Tribal sophistication
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beauty trends sping summer 2009
By Beauty Editor Katie CorcoranThe spring/summer catwalks were full of textures, angles and sheer materials that produced light. Make-up and hair followed suit with strong eyebrows, angled lines, pearlescent dewy skin and nude lips. Influenced by the idea of independent women, African travels and a mix of tribal life with sophisticated glamour, this is a wearable look that will add understated charm to spring summer.
Read on to discover how to get this beauty trend and what products you need to do it...
Defined eyebrows
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Collection 2000 Eyebrow Definer Pencil in Brown
It is all about the eyebrows and, let\'s face it, they do a fantastic job of transforming a bare face into a naturally strong look. You don\'t have to go as bold as on catwalk shows such as Marni and Karl Lagerfeld but the lesson is, don\'t be afraid to define your brows to give your face a whole new look. Go as heavy, thick and angled as you can bear. This Collection 2000 Eyebrow pencil in brown is perfect for building up colour gradually and leaving your brows distinguished. Try it - you won\'t regret it.
Collection 2000 Eyebrow Definer Pencil in Brown, £2.49 Boots nationwide
Illuminating glow
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Diorskin Radiant Base
Skin needs to look fresh, flawless and dewy, like you\'ve just been in the tropical heat. Yes, shine is back and this time it\'s sexy and sophisticated. This tinted radiant base from Dior will leave your skin with a healthy glow as well as covering skin inperfections. Wear it alone to lift tired skin or as a perfect base for foundation.
Diorskin Radiant Base £23.50, 0207 216 0216, dior.com
Eyeliner magic
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L\'Oreal super liner carbon gloss
With your brows defined you don\'t need to go over the top with heavy eye make-up. Keep the lines clean, sweeping and mainly along your lower lash line. This liner by L\'Oreal will do the job perfectly allowing you to create angled lines quickly and easily, to take you from day to night.
L\'Oreal super liner carbon gloss £5.99, nationwide
Back to bases
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Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation
For this look bases were never heavy and they certainly weren\'t matte. Start with a foundation that doesn\'t hide your skin, allows light to bounce off it and gives you that heat induced sheen. This new foundation from Bobbi Brown does just that - it applies easily, covers skin imperfections and will leave you with an even skin tone. Skin will look flawless with a hint of dewy shine.
Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15, £25.45, bobbibrown.co.uk
Metallic wet wash
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The Body Shop Shimmer Cubes
This season go for a clear wash of subtle colour that opens up the eyes and softens tough brows. We love the new pearly white Body Shop shimmer cube that is easily applied with fingers and gives your lids a lovely wet look sheen in an instant.
The Body Shop Shimmer Cubes £16, thebodyshop.co.uk or selected stores nationwide
Soft nude lips
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Lancôme 210 Marilyn in Beige Laque Fever
Now is the time to opt for completely natural lips by adding just a touch of lip balm or a natural sheen. We simply love this natural lip gloss from Lancôme which will leave you with a sophisticated light beige finish. Wearable both day and night for understated glamour.
Lancôme 210 Marilyn in Beige Laque Fever in 210, £17 nationwide
See more spring summer beauty trends here
