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ith so many products to choose from, knowing the most effective for your skin is no easy task – especially in the summer months when you’re jetting from cold to hot climates, prepping for the beach or preparing for the evening. The BEAUTY FOLIO has edited out the best in skin, haircare and makeup so you don’t have to. From body buffing and false tanning to suncare, hair repair and mastering this season’s crayola brights, we’ve got all corners covered. Don’t miss our Brand of the Month: EviDenS de Beauté – an exciting new FrenchJapanese beauty line with amazing results. Our Travel Beauty essentials, meanwhile, promises to minimize packing hassle and avoid the panic spend at Duty Free. Pack, sit back and enjoy the summer in style …
Olivia Burton EDITOR
Front cover image: Alexander McQueen SS12
Contents Meet the Designer: 4-10 Body Beautiful:How to reach beach body perfection 6-9: Prepare/Nourish/ Bronze 10: Ten Tips for Faking it: mastering false tan
11-19 Skincare: 12-13: Blemish Control 14-15: Pigmentation 16-18: Nourish/Protect/ Revitalize 17: Feature: Bobbi Brown 19: Feature: Gielly Green 20-25 Haircare: 21-22: Mane Control 23: Feature: Oribe 24-25: Hairstyles for Summer 26-37 Summer: Backstage Beauty 28-29: Skin 30: Feature: Guerlain 31: All Eyes On You 32: How To Do Eyeliner 34: Lips 35: Hands & Nails 36-37: Scent Of Summer 38-39 Travel: 38: Travel Takeaways 39: Feature: Valextra 40-43 Brand Of The Month: 40-41: Skincare: EviDenS de Beauté 42-43: Q&A With Founder Charles-Edouard Barthes
HELEN PENFOLD
Helen joined the EL ELSTILO* team in 2011. She has recently driven the graphic design, bringing a fresh look and providing our readers with an eye-catching and artistic web creation that you’ll want to look back on time and again. Q: The secret to life is…?
The secret is to do as many things as you can to enjoy life and get the most out of it, involve other people and make others happy too.
Q: Art is… ?
Art is everything you want it to be, and more. It is the abstract painting on the wall, the doodle you have drawn on a scrap bit of paper, the documentary you saw last week, and the device you are reading this on. Art makes you look and think. It is unique and people interpret art differently, but most of all art is everywhere. Someone’s creativity is someone else’s mystery.
Q: What makes you laugh?
I’m one of those people that you can hear my laugh before you see me, I find it contagious, I laugh, you laugh. I love going to a comedy show and being in a room full of people that share my sense of humour.
Q: If you could be anyone for a day, who would you be?
OK, hard question! I think for one day I would like to be someone that is opposite to me, and experience a day in their eyes, as it would be something completely different to my average day. Live a life that would make me question what I do in my own one.
Body Be
eautiful
Chanel SS12 backstage by Benoit Peverelli
1. Prepare
refine the skin’s texture. It is suitable for all skin A good exfoliator is types. AVEDA’s Caribbean essential to preparing Therapy Body Scrub skin for nutritive oils or contains salt and caribbean body creams. Exfoliating cane sugar to soften and is the best way of exfoliate the skin, while stimulating cellular coconut, passionfruit and renewal by eliminating avocado oils condition dead skin cells so that and moisturise. This is skin gets the nutrients a thicker and heavier it needs. ELEMENTAL scrub so works well on HERBOLOGY’s tough dry patches. ANNE Radiance body polish SEMONIN’s luxurious contains papaya and sea Black Sand Body Scrub, salt to shed dead skin cells, a verbena scented body macadamia oil to hydrate exfoliator, contains marine and kombuchka and fig extracts and mineral extract to brighten and salts, as well as Jojoba, balance pigmentation. Calendula and Sweet Its powerful ingredients Almond oils to renew and have decent slough power hydrate the skin. whilst being gentle enough to use every day, even on the face OMOROVICZA’S Body Buffing Balm is “Exfoliating is also a great alternative: the best way sea salt, moor mud and of stimulating orange blossom oil work to remove dead skin and cellular renewal.”
