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Dear Beauty Elite... |
What scents remind you of summer? This week, we asked six beauty insiders to tell us just that – and the result is our fascinating feature (click here to read it). Editing the piece has got me thinking about my own summer scent memories. The first is the sweet scent of pine trees and needles, which reminds me of holidays in Italy. My husband and I drove to the resort on the Tuscan coast a few years ago, opening the windows on the last stretch of road just so we could breathe in that sweet air. The second scent is fresh mint, which reminds me of jugs of pimms and garden parties – I only need to pick a sprig and I can practically taste that summery drink. Finally, the smell of salty sea and seaweed takes me straight back to childhood memories of visiting my grandparents in Worthing and playing on the beach. Even thinking about that smell takes me back to Mr Whippy ice creams, buckets and spades, and feet-pinching jelly shoes. What are your favourite scent memories? Let me know by emailing editor@the-beauty-pages.com
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THIS WEEK'S TOP FIVE
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1. Paul and JoeTalking about things that are evocative of summer, Paul & Joe’s The Blue Horizon Collection is just stunning. Inspired by sun-kissed beaches, picture-perfect sunsets and turquoise oceans, the products are designed to get us dreaming about gorgeous get-aways to sun-soaked shores. As with all Paul & Joe collections, the packaging lives up to expectations – but what is inside is well worth a mention too. I have fallen head over heels for the swirly Eye Colours B (£13.50), which offer a gentle wash of pigment – and Lip Gloss B (£15), containing tri-colours and shimmering blue pearls. www.asos.com |
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2. L'OrealI’m a bit of an amateur when it comes to applying makeup, always opting for my fingers over brushes. So when I was sent L’Oreal’s Infallible Brush High Precision Foundation (£12.99), I wasn’t totally confident. It was really easy to use, however, with just a few twists of the brush to trigger the foundation – and a texture that blends very easily into skin. It feels incredibly light (and that’s from someone who usually wears nowt but mineral powder) and really does live up to its claims of being very long-lasting. Worth the investment. www.boots.com |
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3. Paul MitchellPaul Mitchell has just launched a range of Shampoo & Conditioner duos, designed to deal with summer haircare dilemmas. Top of my wish list is Sunrise Surprise (£20.75), which promises to prevent colour fade. The set contains generous 500ml bottles of Colour Protect Daily Shampoo and Daily Conditioner. The Shampoo boasts a special blend of Awapuhi, Chamomile, Henna, Rosemary, Aloe Vera and Jojoba to moisturise hair and prevent dryness, whilst the Conditioner leaves hair feeling thicker and healthier. www.wantthelook.com
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4. SisleyI love the sound of Sisley’s Pre-Holiday Facial (£100), available exclusively at Urban Retreat in Harrods. To prepare skin for sun exposure, the treatment combines cleansing with gentle exfoliation to create the perfect surface for optimum tanning. The facial concludes with a lymphatic massage and application of Sisley’s most hydrating and moisturising creams. It sounds like the ideal start to a holiday – so why not book an extra day off and head there as the first stage of the wind-down? Urban Retreat, Harrods. |
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5. ElemisIf you like the brand Elemis, but have younger skin (and less cash to spend on your skincare), you should definitely take a look at the brand’s new FreshSkin range. Aimed at teens and twenties, the products are designed to keep skin clean and clear, whilst promoting a good skincare regime early on (important if you want to avoid premature lines and wrinkles). I might not be in that age bracket anymore (yikes), but it doesn’t stop me appreciating Tired Eyes Soothing Eye Rescue (£15), which feels soothing and cooling when I have had a few too many late nights. www.timetospa.co.uk |
See you again next week!
Louise x
