Beauty
Beauty news: Emerald city
What's hot this month? ELLE picks the best.
by : Stefanie Polsinelli- Mar 15th, 2008
Trend of the month: Emerald city "Green shadow is refreshing — perfect for when you’re feeling playful," says Lora Spiga, regional trainer for Lancôme. The most wearable shade? Apple green — as seen on the Milly (shown) and Unconditional runways. Warm up the face with peach gloss and blush to keep the look from going sour. |
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Clockwise from top left: Maybelline New York Shiny-Licious Lip Gloss in Coconut Cream ($6.79) Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Colour in Luminous ($35) Shu Uemura Pressed Eye Shadow in IR Pristine Green ($26) Quo Flashy Elegance Liquid Liner ($12) Lancôme Color Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadow in Fashion Forward ($19.50) CoverGirl TruBlend Naturally Luminous Blush in Shimmering Sands ($14) |
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Dream girl Searching for the fragrance of your dreams? With notes of wild strawberry, lotus, rose and sandalwood, the limited-edition Dream of Pink from Lacoste is an ethereal, fruity-floral blend — and a sweet take on the original Touch of Pink fragrance. Lacoste Limited-Edition Dream of Pink Eau de Toilette Natural Spray ($72 for 50 mL) |
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What’s new? Being eco-chic just got a whole lot easier. Known for its mineral makeup, Physicians Formula now introduces Organic Wear, a collection of organic and paraben-free powders, bronzers and blushes in recyclable packaging. Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Bronzer in Light Skin ($22). |
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Must-have: Bath bomb With its heady notes of orchid, freesia and rose, Flowerbomb, the debu fragrance from Dutch designers Viktor & Rolf, became an instant hit when it launched in 2005. Now available in a bath and body oil — which turns luxuriously milky when immersed in water — the scent can be layered for an effect as head-turning as the duo’s designs. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Bomblicious Perfumed Bath and Body Oil ($105) |
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Ask a derm Q: What’s the difference between day creams and night creams, and do you need to use both? A: "Night creams tend to be richer and often contain vitamin A, which can cause photosensitivity during the day," says Dr. Lisa Kellett of L’Oréal Paris Dermo-Expertise Advanced Revitalift Night ($29). |
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Youth dew We all want to look younger longer. Now Clarins is giving us a hand with the aptly named Younger Longer Balm, which promotes blood flow to the skin — thereby increasing moisture and oxygen levels — by relaxing restricted blood vessels. (With age, circulation slows down and nerve endings — which stimulate skin-cell function — diminish in number.) Provitamin B5 and candlenut oil increase hydration, while white-tea extract and vitamins A, C and E ward off free radicals. Use it every other night under your favourite moisturizer for a rosy glow that will have admirers guessing your age. Clarins Younger Longer Balm ($95) |
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