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Mar 15
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Lancome have recently revamped their skin care range and have included in it a new and improved formulation for their Renergie Morpholift, Â£58. It contains a skin-tautening system that helps to redefine jowls and sagging skin and is available in a face cream, night cream, eye cream and even a neck treatment.
Alternatively try Carole Maggio's Facercise (facercise.com) for a comprehensive workout for your face. Her series of movements (a little like gurning) help to reshape and retrain slack facial muscles in the way we exercise our bodies from the neck down.

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Mar 09
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Larger Boots stores stock the Avene range, developed by dermatologists in France who specialise in skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. The products contain thermal mineral waters, the same healing water used at the Avene medical centre and spa in Saint Odile. Clinically proven to care for and strengthen sensitive skin, try the Thermal Spring Water Spray, Â£5.25. Saturate two cotton wool pads with the water and then place the pads over your closed eyes to help soothe and strengthen your irritated eyelids.

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Feb 08
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Hi there - I answered this Question about a week ago - you can find it with Search, but here's the Answer I gave:

If you want a really glossy high shine look like Michelle's then I think a good old vegetable dye is what you are looking for. A rich brown would also be much easier to manage and there are so many incredible colour -boosting shampoos and conditioners on the market that I really don't think you'd look back. Plus the re-growth would be less obvious and root-touch-ups not so much of a bother if you took your mousy hair darker.

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Mar 15
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In London, go to YUKO SALON, Unit 2,
1 Curzon Street, London W1Y7FN. Tel: 0207 629-7555.

Read more about Yuko on www.hairboutique.com

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Mar 15
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The most effective way to relax them is with Botox, which will stop you from being able to scrunch the area up so much when you smile but which still looks reasonably natural as long as you donâ€™t have too much (itâ€™s less of a giveaway, doing it in this area, than across the forehead where it usually is wildly obvious if all your frown lines suddenly vanish). To find a decent doctor who does this, you can try www.cosmeticdoctors.co.uk. Creams with peptides and other muscle-relaxing ingredients can do a certain amount to lessen the appearance of wrinkles, but not as much as a needle can.

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Mar 13
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Alice Hart-Davis says
"Dark circles are really difficult to tackle. They are a v individual thing and if you've tried all the various 'lifestyle' remedies (see below, I've copied over the advice I gave to Kelli a few days ago)then I can see you might want to do something more drastic but you can't do anything surgically for under-eye circles since the problem is usually a loss of volume, in the form of fat pads below the eye, rather than excess skin.
The one new thing that CAN be done for under-eye circles is to inject a hyaluronic-acid gel filler like Restylane along the inside of the rim of the eye-socket (yes, eek, it's a delicate area and it needs a delicate hand, and your eyes will look bruised and baggy for a week or two afterwards before you see the real results), but if done by an expert, this "tear-trough" procedure can give the eye area a boost and make you look much less tired.

Re diet - eating badly, along with drinking too much alcohol and not getting enough sleep, certainly make dark circles worse, so eating more fresh veg and fruit, and drinking more water is always a good idea.
Sometimes dark circles can mean that you're a bit anaemic (your GP can do a basic blood test to check) but it may just be a genetic thing, in which case it's just bad luck and you need to hide the evidence"

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Mar 13
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it's worth trying some of the many volumising products (shampoos, conditioners, styling lotions) that you can find at most chemists - they contain ingredients that coat and thicken the hairs and make them stand away from each other, to add the appearance of volume. And eat a good diet, with plenty of protein (especially at breakfast and lunchtime) and omega-3 essential fatty acids

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Mar 13
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Three fab products for you:
1. EstÃ©e Lauder Advanced Night Repair for Eyes, Â£32.00 - really considered to reduce crepe-y skin.
2. Lâ€™OrÃ©al Wrinkle De-Crease Eyes - a real favourite with beauty afficionados.
3. Champneys All In One Complete Eye Treatment, available at Sainsbury's or on-line at Champneysâ€™ website www.champneys.com. A great value alternative.

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Mar 13
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Eye bags, if a result of tiredness, are actually best rectified with a cold compress of either chilled black tea, or even two refrigerated teaspoons. The cold temperature helps dissipate any fluid responsible for the puffiness whilst the anti-oxidants in tea also help to decongest the area.
If it's age-related bags that you are worried about, surgery is obviously an option, but if you're not quite ready for the surgeon's scalpel, give Lancome Renergie Morphologie Eye Cream a go. It contains a skin-tautening ingredient that will help diminish, but not completely rectify, any under eye sagging.

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Mar 13
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Eye bags, if a result of tiredness, are actually best rectified with a cold compress of either chilled black tea, or even two refrigerated teaspoons. The cold temperature helps dissipate any fluid responsible for the puffiness whilst the anti-oxidants in tea also help to decongest the area.
If it's age-related bags that you are worried about, surgery is obviously an option, but if you're not quite ready for the surgeon's scalpel, give Lancome Renergie Morphologie Eye Cream a go. It contains a skin-tautening ingredient that will help diminish, but not completely rectify, any under eye sagging.