How to ATTAIN AND MAINTAIN a beach-worthy body
TIP FOR EXFOLATION:
Apply in gentle circular motions and concentrate on dry areas including elbows, knees and feet. This is particularly important if you follow with false tanning products. 6
2. Nourish
is not limited there – spritz on plane jouneys It can be argued that to hydrate the face, after a good number of shaving to soothe, or expensive body creams on bare legs to create a could be replaced slimming gleam. with much cheaper We also love EVIDENS alternatives to no DE BEAUTÉ The noticeable loss of effect. Crackling Body Foam Palmers Cocoa Butter, Not only is it enriched Johnson’s Baby Oil and with Triple Collagen, QAI Nivea Q10 Body Lotion and specialised toning all work wonders on ingredients to work its dry skin. However, wonder on the skin, but there is a huge divide it also has a refreshing between these products ‘wake-up’ sensation when and those which are applied which is great currently climbing the for hot weather. This is ranks of innovation the perfect product to and luxury – such as eliminate that ‘heavy leg’ Dr Bragi. Brands like feeling, especially after the latter are delivering long flights. products packed with SERENA LINLEY rare ingredients and Margarita Body Oil an extraordinary array smells divine and leaves of detoxifying and skin plump and hydrated renewing agents – the with a subtle sheen. effectiveness of which EMMA HARDIE Natural more than justifies the Lift and Sculpt Body price tag. Treatment is luxuriously DR BRAGI Marine thick and keeps moisture Enzyme Face & Body locked in all day. It works Salvation is a wholly particularly well on very new take on hydration. dry skin. Slather on Versatile and easy-to-use elbows, knees and heels (simply mist on), it repairs, for noticeably more supple soothes and hydrates the skin. target area at the same BIOTHERM Firm time as rebalancing and Corrector tightens, tones calming the skin. It is and firms skin. Apply a wonderful daily body with fists to the tummy moisturiser and/or afterand claw-like movements sun lotion, but its value to arms and thighs. This
corrective cream restores skin’s elasticity and prevents sagging. ORMONDE JAYNE Sampaquita Replenishing Body Lotion is free of parabens, petrochemicals, colourings and sulphates, it penetrates the skin without leaving a greasy residue and the delicious scent of sambac (related to Jasmine), bergamot, magnolia and lychee lasts for hours
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3. Bronze Gone are the days of worrying about orange sheets, oompa loompa faces or that fake tan stench. False tan and bronzing products are as hydrating as your beloved moisturisers, smell just as heavenly and create a subtle, natural glow for a sunkissed effect.
Our favourites include LDN:SKINS’ Self Tan – apply with a mitt for even
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application and use every other day to gradually build up the tan to perfectly suit your skintone. It doesn’t clog pores and is transferresistant so will not discolour clothing. For daily use and excellent value look no further than JOHNSON’S Holiday Skin – it is almost scentless, very easy to apply and leaves no streaks. GUERLAIN’s Jambes de Gazelle Bronzing Mist can be sprayed on, dries quickly and is enriched with Tan Booster which prepares and accelerates natural tanning by activating melanin synthesis. DIOR Bronze L’Huile Somptueuse Eclat Naturel is an equally effective lightweight spray that provides even coverage and a
golden glow. HE-SHI’s Face + Body Tanning Gel dries within minutes of application, but contains a ‘see where it goes’ formula whereby you can eliminate any chance of leaving streaks or patchiness. With HeShi’s tanning gel it is not necessary to moisturize beforehand and the natural-looking golden tan will last for up to three days.
“False tan and bronzing products are as hydrating as your beloved moisturisers.”
Bottega Veneta backstage SS12
10 TIPS FOR
FAKING IT 1. 2. Exfoliate,
exfoliate, exfoliate. The smoother the skin the more even the tan
Make sure skin is sufficiently moisturized. Some facial tanning products do not require
Apply creams, milks and mousses with a mitt – the result is always
application, but for the majority of body tanning products skin should be moisturized thoroughly to
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moisturizing pre-
smoother
avoid patches
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Don’t forget
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your back. Ask a friend to do the honours or the pilates pros among you can make do with a spray, but either way make sure you avoid the ying yang side view.
Make sure you buy the right tone for your
Wash the inbetween bits…thoroughly! Backs of hands, in between fingers, around the fingernails, toes, heels, ankles, elbows – all of these areas can easily scream fake tan if left with streaks
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skin. Fairer skintones should avoid the strong, dark tanning products and instead build up a naturallooking tan gently over a few days
Olive oil, nail varnish remover and whitening toothpaste all work well to undo fake tan disasters – or at least minimize the damage
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For facial tanning products make sure you apply in the
evening and cleanse thoroughly in the morning with a gentle exfoliant. This will prevent the product from clogging pores and creating blackheads
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Use a slightly darker shade on thighs and calves to create a contoured slimming effect – ever so subtly now…
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Visit a pro - both booths or personal application - to eliminate the stress and avoid the faux-pas
Summer
Skincare
Blemish Control If you’re prone to blemishes, or suffer from sun- (suncream and sweat-) induced breakouts, fear not for there is a vast range of wands, masks and healing cover-ups to help prevent and banish them. Dr Sebagh recognises the 4-step process that can lead to acne: *Abnormal keratinisation leading to clogged pores *Overproduction of oil (sebum) *Bacterial proliferation (p-acnes) *Inflammation from a reaction to the bacteria and debris accumulation
cleansers which seem to strip the skin, Dr Sebagh’s Breakout Foaming Cleanser is gentle enough to use around the eyes to remove mascara, contains oat amino acids which work to gently but thoroughly cleanse away dirt and debris, as well as hamamelis (witch-hazel) to calm irritated skin. It also helps soothe and treat any current irritation to prepare the skin for future irritation.
