Transformulas Professional White, teeth, beauty buy
Transformulas Professional White
Always wanted a brighter, whiter smile, but don\'t want to fork out for ghastly dentist bills or spend months donning a gum shield every night?! Then get yourself the new Professional White pen by Transformulas, specifially designed to banish discolouration caused by coffee, red wine and tobacco, without the hefty price tag. Easy to apply - the application takes a matter of seconds and then needs just 30 seconds to dry - this little beauty bag essential will whiten your teeth up to six shades lighter, whilst keeping your mouth fresh tasting. We\'ve been giving it a whirl in the HB office, so we all have nice bright smiles ready for the Royal Wedding tomorrow (which we\'ve obviously been invited to, ahem)
\r\n£29 from Transformulas
Easy Fill Atomiser, beauty buy, pink ribbon foundation, charity, perfume
Easy Fill Atomiser
Keep smelling sweet throughout these balmy days with this nifty little metallic atomiser. Small enough to fit in to the most compact of handbags (even the classic Chanel 2.55 were coveting), just fill with your favourite new summer scent and spritz away throughout the day. But the best reason to get your mitts on one of these summer essentials, is that 50% of the proceeds goes straight to the Pink Ribbon Foundation so youll be smelling great whilst doing your bit for charity.
\r\n£11.95 from Victoria Health
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John Frieda Frizz-Ease 3-day straight, beauty buy
John Frieda Frizz-Ease 3-day straight
All of this warm weather can be a nightmare for those of us with frizzy hair, but with John Friedas new 3-day straight spray, we can have sleek, smooth, glossy hair without hours of preening every morning!
\r\nSimply spray on to wet hair, blow dry as normal and activate the straightening process by giving your hair a once over with straighteners and youre set to go, you have a frizz-free barnet for up to three days.
\r\n\r\n£6.99 from Boots
Leighton Denny Brick Road nail polish, beauty buy, spring/summer 11 trend
Leighton Denny Brick Road nail polish
Yellow nails were all over the catwalks this season and are set to be a huge trend for spring/summer 2011, so it was only a matter of time before nail experts Leighton Denny bought out their version. Limited edition shade Brick Road is a bright sunshine yellow with a rich crème finish and high gloss shine that channels the retro 70s vibe - perfect for summer fingers and toes.
\r\n£11 from Leighton Denny
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Bodytox Detox Foot Patches, beauty buy
Bodytox Detox Foot Patches
Everywhere we turn people are talking about the crazy detoxs theyre doing to get fit and healthy for the summer, but forget about smearing your body in green tea or only eating acacia berries just pop one of these Detox Foot Patches on your feet before bedtime, and voila, you should wake up feeling a whole lot better.
\r\nThese little patches absorb the bodys toxins, improving quality of sleep, boosting energy levels and promoting health and well being. Whats not to love!
\r\n£11.99 for 6 from Bodytox
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Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Lotion
Palmer\'s Cocoa Butter Formula Lotion
Easter is almost upon us, but with all this summer bikini talk, the idea of stuffing ourselves with chocolate eggs is a double-edged sword! If you want the chocolate without the calories, look no further than the beauty bag favourite, Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Lotion.
\r\nMoisturising and nourishing, this age-old classic with its distinctive scent, is made with pure cocoa butter enriched with Vitamin E, which means the velvety formula is quickly absorbed to soften, smooth and relieve dry skin.
\r\n£3.67 from Boots
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Clarins Instant Smooth Self Tanning, beauty buy
Clarins Instant Smooth Self Tanning
Based on their best-selling Perfecting Touch, Clarins have launched a facial tanning product that is set to be our new bff this summer.
\r\nNot only does Instant Smooth Self Tanning contain the same wonderful acacia micro pearls used in Perfecting Touch, which lodge themselves in wrinkles and swell to plump the skin, but the added caramel extract leaves you with a natural-looking tan whilst the Vitamin E and Aloe protect your skin and prevent dehydration.
