fashion & beauty
SUMMER starts here so Style of Wight has been pounding high streets hunting down this season’s hot- test beauty essentials. After searching high and low, our team emptied shelves of the latest must-haves
then took them back to HQ to be tried and tested. We slathered, smeared, rubbed, sniffed and sprayed before drawing up a shortlist of the best and recom- mending them to you.
BAKE AWAY Heliocare Advanced Gel SPF 50
OIL GOOD Decleor Aromessence
What they say: This elixir of 100% pure and natural essential oils is specially formulated to comfort and treat skin exposed to daily stress.
What we say: Two little dabs is all you need. The aroma alone was uplifting but It left our skin feeling nourished. More importantly it gives skin a natural glow used under a moisturiser. Penetrating and hydrating. • Available from Bembridge Coast Hotel, Bembridge. Tel. 01983 873931.
What they say: An oil-free, easy- apply, light to the touch formulation. It has an elegance that encourages daily use and is ideal for all skin particularly combination, oily and spot-prone types.
What we say: This
has to be the lightest SPF we have ever used. It absorbed straight in meaning we could apply make-up almost immediately. • Available from St James Clinic, Newport. Tel. 01983 822220.
TALKING
SCENTS Clarins Eau des Jardins
What they say: Uplifts, Refreshes, Captivates. The sparking freshness of fruity zests, captivating note of wild rose and the scent of comforting wood.
All the charm of a dream-like garden.
What we say: Zesty and uplifting it smells like sunshine. Enjoy hints of grapefruit, bergamot, orange, mint, rose, blackcurrant, vetiver and velvety white musk.
Our favourite smell for the season - summer in a bottle. Classy, elegant and perfectly delicious. • Available from Jaks Hair & Beauty, Ryde. Tel. 01983 563771.
NAIL IT OPI Don’t Mess With OPI Nail Polish
What they say: A fresh and refreshing facet to an effortlessly chic, very unique and colourful original style season. The Texas Collection also includes 6 unique shades with a “sorbet-like” finish.
What we say: Lean, mean kick-grass forest green - we love this colour! And so does Beyonce, so what’s to argue? Smooth application and a lovely, glossy shine. The collection is vibrant, sooooo summery and perfect for urban cowgirls and city slickers. Yeehaa! • Available from Gibbs & Gurnell, Ryde. Tel. 01983 562570.
BARE NECK-CESSITY Elemis Pro-Collagen Lifting Treatment
What they say: Powerful
PLUMP IT UP ESPA Lift & Firm Intensive Serum
What they say: A concentrated, ultra smoothing and rejuvenating treatment. Firms, restructures and lifts skin and restores elasticity.
What we say: Anything that helps tighten is a surefire winner with us. Just two pumps of serum left our skin feeling nourished and plumped. • Available from The West Bay Club, Yarmouth. Tel. 01983 760355 and BeCalmed, Cowes. Tel. 01983 296655.
Advertising: Call (01983) 861 007
solution for slackening skin, minimising the signs of ageing for a smoother, firmer, more youthful looking neck and bust. The appearance of skin crepiness is reduced by up to 33%, while skin is up to 17% firmer.
What we say: Wow, this cream really works! We noticed skin was lifted, firmed and toned after just 48 hours. It contains royal jelly and extracts of the sea-grass samphire to soothe skin and combat redness. • Free samples available from Level Hair & Beauty, Ryde. Tel. 01983 812244.
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