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Mar 13
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If you are suffering with rosacea try the Sher System, a skin care line specifically designed to treat the symptoms of rosacea and strengthen skin against future outbreaks.
Super gentle is is based on water therapy and will leave you sore, irritated skin soothed and even-toned in a matter of weeks, even days.
Visit www.sher.co.uk to order products and to read the incredible testimonials.

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Mar 12
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Over to my colleague Rebecca Howard on this one: Other than IPL, I'm afraid that the bad news is that thereâ€™s no cure for redness and excessive flushing, when skin gets thinner and tiny veins start to show through. Try a gentle skincare system designed to calm irritation in the skin (Iâ€™ve had a tester trying out Cliniqueâ€™s new Redness Relief system, which she says works a treat). Try to work out if any â€œlifestyle factorsâ€ are making it worse â€“ spicy food, coffee, exposure to the sun, smoking and red wine are common culprits â€“ and do what you can to minimise them.. See your GP, who may be able to prescribe antibiotic creams or pills, which may help. Intense Pulsed Light treatments, which tackle the broken capillaries in the skin, can certainly improve the look of the skin, but will need repeating every few months."

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Mar 12
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It's best to see a trichologist to establish exactly why your hair is thinning - stress, age and hormones are all common causes. For the best advice, make an appointment with Philip Kingsley, the UK's leading trichologist (0207 629 4004) and in the meantime check out his website - www.philipkingsley.com - for dietary help and product recommendations.

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Mar 11
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As my colleague Alice Hart-Davies says, alas, thread veins really require professional attention. Start saving up for IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment, which is the most effective treatment for this. The light zaps and shatters the pigment in the veins that is showing through the skin, and the body will then absorb the tiny broken up particles. It costs about Â£200-Â£300 per session depending on how much you are having done and whether your chosen practitioner is based in the middle of London or elsewhere (for reputable practitioners, visit www.cosmeticdoctors.co.uk, the website of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors, which lists people who do this all over the country).

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Mar 11
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It's always a good idea to look at the How to Look Good Naked website as they test and trial hundreds of skincare products. Ou of the most recently reviewed skin care, they found Olay and Garnier to be the most efficacious and inexpensive brands.
Try Olay's Total Effects for a fantastic everyday moisturiser and Garnier's Revitalift range for anti-ageing protection.

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Mar 11
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It's always a good idea to look at the How to Look Good Naked website as they test and trial hundreds of skincare products. Ou of the most recently reviewed skin care, they found Olay and Garnier to be the most efficacious and inexpensive brands.
Try Olay's Total Effects for a fantastic everyday moisturiser and Garnier's Revitalift range for anti-ageing protection.

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Mar 11
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It's always a good idea to look at the How to Look Good Naked website as they test and trial hundreds of skincare products. Ou of the most recently reviewed skin care, they found Olay and Garnier to be the most efficacious and inexpensive brands.
Try Olay's Total Effects for a fantastic everyday moisturiser and Garnier's Revitalift range for anti-ageing protection.

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Mar 11
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As Alice Hart-Davies says, don't do Botox around the lips! You won't be able to pucker up for a kiss and most docs won't go anywhere near this area. try products that fill in the lines with tiny microspheres so that they're not so obvious (like Estee Lauder's Perfectionist serum) then makeup can skim over them and they don't show so much.

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Mar 11
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As Alice Hart-Davies says, don't do Botox around the lips! You won't be able to pucker up for a kiss and most docs won't go anywhere near this area. try products that fill in the lines with tiny microspheres so that they're not so obvious (like Estee Lauder's Perfectionist serum) then makeup can skim over them and they don't show so much.

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Mar 11
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Eye bags, if a result of tiredness, are actually best rectified with a cold compress of either chilled black tea, or even two refrigerated teaspoons. The cold temperature helps dissipate any fluid responsible for the puffiness whilst the anti-oxidants in tea also help to decongest the area.
If it's age-related bags that you are worried about, surgery is obviously an option, but if you're not quite ready for the surgeon's scalpel, give Lancome Renergie Morphologie Eye Cream a go. It contains a skin-tautening ingredient that will help diminish, but not completely rectify, any under eye sagging.

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Mar 11
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As Alice Hart-Davies says, don't do Botox around the lips! You won't be able to pucker up for a kiss and most docs won't go anywhere near this area. try products that fill in the lines with tiny microspheres so that they're not so obvious (like Estee Lauder's Perfectionist serum) then makeup can skim over them and they don't show so much.

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Mar 09
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Eye bags, if a result of tiredness, are actually best rectified with a cold compress of either chilled black tea, or even two refrigerated teaspoons. The cold temperature helps dissipate any fluid responsible for the puffiness whilst the anti-oxidants in tea also help to decongest the area.
If it's age-related bags that you are worried about, surgery is obviously an option, but if you're not quite ready for the surgeon's scalpel, give Lancome Renergie Morphologie Eye Cream a go. It contains a skin-tautening ingredient that will help diminish, but not completely rectify, any under eye sagging.

