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Get more for your money this Christmas with this fantastic offer from The Sanctuary. From now until 25 December they are offering a three for two deal on all their pampering Christmas gift sets. Yes, that's three gifts for the price of two... wahoo! Hurry while stocks last.Visit thesanctuary.co.uk to buy online. See more Christmas gift ideas here.See more beauty news here.See more celebrity... ]]>
Jessica's new collection contains all of the hottest new shades for autumn/winter, from deep cherry red to decadent chocolate brown. What's more, each polish comes in a unique bear-shaped bottle and for every bear polish sold, Jessica will donate £2 to the BBC Children In Need Appeal, helping disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Bear In Mind nail polishes,... ]]>
What with all the expensive gifts, glitzy parties and indulgent food on offer over the festive season it's easy to forget that Christmas is supposed to be a time for giving and thinking of others. Being charitable needn't be a time consuming and painful affair though, there are now plenty of luxurious beauty gift sets and treats which, as well as making someone special look great, will make you... ]]>
Add a new twist to red lips and black smoky eyes with this violet make-up range from Clinique. Shades of rich plum and deep purples run through this very wearable make-up collection - we are already hooked. We particularly love their plum liquid eyeliner and eye shadow shades which will add a whole new dimension to a glam smoky eye look. Team all this with dashes of silver and a deep berry... ]]>
This season it's all about smoky eyes, rich lipstick colours and flawless complexions, and just because they were first seen on the catwalk doesn't mean you can't wear them on the high street. Here John Gustafson shares his guide to applying black make-up; how to add dark rich colours to eyes and also how to wear black lip gloss. Don't be scared, this looks fantastic and is the perfect look for... ]]>
We love spotting the latest celebrity looks, seeing who got papped in what lipstick or who is dating who, while sporting the latest hair style. Whether it's gracing the red carpet or simply taking a leisurely walk in Central Park the A-list know how to work the latest trends, from high end glamour to off duty style. So we're going to help you steal the latest celebrity looks with these fab... ]]>
Cold winter nights mean one thing, hot baths, beautifying and candles. Thankfully the new Champneys Thai Royale range delivers all this and more. This sweet-smelling spa range is the perfect winter antidote and with prices ranging from £7-12, you won't be breaking the bank. Set in purple glass bottles and filled with creamy formulas, exotic lemongrass, frangipani flower and coconut milk,... ]]>
Hot new beauty products! From Tom Ford to Liz Earle, discover the beauty products we can't live without this week.1. Tom Ford White Patchouli Touch-on, £30, harrods.com."Hurrah! I can keep my favourite Tom Ford fragrance with me throughout the party season, thanks to its new roller ball bottle. Perfect for any clutch bag."2. Philips Wake-up Light, £130, but there is 1/3... ]]>
The delectable range is available from Asda and is part of the stores three for £10 offer running in store 17 November until 7 December. Including nourishing products such as gingerbread latte whipped body cream, hot butter fudge sugar body polish and angel cake bath melt all, of your favourite but forbidden treats can now be indulged in without the worry of bursting out of your... ]]>
Chances are that you have probably heard of Givenchy's popular Le Soin Noir black anti-ageing face cream which contains algae to repair damaged skin cells. Well this month, exclusively at Harrods, you can get this Givenchy Le Soin Noir gift set for the same price as the cream alone. The black velvet lined box contains a bottle of the sought after face cream, a mini jar perfect for travelling... ]]>
It's that time of year again when you can get more for your money with Clinique and House of Fraser. Yes, this new winter treat is well timed before Christmas and can be yours when you buy two or more Clinique skin care products. The free gift contains party season essentials like a mini mascara, a blusher, a limited edition lip gloss and charm, a travel sized body butter and a silver clutch... ]]>
Hi John,Absolutely love your column and hoping you can offer me some advice. I am 33 and have recently sprouted a single unsightly black hair on my chin. I have trimmed it, not plucked, but it is a real pain having to constantly remember to manage it, so now I... ]]>
Unlike silver, gold comes in many skin flattering shades from rose gold which looks gorgeous on English roses to the bright, brash gold that highlights dark skin brilliantly. We might not all be able to adorn ourselves in gold jewellery but a product like Clarins' golden skin perfector will give a lustre to your skin that is usually sported by Hollywood A-listers. So, be brave and in the... ]]>
Latestinbeauty.com is a new and unique a sampling website catering to all you true beauty obsessives out there. If you're fed up splashing out on expensive products that actually don't suit your skin then beauty.co.uk is definitely for you as you can try before you buy. Latestinbeauty.com always have new treats on offer and currently, it's the only place to get samples of the new Estée... ]]>
If you have ever wanted to try reflexology but are too worried about getting your neglected winter tootsies out, then we think we've found the perfect solution. This new treatment from the Spa at the InterContinental hotel is a reflexology and pedicure in one - why did no one think of this before?! The treatment includes a healing, holistic reflexology session and a full pedicure and polish. It... ]]>
