Beauty buy of the day - August 2011

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

by Louise O'Connell
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Sleek Pout Paint

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#handbaghearts Sleek Pout Paint, £4.99
Why Handbag hearts it: We’re addicted to lipstick and lip gloss here at handbag.com, so imagine how excited we were to hear that Sleek Makeup has launched a range of high pigment lippie that you mix together to create your own shades. You can also wear the colours on their own if you don’t fancy getting creative. We love the fact that this saves money and means that you’ll always be ahead of the beauty trends.
Where: www.sleekmakeup.com

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Red or Dead Release Me

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#handbaghearts Red or Dead Release Me 50ml, £25
Why Handbag hearts it: Funky clothing label Red or Dead has launched an exciting new perfume to add to their range. If you’re not a fan of run-of-the-mill fragrances, you’ll love Red or Dead’s Release Me, which is unique yet undeniably feminine. With hints of jasmine, rose, plum and coconut, it’s an exotic mix of floral and fruity scents. Available 1st September.
Where: Red or Dead

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Goody Gelous Gel Handle Vent Hair Brush

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Why Handbag hearts it: The perfect hairstyle is only achievable with the perfect tools, and we are big fans of this new gel-handle brush from Goody. This brush has been specially designed to reduce frizz when blow-drying (the bristles are infused with ions, which work with your hair dryer to stop static.) The ceramic coating helps to reduce drying time, while the handle features a comfort gel grip.\r\n\r\n
Where: Goody\r\n

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Blistex Raspberry Lemonade Blast

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Why Handbag hearts it: Blistex has always been our go-to product for soft, moisturised lips. We love all the different Blistex varieties and are particularly excited for the new Raspberry Lemonade edition, a deliciously summery flavour. What’s more, this refreshing fruit blend contains anti-oxidant vitamins C and E to soothe and SPF 15 to protect. Basically everything you could want from a brilliant lip balm! \r\n
Where: Larger Superdrug stores

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Johnson\'s Baby Oil

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Why Handbag hearts it: Johnson’s Baby oil is a classic beauty product that has been around for over 70 years – and there’s a reason why over 1000 bottles are still sold in the UK every single day. This wonder product was originally produced as a baby moisturiser, but women soon caught on to how useful it is for grown up skin too! Johnson\'s recently gave this beauty favourite an update, creating a child-safe, drip-proof cap, which should prevent any annoying spills! Locking in 10 times more moisture on wet skin than ordinary creams on dry skin, it seems nothing else compares to Johnson\'s Baby Oil when it comes to keeping skin soft and smooth. It’s also perfect for adding a glossy sheen to your bare legs, and is excellent at removing really stubborn eye make up. A bathroom cabinet essential for under £2.50! We have a feeling that Johnson’s baby oil will be around for at least another 70 years...
Where: Boots

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Diesel Loverdose fragrance

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#handbaghearts Loverdose fragrance by Diesel, £35 for 30ml
Why Handbag hearts it: \r\nDiesel know a thing or two about seductive scents and their latest offering, Loverdose is no exception. Packaged in a faceted, heart shaped bottle that is pierced with a black dagger, this is a fragrance for serious romantics. It feels super-sexy to apply and smells amazing once it\'s warmed on the skin. The perfume is a woody oriental with a base notes of liquorice and vanilla, combined with floral jasmine and gardenia, overlaid with top notes of fresh mandarin and spicy star anise. Loverdose is an intense fragrance, guaranteed to make an impression.
Where: The Perfume Shop

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Soap and Glory \'Clean on Me\' shower gel

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#handbaghearts ‘Clean on Me’ creamy clarifying shower gel by Soap and Glory, £5.11
Why Handbag hearts it: We are big fans of Soap and Glory’s fun and flirty approach to beauty – their cheekily named products never fail to bring a smile to our face when we see them on the bathroom shelf. Clean on Me is a deliciously scented shower gel, which brings to mind the fresh fragrance of mandarin peel and perfumed powder puffs on a Hollywood starlet’s dressing table. It’s also moisturising, with added body lotion, leaving you smooth and silky as you step out of the shower. With packaging that will instantly add a little glamour to your wash bag, Clean on Me is a stylish addition to your morning routine. As an added bonus, Boots are currently offering 3 for 2 on all Soap and Glory products.


Where: Boots

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Mama Mio Eye Know High Protein Moisturising Eye Serum

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#handbaghearts Mama Mio Eye Know High Protein Moisturising Eye Serum, £27.50
Why Handbag hearts it: We all suffer from puffy eyes every now and then, when we’re overtired or ill, so it’s great to have a quick-fix remedy. Mama Mio’s Eye Know High Protection Eye Serum is just that. Giving you the look of 8 hours sleep in just 60 seconds, it promises to tackle all your eye issues in one. Say bye-bye to dark circles, dehydration, crow’s feet, wrinkles and bagginess, and hello to that bright-eyed, bushy-tailed look!


