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Frost Beauty Special | The Top Products

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I have been lucky enough to have a chance to review some excellent beauty products recently. So here is my beauty low-down.

The people from Trilogy showed me how to make a moisturiser with a syringe, hot water and a waxy substance. After you syringe the hot water in the tube with the waxy substance you use the syringe to create air pressure. A lot of pumping later, ta-da, you have a moisturise. Very fun.

Manuka Doctor Skin Repairing Cream. This cream uses a unique purified form of Bee Venom along with UMF 18+ Manuka Honey. I have been using it and my skin is definitely more radiant. Independent survey’s say it makes a difference to your skin in four weeks. Kate Middleton, Victoria Beckham and Danni Minogue are all fans. Made in Chelsea star Mille Mackintosh is their new brand ambassador. Mille had acne in her youth and loves the range as it clears up her skin. They also won ‘Best New Brand’ at the annual beauty awards which are hosted by Cosmetics Executives Women UK.

I love dry shampoo. It is great for volume or those days in-between washes. Klorane’s mini sized Gentle Dry Shampoo Oat Milk is a super handy 50ml can. It’s pretty natural and just pops into your handbag. It’s also only £3.10.

Another travel, and summer, essential is Eau Thermale Spring Water Spray. It’s the same size as the dry shampoo (50ml) and only 5p dearer. It cools and calms the skin. Angelina Jolie is a fan.

Aloe Vera should be in every make-up bag. Celebrity fan Jemma Kidd uses Aloe Vera Gel after being out in the sun to sooth and heal the skin: She says: ‘I religiously put it on when I’ve been in the sun. It’s so soothing and healing. We have hundreds of aloe plants in our garden and when we’re burnt we pick a leaf.’

Miaflora Argan Oil is an excellent moisturiser. It is produced from the kernels of the Argan tree. Kylie Minigue says: “I picked up some argan oil on a recent trip to Morocco…it really does work!” She’s right, it does.

Miaroma Rose Blended Essential Oil is brilliant. You can apply straight to skin or put it in the bath. Rose oil is one of the ingredients of the moment. It does improve skin.

Bio Oil is a classic. Use it for stretch marks and scars. It is a household name now and rightly so.

Another favourite is the Micro Pedi. It is this excellent battery-operated portable device that gives your feet an amazing pedicure. It is available from Boots for £39.95.

Keromask is a new generation of cover-up. You can even use it to cover tattoos and acne. It comes in 24 shades of camouflage cream (£14.99 each) and four finishing powders to achieve the perfect blend. The results are waterproof and heat-resistant. You can buy the Keromask Starter Kit for just £4.99. Go to coverwithconfidence.co.uk for advice on make-up application.

Dehydrated skin can be tight, flaky and sore. If you have lots of very fine lines (as opposed to deep wrinkles), and you’re prone to a dull complexion, then you probably have dehydrated skin. Don’t panic though – this can quickly be brought back to health.

Hydrate skin and achieve that ‘A-list’ complexion with an intensely moisturising honey treatment from Manuka Doctor

Celebrities such as Catherine Zeta Jones and Scarlett Johanssen swear by Manuka Honey facials.

Manuka Honey has the ability to absorb and retain moisture, which supports the natural collagen and elastin structure of skin. With 80% of skin made up of collagen, it’s an ideal natural ingredient to help keep skin hydrated, firm and lifted.

Manuka Doctor’s ApiNourish Rejuvenating Face Mask contains a UMF 18+ Manuka Honey to deeply nourish the skin and help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This deep penetrating skin renewal treatment should be applied to dry clean skin and either left on for 15-30 minutes before washing off or it can be left on overnight for an intensive moisturising treatment. The Rejuvenating Face Mask from Manuka Doctor costs £49.99 and is available from Holland & Barrett stores nationwide or www.hollandandbarrett.com.

I will also be reviewing Viviscal Maximum Strength and Colladeen Visage so watch this space! Around 70,000 women take the Colladeen so I have high hopes.

Wayne Rooney: is he thinning again?

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After spending £30,000 on his hair transplant in June 2011, Wayne Rooney’s hair transplant is always making headlines with recent being that it appears to be thin again. However Harley street hair loss expert Warren Vaheeswaran thinks otherwise. He thinks that Wayne’s Hair transplant has changed the UK hair industry for the better. A year on Wayne’s hair has shown good steady progress. The FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) method that was used on has been a great favourite with celebrities and sport stars flocking around Harley street just like popping around to the dentists to get their teeth whitened says Warren.

