Latest Women's Beauty Posts

We sent make-up artist Armand Beasley to some of your favourite stores to find out this summer's hottest beauty trends...

First stop was Selfridges to discover Illamasqua's brand new lips shades plus summer skincare advice from Kiehl's.

At Debenhams, Armand gets some expert skincare advice from Elemis and then shows you how to perfect a natural summer look at Urban Decay.

At Boots, Armand trys out the new range at Smashbox and shows you how to transform a day look in to evening glamour at N7.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner so we have selected a range of gifts that are perfect for spoiling her with…

Crown her Britain's best Mum with this regal mug.

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  Keep it traditional with this pretty stationary tin.

  M&S stationary tin, £7.50

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  A present for her and a present for you! Rejuvinate with a relaxing day at your local Sanctuary Spa.

  Sanctuary Spa Time for Two Gift Card, Debenhams, £330

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  This is the perfect gift for any foodie.  Keep all your recipes neat and tidy with this decorative binder.

  Paperchase at Selfridges recipe binder, £13

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  Keep the most corporate looking phone stylish with this chic case.

  Radley Grosvner croc phone case, £29

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  If she has a sweet tooth these chocolates are sure to do the trick.  If you would prefer to personalise the message there are plenty of chocolate shapes in store that can be iced for free.

  Thorntons i love Mum chocolates, £2.99

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  The perfect read for any fashionista.  Plus, you can borrow it too!

  John Lewis Manolo's new shoes book

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  Introduce your Mum to the gorgeous scented candles range by Jo Malone.

  Jo Malone at Selfridges pomegranate noir candle, £38

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  BB cream has fastly become the must have beauty product for women.

  Bobbi Brown at John Lewis BB cream

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  This scarf will brighten up any classic outfit and the colours are perfect for spring 13.

  Accessorize butterfly print scarf, £22

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Watch this video to hear all about Illamasqua's new season range. 

A pop of colour on the lips doesn't have to be too dramatic as we discover at Boots...

We head to John Lewis to discover this season's must have colours and trends to ensure your eyes are ready for SS13.

We sent make-up artist Armand Beasley to The Body Shop to discover the latest products to help define your cheeks...

A variety of colours and styles were seen on the SS’13 catwalks as we saw pretty swan shades to dark and dangerously chic varnishes.

Nevertheless, one trend that stood out among all others was the neutral, milky coloured nails that a selection of designers such as Marc Jacobs and Chanel opted for at their shows. This demure look lengthens the fingers and nails and in doing so creates a clean and modest look that can be taken from day to evening.

This season, toning down your nails is the new way to play it cool.

Pretty swan shades...

Dior nail varnish Ivory 108

Available from Selfridges and John Lewis

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The Body Shop

Have a rifle through your make-up bag and you will probably find empty bottles of foundation and blunt eye pencils. With the New Year in full swing, why not cleanse your collection and ensure you have all the essentials to give you that perfect glow.

Firstly, a quality primer is a must. It will keep your make up in place whatever your day brings. Getting the right shade of foundation is also important and with No7 at Boots Match Made service giving you a personalised consultation it takes away the guessing game. Touch up with some complimentary blusher or bronzer for the perfect contour.

A great way to differentiate your look from day to night is with a little dressing up of the eyes. A slick strip of eye liner and mascara is perfect for the office and add some jewelled lashes that are right on trend this season for evening glam. Finally treat your lips to your favourite shade of red as shows including Burberry and Chanel all opted for this romantic hue.

The Body Shop BB Cream, £12

A beauty clear out is a great way to start the New Year! Out with the old and in with the new, is the motto to live by. Nethertheless if there’s one beauty item that should remain, it’s a BB cream.

This must have product combines moisturiser, foundation and primer all into one. If you haven’t purchased this multi-tasking beauty buy yet, we’ve hunted one down just for you; look no further than this one from The Body Shop. This product is a necessity to complete your makeup bag and transform your New Year look – so don’t miss out!

YSL at Selfridges, £23.50

This season the catwalks saw designers and make up artists focus on the eyes and lips, inspiring you to add drama and impact to the every day look for AW12.

Deep mulled wine stained lips adorned models launching the reappearance of the ultimate statement lip; this can be worn from day to evening by just adjusting the intensity of the colour to your liking. Carrying on the theme of dark and wonderful, opt for graphic eyes, using eyeliner to effectively define eyes with feline flicks to striking linear lines. Take note, when working this look you must keep your base neutral and soft.

So update your make up bag for AW12, and try out this captivating look.