“There is a vast range of wands, masks and healing cover-ups.”
For more problematic oily skin, we recommend To prevent and combat using his Breakout Kit these in conjunction with the stages we cleanser. This contains recommend an antibacterial powder using Dr and breakout cream. The Sebagh powder contains Acnacidol Breakout and other powerful Foaming antibacterial active Cleanser ingredients to inhibit the for Oily multiplication of p-acnes Skin. Unlike bacteria, whilst the cream harsh works to soothe and plump anti-acne the skin without leading to 12
clogged pores. Salicylic acid is clinically proven to help banish blemishes so look for products such as Ole Henrikesen’s Blemish Attack Daily Defense. Salicylic acid causes the cells of the epidermis to shed more readily, opening up clogged pores and neutralising bacteria within. It also constricts pore diameter preventing further buildup. Ole Henriksen’s reparative, anti-inflammatory mask also contains copper and zinc to help neutralize bacteria, absorb impurities and help promote clear and healthy skin. For instant results we love Alpha-H’s Clear Skin range. The Alpha-H Clear Skin Daily Hydrator Gel is a light gel which hydrates and balances the skin whilst
inhibiting the spread of bacteria. Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium PCA and Aloe Vera condition and soften, whilst Cotton Seed Extract – rich in essential fatty acids – works to counter irritation and dehydration; helping to improve the skin’s ability to retain moisture. Pores feel tighter immediately and skin feels clean and oil-free without feeling taut. The Alpha-H Clear Skin Blemish Control Gel is a great handbag skin pick-me-up. This intensive ‘on-the-spot’ treatment gel uses a combination of Wild Oregano, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and poreclearing Salicylic Acid to minimize the severity of individual blemishes. The complex of Zinc, Licorice, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin E, meanwhile, work to soothe and prevent further breakouts. It can be applied both under or over makeup.
TIP: For more severe cases of acne we highly recommend booking in an appointment to see Dr Susan Mayou at The Cadogan Clinic in Chelsea 13
Pigmentation Hyperpigmentation (such as brown spots, freckles and dark patches) occurs when the body produces too much melanin (the natural pigment that gives colour to the skin). This can be in response to UV exposure, hormonal fluctuations or trauma to the skin such as acne. SkinCeuticals Pigment Regulator & Brightening UV Defense SPF 30 Pigment Regulator is a safe exfoliating treatment which can be used as an alternative to the medical standard for treating hyperpigmentation. Kojic acid fades dark spots and freckles, reduces the production of melanin and brightens skin whilst glycolic and aminosulfonic acids work to remive melanin clusters on the skins surface to improve skin texture. SkinCeuticals Brightening UV Defense 14
SPF 30 is designed to provide year-round UVA & UVB protection and up to 12 hours hydration. The texture is surprisingly lightweight for a cream with such high protection and sits well under makeup. Sophyto Marine Peptide Brightening Treatment is a natural alternative to help brighten the appearance of a dull and UV-damaged complexion. Organic desert lily aloe
and emerald green micro algae enhance and refine hyperpigmentation. The Sophyto Tocotrienol Super Skin Concentrate meanwhile is an excellent preventative to UV damage: it is packed full of potent antioxidants to deliver radiance and to promote skin regeneration.
Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution contains Vitamin C, Peony and White Birch to reduce the appearance of dark spots and discolourations. Used as a serum both day and night Kiehl’s promises noticeable improvement after 8 weeks.
“Bliss Incredipeel spa is the perfect hassle-free way to combat fine lines, dark spots and imperfections”.
Bliss Incredipeel spa strength glycolic resurfacing pads are single-step, no-rinse peel pads. Apply to clean skin in the evening and wake to smooth, even, radiant skin come morning. Engineered with innovative technology, the pads gradualy release powerful levels of exfoliating glycolic acid throughout the night without, whilst soothing witch hazel and licorice extract work to soothe and prevent harsh irritation. The perfect hassle-free way to combat fine lines, dark spots and imperfections. 15
Nourish, Protect, Revitalize GUERLAIN Super Aqua Serum – a rich yet lightweight cream which can be worn alone or under moisturizer. This serum contains Guerlain’s unique desert rose flower complex and provides moisture and glow to tired skin.
KATE SOMERVILLE Daily Defense Moisturizer (SPF20) – provides hydration, UV protection and anti-aging benefits. This cream has an immediate tightening effect and makes skin look radiant thanks to its light-diffusing ingredients. Matrixyl 3000, meanwhile, reduces the depth and volume of wrinkles on the face caused by the contraction of muscles, especially on the forehead area and around the eyes.