Where: Mama Mio

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Lash Card

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#handbaghearts Lash Card, £5.95
Why Handbag hearts it: The simplest things are often the most pleasing. In the beauty world, that means new inventions that we didn’t know we needed, but that we can no longer live without. Case and point, the lash card. Simply hold above your lashes when applying mascara, and say farewell to Panda eyes forever.


Where: Buybuybeauty.co.uk

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DKNY Delicious Candy Apples

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#handbaghearts DKNY Delicious Candy Apples, £29.50
Why Handbag hearts it: There’s nothing better than a sweet, fruity perfume in the summer months. Positively edible, DKNY’s Delicious Candy Apples come in three addictive flavours; strawberry, orange and berry. All the joy of a candy apple with none of the guilt, these fragrances will satisfy any sweet tooth.


Where: The Perfume Shop

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Wei Gingo Leaf Repairing Face Treatment Pads

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#handbaghearts Wei Gingko Leaf Face Treatment Pads, £55
Why Handbag hearts it: A key ingredient in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gingko leaf has been used for centuries to tackle the signs of aging. So if your skin is in need of a little TLC, whether that be due to dryness, sagging or redness, rest assured that Wei’s Gingko Leaf Face Treatment Pads will sort you out! Their face pad, made from natural fibres, will leave your skin feeling dewy and smooth due to all its excellent skin-saving ingredients. It’s a no-brainer.


Where: Space NK

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Pond\'s Nourishing Anti-Wrinkle SPF 15

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#handbaghearts Pond’s Nourishing Anti-Wrinkle SPF 15, £3.99
Why Handbag hearts it: Pond’s skincare has been the secret weapon of chic women for decades. It’s never too soon to start the battle against wrinkles, which is why we’ve been using Pond’s Anti-Wrinkle cream as our daily moisturiser. With SPF 15, it’s perfect protection against the sun, as well as aging.
Where: Boots

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Collection 2000 Cream Puff Lip Cream

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#handbagheartsCollection 2000 Cream Puff Lip Cream, £2.99
Why Handbag hearts it: Chapped lips are a beauty faux pas that can be easily avoided, so listen up now! Collection 2000’s Cream Puff Lip Creams will provide you with all the moisture your lips need, minus the gloop of lip gloss. Available in a range of muted, matte shades, choose from coral, pink, beige or nude for a romantic, summery lip.


Where: Collection 2000

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Benefit Ring My Bella

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#handbagheartsBenefit Ring My Bella, £29.50
Why Handbag hearts it: Do you remember cherishing your mother’s perfume bottles as a little girl? Well, Benefit’s latest fragrance, Ring My Bella, will definitely be one to grace your vanity table, with its iconic, marbled bottle. Better still, it smells great. Ring My Bella has a fruity, floral smell, perfect for the girly-girls amongst us! We’re stocking up before it becomes common knowledge...
Where: Boots

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Lancôme Ombre Quod Eyeshadow

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#handbagheartsLancôme Ombre Quad Eyeshadow, £33
Why Handbag hearts it: Long-lasting eyeshadow needn’t be a fantasy – we have proof it really does exist! Lancôme have a fantastic selection of quad eyeshadows with a velvet smooth texture that will stay put for up to 6 hours. Non-creasing and smooth, these shades look natural and subtle – perfect for the summer months. We particularly love these pastel shades of pink, mint and blue, which are sure to be a big beauty trend for autumn/winter 2011– as championed by the likes of the Olsen twins.
Where: Lancôme

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Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Cream Wash

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#handbaghearts Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Cream Wash, £4.59
Why Handbag hearts it: We are long-time fans of the Visibly Clear range from Neutrogena, because its’ spot-fighting, blemish-banishing properties are brilliant for oily skin, leaving it feeling fresh and clean. This Cream Wash is a new addition to the Pink Grapefruit collection, and we love it because the smell is delicious and makes cleansing your face an absolute pleasure! Not to mention the Microclear technology helps to keep skin clear of troublesome breakouts. A fun, fruity addition to your skincare routine.
Where: Boots

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Melvita Orange Blossom Extraordinary Water

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#handbaghearts Melvita Orange Blossom Extraordinary Water, £12
Why Handbag hearts it: If toner is too harsh for your skin, organic experts Melvita have just the wonder product for you. Their range of Extraordinary Floral Waters promise to hydrate the skin after cleansing, leaving it soft and clean – and they really are extraordinary! The Orange Blossom scent is our favourite; with fig extract to intensively moisturise the skin, not to mention the divine smell! But Melvita aren’t just kind to your skin, they’re also kind to the bees with a new collaboration with a frozen yoghurt experts Yu-Foria. Meltvita have created a limited edition bee-friendly topping for Yu-Foria frozen yogurt, including honeycomb and raspberries - take it from us – they’re delish!
Where: Melvita

