Beauty buy of the day - July 2011

Discover the latest make-up, skin care, fragrance and hair products for July 2011

by Louise O'Connell
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OCS Wax, Crème, Putty and Gel

OCS Wax, Crème, Putty and Gel, OCS, beauty buy of the day OCS Wax, Crème, Putty and Gel

#handbaghearts OCS Wax, Crème, Putty and Gel, from £11.95
Why Handbag hearts it: We love an organic product here at Handbag, and especially one that’s used in salons, so we know the quality is tip top.OCS (Organic Care Systems) have brought out a new hair styling range, which uses almost all natural ingredients, so they’re super-kind to your hair and super-kind to the environment too. The range features a wax, crème, putty and gel, to fulfil all of your hair dreams!
Where: Organic Colour Systems

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LP Skin Therapy Lip Rescue Gel

LP Skin Therapy Lip Rescue Gel, beauty, makeup, make-up LP Skin Therapy Lip Rescue Gel

#handbaghearts LP Lip Therapy Skin Rescue Gel, £20
Why Handbag hearts it: There\'s no doubt that luscious lips are the epitome of sexiness, and looking at pout-perfect beauties such as Angelina Jolie and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, we\'ve got a serious case of the green eyed monster. But you won\'t find us booking in for collagen injections just yet because we\'ve discovered LP Lip Therapy Rescue Gel, which instantly plumps up lips, giving them a clearer contour, and it tastes like sweet, juicy oranges. Pucker up, ladies!
Where: LP Skin Therapy

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Lady Dior Palette

Lady Dior Palette, Dior makeup, beauty buy of the day Lady Dior Palette

#handbaghearts Dior Lady Dior Palette, £61.50
Why Handbag hearts it: We are head over heels for this dreamy eye shadow palette from Dior. Taking inspiration from the iconic Lady Dior bag, the palette features the latest spring/summer 2011 version in clashing bright red and blue. It’s so beautiful we don\'t want to use it but it\'s bang on the colour pop trend, as well as being excellent for creating a classic smoky eye too.
Where: Exclusively from Selfridges

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Dry Recovery Revitalising Moisture Mist

Dry Recovery Revitalising Moisture Mist, Ojon, beauty buy of the day Dry Recovery Revitalising Moisture Mist

#handbaghearts Ojon Dry Recovery Revitalising Moisture Mist, £20
Why Handbag hearts it: We love it when a hair product comes along that saves us time and still gives us the sort of hair that we only get when we visit the salon. So hurrah for Ojon Dry Recovery Revitalising Moisture Mist! We used just a few spritzs on our dry locks and our hair was suddenly restored.. Use it on wet hair before styling to condition and detangle, or spritz onto dry hair throughout the day for an instant pick-me-up.
Where: John Lewis

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Gucci Flora Eau Fraiche Hand Cream and Satin Body Cream

Gucci Flora Eau Fraiche Hand Cream and Satin Body Cream, Beauty buy of the day Gucci Flora Eau Fraiche Hand Cream and Satin Body Cream

#handbaghearts Gucci Flora Eau Fraiche Hand Cream, £20, and Gucci Flora Eau Fraiche Satin Body Cream, £35
Why Handbag hearts it: Pampering products are the zenith of summer beauty, and none come smelling sweeter than Gucci’s sumptuous Flora range. Citrus fragrances are always best in the summer months, and the indulgent, rich texture of the hand cream and satin body cream are perfect for preparing your skin for the sun.
Where: House of Fraser

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SteamCream Liberty Edition, £10.50

steamcream, liberty edition SteamCream

#handbaghearts New SteamCream ‘Liberty’ Edition, £10.50
Why Handbag hearts it: SteamCream is something of a handbag.com favourite product; a multipurpose moisturiser made with unrefined steam which is suitable for all skin types. The use of steam in its production makes SteamCream break down quickly as soon as it touches your skin, providing an intensive moisturising experience! The formula also contains orange flower water, healing lavender oil and sooling oatmeal – all neatly packaged in a handy 75g tin (perfect for hand luggage!). The tins themselves are eco-friendly and completely covetable; we are particularly loving this Stars and Stripes design. A bit of kitsch Americana to add some fun to your morning moisturising session. \r\n
Where: SteamCream

