Posts Tagged ‘the body shop’

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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28 July 2010: 09:00

Best body butters

Westfield Five: body butters

Skin can get really dry in the summer months, especially on holiday when you expose it to harsh sun, sea water and chlorinated pool water. Keep your skin feeling nourished and moisturised with a rich body butter.

Soap & Glory The Righteous Body Butter
Smooth, creamy, and velvety. It contains shea butter and aloe vera to soften and soothe your skin.
£9.79 (250ml), Boots

The Body Shop cocoa butter body butter
Body Shop body butters have won a stack of awards, and rightly so. The thick moisturiser melts onto your skin leaving it feeling soft and silky. Choose from a range of yummy flavours, including the scrummy cocoa butter.
£12.50 (200ml) or £5 (50ml), The Body Shop

The Sanctuary Spa Essentials Skin Rescue Body Butter
A lovely rich moisturiser from the famous Sanctuary Spa which keeps skin soft and moisturised for hours.
£9.99 (300ml), Boots

Clinique Deep Comfort Body Butter
Rich, luscious and intense, this luxury body butter leaves skin super-soft and feeling nourished.
£20.50 (200ml), House of Fraser

Korres Quince Body Butter
Smooth and moisturising, this body butter will leave your skin feeling nourished and supple. The fruity scent livens up your senses and lifts the spirit.
£11.26 (150ml), Boots

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22 March 2010: 18:02

Pretty Pastels

Just as the catwalk saw an explosion of pretty pastels, pretty girlie colours are also hitting beauty counters.

It all started with Chanel’s Jade nail polish – a soft green shade that took the fashion world by storm with celebs such as Lily Allen sporting green nails, while us mere mortals were put on a waiting list for this must-have shade! Thankfully, the beauty world has taken note and made a whole array of gorgeous pastel hues are now readily available to use.

Nail polish is one of the easiest ways to get in on this trend. We love M&S’s Essentials Nail Polish in green – not only is it pretty much a match for the Chanel shade, but it also comes in at the bargain buster price of just £2.50. If green isn’t your thing, try a pale blue or a soft yellow – they may sound crazy, but they look gorgeous on.

On the eyes, pale pastel eyeshadow is one of the easiest trends to way. Sweep on your favourite shade – whether it be pink, blue or green – and just add lashings of mascara. Complete this pretty look with a soft pink blusher and candy pink lip gloss – mmm, it’s good enough to eat.

To help you on the path to pastel enlightenmnent, we’ve picked out our favourite products available to buy now – but which ones will you be wearing?

L-R: Michael Kors blusher in Sunset Pink, £23, Estée Lauder; Pale green nail polish, £2.50, M&S; Natural Radiance Eye Palette, £13, No 7; Yellow nail varnish, £13, Illamasqua; Stop Violence In The Home Hi-Shine Lip Treatment, £9.25, The Body Shop

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