls avoid moisturisers because they believe they contain oils which promote spots. In fact if you choose a moisturiser that contains 'purifying oils' you will reap the benefits of well-nourished skin without spot problems. I recommend Décleor Aroma Purete for combination skin or Décleor Hydra Floral for normal skin.

2. Make up remover wipes are handy, particularly for girls on the go! So take them on sleepovers for quick, mess-free make up removal but avoid using them for prolonged periods. Wipes do not replace a proper skin care regime...think mouth wash as an alternative to brushing teeth. Exactly, you wouldn't!

3. Lip gloss compliments young, fresh skin perfectly. Don't be tempted to try dark or bright red matt lipsticks...you did that when you played dressing up as mum ten years ago...you don't want the same effect now! Vaseline has the same light reflecting instant plumping effect for even the thinnest lips so keep a travel size handy and reapply, reapply, reapply!

4. UV rays are a big no! Your generation is far more savvy about UV rays and burning. Sun exposure causes premature ageing and wrinkles can develop even in the early 20s with too much sun. Thankfully pale, pasty skin is a thing of the past for teens now the shelves are bursting with easy-to-use, skin nourishing creams and daily moisturisers containing hints of tanning colour that allow a safe, healthy glow to develop with continual use.

5. If you are particularly sensitive about the size of your nose, summer is the best time of the year for you! Trendy sunglasses and large brimmed hats look fabulous (teamed with skinny jeans and flip flops) and will dramatically reduce appearance of a larger nose. Uber stylish, uber clever!

6. Sparse lashes? Zig-zag your mascara brush! Whatever brand of mascara you choose it's the application that gives thicker longer looking lashes. Start at the base of the lashes (brush under not over lashes) and keeping the brush in contact with lashes at all times, zig-zag from side to side as you move up the lash. This movement separates and coats each lash at the same time, for maximum coverage and instantly thicker, bolder lashes.

7. Everyone has sad skin days. The moment you notice an obvious spot, cover with a medicated concealer and re-style your hair! Our attention usually goes straight to what's new, so all focus will be on your hair not on your blemish! Alternatively MAC, Couleur Caramel and STILA have great concealers.

www.cannellebeaute.com

Fushi Wellbeing Providing Optimum Health And Wellbeing Naturally And Organically

Fushi Wellbeing has achieved The Vegan Society stamp of approval, with 98% of its products declared suitable for vegans.

What a lot of people might not be aware of is that The Vegan Society was launched in 1944. This hard-working charity is active in its work against all forms of exploitation of and cruelty to animals.

According to the Society, the ethics of consuming animal products, in this instance dairy produce, was debated by The Vegetarian Society as long ago as 1909.

What has long dogged a vegan lifestyle, however, is the question of just how healthy is a vegan diet. The truth is that we know so much more about the role of vitamins, proteins, minerals, and the various enzymes and phyto-nutrients and their importance not only for general health but also anti-aging and cellular activity, But, we also know so much more about the sources of these vital nutrients and how to avoid animal produce and instead look to Mother Nature for everything we need.

Now as well as vegans, Fushi's slew of high quality, results-driven supplements, tinctures and herbal drinks, as well as its prestige beauty and haircare ranges are all suitable for vegetarians for optimal health and wellbeing - which makes them best for everyone! Vegan or not.

Wild Flower Bee Pollen - £12.20

Individually Accredited Vegan by the vegan society
Bee pollen is a highly concentrated source of essential elements and the most complete food in nature. It contains all water-soluble vitamins, especially high in B and C, 22 amino acids, 27 minerals including calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper and iron.

Directions : 1.5 gm. a day taken on an empty stomach preferably first thing in the morning

Fushi Beauty Totale - (£14.95)

Packed with 24 of the most essential nutrients for skin, hair and nails. The potent ingredients include vitamin A, a crucial antioxidant for skin DNA at a cellular level, it helps repair and regenerate; zinc is known to for its benefits for skin complaints such as acne; silica contributes to collagen formation and is good for strong nails; vitamin C is important in the production of collagen; essential amino acids support elastin and collagen production; beta-carotene and vitamin E help the skin's natural defences against free radicals.

All these ingredients are bio available, which means the nutrients are in the most absorbable form.
Directions: 1-2 capsules daily with breakfast and dinner.

Fushi Organic Spirulina Capsules - £10.16
Spirulina is used for rejuvenation, weight reduction and is considered an excellent blood and colon cleanser. Extremely rich in protein, Spirulina contains a massive 26 times the calcium of milk, as well as potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, phosphorous and iron. In addition to these beneficial minerals, you can get your B-complex A and E vitamins from Spirulina.

Directions: 1-3 capsules daily.

Total Repair Herbal Shampoo £15.26 for 250 ml

This nourishing shampoo is specially formulated to treat normal to dry, and damaged hair types. It's generously medicated with the soothing and healing properties of calendula and the tonifying and rejuvenating action of frankincense and neroli essential oils. Combined with the nourishing attributes of sandalwood and vitamin and protein-rich avocado oil, dull and damaged hair is lifted, healthy and glossy and smells refreshed with orange essential oil.

Total Repair & Soothe Herbal Conditioner £18.32 for 250ml
This dual functioning conditioner is packed with 88% herbal ingredients. Calendula with its soothing and healing action, combines with the invigorating properties of frankinscense and ceroli, shine-inducing, vitamin and protein-rich avocado oil and sandalwood nourish, soothe and repair damage to the scalp and hair shaft.

Antioxidants are key to helping protect against the aging effects of UV
exposure and pollution, mopping up damaging free radical activity - literally the metabolic waste disposal of the body's cells. And, of course, if you have overdosed on uv exposure, antioxidants are critical to help support the body and reduce longer term damage.