GUERLAIN Super Aqua Day Refreshing ANNE SEMONIN Cream – an intensely rich Phytarosa Serum – this cream which plumps skin, powerful ‘rescue’ serum smoothes fine lines and works wonders on weather leaves the complexion damaged skins from either looking radiant. The sun exposure or very desert rose flower extracts cold climates. Thanks to are capable of maintaining the enriching properties optimal hydration levels of Beta carotene and and work as a barrier to Macadamia Nut Oil, this keep harsh environmental serum nourishes the skin pollutants and aggressors and enhances your natural out. skin colour. It also works well to soothe and heal dry skin conditions and to soften and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. 16
ZELENS Z Matrix – this energizing infusion developed by Dr Marko Lens using the latest scientific researcg in to the genetics of skin aging is a wonder product for fatigued skin. The creamgel instantly injects moisture and vitality into the skin thanks to its chrono-energizing properties. The effects are immediately visible –tired, dull skin damaged and stressed by environmental conditions is given a boost of radiance.
NUBO Overnight Recharge – this deeply re-hydrating night cream is enriched with Procollagen and Hyaluronic acid, is free of parabens, SLS and irritant chemicals and actively encourages cell repair whilst you sleep. The scent of vanilla orchid also has a wonderfully calming effect
BOBBI BROWN Extra Repair Moisturizing Balm SPF 25This clinically-proven multi-tasking balm works to protect skin from the sun’s harmful rays, increase firmness to keep wrinkles at bay and boost the skin’s ability to retain moisture in both the short and long term.
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and damage among the integral cell types. Phloretin enhances the efficacy of vitamin C and ferulic acid aids synergy, while regulating pigment production. This trusted antioxidant trio also accelerates cell turnover and stimulates collagen synthesis, boosting the skin’s structure for a firmer, brighter complexion.
ALPHA-H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF 50+ is a lightweight, water-resistant formula, packed with a combination of five high protection sun filters which break new ground in UV protection. Highly recommended to wear when exposing skin to sunlight. DR SEBAGH Supreme Night Secret – This SKINCEUTICALS regenerating night Phloretin cream is still a CF Gel – this firm favourite for light fresh feigning hours of serum-insleep. Its advanced a-gel fights chronobiological free-radicals, cell stimulant erases protects skin signs of fatigue from the range whilst firming and of reactive toning the skin. molecules It also contains created by a breakthrough environmental ingredient that factors and specifically combats known to the ageing of the cell’s cause DNA nucleus. Skin feels fresh mutations and plump by morning. 18
OLE HENRIKSEN Protect The Truth SPF50 - the heat and light activated Solar Active Complex in this oil-free sunscreen helps to strengthen the skin’s barrier and stimulate it’s repair function to help eradicate existing sun damage and to keep premature ageing at bay. It is light enough to wear under your moisturizer. AVENE Antirougeurs Emulsion SPF20 – Apply in the morning to cleansed skin to help tone local microcirculation: this cream works to reduce facial redness and the sensation of heat on the skin, soothes, protects and contains green pigments to help diffuse the skin’s pigments.
GIELLY GREEN Argan Ultime –
100% pure organic Moroccan argan oil, dubbed ‘liquid gold’. This multi-tasking oil is rich in Vitamins C and E, antioxidants and Omega fatty acids to help repair and renew skin and hair. It is non-greasy and penetrates quickly and deeply to take effect.
TIP: heat and add as hot oil treatment before shampooing your hair for the ultimate in nourishing hair treatments. 19
SUMMER
HAIRCARE
Sun exposure hair dilemmas Whether hair is colour-treated and dry, unruly or overly-sensitized,
The Beauty Folio brings you the best products for sun exposure hair dilemmas to help protect and repair hair this summer. SHAMPOO FOR COLOURED HAIR: Kerastase Bain Apres Soleil Clarifying Shampoo Suitable for all sensitivity levels this after-sun hair bath deeply cleanses and
repairs hair after exposure to the sun. Excellent for detangling hair and eliminating the build-up of sea, sand and chlorine present on the scalp and hair.
SHAMPOO FOR POSTBEACH HAIR: Aveda After Sun Hair and Body Cleanser Organic neroli, organic ylang ylang and organic, wild-crafted cistus sourced in southern Spain make for an aromatic and deeply cleansing shampoo. Morikue protein, meanwhile, repairs hair that is damaged from sun, sea and chlorine.
SHAMPOO FOR DRY HAIR: Bumble and bumble Let It Shine Shampoo This clear, colour-safe shampoo enhances natural shine by dissolving dulling residue and environmental PROTECTION: pollutants whilst Kerastase Aqua Seal smoothing texture. Swim Protection Cream Protect your hair from the harmful effects of chlorine SHAMPOO FOR with this luxurious NORMAL HAIR: Shu waterproof effect fluid Uemura Cleansing Oil protection cream. Shampoo Ideal for oil-prone scalps, this airy formulation will RESORATION FOR not weigh down even the HIGHLIGHTED finest and limpest of hair HAIR: Sachajuan Silver when used daily. Based on Shampoo and Conitioner the ‘oil removes oil’ brand Goodbye brassy yellow philosophy, this shampoo tones, this shampoo and removes buildup and conditioner brings back leaves hair soft, shiny and luminosity to dull blonde manageable. hair.
