Beauty Notes The latest products and must-try treatments

BARE FACED CHIC

If you’re always in search of the perfect no-makeup makeup, we may have found what you’re looking for. Sisley’s new Phyto Teint Nude offers subtle coverage in a uniquely sheer water-infused formula containing Kiwi Extract to hydrate and boost radiance. Available in 18 skin-matching shades, it’s the most fresh-faced foundation we’ve ever tried. £68, Available in Harvey Nichols Edinburgh or online at www.sisley-paris.co.uk.

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Must-try products and treatments Three winter fragrances to try…

1. The new fragrance from Edinburgh-based perfumier Jorum is a comforting blend of moreish hazelnut, smudged orris and creamy Tonka bean. Pentimento EDP from £48 for 15ml. www.jorumstudio.com 2. Designed to mimic the serene shimmer of sun on snow, Tom Ford Soleil Neige contrasts the sweet 2 scent of bergamot blooms with a warm skin-gripping musk. EDP, 50ml. £178 3. Part of Estee Lauder’s new Luxury Fragrance Collection, Infinite Sky has a warm heart of Sichuan pepper balanced by sweet Madagascar vanilla and smoldering Leatherwood. 40ml, £68.

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MYHERO PRODUCT

“I have been using Weleda Skin Food for as long as I can remember and I LOVE the stuff. So the news that there’s now a body lotion in the skin food family is pretty epic. Promising to bring immediate relief and softness to dry, stressed-out skin,

Weleda Skin Food

Body Lotion smells divine (sweet orange, lavender and benzoin) and boasts a non-sticky formula so you can throw your clothes on straight after applying. Perfect for all those manic mornings in my house. Plus I can pick it up in Boots for just £14.95. Sold”

Laura Wood, i-on content director

THE MUST-VISIT SPA

For the ultimate wellness escape, check into the new spa at Gleneagles. The beautifully refurbished space features 20 treatment rooms, a steam room, hot sauna cabin, vitality pool, relaxation courtyard and a healthy Spa café. The new launch also brings two iconic names from the world of beauty – skin guru Dr Barbara Sturm and green Queen Tata Harper – whose signature treatments will be available for the first time in Scotland. Day spa packages available from £195. gleneagles.com

Does CoolSculpting really work?

We get the lowdown from a CoolSculpting client at Cavendish Clinic

BEFORE AFTER

We’ve all dreamt of losing our love handles forever. And we’ve all heard about a myriad different treatments available on the market. So, where to start and what to choose? Celia Brown, a 32-year-old client at Cavendish Clinic London, attended the clinic earlier this year to finally tackle her body confidence issues head on. Here she shares her CoolSculpting experience with us…

Why did you decide to try

CoolSculpting? I have always felt insecure about my lower abdomen and would try to hide it. I had thought about surgical treatments but chose to try CoolSculpting as it’s noninvasive and has minimal risks. It also, importantly, has FDA clearance ensuring safety and efficacy. Basically, CoolSculpting gently freezes the targeted fat cells without damaging any surrounding tissue. Your body then gets rid of them safely and naturally through your lymphatic system and they are gone for good.

The Cavendish Clinic has a high level of expertise in the procedure and they made me feel at ease.

What exactly does the treatment

involve? I had one treatment which involved four applicators being applied with a gentle vacuum that grabs hold of the fat pockets. When each applicator finished, my practitioner massaged the tissue vigorously for a few minutes to help warm the skin up again. The whole process was over in about three hours. Does it hurt? The cold is like a tingling sensation on your skin but it goes numb pretty quickly which makes it more bearable. The massage process isn’t very comfortable either and you feel a slight pulsing as the skin warms up. But it only lasts a few minutes. So what’s your verdict? I am extremely pleased with the results. So much so that I plan to treat more areas. It takes three months before you see the full effect, but my lower abdomen is pretty much in line with my upper now, and I feel much more confident and secure about myself. Is it worth the money? 100 per cent.

GET £250 OFF A COOLSCULPTING TREATMENT

Book your CoolSculpting treatment at Cavendish Clinic before 31 December 2021 and you’ll save £250. Simply quote IONSCULPT. To book email, welcome@cavendishclinic.co.uk or call 0131 609 0260. Cavendish Clinic Edinburgh, 2nd floor, John Lewis, St James Quarter, EH1 3SP

Are you ready to shine?

The team at Dr Nestor’s share their insider tips to beautiful, glowing skin sure to turn heads this party season

After the effective cancelling of Christmas last year, there is palpable excitement about party season this year. Aside from booking salon appointments and perfecting a wardrobe for the whirl of social engagements that December will undoubtedly bring, there is another route to achieving head-turner status. We asked the team from Dr Nestor’s Medical Cosmetic Centre which treatments they would recommend to ensure you look your absolute best... Dr Rona, Aesthetic Doctor “Profhilo is my go-to treatment if I want my face to have a radiant glow. The treatment utilises a high concentration of 100% pure hyaluronic acid and is a completely natural injectable. In just two sessions, it offers effective skin bio-remodelling. This allows a beautiful layer of moisture to be spread across the entire surface just under the skin, leaving skin with an unrivalled radiance and a hydrated and plumped appearance, eradicating tiny lines and imperfections - this is why it has been dubbed the real life, walking around filter!”

Helen, Skincare Therapist “For me, there is no noninvasive treatment on the market that can compete with the transformational benefits that Secret RF boasts. Suitable for all skin types, this fractional radio frequency (RF) microneedling system uses ultrafine needles, which gently penetrate your skin and deliver RF energy sub-dermally, stimulating collagen production to revitalize the skin. It can also be used on the eyelids and neck to improve the quality of the skin, enhance collagen content and tighten any lax skin. Best of all, there is minimal downtime so it is a real game-changer in the journey to beautiful skin.”

Amanda, Aesthetic Nurse “When used in correct amounts and expertly placed, lip fillers can be a terrific aesthetic tool for helping you age well or even enhance those features that Mother Nature forgot. I always start by analysing facial anatomy so my patient will have the most flattering result. Initially, conservative results should be the goal so the change is not too drastic - remember, you can ALWAYS add more later. By using hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body, there is little chance of an allergic reaction. Your lips are an incredibly important facial feature and by tweaking them to be as beautiful as possible, it will have a stellar impact on your self-esteem.”

For more information, visit www.drnestor.co.uk