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Mar 09
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Eye bags, if a result of tiredness, are actually best rectified with a cold compress of either chilled black tea, or even two refrigerated teaspoons. The cold temperature helps dissipate any fluid responsible for the puffiness whilst the anti-oxidants in tea also help to decongest the area.
If it's age-related bags that you are worried about, surgery is obviously an option, but if you're not quite ready for the surgeon's scalpel, give Lancome Renergie Morphologie Eye Cream a go. It contains a skin-tautening ingredient that will help diminish, but not completely rectify, any under eye sagging.

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Mar 09
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Larger Boots stores stock the Avene range, developed by dermatologists in France who specialise in skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. The products contain thermal mineral waters, the same healing water used at the Avene medical centre and spa in Saint Odile. Clinically proven to care for and strengthen sensitive skin, try the Thermal Spring Water Spray, Â£5.25. Saturate two cotton wool pads with the water and then place the pads over your closed eyes to help soothe and strengthen your irritated eyelids.

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Mar 09
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Three fab products for you:
1. EstÃ©e Lauder Advanced Night Repair for Eyes, Â£32.00 - really considered to reduce crepe-y skin.
2. Lâ€™OrÃ©al Wrinkle De-Crease Eyes - a real favourite with beauty afficionados.
3. Champneys All In One Complete Eye Treatment, available at Sainsbury's or on-line at Champneysâ€™ website www.champneys.com. A great value alternative.

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Mar 09
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If you are suffering with rosacea try the Sher System, a skin care line specifically designed to treat the symptoms of rosacea and strengthen skin against future outbreaks.
Super gentle is is based on water therapy and will leave you sore, irritated skin soothed and even-toned in a matter of weeks, even days.
Visit www.sher.co.uk to order products and to read the incredible testimonials.

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Mar 09
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If you are suffering with rosacea try the Sher System, a skin care line specifically designed to treat the symptoms of rosacea and strengthen skin against future outbreaks.
Super gentle is is based on water therapy and will leave you sore, irritated skin soothed and even-toned in a matter of weeks, even days.
Visit www.sher.co.uk to order products and to read the incredible testimonials.

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Mar 02
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Blushers traditionally come in two formulas - powder and cream-to-powder (additionally there are also stains and liquid tints but for the blusher-virgin these can be a little intimidating.)
On the whole I'm a big fan of cream-to-powder formulas as they are easy to blend and they leave your skin with a pretty flush rather than the full-on '80's power-blush commonly associated with regular powder. Have a look at Bobbi Brown Cream Blush Stick (Â£16) and Christian Dior Pro Cheeks (Â£19 for the very best creamy consistencies in beautiful, complexion-flattering tones.
Once you've settled on a formula the trick is to work out where to apply the colour.
The younger you are the more girly an application you can get away with. For a fresh-faced flush, smile and concentrate the colour on the apple of your cheek.
If you are slightly older and want to multi-task with your make-up, using blusher to both add colour and contour your cheekbones, then concentrate on the area of your cheek just below the bone blending it out and up towards your temple and hairline. Just don't forget to blend, blend, blend - 'go-faster stripes' are seriously dated and an unflattering no-no.

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Mar 02
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It might be worth you looking into having some microdermabrasion. This gentle snad-blasting of the skin (sounds like a contradiction in terms I know)will help refine your skin's appearance, helping to minimise your large pores whilst also improving any acne-related scarring.
I'd recommend you go to a dermatologist to discuss this and any other options they might feel beneficial, so it's worth contacting the British Association of Dermatologists (wwww.bad.org.uk) to find your nearest microdermabrasion specialist.

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Feb 29
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I think there are two ways to interpret this question, and so two different answers. Both relate to age, but at opposite ends of the spectrum.

If you are young - and are asking about whether or not there is a minimum age requirement for tinting, dyeing or highlighting your hair then I think it's important you have this conversation with a parent. Personally, I've been having my hair highlighted since I was about 18. Remember up-keep is expensive so don't start anything you can't afford to maintain.
If, however you are referring to covering grey, then really age isn't as much an issue as the way those grey hairs make you feel. White hairs can appear at any time - premature greying hair tends to be genetic - and if it's bothering you, whether you're 19 or 99 then you should look into your options for concealing it and boost your confidence in the process

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Feb 27
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You've hit on a real beauty problem here. Unlike State-side nail bars that re cheap, quick and effective, we make more of a fuss about mani's and pedi's. While there are many high st chains that offer a file and re-shape (think of Nails Inc and the New York Nail Company) you won't get the kind of nail-fix you are used to. Again, not cheap, but undoubtedly the best over here, hun out a Leighton Denny-trained nail technician (find your nearest on leightondenny.com). Having trained in Florida he really 'gets' what is needed and demanded by the most discerning of manicure clients. Expect to pay upwards of Â£30

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Feb 27
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When it comes to gorgeous summer make-up, no-one holds a candle to the Guerlain Terracotta range. Their Teint Dore gives a great blend-on, wash off tint to legs making it less intimidating than a full on fake tan. Always under threat of discontinuation, it's cult following has saved it from being axed from the Guerlain range many times. If you are having trouble tracking it down take a look on American websites such as Sephora.com who always seem to have it in stock. Shipping is an expensive necessity when buying abroad but take my advice and buy in bulk to save yourself and future hassle.

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