\r\nThis little pot of silky-smooth goodness instantly evens-out and illuminates the face and décolleté before developing into a healthy glow. Well be making sure we have a pot in our beauty bag for the foreseeable future.
\r\n£17 from Clarins
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MAC Quite Cute lipstick, beauty buy, power pout, ss11 trends,
MAC Quite Cute lipstick
Paintbox pouts were all over the SS11 catwalks, seen in all their technicoloured glory at shows such as Giles and Fendi. MACs new Quite Cute collection hits perfectly on this trend, offering up an array of rainbow colours to choose from our favourite being this creamy bright whitened lavender, going by the same name as the range, Quite Cute. And it really is cute on. Try it out and start working that power pout.
\r\n£13.50 from MAC
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Clynol Repair rescue treatment, beauty buy, hair, 140411
Clynol Repair rescue treatment
Does your winter ravaged hair need a spring clean?! Clynol Repairs new rescue treatment is an intense care system specifically formulated to encourage the recovery of hair that is suffering from over styling, chemical processing or environmental damage. A shampoo, conditioner and serum are also available in the range, which promises to work just as hard as your hairdresser to protect and nourish your tresses.
\r\nHealthy looking locks are a must this summer - nobody wants to be flirting away at a festival with dry, split hair so get your mitts on this new range now and have healthy, shiny hair come summer.
\r\n\r\n£9.65 from Hair Supermarket
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Jason Wu, colour collection, Creative Nail Design, beauty buy
Jason Wu colour collection with Creative Nail Design
American fashion designer Jason Wu has teamed up with Creative Nail Design to bring us a limited edition collection of nail polishes tailored to reflect the aesthetic of Wus designs.
\r\nThe five polishes comprise of four chic, easy-to-wear colours with textured finishes and one textured topcoat which creates a tweed finish via microscopic fibrous pieces when layered over any of the four colours how very British!\r\nOur favourite is Sophia, a beautiful mushroom hue that hits the trend for understated nails while still making a statement.
\r\n\r\n£47.95 from Cult Beauty
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Piz Buin Ultra Light Sun Spray, beauty buy, suncream,
Piz Buin Ultra Light Sun Spray
We never thought wed be talking about sun screens in April, but with all this beautiful weather weve had to start thinking about protecting our skin. Piz Buin have launched the perfect new product for days like this, when you want protection from the sun but dont want to slather on a layer of thick factor 50. The Ultra Light Sun Spray is just that ultra light, non-greasy and non-sticky. It absorbs instantly into the skin without leaving any white marks, and continues to hydrate the skin for 24 hours, whilst also containing a strong antioxidant to help maintain youthful skin.\r\nDont make the mistake of thinking this early sunshine wont harm your skin (we did and our sore red shoulders are a constant reminder) - give yourself a quick spritz with this spray and forget about it for the next 24 hours.
\r\n\r\n£15.31 from Piz Buin
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Xen-Tan Perfect Blend, beauty buy, self-tan, 110411
Xen-Tan Perfect Blend
With all this uncharacteristic sunshine, weve been forced to get our legs out before were quite ready resulting in some very pasty pins gracing the office. Thankfully Xen-Tan have just launched Perfect Blend a new tan and bronzer in one, that can be customized to match your unique skin tone and blends flawlessly to create a natural olive glow.
\r\nThe secret to this new must-have for those of us with a lighter pallor, is the dual chamber system that holds self-tan on one side and instant bronzer on the other simply twist the dial to your desired colour to deliver your streak-free instant tan, which will last up to seven days. The bronzer is perfect for highlighting your best features (well be creating some chiseled cheekbones), whilst the self-tan not only contains a firming complex that leaves your skin lifted and toned, it also includes a breakthrough ingredient that neutralizes that horrible odour we usually get from tanning products, replacing it with a lovely fresh fragrance.