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Pure Color Sensuous Rouge LipColor by Estée Lauder

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#handbaghearts Pure Color Sensuous Rouge LipColor by Estée Lauder, £20.00
Why Handbag hearts it: \r\nIf you enjoy the look of lipstick, but crave the moisturising properties of lip balm, then Estée Lauder have the perfect product for you. A completely new innovation from this legendary make-up brand, the Pure Color Sensuous Rouge Lipcolor collection fuses a creamy, intense colour with a core of moisturising balm. This jelly, glossy core contains a blend of fruit extracts and fruit butters to keep your lips soft and smooth as well as looking great. Available in a range of 12 delicious, suit-all-skintone shades from Nude Affair to Orchid Surrender (oo-er!) we can’t wait to try out this exciting new product. Pure Color Sensuous Rouge Lipcolor is an essential addition to the make-up bags of lipstick aficianados and novices alike (did we mention it’s vanilla scented? Delicious!)
\r\nWhere: Estee Lauder counters nationwide

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Jainnisa beauty range

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#handbaghearts Jainnisa Beauty range, from £14.95
Why Handbag hearts it:
The sunny climes of Thailand may seem a million miles away today, but you can recapture a little bit of that exotic, summery feeling with the brand new beauty range from Jainnisa. This collection of skincare products has been created using Thai plant extracts and essences (including frangipani, blue lotus and wild orchid – heavenly!). The luxurious range is divided into two sections: Calming and Relaxing, and Stimulating and Refreshing, and there are products for bath, body and room, which means that in theory you could surround yourself with Jainnisa’s dreamy Thai floral fragrances. We particularly recommend the Soothing Body Souffle and All Day Soothing Hand Balm, which contain silk extracts, shea butter, tuberose, jasmine and orange flower extracts. The range arrives at Harrods in mid-August.
Where: Harrods

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Black Honey collection from Clinique

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#handbaghearts The new Black Honey colour collection by Clinique, from £13.50
Why Handbag hearts it: Clinique first introduced their Black Honey shade of lip gloss to the world in 1971. It quickly became a cult colour, reinvented in various incarnations for different generations of beauty fans. 30 years on, Clinique are celebrating the success of this unique shade in the form of an entire colour collection, incorporating a range of popular products. We particularly love the handbag-handy Dual Ended Almost Lipstick and Long Last Glosswear with SPF15 and the Brush-On Cream Liner: a gel liner with a skinny brush that creates an intense colour finish with a hint of shimmer. The whole collection features brown- berry hues which are perfect for the current ‘90s trend revival, and what’s more, Black Honey is universally flattering on all skin tones. It’s our new beauty staple.
Where: Clinique

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#handbaghearts The new Black Honey colour collection by Clinique, from £13.50
Why Handbag hearts it: Clinique first introduced their Black Honey shade of lip gloss to the world in 1971. It quickly became a cult colour, reinvented in various incarnations for different generations of beauty fans. 30 years on, Clinique are celebrating the success of this unique shade in the form of an entire colour collection, incorporating a range of popular products. We particularly love the handbag-handy Dual Ended Almost Lipstick and Long Last Glosswear with SPF15 and the Brush-On Cream Liner: a gel liner with a skinny brush that creates an intense colour finish with a hint of shimmer. The whole collection features brown- berry hues which are perfect for the current ‘90s trend revival, and what’s more, Black Honey is universally flattering on all skin tones. It’s our new beauty staple.
Where: Clinique

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Fan di Fendi fragrance

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#handbaghearts Fan di Fendi fragrance, from £39.95
Why Handbag hearts it: The latest fragrance offering from fashion house Fendi is an ode to everything this heritage Italian brand represents; luxury, elegance and style. The original Fan di Fendi fragrance has been hugely successful and this updated version features top notes of fresh citrus with tones of leather on a base of heady musk. This delicious scent perfectly matches the Fendi girl look from their A/W ’11 catwalk show; ladylike and beautiful but still young and fun – the fruity pear and lemon top notes keep the fragrance light. We think this might just be another future classic from Fendi.


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Max Factor Makeup Tools

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#handbaghearts Max Factor makeup brushes, from £5
Why Handbag hearts it: Makeup maestros Max factor know a thing or two about creating professional, catwalk-ready looks. Therefore it makes sense for them to have created the essential tools to apply your make up with; a range of brushes and tools to suit all your application needs. Whether it’s a precise eyeliner flick or perfect foundation coverage, using the correct brush will hugely improve your makeup results and ensure it lasts longer, while the nail tools will keep your manicure looking spot on. The Max Factor tools have been designed with science in mind: for example, the shorter bristles on the essential foundation brush won’t clog with liquid product like other brushes. We are interested to try out the range and see if these new tools really are the essential additions to our makeup routine...
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