Fushi's Superfoods from £10.16
The big dilemma about the superfoods - so-called because of the optimum beauty, health and wellbeing benefits they provide - is which one to choose.

Says Rick Hay, Fushi's own nutritionist: "Superfoods are incredibly high in protein and all the vital phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals the body needs, but in the same way that we all have talents, so each superfood has a role in overall health that it does best and which can work either to support the body in any deficiencies, but also to "turbo-charge" even the healthiest diet for optimum results."

The List: Acai has an extremely high ORAC value, which measures its antioxidant levels - great for general health and boosting immunity, it's an excellent anti-ager and also good for weightloss. Wheatgrass is extremely chlorophyll rich, the lifeblood of the plant, and is an extremely good energy booster and for use when detoxing. Chlorella, again rich in chlorophyll, is a powerful cleanser for the digestive system and for stimulating elimination, but it also has alkalizing properties so it reduces inflammation. Alfalfa, is a good digestive tonic.

So according to Fushi, vegetarian, vegan, health freak, or just in need of a good overhaul, Fushi Wellbeing is the one-stop shop for all your optimum health needs.

Fushi's body care products are free from Parabens, Petrochemicals, SLS, PEGs and synthetics.

Fushi is available from:
* Via the website www.fushi.co.uk, or Mail-order by calling 0845 330 1880
* Follow Fushi on Facebook

FACTFILE:
The Product Range:
* Herbal Remedies
* Nutriceuticals
* Hair care, Body and bath care
* Aromatherapy & Massage oils

Fushi believes the body shouldn't be overexposed to chemicals and unnatural elements and uses natural and organic ingredients wherever possible. Fushi supports Fair Trade, only buying products from suppliers that do not exploit indigenous populations around the globe. Fushi is a Member if the Ethical Company Organisation and the Good Shopping Guide.

Organic Beauty To Take Away: Travel Light With Evolve's Luxury Minis

evolve beauty is designed to bring you better living. Their certified organic products are 99%+ natural and contain highly effective bio actives to make a visible difference to your skin, body and hair.

They have created a summer sampler kit the pick of the bunch £15.99 with 4 50ml luxury mini versions of their best selling body care products, which will smooth and hydrate the skin, and keep it looking lovely all summer long. Inside the sustainably printed box is:

The heavenly body polish - an irresistible coconut body polish that buffs the skin to smooth perfection

The radiance boost body cream - which smoothes and brightens with vitamin C rich acerola cherry

The mega omega body cream - which nourishes and boosts elasticity with omega rich fair trade inchi oil

The skin cocoon body wash - which soothes and hydrates with almond peptides

We also offer all of their body collection in miniature form for £3.99 each, for travel or trial.

Please visit www.evolvebeauty.co.uk for more details

FACTFILE:
As well as being a little healthier, evolve beauty products are greener, with sleek recycled packaging All products are produced in the UK. The range retails below £20, for green living that doesn't cost the earth.

“Yummy Mummy Pressure Comes From School Gates, Not Celebs” Survey

50% of mums feel pressure to look good from other mums versus only 10% from celebrities

1/3 of mums spend less than 5 minutes in the morning doing their makeup compared to 1/5 of non-mums

40% of mums felt better about themselves before children

1 in 10 mums have avoided social situations because they are unhappy with their appearance

Only 2% of women selected their mums as their beauty role models

A new survey commissioned by Sheer Cover® mineral makeup polling 1,600 women across the UK shows that the majority of mums are feeling pretty depressed about their appearance. So much so that over 40% of mums agree to feeling more confident and attractive before they had children, and 1 in 10 admit to avoiding social situations due to a lack of confidence in their appearance. It’s no surprise however when you consider that motherhood results in a 50% decrease in pamper time according to the mums surveyed.

More surprising is the fact that 56% agreed that friends and other mums made them feel self-conscious while only 10% of respondents felt pressure from celebrity mums despite the likes of red-carpet beauties such Gisele Bundchen and Danni Minogue flaunting flawless figures and fresh-faces weeks after giving birth. Even more reason for mums to make that little extra added effort each morning before approaching the school gates!

When questioned about other sources of inspiration however, one startling find was that only 2% of women name their own mothers as their top beauty role model. One mum who bucks the trend and hopes to inspire her own daughter in years to come is red-carpet veteran, beauty enthusiast and Sheer Cover® brand ambassador Emma Forbes who comments: “My mum was always an amazing beauty role model who enjoyed dressing up and passing along all her trade secrets. I’ve always enjoyed makeup and it makes me feel more confident; I hope my children benefit from seeing me take care of myself.”

Armand Beasley, top makeup artist for Sheer Cover® comments, "For busy mums on the go, it’s important that they look and feel the best they possibly can. It doesn't have to take an hour and you don't have to look like a supermodel! You only need 10mins to get up and glow!"

With a full range of sheer, natural, mineral makeup ideal for day or evening looks, Sheer Cover® products boast healthy formulas that can be worn all day long without feeling cakey. Worn by Hollywood beauties, Sheer Cover® gives a flawless finish in photos, and flatters skin of all ages. Easy to apply and long-lasting, Sheer Cover® makes nailing the perfect School-Run look a breeze.

If you or your mum is in need of a makeover – log on to www.sheercover.co.uk/mums to enter the ultimate mothers’ day competition.

For Armand Beasley’s Top Ten Quick Makeup Tips for Mums (see attached) or to purchase Sheer Cover®, visit www.sheercover.co.uk/beauty RRPs for the full range start from £29.99.