Audrey’s Top Six Essentials
We’re into deep moisturisation this week, for hair, skin and body. Once you’re smooth as silk get a modern matte finish!
1. REFRESH, RESTORE
Keep your skin soft and supple and help fade the appearance of scars and stretch marks with Re-Gen Oil Continuous Spray £5.45, Amazon. It’s easy to apply, with a pleasant scent and dries instantly without greasiness. Also in the range is Re-Gen Oil £4.14 and a facial radiance Serum £8.80, both Asda.
4. ARGAN OIL THERAPY
Superdrug Argan Hair Therapy Pre Shampoo Hair Treatment £3.99 improves elasticity thanks to its oil-rich formula, so it revitalises dry, brittle hair. It’s odd to apply conditioner before you wash, but it works! Fans of Philip Kingsley’s brilliant Elasticizer will love it and it’s a fraction of the price.
2. DOUBLE CLEANSE
Facial wipes can be drying, but Olay Daily Facials £6.99 have a fresh approach. The cloths are dry but water activated. Once wet they produce a creamy froth which easily removes all traces of make-up, though do follow the advice to rinse the cloth out and cleanse again – the textured cloth exfoliates too.
5. PAYDAY TREAT
Following last year’s new Joop Wow! for men, now there’s a floral, feminine version, Joop Wow! For Women, EdT from £35. It’s the perfect fragrance for this time of year, rose and raspberry mixed with woody, spicy notes – the perfect scent for late summer nights and autumn days. Something different!
3. MODERN MATTE
Matte lips have been on trend for a while and it’s the most modern finish for nails, too. Chanel Le Vernis Velvet £22, beauty counters, comes in two chic new shades, bold red and deep, dark burgundy. The dramatic matte finish makes the colour extra intense. Apply a couple of coats for the best effect.
6. YAY FOR OLIVE OIL
Crete is famous for its olive trees, prized for their beautifying, nutrientrich extracts. Look out for the new olive-based bodycare range by Korres, including Traditional Body Soap and light, fragrant, wonderfully moisturising Body Milk. Korres Pure Greek Olive range from £5, Waitrose.