Body exfoliators and nude make-up
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Middle: Containing sea salt and Hungarian mud, Omorovicza's Body Buffing Balm polishes and refines the skin so it is soft and smooth. £35 (020 7734 1234; www.omorovicza.com).
Right: Crème de la Mer's new wonder product, The Body Refiner, contains 1.75 carats of diamond dust to help resurface the skin. £73.40, at Harrods
(020 7730 1234).
make-up remover, £23
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HOW TO APPLY NUDE MAKE-UP
Using a foundation brush, apply Diorskin Nude liquid foundation only to areas of concern such as high-colour areas. Use lightly around the eyes, concentrating on the shaded areas, as this will instantly lift the face and look natural. Foundation should be light in texture and a perfect match to your skin tone.
If you need greater coverage, mix a small amount of Diorskin Nude Natural Glow mineralised powder make-up with the fluid. Layer blush on to the apples of your cheeks; try Diorblush in Lucky Pink.
Dress the eyes with Diorshow Iconic mascara first to show the shape of the eye and help you apply eyeshadow. Use Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow Compact in Elegante: apply the lightest shade on the brow arch; the medium shade on the lid; and the deepest shade along the lash line.
Finish your look with a glossy lipstick such as Dior Addict High Shine in Couture Pink. Apply with your finger like a lip balm.
Dior: 020 7216 0216; www.dior.com
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TRICK OR TREATMENT
Keraskin Esthetics Floral Peeling Ritual at Metrospa
The process After a stressful few weeks at work and at home (in the run-up to a move) - not to mention the vicious cold - my skin was in great need of tender care. Being a big fan of Kérastase hair products, I was excited at the prospect of their skincare. I talked to my therapist Louise about my skin's needs and she mixed up fresh a number of deliciously soothing ingredients specifically to revive my dull complexion.The facial included a gentle hibiscus peel, an 'immuniste elixir' to firm and revitalise, and a 'rice lift' to smooth out the fine lines around my eyes.
The verdict My skin immediately looked brighter and my face more relaxed. I left with a prescription to carry on the good work at home. Kéraskin had lived up to expectations.
£90 for one hour, Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa, 82 Duke of York Square, SW3 (020 7730 1222). JG