Just 12 months since the procedure was done, concern for the condition of the transplant has been highlighted in the media as getting worse which surprised Warren. He emphasised that hair transplants will never give a full head of hair. Wayne had a good transplant done and used hair loss fibres to thicken it up. Its medically impossible to have a full head of hair unless you take a non surgical hair system route. So when he was filmed without the fibres long hair the media highlighted it. But the real truth is he has had a very good 7000 to 8000 hairs transplanted over 2 days in Harley street & using fibres to keep it thick summarises Warren.

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Lady Gaga Launches Perfume

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Lady Gaga has launched her first ever perfume ‘Fame’. The first ever poster sees her modeling for icon photographer Steven Klein. Frost Loves it, and are those ‘little monsters’? Gaga confessed on Twitter that she was nervous about posting the photo to her followers. She tweeted: “I won’t lie I’m a bit nervous. its been a while since i’ve shared some work with you. But i’m so proud of Steven+I, we really did not sleep!”

It is the first ever black fluid perfume. Apparently it has Lady Gaga’s blood in it. Gaga said she wanted it to smell “like an expensive hooker”…[Blood and semen] is in the perfume but it doesn’t smell like it”

“You just get sort of the after feeling of sex from the semen and the blood is sort of primal. And the blood was taken from my own blood sample so it’s like a sense of having me on your skin.”

Angelina Jolie’s Beauty Secret

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Angelina Jolie has revealed what she uses to perfect her dewy complexion: Avène Water Sprays.

Her make-up artist Bruce Grayson revealed:

“To create Angelina’s Hollywood look the most important first step is to prep and prime the skin. Follow by applying a light, moisturising foundation as the base. Then, to achieve a radiant sheen use a make-up sponge sprayed with Avène Thermal Spring Water to blend concealer into the skin where needed. To complete the fresh-faced look apply a cream blusher to the apples of the cheeks.”

20 Million Avène Water Sprays are sold each year… So what is all the fuss about..?

Eau Thermale Avène Spring Water Spray is a multi-tasking wonder used throughout the world for calming and cooling skin.

Did you know you can use it to:

· Tone as part of your three step regime

· Soothe eczema

· Set make-up

· Reduce shaving rash

· Refresh on a hot day

· Alleviate sunburn or prickly heat

· After surgery

· For babies

Don’t just take our word, or the other 20 millions, a host of studies have shown the water to soothe and soften skin[1]. Recommended by dermatologists, it is also creating a buzz amongst beauty savvy celebs with both Sophie Dahl and Gwyneth Paltrow loving the spray:

“A soothing water spray for irritated skin. It’s also good as a quick refresher on a hot day. I know lots of makeup artists who use it, as it helps set makeup” says Gwyneth Paltrow

“This keeps my skin from getting dry!” says Sophie Dahl

Other celeb fans of the Thermal Water Spray include Erin O’Connor, Natalia Vodianova, Gabriella Calthorpe, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Diane Kruger and Vanessa Hudgens.

The soothing anti-irritating water comes from a spring in the south of France, which has taken a 40 year journey through the Cévennes Mountains, resulting in a naturally bacteriologically pure water with a low mineral content. It leaves a film of silica on the skin protecting the surface and leaving it feeling soft and comfortable. Thanks to the low mineral content in the water, as well as its pH 7.5 (almost neutral) balance, does not sting, burn or dry out skin and can be used on broken skin[2]

150ml can (£6.50) or a handy 50ml spray (£3.15) from Boots. For all stockists call 01582 820165 or visit www.avene.co.uk

Caggie Dunlop On Spencer, Music and The Kardashians.

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Caggie Dunlop and Catherine Balavage

I met Caggie Dunlop at the W Hotel for a VIP screening of the short film she is starring in for Impulse’s new fragrance ‘Loving Words’, which smells amazing and you can read about here. I had a brilliant, fun chat with Caggie. She is the kind of girl who you feel would make a brilliant friend: lovely, smart and talented. After the interview has finished Caggie says that our interview was the best of the evening. Shucks: thanks Caggie.

Catherine Balavage: You must be very proud of the film.

