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27 January 2011: 10:37

Winter TLC from L’Occitane

While our livers and waistlines are quite enjoying January, our skin absolutely hates it.   The central heating is making it dry while the lack of sunlight also means our make up has got that little bit heavier, something our pores are not too happy about. Too cold outside, too hot inside: our skin is confused and craving a little love. Thankfully, L’Occitane has come up with something which goes along way to appeasing it. 

One of our favourite products has always been the Ultra Rich Face Cream from L’Occitane. With its silky smooth texture and pleasant, not overpowering, scent it keeps skin moisturised for hours thanks to the high concentration of shea butter. Now L’Occitane are including a scrub with it as as part of a Magical Face Care Duo which makes it the perfect combo for confused skin at winter at a very reasonable £35.

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16 September 2010: 09:00

L’Occitane hair mask

Beauty Review: L’Occitane Masque Eclat Shine Mask- Repairing Mask for Dry and Damaged Hair

Price: £19.00 (250ml)
Available from: L’Occitane

What it claims to do:
Particularly recommended for coloured and chemically-treated hair, this hair mask nourishes and deeply restores capillary fibre. Repairing, stimulating and regenerating, it protects against the damaging effects of environmental stresses. This rich and silky cream leaves your hair strong, shiny, soft, and smooth.

Formulated with natural vegetable complex of 5 essential oils and sunflower and wheat oils, this silky hair mask helps nourish, deeply restore and protect the hair.

Our reviewer says:
I don’t have dry hair and rarely use conditioner, but I tried this regardless. It smells great and is quite a thick consistency so it stays in the hair well once applied. I used it on damp hair, but you can use it on dry or damp hair.

You can feel the difference in your hair as soon as you rinse it out. It does feel softer instantly. I don’t usually use something so intensive on my hair – so I could see instant benefits. My hair was super soft, so I had to use a lot more hair product to get my hair to stay in place the day after I’d used it!

Final verdict:
It’s not something I’d use on a daily basis, but this product is an absolute must-have for someone who suffers from dry hair!

Reviewed by Julie

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24 August 2010: 09:00

Long live summer

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.

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