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CONDITIONER: Oribe Conditioner For Moisture and Control Thanks to a unique blend of flower and plant extracts this ultra-rich conditioner penetrates deep into the hair shaft, transforming even the coarsest mane into silky, manageable, frizz-free hair MOISTURE BURST: Percy & Reed Totally TLC Hydrating Mask Contains indulgent moisturizing ingredients including coconut oil, mango oil, marshmallow extract and aloe vera gel. The mask also comes with a bonnet designed by Jesscia May Underwood, which intensifies the conditioning process by creating a higher temperature
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SHINE: Bumble and bumble Shine On Finishing Spray A high-shine glossing mist that delivers a gleaming veil without leaving hair greasy and weighed-down. The lightweight silicone formula helps to control flyaways, tame frizz and bring out dimension while a mixture of emollients and lipids adds moisture DE-FRIZZ: Oribe SUPERSHINE Moisturizing Cream A modern take on the ‘Leave-in’ conditioner, this lightweight, sticky-free cream will tame flyaways, add moisture and shine, and leave hair smelling divine HOLD: AVEDA Control Force Provides maximum hold and 24 hour humidity resistance
BEACH WAVE: Oribe Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray Spray on wet or dry hair and tousle for beachy curls without the salty stiffness of seawater
“Protect your hair from the harmful effects of chlorine with Kerastase Aqua Seal Swim Protection Cream.”
Deep Hydration
Oribe Signature Moisture Mask Deep Hydration-
Deliciously scented and works wonders even on the most parched hair. Those with thick coarse locks can use daily; for finer hair use one a week. 23
HAIR STYLES F THE UNDONE BUN
Follow suit from Odile Gilbert’s ‘gone with the wind’ hair for 3.1 Phillip Lim SS12 show - separate hair into sections, apply texturizing spray and heat, twist the ends into a knot leaving a few stray strands and pin loosely
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SPOR EMBELLIS
A look that can take you fro table, Sam McKnight’s pea sidepartings and slicked bu Using mousse instead of g side-parting at the front an fastened bun at the nape of with hairpins of your choic
FOR SUMMER
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To keep hair from looking dating but still in keeping with Prada’s sugar and spice 1950s directive for SS12, Guido Palau parted hair to the side and prepped strands with Redken Satinwear 02 Ultimate Blow-Dry Lotion and its Hot Sets 22 Thermal Setting Mist. Using a curling iron, wrap sections and pin to set. The trick is to keep it quirky and avoid a ‘finished’ look. Use shine sprays to recreate the wet-look texture. 25
Backstag
ge Beauty
: Chanel SS12 backstage by Benoit Peverelli as per BODY BEAUTIFUL page
SKIN 3 FAILSAFE STEPS TO PREPPING SKIN
Step 1: Prime
Ensure that you leave a good few minutes for your moisturizer to sink in before applying your primer. Whether you have oily or dry skin Estée Lauder caters for both with their new Illuminating or Matte Perfecting Primers. Gently pat into the skin using finger tips rather than rubbing the primer in as you would with a moisturizer. Another great alternative is Tom Ford 28
Achieving a luminescent, flawless, milky complexion
Goodbye burnished St Tropez faces of yesteryear, hello flawless peachy complexions of SS12 – backstage complexions this season had all the ingredients of looking well-rested and sun-kissed without the sun damage.Whether you want to channel the eye-popping bright summer lip or a metallic eye, you will need a flawless canvas to set it off. Skin needs to look fresh and milky with gentle undertones of colour and soft highlighting. Brows are naturally groomed and gently penciled. Illuminating Protective only comes in one shade. Primer SPF 12. For those with darker skin Step 2: Foundation tones use Laura Mercier’s Oil-Free Tinted In the summer months Moisturizer SPF20. foundation can be hard to perfect, especially with a slight changes to skintone due to the sun The Beauty Folio recommends using a lighter, thinner foundation than you would in the winter months. Our favourite is MD Perricone’s No Foundation Foundation. It gives gentle coverage without ‘recolouring’ the skin so that you can use it when you tan too. Its transluscent formula also helps to correct undertones, protect from the sun’s damage and prevent heat-induged breakouts. Uniquely it
TIP: Follow in Sienna Miller’s footsteps and add MAC Strobe Cream to foundation for a dewier look TIP: When applying lightweight summer foundations use fingers rather than brushes for a more even finish
SHIMMER:
For a bronzer/highlighterin-one use Stila’s subtly shimmered Sun Highlighter, but apply sparingly and stick to cheekbones and collar bones only. For a new take on blusher Guerlain’s Terracotta Blush Sun Shimmer Highlighter comes in two shades and We also like Liz Earle’s thanks to the mother of Naturally Active pearl concentrate perfectly Skincare Sheer Skin Tint lifts the complexion. Apply SPF 15 - a light liquid the fluid blusher along the formula with sheer tinted cheekbones. coverage, mineral UV protection, vitamin E, and rich botanicals.
