Elsa McAlonan's Beauty Upgrades: How to get the feline flick look
by Elsa Mcalonan for the Daily Mail- Elsa McAlonan reveals a selection of the fine eyeliners on the market
- Also shares how Denise Van Outen is a fan of Dr Paw Paw multi-tasking products
- Beauty expert rounds up the best hair scrubs to use in your 50s, 60s and 70s
WHAT'S NOW & HOW TO DO IT: FINE LINERS
There's no escaping the feline flick trend this autumn, but the good news is that the newest fine eyeliners make the look simpler than ever to perfect.
Easiest on the eyes is Milk's Kush Liquid Eyeliner (£20, selfridges.com) with cannabis seed oil, which helps the felt-tip glide along the delicate lash line.
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Kiko's Lost In Amalfi Eye Marker Duo
Meanwhile, Kiko's double-ended and water-resistant Lost In Amalfi Eye Marker Duo has one fine tip and one thicker, angled tip for fool-proof application.
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Barry M's On Point Eyeliner makes perfect lines easy to achieve with its ultra-fine tip.
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And, for false lash fans, Eylure's Line & Lash delivers eyeliner along with a precise line of adhesive.
boots.com from October 1
DENISE VAN OUTEN'S MULTI-TASKER
Denise Van Outen is a big fan of Dr Paw Paw multi-tasking products, recently showing on Instagram how easily the brand's It Does It All 7 in 1 Hair Treatment Styler (£12.99, drpawpaw.com) untangles her hair.
With ingredients including nourishing pawpaw fruit and aloe vera, the do-it-all hero lives up to its name, adding shine, protecting against heat damage, smoothing split ends, conditioning, taming frizz, aiding styling and gently detangling hair.
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The Solution Retinol Smoothing Body Lotion
We know retinol as a powerful anti-ageing ingredient in facial skincare, but now The Solution Retinol Smoothing Body Lotion delivers the same benefits for your body.
It targets a variety of concerns, from age spots and pigmentation to wrinkles and visible sun damage.
In Superdrug stores from September 16.
RACE YOU THERE!
The latest W7 Velvet Luxe Lipstick collection offers a little luxury for less.
Priced at £3.50 each, the long-lasting lipsticks are available in eight flattering autumnal colours, including Belmont Jewel, What's Nude? and Earthquake, a natural shade that's similar to Charlotte Tilbury's iconic Matte Revolution Very Victoria lipstick — but more than £20 cheaper.
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IS TAP WATER AGEING MY SKIN?
Yes, the nature of the water supply where you live could determine how well your skin ages.
'Hard water increases transepidermal water loss and forms a residue on the skin's surface,' says dermatologist Dr Vikram Rajkomar, of Pall Mall Medical.
'This has the effect of drying the skin.'
Check the water hardness in your area and get recommendations for your skin type with the new online tool available at cosmetify.com/the-water-effect.
If you're looking for a quick way to bring moisture back to your skin, the new Liz Earle Hydrating Cream Mask (£20, john lewis.com) is formulated with shea butter and apricot kernel oil to replenish and protect skin's moisture levels.
3 OF THE BEST: HAIR SCRUBS
IN YOUR 50S: Hair Boss The Scalp Scrub
The Hair Boss The Scalp Scrub includes ingredients such as tea tree oil and rosebay extract to help reduce dandruff and rebalance the scalp.
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IN YOUR 60S: MALIN+GOETZ Detox Scalp Mask
Suitable for all hair types, MALIN+GOETZ Detox Scalp Mask detoxifies the scalp and hair, removing dead skin cells, excess oil, impurities and product build-up.
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IN YOUR 70S: COCO & EVE Like A Virgin Deep Clean Scalp Scrub
COCO & EVE Like A Virgin Deep Clean Scalp Scrub is a pre-shampoo treatment infused with Balinese volcano ash, which helps to soothe irritated skin.
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SHAMELESS INDULGENCE
Estee Lauder's Pink Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex
Estee Lauder's limited edition Pink Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex is a treat for your complexion — and buying it will make you feel good on the inside, too, as 20 per cent of the purchase price goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
The silky serum helps to reduce the signs of ageing and the effects of the environment on our skin, increasing radiance, smoothness and minimising the appearance of fine lines.
It's available until June 2021, so you have plenty of time to stock up on the pretty pink bottle, which even comes with a pink ribbon bracelet that you can wear to show your support.
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