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Aussie Limited Edition party bottles

aussie Aussie Miracle Moist

#handbagheartsAussie Limited Edition
Why Handbag hearts it: We have a serious soft spot for Aussie; their hair products are just the bees knees when it comes to creating soft, shiny locks . They smell delicious, and leave us searching for any reflective surface in which to admire our glossy manes. So you can imagine our delight when these new Limited Edition party bottles of Aussie Miracle Moist arrived on our desk. Covered in feisty fireworks, every bottle brings a little bit of party spirit to your shower routine. The same brilliant products, with added party attitude - what’s not to love?\r\n
Where: from £3.67, Boots

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Dove Nourishing Body Wash with NutriumMoisture

dove bodywash Dove Nourishing Body Wash with NutriumMoisture

#handbaghearts Dove Nourishing Body Washes with NutriumMoisture, from £2.03
Why Handbag hearts them: Dove are well known for being serious about moisturising , but they have taken skincare to a new level with this range of body washes. They have added their unique NutriumMoisture technology, previously only available in the VisableCare range, to all their body wash products, to give you a more skin friendly shower. Some shower gels and cleansers can strip away moisture, but the Dove Nourishing range actually replenishes your skin’s lipids and repairs protein damage while you shower. Here at handbag.com, our only dilemma is which of the range to choose; there are nine different body washes including Dove Silk Glow, Dove go fresh Burst, and Dove pro.age Nourishing, all with the NutriumMoisture technology. It’s a shower revelation! \r\n
Where: Superdrug

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Une Glimmer Lips Gloss

une, lip gloss, Une Glimmer Lips Gloss

#handbaghearts Glimmer Lips Gloss by Une, £7.99
Why Handbag hearts it: Peachy pink, glossed lips are a great summer beauty look, but we like our lip gloss to offer a little bit extra. This new formulation from Une has a light, moisturising texture and comes in a range of skin tone-flattering shades (we are fans of the sheer burgundy.) Best of all, Glimmer Lips is a non-sticky gloss! Great colour and shine without the annoying stickiness? Sign us up!
Where: Boots

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Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Eyes Mascara

Lancome, mascara, doll eyes Lancome mascara

#handbaghearts Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Eyes Mascara, £20.50
Why Handbag hearts it: If, like us, you sometimes find false eyelashes a bit of a faff, but you crave the beautiful, wide-eyed effect they create then this product is for you. The Hypnôse collection of mascaras from Lancôme are world bestsellers, and Doll Eyes, the latest addition to the family, looks set to become another must have. Using a special cone shaped brush to even the shortest lashes, the ‘Fibre Shine’ formula gives each one a subtle sheen, whilst building volume and fixing curves. What more could you want? We are all a-flutter over this product; it’s perfect for a dramatic summer party look. \r\n
Where: Selfridges

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MAC Flighty Eye Shadows

MAC Flighty Eye Shadows, beauty buy of the day, summer beauty, eye shadow, eye makeup MAC Flighty Eye Shadows

#handbaghearts MAC Flighty Eye Shadows, £13.50
Why Handbag hearts it: MAC’s latest cream eye shadow collection is an absolute dream to apply. Lightly whipped and smooth, you can build up the luminescent shades for the effect you desire – whether that’s a sheer splash of colour, or dramatic, multi-layered look. Available in 16 gorgeous rainbow shades, you’ll be torn over which to try first.
Where: MAC

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Trevor Sorbie Beautiful Curls Original Curl Cream

Trevor Sorbie Beautiful Curls Original Curl Cream, beauty buy of the day Trevor Sorbie Beautiful Curls Original Curl Cream

#handbagheartsTrevor Sorbie Beautiful Curls Original Curl Cream, £5.10
Why Handbag hearts it: All hail the return of a hair hero! Trevor Sorbie has re-released their Beautiful Curls Original Curl Cream due to popular demand. Using just a pea-sized portion, spread evenly throughout your hair to create perfect curly beach hair!


Where: Boots

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Rituals Single Eye Shadow

Rituals Single Eye Shadow, beauty buy of the day, Rituals Single Eye Shadow

#handbaghearts Rituals Single Eye Shadow, £10.90
Why Handbag hearts it: Colour pop eyes are an instant way to say ‘summer’s here’, so get into the spirit with these single eye shadows from Rituals. Team with bright eye liners in go-to summer shades such as teal and aqua to really make your eyes pop, and be sure to add a slick of vibrant lipstick too!