Step 3: Highlight
Dior Skinflash highlighter comes in an easy-to-apply pen brush. Simply sweep along the top of cheek bones into a crescent moon at the corner of the eye, under the brow and in the inner corner of the eye. Dab a small amount to the pince of your nose and the bow of your lip to enhance the glow. Opt for a highlighter with a pink tint rather than silver to keep the look natural.
TIP: cream blushes don’t last as long as powders and should be avoided if you suffer from breakouts or rough skin. They are, however, wonderfully easy to use and reapply during the day – especially when going up for lunch from the beach. For a burst of colour we like Stila’s Convertible Colour in Fushia.
Eyebrows should be kept as natural looking as possible – for bleached brows use Tom Ford’s Brow Sculptor in Blonde to add definition. For darker brows fill in the gaps with Laura Mercier eyebrow pencil in Warm Brunette 29
The
FAILSAFE
BRONZER
Guerlain Terracotta Light Sheer Bronzing Powder
Using a thick bronzing brush, sweep Guerlain Terracotta Light Sheer Bronzing Powder under cheekbones, across the hair line, over temples, the brow of the nose, the chin and jawline. Next, using a Kabuki brush apply a blusher with a pop of colour such as Tom Ford Blusher in Frantic Pink over the apples of the cheeks. Brows should be penciled and combed. Lips should be kept nude to avoid the overbaked and overcaked look. 30
Tip: For a deepbronzed look ensure that you match equal depth of colour to the eyes, using a dark brown shadow blended up to below the brow and a kohl-lined upper inner lid.
ALL EYES ON YOU blue, such as Tom Ford’s Eye Colour Quod in Cobalt Rush and sweep it around the full socket of the eye, pressing underneath the lower lashes and into the inner sockets. Coat lashes with Eyeko’s Skinny Brush Mascara.
Eyes were most definitely the focal makeup point (and artistic playground) at the SS12 runways - smokey panda eyes at Prada and Rodarte, exaggerated feline flicks at Jonathan Saunders and metallic brush strokes at 3.1 Phillip Lim and Chanel. The beauty of this is that you can try out a variety of different looks and take them from day to night and vice versa. The trend was a no holds barred approach – this is a look you can’t overdo. Take an inky midnight
For a modern approach to metallics sweep Chanel’s Illusion D’Ombre in Emerveille from the lower inner corner of the eye out to the outer lash in a neat arc. Alternatively roughly smudge Korres Abyssinia Oil mascara in Brown into the centre of the eye lid and blend up towards the outer brow. Dot beneath the lower lashes and avoid mascara.
Tip: Avoid applying foundation to eyelids – it causes eyeshadow to crease
“Try out a variety of different looks and take them from day to night.”
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How to do:
EYELINER
Using Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner close the lid and sweep along the lash line up to the tip of the eyebrow. Layer thickly at the corners of the eyes
and make sure you finish in a thin swoop. This look requires muted eyeshadow: we prefer priming the lid and covering with a lightweight base such as Laura Mercier Eye Basics. Finish with a translucent shimmer such as Chanel Natural Finish Pressed Powder in Jasmin. For a touch of colour opt for NARS 32
Douce France Trio Eyeshadow and mix depending on the depth of colour.
LIPS
How to create Summer’s new Crayola requires bright pout flawless skin and bright eyes. If you don’t dare to dabble in colour then the next best thing is Tom Ford’s Lip Lacquer in Vinyl.
As Diane Kendal showed backstage at Jason Wu SS12, the red summer lip is bright, undefined and exotic. This look does not require a lip liner. Brush lips gently with a dry toothbrush to rid of any dry or chapped skin. Moistuize and protect using Ole Henriksen Fresh Lips
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SPF15. Using a lip brush coat the lips in matte brights. The key is to invest in a lip colour with staying power – Ellis Faas’ Creamy Lips are modern in colour palette and fuss-free to apply. They also look great in your beachbag. For a glossier take on the trend we love Guerlain’s Automatique Lipsticks in various bright shades of pink and red. Chanel’s Rouge Coco Shine in En Vogue gives a subtler injection of colour and NARS’ neonlooking glosses in Cosmic Pink and Citrus come out surprisingly muted as do the Bobbi Brown neon glosses This look
“The red summer lip is bright, undefined and exotic.“
HANDS &NAILS
Shining bright Choose between ultra glossy oranges and reds or molten metallics
Use Korres Moisturizing Hand Cream with organic Almond oil and Calendula to soothe dry hands and nourish nails. The original Our favourite look for the YU-BE Moisturizing most alluring nails this Skin Cream is fantastic at summer are mid-length, preventing and treating rounded and painted in split cuticles, reducing deep fushia, bright oranges tough caluses and or metallics.. Tom Ford soothing cracked heels has a beautiful array of glossy brights, including Tip: FOR LONGour favourites Scarlet LASTING CHIPChinois and Ginger Fire. FREE COLOUR Chanel’s Le Vernis in VISIT THE Holiday looks great on URBAN RETREAT toes as does Leighten FOR THEIR Denny Nail Colour in ‘EVERLASTING Juicy Cool whilst Chanel’s MANICURE’ WHICH Le Vernis in Delight and WILL LAST YOU UP Island have a sleek modern TO 3 WEEKS feel. 35
The sweet
SCENT of summer
seduction... FRESH AND UNCOMPLICATED: Ormonde Jayne’s Osmanthus Fragrance is intense yet fresh thanks to Egyptian sweet herbs, golden citrus notes and Jasmine Sambac, layered on a base of vetiver and musk. Perfect for sunny summer days.
