Beauty Review: Lancaster Tan Maximiser Soothing Moisturiser
Price: £21 (125ml) Available from: Debenhams
What it claims to do:
- A deeper tan with less sun exposure.
- Intensifies the tan by up to 80%.
- Prolongs the tan 5-9 days post exposure and repairs sun induced skin damage (ultrasomes) the rescue remedy for sunburn. Lightweight calming and soothing cream.
- All skin types. This lightweight cream gives a delicious,soothing sensation.
- Tan booster
- Heliosome, an exclusive Lancaster complex, helps the skins recovery process by stimulating melanin production, naturally enhancing your tan by up to 50% to 80%.
- Soothing
- A unique soothing complex calms skin recently exposed to sun for instant comfort.
- Moisturising
- Active hydrating properties re-moisturise dehydrated skin and reduce the risk of peeling, leaving the skin supple and silky-smooth.
- Result:
- A more intense, longer-lasting tan. Soft, supple, radiant skin ,better prepared for subsequent sun exposure.
- Dermatologically tested. RPF tested (Free Radical Protection. Non-comedogenic.
Our reviewer says: I applied this moisturiser after some heavy-duty sunbathing and left it on overnight. The cream calmed my skin where I’d been a bit casual with the sun block and any scalded skin was brown by the morning.
Following the holiday, I’ve been using the moisturiser every day to see if it can eek out the tan a little longer as the claim said it would.
Final verdict
It’s hard to be certain that my tan has lasted longer than usual, but my gut instinct is that it has. Plus, it’s great for sunburn so I will definitely be using this moisturiser for future holidays.
Price: £22 From: Clinique – Debenhams, Boots and House of Fraser What it claims to do:
Sheer bronzing duo protects with broad-spectrum SPF 15. Versatile formula lets you customize and build your bronze from sun kissed to suntanned. Provides a natural look all-year round. Long-wearing. Oil free. For all skin types.
Our reviewer says:
I have always tended to go for pink-coloured blushes over bronzers as I don’t really like the orange tint that many bronzers add to your face. Clinique’s bronzer is by far the best toned bronzer I have ever used. I used the light/medium as I have quite fair skin but it is also available in a medium/dark which is perfect for highlighting your summer tan.
Final verdict
I highly recommend this bronzer. The duo colour allows for you to build up your colour to the desired effect and the bronzer gives you a lovely sheer bronze/gold glow. As it’s so light you can highlight your face before applying blush for added colour.
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Fans of Jo Malone will be delighted to hear that a new fragrance is to be added to the collection. English Pear and Freesia Cologne launches on 1st September.
Perfect for Autumn, the fragrance has hints of ‘mellow fruitfulness’. Think of beautiful bouquets of freesias coupled with juicy ripe pears. There are also some warming notes of patchouli, amber and wild roses. It’s so English, so fresh and so natural. It’s so Jo Malone!
Head to the Jo Malone store in The Village to learn about fragrance combining – layering and matching scents to suit your mood. You can also get a complimentary hand and arm massage in the new English Pear and Freesia fragrance (or another of your choosing).
Look out for a Body Crème, Body & Hand Wash and Home Candle, all featuring the unmistakable English Pear & Freesia scent, launching alongside the cologne.
What it claims to do:
‘Daily essentials’ is a complete range of facial cleansers and moisturisers developed with Johnson’s expertise in soft, delicate skin to give you gentle and effective skincare.
Our refreshing gel wash, enriched with essential, skin loving mineral and vitamins gently lifts any impurities whilst caring for normal skin with:
- skin loving minerals known to restore freshness
- vitamin C derivative known for its antioxidant properties
Suitable for sensitive skin
Results:
- Skin is cleansed, feels soft and refreshed.
Our reviewer says: The Daily Essentials range may be new, but the smell is typically Johnson’s and so felt quite familiar. The gel wash has lots of little pink grainy bits in which are good for exfoliation. The gel’s quite runny and really easy to use. I found it good if you’re prone to sporadic breakouts.
Final verdict: My skin definitely felt softer after using it. For me, it’s a product to use in the morning and it’s gentle enough to use every day. I still prefer a normal cleanser-toner routine at night to remove the day from my skin though.
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Here at Westfield HQ, we’re not ready for summer to be over. We’re desperate to keep that warm, sunny glow going for a while longer.
When you think of orange make-up, you may think of bad fake tan. Orange skintone is not one we covet. Being Tango’d is so last decade. But, despite what you may think, you really can wear orange make-up. In fact, orange lips look great with a tan. They also work really well on with fair skins – just experiment to find the shade that works for you.
The same can be said for orange eye shadow. Play around to find out what suits you – peach, coral or citrus. Not feeling that bold? Make a statement with some bright orange nail polish.
Left to right: Orange eyeshadow, MAC £11; Orange Nails, Topshop £5; L’Oreal Glamshine lipgloss in Sheer Peach, Superdrug £6.99; Citrus lipstick, Make Up Store £12.50.
Fresh, citrus fragrances can bring back those sunny, holiday memories too. One waft of scent and your mind is cast back to Mediterranean orange groves or even just that fruity cocktail you sipped on from your sunlounger. Orange fragrance is known for its uplifting properties too, so it’s ideal to combat post-holiday blues. Start your day with a citrus-scented shower gel or spray on a luscious perfume, and you’ll feel brighter instantly.
Left to right: Boss Orange Sunset EDT, The Perfume Shop£39.99 (75ml); Satsuma shower gel, The Body Shop £6 (250ml); Sunny shower, L’Occitane £12.50 (250ml); Orange Blossom solid perfume, Lush £5.50.
She has an enviable, flawless complexion and a gorgeous glow to her skin, and Jennifer Aniston has just revealed her secret. She washes her face with Neutrogena soap every morning and has done since she was a teen.
Neutrogena Original Formula soap is a transparent facial bar and it only costs around £2! You’ll find it in Boots and Superdrug.
Jennifer has also launched her first fragrance. She was heavily involved in the making of her debut perfume, taking inspiration from her early memories of scent. She wanted it to be an everyday perfume – light, fresh and definitely sexy.
Her love of the LA sunshine and outdoor life is evident and the Jennifer Aniston perfume evokes images of the ocean and sunny summer days at the beach. You’ll find notes of jasmine and citrus with a sensual musk base.
Jennifer Aniston perfume launches in The Perfume Shop on 22nd September.
Available in an EDT spray priced at £22.50 (30ml), £28.50 (50ml) and £35.50 (85ml).
What it claims to do:
Super-enriched moisturising treatment for the body with Beta-Carotene for dry skin that needs extra care and moisture nourishment. It takes a little linger to soak in, but worth the wait! Since its birth more than 30 years ago, Creme de Corps has always been a favourite with almost 30 million ml produced a year! It is also known as “the secret backstage weapon”, being used on models’ legs to smooth and give high shine on the catwalk.
Our reviewer says:
A light-weight cream that glides on and sinks into the skin faster than I expected. Pleasant fragrance that is not too strong. I used it on a bad case of sunburn and it prevented peeling.
Final verdict
I really like this product and would certainly recommend it. I will be changing my body moisturiser to this one.
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