Tried and tested
beauty
Tried and tested
Nadine Baggott, beauty presenter on ITV1’s This Morning and regular contributor to Hello! magazine, checks out the summer’s hottest beauty buys available onboard
1 Elizabeth Arden Sunlit Bronze Beauty Set £25
What An all-in-one bronzing collection that includes a flattering bronzer, blusher, a big fluffy brush and pretty peach lipgloss.
The effect In summer, bronzing powders are essential to achieve – and maintain – that healthy glow. Verdict This beauty box is the easiest way to look fab on holiday and to fake that summer glow if you’d rather stay out of the sun; just add mascara.
2 Transformulas Eye Lift Gel £17.50
What This gel is a Hollywood secret and Victoria Beckham is reported to be a big fan. The Effect It dramatically tightens as it dries, contracting to erase fine lines and make eye bags and puffiness magically disappear until you clean it off. The Verdict You can actually feel this working. It can feel strange but it really does work wonders in minutes. Perfect for post-flight puffiness.
3 Urban Decay Sustainable Shadow Box £17
What An eco-friendly collection of 10 best-selling eyeshadows, brush and travelsized primer potion. The effect Cleverly packaged in a sustainable bamboo case, it has shades that last all day, crease-free. Verdict The box contains three or four favourites but also encourages you to experiment for day and night. The primer is great for warmer summer days.
4 Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer £20
What A primer that gives skin a high-definition, camera-ready finish and helps your make-up stay put. The effect Wear this light-reflective primer over moisturiser and under make-up to give a perfect glow to skin and to soften imperfections. Verdict If you have ever envied that A-list, red-carpet glow then you should try this, especially for the soft focus effect on your skin.
Nadine’s style file
This season Celebs and models are experimenting with bold, bright nail polishes in blue, purple and even green; but I say stay safe and pretty and opt for peach, strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant.
Mani pedi expert to the stars Leighton Denny tends to the talons of Penelope Cruz and Kate Moss, and has a great selection including So LA and Stunning on leightondenny.com
Celeb Secret I’d Like To Know I know who colours her hair (Josh Wood at Real, realhair. co.uk); who looks after her skin (Dr Fredric Brandt, drfredricbrandt. com); but does Madge also have a secret cosmetic surgeon? How does she rack up the frequent flyer miles and still look so good at 50?
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