Caggie Dunlop: Yeah, I am really proud of it. I actually only saw it for the first time this evening just before everyone arrived so I was a bit nervous, but I really loved it. I thought it was great. I think it is a lovely story

Quite French

Very French. Well that’s the theme and my styling is very Brigitte Bardot. I think that really lends well to it.

What is your favourite film?

True Romance.

What are you wearing? You look Stunning.

Virgos Lounge. They are an online store which is kind of vintage inspired. They do really pretty little dresses. And this is from my clothing line. [points to necklace].

You are really branching out into different areas: you have a sex column for the Evening Standard, you have the clothing line, and the acting.

And music.

Yes, that is how we first saw you wasn’t it?

Yeah, I have a lot going on, but I am not doing the Evening Standard anymore. It was very fun doing it but I am not doing it anymore.

It was very Carrie Bradshaw

Yeah, and it was great and it was fun playing that role but I really think music is where I want to go.

What would you choose between singing and acting?

Everyone asks me this. It is like saying ‘choose between your mum and your dad’, but in terms of career I don’t know, but if you said to me: ‘you could never sing again’ I would have to choose that over acting because I love singing. It just makes me happy to sing on my own. It came about quite randomly. When I sang on the show that was the first time I had ever sang in public. I have had to decide what I really want to do.

How was the acting experience?

I went to drama school and I studied acting so for me it was kind of what I wanted to do, and then when Made in Chelsea came along I got side-tracked from the acting because that was what was available to me at that point in time. The acting world is quite a tricky one. You really have to work it out. I had a great opportunity on Made in Chelsea. The acting is definitely something I want to go back to.

What does your Tattoo mean?

Sanatana Jiva. It means the never-ending and the never beginning spirit, and this [points to tattoo, specifically to the ‘J’ bit] this was for a boy who I’m not seeing anymore! [No!] It’s fine, I’m not bothered. It’s a nice tattoo.

Are you seeing anyone now?

No. I am very very spinster single

Aw, you are too young to be a spinster.

I’m happy being single.

You have so much going on with your career….

Yeah, it’s kind of like I need to focus on that at the moment and I don’t have time to focus on a relationship unless I find someone who has a complete understanding about what I am doing.

What is your clothing line called?
ISWAI. [Spells it out] I.S.W.A.I.

How did you come up with the name?

It’s an acronym for ‘It Started With an Idea’. The idea of it is about starting something new and organic with new talent, so young designers who are at school or university are designing the clothes. They get involved and hen they design an idea that I give them.

It that your motto in life?

I think so, yeah. It’s a very good one. It’s a more business thing. Though maybe not in an ethical situation.

You were the first one to leave Made in Chelsea

Yes I was

You were the biggest star and the main focus. Do you think it was a good idea to leave?

Leaving? A lot of people would argue that ‘why would you leave something when you were the central character and it was at its height of popularity and you just walk away from it with no explanation’. For me I stopped believing in what the show was about. It was a very good opportunity but I always wanted to do different things. I am very grateful for what it gave me and what I gained from it. Now I can go and become my own person.

It really has an effect on your own life and that’s not necessarily a good thing.

A lot of people are leaving now. Hugo’s leaving.

Yeah, Hugo’s leaving. I don’t know how much longer it will last but I wasn’t enjoying it and my heart wasn’t in it anymore and if something doesn’t feel right you have to go with your gut.

Would you do anymore reality TV like Spencer is doing with The Bachelor?

I would never do anything like that show. I’m not saying there is anything wrong with Spencer doing it. We are very different people, but I actually value my privacy. That could be considered a ridiculous thing to say coming from a reality TV show. I would never close any doors but it’s not in my plan. If it was something more documentary, like my music, something like that.

Who is your favourite film director and if you could work with any director who would it be?

Woody Allen or Tarantino. I think that would be a pretty crazy experience.

Did you enjoy making the film?

Yeah, I enjoyed making the film. We had to do it in a day, and it was a full on day. It was raining really badly but morale was up.

Do you have any plans to go the Hollywood Route?

I haven’t been to LA yet. So I can’t really say whether I would end up there. Watch this space. Maybe in a few years time.

Do you think doing Made in Chelsea helped you learn how to be in front of a camera?

Yes, I mean I studied method acting so it was all about being private in public. With Made in Chelsea you are having very private moments with five cameras on you. It is more staggered than people imagine. If you know anything about filming you know that you can’t create those scenes just by us walking into a bar and following us. It is all quite organised. In that sense it was helpful but then reality TV doesn’t really help in acting. It’s probably more acceptable in America.

