Beauty buy of the day - April
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Discover handbag.com\'s beauty buy of the day tested by us. We will be scrubbing, pouting, spritzing and painting our way through the latest beauty products to hit a high street near you. From high end brands such as Estée Lauder to Clinique and Chanel, to those high street hotties like No7, Rimmel and Collection 2000, you can find all the latest beauty reviews and news here.
Want to know about the best new beauty products which have been tested not just recommended? Then read on to discover which products make it into handbag.com\'s beauty buy of the day.
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VIP Collection
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VIP Collection
This April the VIP Collection is coming to a high street near you and each product has been created or is used on a daily basis by some of the beauty industry\'s most renowned experts. From products for amazing hair, to the latest Gillette razor, leading anti-ageing moisturisers and catwalk favourites, this range takes you from the bathroom to the bar in a few easy steps. Each one has been cherry picked by experts such as hairstylist to the stars Ben Cooke and Caroline Barnes who is a MaxFactor\'s celebrity make-up artist, so you know you\'re in good hands.
Pick and mix from this new collection and you are only three steps away from feeling and looking great. Plus you don\'t even have to break the bank! Keep a look out for exclusive offers on these products starting this month in Sainsbury\'s.
Prices from £1.99, shops and supermarkets nationwide.
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MAC Liberty of London Collection
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MAC Liberty of London Collection
I am hooked on MAC\'s latest collaboration with Liberty; vintage inspired packaging, pretty summer colours and two must-have make-up bags, it\'s not to be overlooked.
I\'ve been using the new beauty powder which is the perfect way to pick up dull tried skin with a flush of colour on cheeks. Without all the added shimmer so many brands contain - just the way I like it - and set in the Liberty flower and bird patterned compact it\'s my new make-up bag staple. Other favourites are the lip glosses in pretty wearable pinks and peachy shades and the nail polish in Blue India which will add a pop of colour when worn alongside this season\'s nude clothes.
Plus...those make-up bags! Get shopping now before it all sells out.
From £8, maccosmetics.co.uk and Liberty.
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Eyeslices
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Eyeslices
Give tired peepers the pampering treat they deserve with these new Eyeslices which have just landed in the UK. These gentle eye pads - they are even better when cooled in the fridge first - will lie perfectly on your tired eyes while resting in the bath or in bed. With active ingredients of aloe, anti-inflammatory yeast extracts, rice peptides to revitalise and moisturising properties, these re-usable eye pads will discard any signs of the night before. Wipe each eyeslice before use, apply and relax. Literally after one minute eyes were cooled and refreshed, and believe us we used them during Fashion Week so we should know!
From £14.99, thepromakeupshop.com
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Bliss Triple Oxygen+C Energising Cream
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Bliss Triple Oxygen+C Energising CreamBliss Triple Oxygen C Energising Cream
If you are still searching for that perfect new season moisturiser make sure you take a look at Bliss\' latest offering. Hot on the heels of the recent supercharged vitamin C buzz it\'s a creamy daily moisturiser designed to boost tried dull skin with its triple oxygen formula, while promoting collagen production and soothing sensitive skin. Skin is left looking dewy and luminous thanks to its special brightening complex and the pink cream soaks into parched dehydrated skin instantly. If you are a fan of their Triple Oxygen Eye Mask and face mask - you will love this.
£45, blisslondon.co.uk and spa locations nationwide.
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Clinique Bonus Time
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Clinique Bonus Time April 2010
Clinique and designer Milly have teamed up for a fantastic make-up and skin care offer available exclusively at Harrods this month. Simply buy two or more Clinique products - one has to be skin care - and you will get this designer beauty bag full of Clinique spring-time must-haves such as a body cream, lipstick, mascara, age defence moisturiser and more. This offer is worth it just for the brightly patterned bag itself which is just lovely for any overnight stay or summer holiday.
If you\'re in need of a make-up or skin care fix, then now is the time to do it.
Offer available from Harrods until the 24 April 2010.