the fresh, dewy scent of a Japanese garden after the rain with Un Matin d’Orage. This deliciously nostalgic scent has notes of Sicilian lemon, green perilla leaves, ginger, magnolia, jasmine Sambac and Indonesian champaca. Perfect for a stormy summer afternoon.
DELICATELY SENSUAL: Annick Goutal Un Matin d’Orage 20 years after Gardénia Passion, created by Annick Goutal back from a trip to Japan, her daughter, Camille, has revisited
SUBTLE ENCHANTMENT: Jo Malone White Jasmine & Mint Cologne has freshly crushed mint added to undertones of jasmine, lily, orange flower and rose for a scent which is light and fresh but alluring.
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SUMMER HEDONISM: Tom Ford Lavender Palm Perfume is part of the exclusive Tom Ford Private Blend fragrance collection. Lavender Palm contains two types of lavender, together with bergamot, lemon, clary sage, lime blossom, pink and white oleander, olibanum, green moss and vetiver An elegant and refreshing scent, suitable for both men and women.
“ Lavender Palm contains two types of lavender”
“Tom Ford Lavender Palm Perfume is part of the exclusive Tom Ford Private Blend fragrance collection.”
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TRAVEL TAKEAWAYS Summer’s beauty beachside essentials
to keep harmful rays and NuBo Set de Voyage: environmental factors at This sleek set contains bay. Day Performance SPF 20, The Essence and Kate Overnight Recharge to Somerville protects skin from harmful Quench UVA and UVB rays, Oil-Free: A revitalize and hydrate. lightweight, water-based, Ole shine-free Henriksen formula All loved by Purpose celebrities Aloe Vera for its Gel: This firming and cooling wrinkle oil-free plumping gel helps effect soothe without irritated weighing on the skin. skin with aloe and chamomile. Avene Eau Thermale: Perfect for rashes, excellent for cooling cuts, sunburns and acneic sensitive skin. skin. No AVEDA Lip Saver SPF travelling or 15: This waterproof beach bag formula contains should be sunscreen and antioxidants without it.
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Lancaster Sun Delicate Skinm Soothing
“Cucumber to cool and lavender to soothe.” Milk SPF 50 and Silky Milk SPF 15: After testing a vast number of different sun lotions Lancaster still wins for its luxurious application and foolproof protection. It does what it says on the tin – a cream to be trusted. LIZ EARLE Botanical Aftersun Gel: A refreshing gel containing cucumber to cool and lavender to soothe sunexposed skin. Sinks into the skin quickly and works to replenishes moisture and calm the skin.
“Kate Somerville products are loved by celebrities.”
Don’t leave without VALEXTRA luggage Spoil yourself to this exquisitely made, luxurious luggage to arrive at your location looking every bit the Hollywood movie star
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SKINCARE BRAND OF THE MONTH EVIDENS DE BEAUTÉ
Range
EviDenS de Beauté has all corners of the beauty regime covered, from daily care such as gentle cleansers and make-up removers to serums and gentle antiaging moisturizers, facial sunscreens, innovative body care and deeply hydrating masks. There are six essential Japanese beauty rituals behind the range of products, known as ‘Sahos’, so that no matter your age or skin type, EviDenS de Beauté will cater to your skincare needs.
“From the product textures to the beautiful packaging, there is not a single part of this beauty brand that has been overlooked in the luxury stakes.”
collagen is included in every product within the range. Collagen is essential to maintaining youthful It’s not everyday you looking skin - it works come across a luxurious to facilitate the cohesion skincare brand with a love and resistance of cells and story at its core. EviDenS tissues, lock in water to de Beauté is founder help maintain the skin’s Charles-Edouard Barthe’s The QaI Complex hydration and elasticity, tribute to his beloved leading to firmer, softer Japanese wife’s beauty, to – 4 active skin. the preciosity of her daily Coenzyme Q10 – a ingredients routine, of her beauty substance similar to a Triple Collagen – The secrets, her rituals and her vitamin, antioxidant in result of more than 3 desires. Charles-Edouard nature and protective years of research of has synthesized the best of against harmful free medical research, this Japanese expertise with the wonder ingredient is 100% radicals. style and seduction of his Amino acids – essential natural (extracted from French roots, creating a protein constituents that salmon living in the very brand which is minimalist stimulate the regeneration pure and cold waters of yet effective in concept and of cells Hokkaido) and is the key opulent in nature. From Mulberry root extract behind the visible results the product textures to the of the products. EviDenS (Morus Alba) – beautiful packaging, there considered by traditional de Beauté is the only is not a single part of this Japanese pharmaceutics brand in the world to be beauty brand that has been as the most effective skin able to claim the use of overlooked in the luxury Triple Collagen (a hitherto brightener and a staple in stakes. It is hard not to fall Japanese beauty regimes. impossible association of in love with EviDenS de Rich in flavanoids and 3 different collagens of Beauté … antioxidants different sizes). Triple 41
Q&A:With founder Cha What inspired you to establish EviDenS de Beauté?