Do you watch any reality TV like Keeping Up With The Kardashians?

I do, I love the Kardashians. I am so excited. Has the new season started now?

I think so. I saw a poster.

I do love that and I like the American ones. I don’t really like the English ones.

What do you think of Kim dating Kanye West? Are they a good couple?

I think they are. It’s nice that they were friends for ages. They are the ultimate power couple.

They are.

I’m surprised but they seem really into each other.

What’s next for you?

I am realising an EP hopefully in September. So I am developing that at the moment, which is really exciting, because for once I am in the public eye for something that I am putting out. The music is taking centre stage at the moment, but I would love to do some short films on the side and slowly developing that on the side.

Grabbing it with both hands.

Exactly, you only have one life.

What are your musical influences?

Ah, I listen to a lot of Matt Corby, who is this Australian singer who is very singer/songwriter: guitar and vocals, but also there is something quite challenging about his music, it’s really quite beautiful. I also love Jessie Ware. I have been listening to her a lot.

Do you still spend a lot of time in Chelsea?

Yeah. I was in Sloane Square today. I do spend a lot of time there, but because of what I am doing I am kind of all over. If I am gigging [ I could be in] Manchester or Shoreditch. I do love Chelsea.

Who is your favourite actor and actress?

Michael Fassbender in terms of actual ability. I think he is amazing. In terms of who I fancy: Ryan Gosling, but he is also a very good actor. He is a bit more mainstream. An actress…who was the girl who was in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.

Noomi Rapace

Yeah, her. I watched that for the first time the other day and I was blown away by it.
She’s brilliant.

She is fantastic. She was in Prometheus too.

No! She’s not! I was watching an interview with her and she was talking about how Ridley Scott picked her, and she said something about the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I was thinking ‘why has he picked this random women? ‘

She’s brilliant.

Yeah, She’s fantastic.

Are you going to do anymore writing?

Not in that nature. I would like to write a poetry book which is half poetry, half what is was like growing up. I’ve written poetry since I could write so I have volumes of poetry. Poetry is such an under-rated thing.

How do you keep fit?

I am quite bad. I go through phases of being hard-core. There is a place on the Fulham Road that I have joined called Lomax. I go there and they kick your ass, but in a good way.

What beauty products do you like.
Loving Word by Impulse, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream.

Eden Hall Celebrates 10 Years of Perfect Pampering

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This July, the luxury day spa in Elston, near Newark, Nottinghamshire marks its 10th Anniversary and celebrates the momentous occasion by treating customers to exclusive limited edition treatments created especially for Eden by product houses, Elemis, Thalgo and Spa Find.

Customers can choose from a diverse range of different treatments including a facial, a back ritual or a summer detox – there’s something to suit all body beautifying needs in perfectly tranquil surroundings.

Eden’s Anniversary Facial from Elemis, £110

Designed for skin challenged by modern living and bursting with anti-oxidant rich minerals and vitamins. This purifying treatment helps remove damaging toxins, regenerate skin cells and rebalances sebum. The results: renewed and revitalised skin.

This skin rescue package also includes a complimentary Elemis gift, full use of the saltwater vitality pool, water therapies, heated rooms, gymnasium, exercise and relaxation classes, lounges and chill out areas, robes and towels for use on the day and a delicious three-course lunch.

Eden’s Anniversary Indoceane Back Ritual from Thalgo, £110

The Indoceane Back Ritual encompasses age-old traditions of beautification inspired by four continents. This most sensual of treatments commences with a Mediterranean influenced exfoliation and is followed by Ayurvedic inspired massage using warmed oils and an ancient Indian technique. The silky soft sublime mask harnesses the serenity and relaxing powers of Asia and the Orient to leave your skin glowing. Let your mind and body relax in this ultimate spa treatment.

This indulgent package also includes a complimentary Thalgo gift, full use of the saltwater vitality pool, water therapies, heated rooms, gymnasium, exercise and relaxation classes, lounges and chill out areas, robes and towels for use on the day and a delicious three-course lunch.