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Hissyfit
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Hissyfit beauty products
One thing is for sure you won\'t forget this brand, not with a name like Hissyfit! Thankfully the products live up to its fabulous name with everything in the new range designed to protect skin to the highest level with natural mineral enriched products and high SPFs. As someone who suffers with sun sensitive skin - and wears SPF on a daily basis - this range is a godsend. From what I\'ve tried I\'m seriously impressed. My favourites have to be the fruity sweet-smelling body cream which not only contains anti-ageing ingredients such as aloe and Australian plant extracts but it also has a hefty SPF 30. Yes that\'s a body cream, designed for every day use, which is super hydrating and contains an SPF as high as any good suntan cream. Bliss!
Secondly I\'m hooked on the foundation; light, creamy, not at all drying and in eight shades from light to dark, it\'s a treat to use every morning. Skin is left extremely hydrated and dewy and it\'s the perfect base for summer. Plus, you got it, it has a skin saving SPF 50 in it. Wowza!
Hissyfit has just arrived in the UK, so be one of the first - along
with me, oh and Dannii Minogue is a fan - to start raving about this new range.
Prices start at £12, klmbeauty.co.uk
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Geluscious booties
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Geluscious gel booties
Spring is finally upon us which means it\'s time to ditch the thick socks and pull on some peep-toe ankle boots and flesh revealing strappy shoes. If months of keeping your feet under wraps has left them looking a little worse for wear don\'t waste time pumicing them endlessly in the shower, instead simply pull on a pair of Geluscious booties, the slipper socks that moisturise your feet.
The booties have a thick layer of gel in the sole containing hydrating blends of vitamin E, jojoba oil, grapeseed and olive oil to nourish skin and leave soles feeling silky soft. Wear them three times a week for a minimum of 15 minutes for baby soft skin.
When I\'m not in my heels during the day I\'m often out running in my trainers so my feet do take a battering, especially my dried-out heels. I slipped these booties on one evening and, after I got past the strange gel feeling, I was amazed at the results. After an hour my feet felt incredible, as if I\'d soaked them in oil. These are definitely a must-have for summer and for taking on a long-haul flight to keep feet in tip-top condition for your holiday. They last up to 40 washes making them a great investment for summer.
£21.95, available nationwide in spas and salons. For stockists call 0845 217 1360
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Estée Lauder brasil dream
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Estée Lauder Brasil Dream fragrance
Bring a touch of summer into your life with this limited edition scent from Estée Lauder. Containing notes of jasmine, pineapple, gardenia, orange and bergamot mixed with a dash of coconut cream it\'s a fragrance designed to transport your mind to exotic faraway places. One smell makes us think of sunset cocktails and warm summer evenings. Yes, this screams faraway holidays and we\'re not talking about noisy long haul flights.
The combined notes produce a warm, provocative scent - especially the mix of jasmine and gardenia - which is designed to be worn when showing off skin. It\'s sultry and exciting - everything you want to be in the sunshine.
£29, Boots stores nationwide and online at boots.com
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Clinique Dark Spot Corrector
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Clinique dark spot corrector
Old blemish scarring? No problem. Hyperpigmentation? A breeze. Whatever your skin complaint Clinique\'s new wonder product, the Dark Spot Corrector has it under wraps. In clinical tests women saw a 53% improvement in skin tone after using the serum for just 12 weeks making this gentle, non-irritating ‘damage eraser\' the must-have product of the year. It\'s ideal for skins that cannot tolerate other skin brightening treatments and it won\'t leave you with unsightly redness but will still give you prescription strength results at home. It works by helping to prevent the appearance of new dark spots while visibly breaking up existing pigmentation and gently exfoliating it away to reveal brighter, more even luminous skin. Skin is left looking smooth and even which in turn helps to create a more youthful complexion.
30ml, £37.50, available exclusively at Selfridges now and at all Clinique counters nationwide from May 1.
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Aveda Light the Way Candle
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Aveda Light the Way Candle
Natural beauty brand with a heart Aveda are supporting Earth Month for the whole of April in a bid to globally raise £2.3 million to help give local communities in developing countries access to clean water. You too can help Aveda this month by purchasing their fantastic Light the Way Earth Month Candle or by walking with the Aveda team through London on a five mile walk to raise awareness and funds on the 19 April.
