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Credit Crunch Beauty at The Body Shop
It's time to snap up some beauty discounts in preparation for the festive season. The Body Shop is one of my favourite beauty hangouts; the products smell gorgeous and the staff are so sweet! Now it's offering a whole host of recession-proof discounts that means you don't need to scrimp on your beauty routine, no matter if money is tight.
How To: Gemma Merna's NTA Glamour
At the National Television Awards last night, Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna sparkled on the red carpet. She combined her bright blonde bob with smouldering dark eye makeup and luminous skin. A light tan plus smudgy charcoal eyes gave her look Old Hollywood appeal.
A Quick Tip For Beautifully Flushed Cheeks
Recently I switched sides on the great cream versus powder blush debate. This summer I got into the habit of swapping my faithful shimmery Bourjois blush for the gorgeous creamy Becca shades. The dewy fresh look that you only seem to get from a cream blush is a hard addiction to break so I was thrilled to hear about the latest backstage makeup artist trick.
Help Stop Violence in the Home With The Body Shop
Shocking statistics reveal that one in three women who attempt suicide do so because they're affected by domestic violence but also that 59% of women are more likely to confide in a friend if affected by it. Therefore, it really is a case of a problem shared is, a problem halved.
The Body Shop is raising funds for Women’s Aid with the, ‘For You, For Me’ Shea Lip Care Stick Duo (£7).
Beauty Glossary: Tea Tree
Tea tree is a well-known essential oil, that become widely used in the beauty industry, from the 1990s, partly because of The Body Shop's popular Tea Tree range.
It is obtained by steam distillation, from the leaves of melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia.
The Australian Aborigines were the first to unearth the medicinal benefits of tea tree.
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Trend Alert: Printed Body Suit
The '80s revival this season has already brought back crop tops and denim leggings, but now we can add one piece bodys to the mix too. I have noticed a lot of these on the High Street and have even seen several people wearing them. They're great for creating a seamless silhouette and can be quite flattering.
Product Review: Ren Damask Rose Body Cream
Well at least I have one thing in common with Uma Thurman. Like the long-limbed actress I share a love of skincare brand Ren and am a true devotee of their shower creams and body lotions in particular. As a complete body lotion addict anyway, it's no surprise then that I'm head-over-heels about Ren's Damask Rose Body Cream, (£24.50).
Supermodel Beauty With Elle Macpherson's Body
Supermodel Elle Macpherson isn't just a pretty face (and body). The Australian model and mother is re-launching her bath and body collection, Elle Macpherson The Body, coined due to her modeling nickname. With a distinctly more modern, and yet still feminine, image the best-selling collection has evolved and is based around Elle's self-proclaimed philosophy of 'intuitive beauty'.
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