Eden’s Anniversary Summer Detox from Spa Find, £110

The Summer Detox aims to reduce cellulite, aid detoxification and prevent water retention. The treatment begins with an exfoliation of the legs, buttocks and abdomen to invigorate and stimulate the circulation, followed by an application of energising caffeine-rich extracts and rebalancing Dead Sea minerals. A relaxing pressure point scalp massage is carried out whilst you are wrapped, maximising the benefits of the products ensuring a more toned and firmed result, whilst safely removing toxins from within the body.

The therapist will then use specialised lymph drainage massage techniques to help with penetration of the Iso Slim complex which includes horsetail plant extract, renowned for its firming properties and Carnitine protein that is essential to the metabolism of fat. The combination of plant extracts and Dead Sea minerals makes this a powerful detoxifying treatment giving you lighter legs for the summer months ahead.

This ultimate detox package also includes a complimentary Spa Find gift, full use of the saltwater vitality pool, water therapies, heated rooms, gymnasium, exercise and relaxation classes, lounges and chill out areas, robes and towels for use on the day and a delicious three-course lunch.

Whichever treatment guests choose, the day will finish with a complimentary glass of Champagne to celebrate Eden’s 10th Birthday.

All treatments are available throughout July 2012 – Monday to Friday.

Does it Work? | Chlorella

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I am an actress and since nearly every film and TV show is now filmed on HD I am always looking for ways to make sure my skin looks perfect. Here is the first of my ‘Does it Work?’ reviews on beauty and health products. We tell you whether or not it actually works.

 

Chlorella: The new Crème De La Mer?

 

I have to be honest here, I have never tried Crème De Lar Mer, but I do know it works because some of my rich friends told me. So when I was sent Chlorella to review and they said it was the new Crème De Lar Mer I got excited about finding something that works for a fraction of the price. Sun Chlorella ‘A’ also has a celebrity fan club, Miranda Kerr describes her beauty regime as such “To keep my skin in check I always eat lots of greens and take Chlorella supplements and drink lots of water”. Victoria Beckham, Fergie and Sadie Frost are also fans.

 

But did it work for me? Yes, my skin did become clearer and I felt better. One of my friends said I was ‘glowing’. I also felt like I had more energy. My nails even seem to stop splitting. So I am converted. It actually did make me healthier and improve my skin.

Sun Chlorella ‘A’ is a single-celled green algae . It is entirely natural and balanced and is packed with vitamins. It also has the iron equivalent of nine cups of spinach. If you can afford £21.95 per month I would definitely include this in your beauty regime.

 

Available from www.sunchlorella.co.uk or www.victoriahealth.com

CELEBRITY MUMS SHARE THEIR BEAUTY TIPS

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Gwyneth Paltrow – maintain a blow dry

“This stuff’s great when your hair needs a little spiffing up, especially when it’s starting to get a bit greasy. If you want to maintain a blow dry or don’t have time to do a full wash and blow out, this really does the trick. It gets right to the roots and brings back volume and makes your hair less oily.”

Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat milk is priced £7.50 for 150ml from John Lewis. For all stockist enquiries please call 01582 820 165.

Charlotte Church – care for sensitive skin

“The Trilogy Sensitive Moisturising Cream is the best moisturiser ever, I use it every day and it makes a huge difference to my skin. When I stopped using it for a few days my skin really suffered as a result.”

Trilogy Sensitive Moisturising Cream is £24.50 for 50ml from Trilogyproducts.co.uk

Denise Van Outen – beat stretch marks

Denise Van Outen revealed her secret to keeping stretch marks at bay was “good ol’ Bio-Oil”, explaining “At night I covered myself in Bio-Oil before bed”.

Bio-Oil is £8.95 for 60ml, Boots.

Katie Holmes – keep it covered

Katie Holmes’ hectic lifestyle as an A-List mum never shows on her skin. We can reveal that her secret is Keromask Camouflage Cream. It offers long-lasting, water-proof and smudge-proof coverage of all sorts of tell-tale signs including dark under eye circles and spots.

Keromask Camouflage Cream is £14.99 from Keromask.com

Victoria Beckham – bee beautiful

Victoria Beckham is a fan of bee venom to keep her skin looking youthful and glowing.

Manuka Doctor’s Purified Bee Venom Repairing Skin Cream is £24.99 Holland & Barrett

Sophie Dahl – look fresh-faced

Sophie Dahl stays fresh faced with a spritz of the Avène Thermal Water Spray “This keeps my skin from getting dry”

Eau Thermale Avène Water Spray is £6.50 for 150ml from Boots