Where: John Lewis

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Geodesis Tuberose Candle

Geodesis Tuberose Candle, beauty buy of the day Geodesis Tuberose Candle

#handbaghearts Geodesis Tuberose Candle, £20
Why Handbag hearts it: Let your sense of smell transport you to another place with this exciting range of scented candles from Geodesis. Taking us to Mexico is the floral scent of the tuberose flower, reminding us of long summer nights spent sitting on a balcony and knocking back a few cheeky margaritas... it’s our favourite.
Where: John Lewis

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The Body Shop 100% Natural Lip Roll On

The Body Shop 100% Natural Lip Roll On, the body shop, lipgloss, beauty buy of the day The Body Shop 100% Natural Lip Roll On \r\n

#handbaghearts The Body Shop 100% Natural Lip Roll On, £4
Why Handbag hearts it: Here at HB Towers, we’re over sticky lips. We want supple, soft lips, without the added goo. The Body Shop new Lip Roll Ons promise to moisturise without glooping on the gloss, in a range of enticing flavours from mint to berry. Containing only natural ingredients, like jojoba and almond oils, it’s easy to apply on the go with thanks to the handy roller-ball..
Where: The Body Shop

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Shiseido Luminising Satin Eye Shadow Trio

Shiseido Luminising Satin Eye Shadow Trio, beauty buy of the day Shiseido Luminising Satin Eye Shadow Trio

#handbaghearts Shiseido Luminising Satin Eye Colour Trio, £34
Why Handbag hearts it: If the colour-pop trend is a bit too full-on for you, and if you love a touch of shimmer but don’t like working the heavy metals trend, then check out this gorge palette, which manages to hit on both trends in a subtle, summery way. Inspired by a summer sunset reflecting off the sand, this pale trio of peach, rose and platinum eye shadows will contrast beautifully with a sun-kissed glow. Choose just one colour for a simple, elegant vibe, or blend a combination of the three for a more dramatic evening look.
Where: Shiseido

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Star Gazer Powder Shimmer

Star Gazer. Powder Shimmer, beauty buy of the day Star Gazer Powder Shimmer

#handbaghearts Star Gazer Powder Shimmer, £5
Why Handbag hearts it: Go for gold this summer and get shimmered up with Star Gazer Powder Shimmer! Favoured by glossy celebrities such as, Katy Perry and Britney Spears, it not only gives you a golden glow and maximises your \r\ntan\r\n but will look fab on your dressing table with its old school perfume-style pump.
Where: Stargazer

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Disney Imagination Collection

Disney Imagination Collection, beauty buy of the day Disney Imagination Collection

#handbaghearts Disney Imagination Collection, from £6
Why Handbag hearts it: We may not be 8-years-old anymore, but we can still enjoy a bit of Disney magic with their new Disney Imagination fragrance collection. Including Hand Wash, Hand and Body Lotion, Room Spray and even a Candle, the Imagination collection is inspired by a magical forest, so think summer berries, wild mint, pine needles and apple. Inject a little bit of Disney magic into your day!
Where: Disney Store

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Violent Lips Transfers

Violent Lips Transfers, makeup, beauty buy of the day Violent Lips Transfers

#handbaghearts Violent Lips Transfers, £12
Why Handbag hearts it: OMG! Hot make-up alert! Look at what’s just dropped on to the Handbag.com beauty desk....New Lip Transfers from Violent Lips are transfers in a whole range of super-cool Jessie J-style lip designs. We can’t decide between the leopard print, polka dot,union Jack or the the red zebra print.
Where: Harvey Nichols

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Feelunique.com Soap Lollies

Feelunique.com, Soap Lollies, soap, beauty buy of the day Feelunique.com Soap Lollies

#handbaghearts Feelunique.com Summer Soap Lollies, £4.50
Why Handbag hearts it: We’d never have thought of putting soap on a stick, but boy doesn’t it look fun? Available in zesty colour pop hues, these limited edition summer soaps from Feelunique.comare the perfect way to lather up in the sunshine. Choose from Grapefruit, Watermelon or Orange depending on your mood.
Where: Feelunique.com

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