Regular facials, a good skincare routine and a healthy diet can all work wonders for the skin. But if years of neglect and stress has speeded up the ageing process faster than you might have liked, it could take more than a good night cream to achieve the skin you really want. Chemical peels are becoming increasingly common among women wanting to turn back the clock and get dramatic results... ]]>
Leona Lewis burst on to our screens and won over our hearts on the third series of The X Factor in 2006. Since then the camera-shy singer has become a platinum-selling artist, picked up two MOBO awards and been nominated for three Grammys and five Brits. The 24-year-old singer plans to release her own perfume later this year and has been wowing her audience both on the stage and on the red... ]]>
If you are a fan of Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream - it was a winner in our handbag.com 2009 Beauty Awards http://www.handbag.com/beauty/Hanbag-Beauty-Award-2009-Winners-Cult-Classic/gallery - then you will want to get down to a House Of Fraser store near you asap to get your hands on their new limited edition product. It's the original Eight Hour Cream but this time it's set in funky 1980s... ]]>
If you are going from your office to a glam night out this party season, or - heaven forbid - you have only 10 minutes to spruce up your New Year's Eve look, then adding this season's new smoky eye is the only way to go. Touch up your complexion and then opt for elegant eye make-up, which will take you from bland to glam instantly.There are several takes on the smoky eye this season with... ]]>
If you are still dying to squeeze into that LBD in time for Christmas then nip down to Liberty and check out their new Beauty Boot Camp event which is on all this week. Luxurious make-up brand Le Métier de Beauté will be on hand to help you achieve this season's hottest make-up looks with their complimentary make-up sessions. There'll also be fitness and health advice, while... ]]>
Serge Lutens was often hard to come by, but this month you can snap up your favourite fragrances anytime of day or night, online, thanks to their recent launch into SpaceNK. Serge's unusual fragrance compositions - loved by many world renowned fragrance experts - have meant that many people have fallen in love with at least one of his scents. If you don't know where to start then the Feminine... ]]>
This week I was lucky enough to experience some fab highlights at the Michael Barnes salon in London's West End. Nestled between big wig theatres and cute cafés on Shaftesbury Avenue, Michael's salon proved to be the perfect pit stop for a colour touch-up. Chatty Brett was a whizz with my blonde highlights - which meant I still made my afternoon meeting - and the relaxed salon... ]]>
We are lusting after these divine sparkly false eyelashes, which have party season written all over them. Designed with a graduated lash extension and covered in tiny diamantes entwined in the lashes, there really are the crème de la crème of falsies.There isn't even a press sample to photograph, which can only mean these are seriously in demand! Want a pair? Get buying... ]]>
Dear JohnI wonder if you can help? I am in search of an every day moisturiser with an SPF of about 25. I have olive skin but I like to protect my face so ideally would like an SPF above 15 but they are very difficult to come by. I have sensitive/dry skin and I find many products too... ]]>
Over the summer you voted in your thousands to let us know which beauty products were your ultimate favourites and essentials. From the fake tanners you love to use to the best online beauty shop, lipstick, moisturiser and fragrance, your votes have now been counted and the winners are in.Along with your favourites, our expert panel of judges have been voting and testing all the short-listed... ]]>
We're already huge fans of the Benefit BADgal mascara range and were super excited when it launched in blue and plum earlier this year. Never one to sit down and miss a trick, Benefit have decided that the one shade missing from the BADgal range is of course, brown. This new, rich chocolate shade is the perfect way to accentuate natural lashes without the harshness and false eyelash effect that... ]]>
Christmas is coming and the beauty gods have excelled themselves with the number of festive treats we'd love to find in our stocking come Christmas Day. We've had the tough job of picking our favourite gifts that we think will please even the most discerning of beauty junkies. From luxe brands such as Neom, This Works and Eve Lom to make-up masters Nars, Benefit and Urban Decay, you'll find... ]]>
The cold winter months are here and endless Christmas drinks and nights out are just around the corner. There is nothing more telling that you are burning the candle at both ends than dry, tired dull looking skin. So for this reason we've been testing the best new face masks on the high street.There's something for every budget and need, from those with dehydrated skin, redness, sensitivity and... ]]>
These are affordable gifts for any beauty addict. From a pampering Elemis box set to a gift for the guys discover our Christmas wish list under £30.1. Elemis Exotic Treats Gift Set Elemis fans will thank you all Christmas holiday long for this box set. It contains a creamy body lotion, their famous frangipani bath and shower cream and a travel candle. Bliss.£25, asos.com 2. Clinique... ]]>
A gift that focuses on someone's hobby is so much more personal than your standard woolly jumper and bubble bath set, which is why we've asked personal trainer and fitness addict, Kathryn Freeland to tell us what's on her Christmas wish list this year. Read on to find out her top 10 Christmas gift ideas for fitness fanatics... ]]>