We don't like sizzling out in the sun during summer (not that we get that much of it in the UK). We're big believers in protecting our skin with SPF 50 and trying to stay in the shade as much as possible, but we still like to have bronzed, glowing … [Read more...]
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT: The Best Fake Tans
By Hannah Powling If you're feeling a little pale and want to bronze up without any harmful UV risks of sunbedding/baking in the sun on your winter hols, then you seriously need to grab yourself one of these amazing self tanners that are on the … [Read more...]
BEAUTY INTERVIEW: MICHELLE MONE OF ULTIMO UTAN
Michelle Mone OBE, co-owner of Ultimo Brands International and creator of Ultimo, one of the UK’s leading designer lingerie brands has built a whole career around the concept of helping women to make the most of what they've got and feel the best … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: GOLDEN BODY BEAUTY BUYS
by Annie Vischer Summer, whether your one of the ones that likes it or not, equals more skin on show. Scary. But luckily for us beauty nuts, there are a whole load of products out there that make the process more bearable. And we've spotted a … [Read more...]
FAVOURITE FIVE: INSTANT TANNERS
by Annie Vischer I don't want to speak too soon, but pretty old England has been skipping along with a bit of a summer kick as of late. I'm talking sun-soaked lunch breaks, barbecue and blossom scented weekends overflowing with Pimms, and the … [Read more...]
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: MICHAEL KORS SELF TANNER
by Annie Vischer It's not long since Michael Kors started venturing into the world of beauty, but the brand seems to have taken to it like a sparkling gold duck to water. The new Michael Kors Liquitan Self Tanner (£18.00) is no … [Read more...]
Get Your Glow On With James Read and BeautyMART
Reigning kind of the flawless fake tan, James Read, will be flaunting his bronze-giving wares and airbrushing/buffing/blending prowess at BeautyMART's Boxpark pop up tomorrow evening. The international tanner, will be on hand tomorrow evening, … [Read more...]
Faking It, Flawlessly
So much for the heady scents of hazy summer evenings; Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Sweet Tangerine. The preternaturally soupy London air is, instead, laden with stifling notes of biscuit. Beds are tainted, not with the comforting beach-fresh film of … [Read more...]
The Edit: Sale Beauty Buys
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser SPF20, Was £40 Now £20 Selfridges.com Despite the influx of BB, CC and now DD creams, we continue to return to Laura Mercier and the tinted moisturiser that has become so synonymous with the brand. It's no surprise … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes: Kate Moss and St. Tropez
Prepare to feel innate envy as La Moss languishes besides a fake pool (yes, that ruined the illusion for us too!), is flawlessly faux tanned by skin finishing pro Nichola Joss and made over by make up artist maestro Val Garland for her new role as … [Read more...]
Crème de la Mer The Face And Body Gradual Tan
If you take just one thing away from the Croisette this Cannes Film Festival, let it be this; tanned skin only looks good if it is a, the result of a week's (protected) sunbathing in the Med or b, has been professionally applied with perfectionist … [Read more...]
Kate Moss Is Face and Body of St Tropez
Never shy of baring her body (and neither would we be if we had the 39 year old's long, lean and toned limbs), Kate Moss' most recent strip tease comes courtesy of iconic faux tanning brand St. Tropez as the model has this morning been named the face … [Read more...]
Win A Year’s Supply of St. Moriz Tan & Magic Mike On Blu-ray
To celebrate the Blu-ray and DVD release of Magic Mike, Lionsgate Home Entertainment have teamed up with St Moriz, the award winning salon quality self tan range, to offer 5x lucky winners a year’s supply of tanning products and a copy of the film on … [Read more...]
High-Tech Tanning
Prepare your body for baring with our edit of the most flawless and foolproof fake tans around. He-Shi Express Liquid Tan £17.85 at Feel Unique. One of the most simple, easy-to-use formulas on the market, the He-Shi liquid doesn't require excessive … [Read more...]
From The Light Into The Dark
By Chrissy Iley The history of me and tanning is a sorry one. For a start I can never sit in the sun. After an incident where I had to interview a band in California around a pool around midday I was treated for third degree burns my Celtic white … [Read more...]
Ready, Jet Set, Glow
Perfectly timed for the change in weather and update to our Spring Summer wardrobes St. Tropez have launched the Self Tan Dark range promising to deliver your deepest, darkest and most natural tan yet. You needn't be afraid of the dark … [Read more...]