Beauty Buzz: Clarins' skincare classic reborn, how to get an A-List smile and curb your hairspray habit
Are you trigger-happy with the hairspray?
Curb the habit with this season’s ‘selective shine’.
Reference the Versus sprin-summer 2013 show and mist Bumble and Bumble Shine On Finishing Spray (£21.50, bumbleandbumble.co.uk) along your parting or down the tail of a sleek pony for a light-bouncing flash that puts over-sprayed styles in the shade.
Check out the catwalk look below
Versus backstage shows this season's essential slicked back, shiny ponytail
COMIC CUTIESCult US comic book heroines Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge can now add ‘make-up muse’ to their CVs. The comic stars are the inspiration behind Mac’s limited-edition Archie’s Girls range. You can channel your inner good girl via Betty (cheerleader, clever clogs and animal lover) with the Eye Shadow Quad in Caramel Sundae (below), £38.50, poppy pink Pearlmatte Face Powder in Flatter Me (right), £21.50, and coral Nail Lacquer in Comic Cute, £11. Or make like minxy shopaholic, fashion model Veronica with the violet Powder Blush in Prom Princess, £19, a flick of Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner in Designer Purple (below), £15.50, and a slick of the plum-like Cremesheen Lipstick in Boyfriend Stealer (bottom), £15.50. Either way, this is beauty escapism at its absolute best. maccosmetics.co.uk from March.
Cult US comic book heroines Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge inspire MAC's current collection Cosmetic dentist to the A-list Dr Oliver has launched Whitening Wands, £45, and Gum Serum, £30 (spacenk.co.uk). Use them for two weeks to fade stains and give you perky pink gums and pearly white teeth to rival Blake Lively's Bathing booty Chocolates, flowers and knights in shining armour be damned - Serena Linley's delicious Iris & Jasmine Bath Essence will keep us happy long after Valentine's Day is over. £15, tel: 020 7052 0000 A skincare classic reborn August 1985: Clarins launches its first Double Serum – a duo of water- and oil-soluble formulas in separate vials that are mixed at the moment of application for a two-pronged attack on wrinkles.May 2007: Generation 6 power serum is re-formulated, boasting new technology to increase cell energy and call time on ageing.
February 2013: The most potent serum pairing to date provides a tailored dose of plant ingredients for today’s savvy youth seekers. £55, clarins.co.uk.
Clarins's popular Double Serum (2007 and 2013 versions pictured) have incorporated the most up-to-date skin savvy ingredientsTweet your questions to @YOUMAGBella and we’ll answer the best. Or you can contact Bella at bella.blissett@you.co.uk