\r\n£34.99 from Xen-Tan
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Jessica Zenspa Salt Scrub, beauty buy, 080411
Jessica Zenspa Salt Scrub
After months of wearing boots and socks, our feet are anything but pretty....which does not bode well for the inevitable sandal wearing that is about to be upon us. Thankfully, those mani and pedi experts at Jessica have created a natural salt polish that combines sea salt, with aromatherapy essential oils and oat bran (natures own loofah!) to buff out even the most severe dry and cracked skin, leaving your tired feet looking polished and perfect for showing off!
\r\n6oz - £19.60 / 22oz - £31.40 from Jessica
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Montagne Jeunesse Lipbalm, beeswax, beauty buy, 070411
Montagne Jeunesse Lipbalm
Still got the remains of winter chapped lips? Fret not, for Montagne Jeunesse have launched a new range of 100% natural beeswax lipbalms that are completely petroleum jelly free, meaning the lips naturally hydrate all day long. \r\nPacked with delicious natural ingredients and bursting with flavour, there are five to choose from; Pressed Cherry & Cocoa (perfect for a hint of chocolate without the guilt), Shea Butter & Mango, Cranberry & Aloe Vera (our fave), Wheatgerm & Black Pepper and Aloe Vera & Spearmint.
\r\n\r\n£3.05 from Montagne Jeunesse
Herbalife Body Buffing Scrub, beauty buy day, 060411
Herbalife Body Buffing Scrub
Its that time of year when were starting to see a lot more skin on show, but at least we can make sure that skin is super soft and smooth with Herbalifes new Body Buffing Scrub.
\r\n\r\nInfused with jojoba seed oil this body scrub helps to accelerate the skins natural process of exfoliation, leaving your body clear of blemishes, luminous and baby-soft ready for slipping on that little summer dress and sandals.
\r\n\r\n£16.80 from Herbalife
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Shiseido Aromatic Sculpting Gel Anti Cellulite 050411
Shiseido Aromatic Scultping Gel - Anti Cellulite
The sun is shining (intermittently, granted) and we are one step closer to summer - and wearing that bikini. We dont know about you, but our minds go into panic mode at the thought. Luckily for us, and you, those genii at Shiseido have just introduced a brand new product promising to whip us into shape in time for sunbathing in our smalls.
\r\nThe Aromatic Sculpting Gel is a light, cooling, non-sticky body gel that promises to refine our body contours, leaving skin feeling smooth, firm and moisturized, with a unique Sculpting Plant Extract which helps activate fat breakdown, while reducing the orange peel appearance of cellulite. The added revitalising fragrance makes this product a pleasure to use, and a must-have for pre-summer prep.
\r\n£44.50 from Shiseido
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Marc Jacobs Splash Cocktail Collection, beauty buy of the day, 040411
Marc Jacobs Splash Cocktail Collection
Kick start your summer with the new Splash Cocktail Collection of perfumes by Marc Jacobs.
\r\nInspired by the first sip of a refreshing fruit cocktail on a sunny summer day, the iconic fashion designer has introduced three limited edition fragrances in cranberry, ginger and curacao.
\r\nVibrant in colour and each with crisp tropical notes, the Splash collection is packaged in luxurious, oversized glass bottles, and will instantly make you feel like youre on a white sandy beach, azure waves lapping at your toes..
\r\nAvailable nationwide from 24th April.
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Joesp Font for Nivea, beauty buy of the day, 010411
Josep Font for Nivea
You cant beat an old favourite, and Nivea Soft is just that. One of our go-to classic moisturisers has had a makeover, courtesy of fashion designer Josep Font.
\r\nThe Spanish designer has teamed up with Nivea to create three limited edition designs for the packaging, so youll get the same supple, silky skin, but from a far prettier pot.
\r\nAvailable now until July, get summer ready with this seasons must have fashion accessory for face, body, hands and feet.
\r\n£6.59 from Nivea
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