A/W 09 Trend Report: Puss in Boots

Rodarte

Emilio Pucci

Haider Ackemann

Chloe

Hermes

Louis Vuitton

Vivienne Westwood Red Label

Giles

Gucci

Hussein Chalayan

Prada

Jean Paul Gaultier

Gareth Pugh

Beauty: L'Oreal and other yummy stuff at Boots

I popped into my local Boots to buy cotton wool [mine always runs out at the wrong time!!] and soooo didn't intend to buy lots of stuff -and guess what? I spied the reduced section [this section is fabulous -and a great way to try out new stuff. And if the product(s) don't work, -its not too costly] -and I had a field day. Amongst my many 'bargains' [I didn't need half of the stuff -folks!!!] was Olay's Gentle Cleansers Refreshing Toner (Mild Everyday Cleansing) and L'Oreal's De-maq Expert's Velvet Creme Wash Expert Make-up Remover, -and both have set me free!! I don't usually like to mix the brands I use [especially on my face] but both are very gentle and can be used -daily. And even though I already use L'Oreal, -the De-maq expert's Velvet Creme Wash Expert Make-up remover, is a [marked] improvement on my old facewash. This innovative Wash is also a make-up remover, -and you only need a small amount [with water] -to create a gentle and luxurious creamy lather -leaving your skin, -clean and silky soft. www.loreal-paris.co.uk
www.olay.co.uk
www.boots.com

Beauty: Dr Nick Lowe's Oil Control Day Cream

Greasy shiny skin -is the enemy of a beautifully made up face and black skin is more prone to this irritation. The malaise of the well groomed lady, a greasy face is caused by an over active Sebum (your skins own natural oil). The sebum protects our skin and hair from drying out but unfortunately it also causes our pores to get clogged up –causing greasy skin and acne. The only way to fight the shiny and greasy effects of over active sebum build-up is to wash your face properly and use sebum fighting treatments like Dr Nick Lowe's Oil Control Day Cream. This light hydrating and easily absorbed daily moisturiser (with UV sunscreens) -will put an end to the shine. £14.63 at www.boots.com/