We love their Earth Month soy wax candle which has been certified organic with its fresh spring scent and delicate French lavender ingredients. It will burn cleanly without smoke for hours and will bring a touch of sunshine into your home this month. Plus Aveda are donating a fantastic £12.76 from the £15 price tag on each candle purchased. Yes, this isn\'t one of those offers when 1% of the price goes to charity, oh no, this is a fantastic donation and well worth the charitable investment.
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Aveda Light the Way candle, £15, aveda.co.uk
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Avon Speed Dry Nail Polish
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Avon Speed Dry Nail Polish
If you are finding it near impossible to get your hands on one of Chanel\'s sought after spring nail polish colours then Avon might just be the brand to help. Their new, fabulous fast drying nail colours are the perfect purse friendly alternative. Most of us wear subtle pinks and nudes to work and if Chanel\'s pinkie Tendresse shade is a bit off budget then this Ballerina shade will do just the job. Or if like Whitney Port you want to add some colour into your life, we love the rich creamy Vintage Blue shade. You only need one coat and it is touch dry in moments.
£6, avonshop.co.uk
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Elemis Eau De Parfum
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Elemis Eau De Parfum
This month saw Elemis launch their first fragrance designed to capture the relaxing, tranquil feeling of their award-winning spas. With notes of sweet grass, vetiver, patchouli and moss it’s a crisp green, floral scent. At first it comes across as a unisex cologne with its bold zesty notes but it opens up further to reveal the vetiver, grass and patchouli which leave an extremely fresh, bright, breezy fragrance on the skin. Elegant and modern, it will be perfect when worn on bright sunny days. Yes, this clean scent from the spa gurus is sure to be a hit. Go smell it today…
£35, Elemis salons, spas and Debenhams counters.
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Jergens Naturals Total Nourishment Replenishing Body Moisturiser
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Jergens Total Nourishment moisturiser
Since its UK launch in 2009 Jergens have been rescuing women\'s parched, dry skin everywhere and now, our skin can look and feel even better thanks to the range\'s new Total Nourishment Replenishing Body Moisturiser.
Containing 97% natural ingredients this new intensive body cream is paraben-free and is made up of the finest plant derived ingredients, great if you like to stick with natural products that are good for the environment. The new Total Nourishment Replenishing Body Moisturiser is formulated with nature\'s superfoods and transforms dry skin into supple, nourished and instantly healthier-looking skin.
I tried it for a week on my constantly dry arms and legs and it worked wonders. While my usual body moisturiser keeps my arms and legs looking moisturised for a few hours, Jergens left my skin looking soft and healthy all day and I didn\'t need to re-apply until the next morning. It also smelt incredible, really fresh and natural.
£4.99, boots.com
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Trilogy Organic Rosehip Oil
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Trilogy Rosehip Oil
There has been a lot of hype about creams and oils that claim to make scars and stretch marks literally disappear in a matter of weeks but few have lived up to the expectations of those desperate to make their imperfections fade away. A new oil from Trilogy that has just hit the beauty shelves could be the first product that literally does what it says on the tin, helping old scars and marks fade away all thanks to the magical effects of rosehip oil.
The new oil from organic skincare specialists Trilogy made the beauty world sit up and take notice when they released the results of an independent clinical trial. The results showed that the colour of scars improved by up to 41% on testers, stretch marks were improved by 43% and the appearance of wrinkles was improved by 23%. The lightweight oil sinks into skin just like a serum so is ideal for use on the face to help improve the appearance of acne scarring and premature ageing.
A potent blend of rosehip oil, proven to help fade scarring, essential fatty acids (Omega\'s 3, 6 and 9) and vitamins to nourish and moisturise the skin this new oil is the new must-have skincare essential for naturally beautiful skin. I have an old very noticeable scar on my arm that I\'m always trying to cover up. I applied the Rosehip Oil morning and night for four weeks and noticed a visible difference. My scar has lightened considerably, blending in with my healthy skin and it is less raised and much smoother. If there has been this much improvement in just four weeks I can\'t wait to see the results after the recommended 12 weeks. Needless to say, this really works.
From £12, boots.com
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