My lovely wife has acted as my muse for creating EviDenS de Beauté. She was unhappy with the products she was using, and was always changing them.
“Kaizen is also
advanced technology and its inspirational beauty rituals, France for the sense of hedonism, pleasure and luxury. This is why I decided to combine the two to create a brand philosophy based upon Japanese excellence and French elegance – a philosophy I also try to apply to my personal life. Kaizen is also our directive line : it’s the Japanese philosophy of the never-ending quest for perfection.
our directive line: It’s the Japanese philosophy of the never-ending quest How did you come for perfection. ”
She has sensitive skin so it could sometimes result in allergic reactions. I studied the anti-aging skincare market and understood that there was no existing skincare line delivering real anti-aging results whilst protecting even the most sensitive skins. This is why I decided to create an anti-aging skincare line dedicated to sensitive skin.
What is the philosophy behind the brand? EviDenS
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to meet Professor Ishibashi?
It was by chance. We were seated next to each other during a dinner in Tokyo. Back then he was the head of R&D for one of the three biggest Japanese cosmetics brands.
How often are you required to travel to Japan?
I go to Japan every 6 weeks, for 3 weeks. During my stays, I visit our Laboratory and our main Office, which is situated in Tokyo. I also always meet with Pr.Ishibashi, to ensure that I am fully up-
to-date with each step of our product development and improvement.
Where is your favorite place to go in Japan? Kyoto. It was
the former Imperial capital of Japan. You can really feel the Japanese cultural background there. All the traditional Japanese Temples and gardens are amazing. You could really spend forever there… there are over 2000 temples to see! I usually go there once a year in November, at the end of the Japanese
“I decided to
create an antiaging skincare line dedicated to sensitive skin.”
autumn, when all the Japanese Maple (Momiji) turns into all different shades of red and yellow.
What is your driving force in life?
My children are really my driving force in life. They are the best thing to have ever happened to me and I want to be an example to them. They give me
arles-Edouard Barthes the strength to succeed in my business, and in my personal life. They remind me to give the best of me. It may sound cheesy, but so be it! How do you perceive ‘aging gracefully’? As I often say: youth is relative, beauty is absolute. As a matter of fact, aging is inevitable. But my job is to find a way to preserve women’s beauty and age gracefully. If there is one beauty product a woman shouldn’t be without, what would it be? UV Protection. As it is well known, the first factor of skin ageing is the sun. Having your skin protected with a sunscreen, even when it’s not sunny, is essential. I always carry The Brightening Sunscreen with me - it is an UV Protection and a brightening cream. So it protects whilst diminishing the appearance of dark spots on the face.
What is the Japanese skincare tradition? In Japan, and everywhere in Asia, being beautiful signifies having beautiful
skin. Cleansing is extremely important there. The Japanese cleanse their skin during what we call ‘a beauty ceremony’, which can be summed up in three steps. First, they remove the make-up (The Make-up Remover Milk or Oil for heavy make-up). Then, they wash the skin to remove impurities (The Cleansing Foaming Gel), and lastly, they hydrate and soothe the skin with a lotion (The Moisturizing Lotion).
How did (and do) you source the ingredients in your products?
In our products, we are only willing to use the most effective products. Our QaI® Complex contains an exclusive active ingredient : Triple Collagen®. The Triple Colagen® was discovered by the medical team of research of the University of Hokkaido. It is extracted from a Salmon living in the pure and cold waters of Bering Detroit. It provides exceptional “[My children] effectiveness – there are give me the three different sizes of strength to collagen, each targeting three skin layers. And we succeed in my have worldwide exclusivity business, and in for cosmetic use of it. my personal life.” Where do you see My wife, for example, EviDenS de Beauté in 3 spends over 30 minutes years? In our development each evening in the strategy, we plan to have bathroom concentrating on our shop or spa in each of just such a beauty ritual. the biggest cities in the The Japanese will more world. Last year saw us often than not use ‘layers’ launch the brand in five of cosmetics, superposing new countries, bringing the products each one our total country coverage over the other. We call it for the brand to fifteen… the ‘Napoleon Way’ inside 2012 will most certainly the company (like the see our global footprint Napoleon Cake). expand even further. 43
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