In the sea of products out there, Ilia Georgiou outlines some that have caught her eye
Christmas Spirit from Lauder
Est?e Lauder has produced a beautiful collection of cosmetics for a sophisticated look.
The Holiday Spirit make-up includes a gorgeous gold with subtlest silver powder that gives a soft sheen to cheeks, face, neck or shoulders, resulting in a radiant, polished and ever so classy effect. It’s the closest thing to the red carpet looks of film stars this side of the Atlantic. Apply the softly glowing eye colour all over eyelids, or only on inner corners of eyes or in the middle of upper eyelid for a wide eyed dressy effect. The textures are smooth, easily blendable and flattering. The lip colours, always among my favourites, come in gorgeous satin effect textures and include many must have colours of the season.
If you want to purchase a cannot-go-wrong cosmetic gift for someone special, Lauder’s Holiday Spirit Compact is so classy looking you’re sure to earn Brownie points. The powder will suit women of all ages.
Treats from Thalgo
Thalgo, a brand name synonymous with world-class salons and spas around the globe, has come up with a Diamonds-themed collection of gorgeous gift sets, available through selected spas and salons for the next few months only. They are presented in attractive packages and each comes with a complimentary red candle. Each also comes with a diamond-shaped jar containing gorgeous ‘diamond powder’, which can be applied to face or body for film-star sparkle. The diamond powder can also be purchased alone.
The Diamond Coffrets are available in three facial variations, containing excellent face care products, and one body products gift package. They are The Water Diamond, containing real moisturising treasures to deeply re-hydrate skin; The Youthful Diamond, containing effective jewels of ingredients which plump and smooth the skin so it looks visibly younger and contain wrinkle busters; The Exceptional Diamond set contains pure gems of technology and is skincare that will instantly enhance skin for a youthful glow. The Oriental Diamond coffret contains luxurious body beautifying treats with colours and influences from the Orient containing marine extracts and ingredients chosen for their calming and relaxing effect on mind and spirit.
To find your nearest stockist of these products, call the Papaellinas Organisation on: 22 863100.
Handy hint for hands
We pay special attention to our hair, complexion and body in our quest for ever youthful or healthy good looks, but what about our hands? They are the first part of the body to really give age away. Apparently by middle age the skin on hands has aged by about 60 per cent! Get those hands looking smoother and softer over winter by investing in a wrinkle erasing product containing glycolic acid or other AHAs. MD Formulations Vit A Plus Hand and Body Lotion also contains antioxidants and Vitamin A to fight ageing from within the skin, while the AHAs gradually smooth wrinkles to reveal fresher skin. Remember to use a broad spectrum sunscreen when using this type of product to protect from the sun’s aggression and use only in the winter or in cloudy seasons.
MD Formulations, Tel: 0044 870 850 6655
The Tao approach to cosmetics
TAOASIS is a web-based company that sells 100 per cent natural essential oils and other related products, such as Aromastones, which are porous stones moulded into shapes such as angels, kitten, fairy, Father Christmas and shooting stars, onto which you sprinkle your favourite single or blend of essential oils so that the fragrance is released over time. Other goodies include burners and vapourisers, massage oils, a Christmas blend essential oil mix, natural face and body creams and even pine and Christmas blend room sprays. Sounds good to me. www.taoasis.co.uk
