Audrey’s Top Six Beauty Essentials!
Welcome to spring at long last! It’s time to sparkle, buff up, chill, smell of roses and start developing a gentle glow…
1.ADDED SPARKLE
The latest beauty looks are super glossy, so tr y out the trend with Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Rock’n Shine £30, ESCENTUAL.COM, in a very moisturising formula with glitter balm in the centre for a hint of sparkle. The 5 lipstick shades range from soft nudes to fiery orange and red. Seriously glam glam.
4. LEMONADE LIPS
Changeable weather means dry, flaky lips, so 100% natural Lanolips Lemonaid Scrubba-Balm £13, CULTBEAUTY.CO.UK is a find, with orange peel, lemon oil and sugar to gently buff away flakes, plus moisturising lanolin. In a lipstickstyle case – smooth on and wipe or lick off (it tastes really lemonade-y)!
2. CHILL OUT
Work the pastel trend with Mavala Chill and Relax Mini Nail Colour Collection £5.50, John Lewis or FEELUNIQUE.COM in shades with all the sweetness of a spring bouquet. Choose from beige-rose Beige Chill, cornflower Blue Siesta, fresh Green Zen, light spice Brown Break, pale PinkR Relax andd antiqueti Rose Nap.Nap
5. BIG HAIR
If your hair is fine or thinning, you’ll welcome the volume-boosting effect of Nanogen 7-in-1 Shampoo for Women Thickening Treatment £10, Boots. Apply to wet hair, massage into hair and scalp and wait 1min before rinsing. Hair looks shiny and should feel thicker with regular use. Good value.
3. WILD ROSE
Faith in Nature Wild Rose Body Wash £5.79, Waitrose or FAITHIN NATURE.CO.UK is free from chemical nasties, 99% natural and packed with rose extracts to moisturise, strengthen and repair, ideal for mature skin. Leaves skin fresh with a delicate scent. The range also includes shampoo and conditioner.
6. DAILY GLOW
Give your skin a gentle glow with Nivea Firming and Radiance Gradual Tan Moisturiser from £5.99, major retailers (from April). The formula includes anti-ageing super-ingredient Q10 to plump, tighten and firm skin, while gradual tanners build a subtle golden glow over time. Smells deliciously floral.