Melvita Algascience Collection

I've been testing out a couple of Melvita body creams recently (review of which coming soon!) and was pleased to hear that they are set to launch a new Algascience collection. Based on the medicinal and therapeutic principles of professional French spa therapy Balneotherapy, Melvita have developed a range of targeted bodycare products to prepare the body for summer time exposure and reduce the appearance of cellulite for a toned appearance. The Melvita Algascience product range comprises five products, each rich in minerals and containing seaweed to tone and firm the body, improving the appearance of skin. Products include: Slimming Oil, £21.00 for 100ml (pictured here); Sculpting Gel, £26.00 for 150ml; Contouring Cream, £26.00 for 150ml; Seaweed Body Scrub, £16.00 for 150ml; and Exfoliating Bath Soap, priced £5.00 for 250g. The new range will be available from May at the new Melvita UK Flagship store in St Martin’s Courtyard, Covent Garden, and also from http://www.melvita.co.uk/ , Whole Foods Stores and selected John Lewis stores.

Have you tried any Melvita products? What were your thoughts?

Lee Stafford 'Arganoil' Morocco Oil on the Cheap!

Lee Stafford has launched Arganoil™ from Morocco Nourishing Miracle Oil available exclusively in Boots. Argan Oil helps to create soft hair and tackle frizz, while helping to enrich hair’s natural shine to deliver a smooth finish without product build up. The Berber women of Morocco have used Argan Oil as part of a daily beauty regime for hundreds of years and consider it to have many benefits, including preventing moisture loss in desert surroundings. This is first of five products in the new collection, with the other additions; Shampoo, Conditioner, Treatment and Heat Defence Spray, set to launch in June 2011. Lee Stafford Arganoil™ from Morocco Nourishing Miracle Oil is available in http://www.boots.com/ now priced at £11.99 for 50ml. If you have been lusting after the pricey 'Moroccan Oil' but are watching the pennies then this might be worth a try!

Let me know your thoughts if you try this...

Kylie Minogue for NAIL ROCK

NAIL ROCK has teamed up with Kylie Minogue to create a limited edition 'Aphrodite' set of Nail Wraps to be sold as part of her official merchandise range for the new 'Aphrodite Les Folies' tour. The new Nail Wraps are available exclusively at Kylie's shows priced at £10.00. The Nail Rock range is designed to last up to seven days on nails and eight weeks on the toes, with each at home nail wrapping treatment taking around 15 minutes to apply. As well as the limited edition Kylie design, there are 24 different styles available including metallic gold, silver and bronze; snakeskin, denim, polka dots and animal print. Each pack contains a full set of wraps for fingernails and toes. Nail Rock’s main line is available from http://www.nailrock.com/, http://www.riverisland.com/,  http://www.asos.com/ and http://www.topshop.com/ priced at £6.65 for each style.

Models Own Pro

Models Own are launching a salon formula range of nail polishes called Models Own Pro. The polishes contain 'Grows Fast. Fades Slow' technology – a combination of vitamin E and UV filters that both aids nail growth and prevents colour fade. In addition, Models Own Pro polishes, priced at £8.00 each, are free from formaldehyde, toluene and DBP. Initially the line will consist of 54 limited edition colours and will be exclusively available from Boots, in the newly installed professional nail care section launching on 28 March. The roll out of this new dedicated professional nail care line will include prestige salons, spas and leading department stores.

Grow old gorgeously with Beauty Bible and Selfridges

Bestselling authors of the Beauty Bible series, Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey launch The Anti-Aging Beauty Bible, exclusively at Selfridges.

For five days only, The Beauty Bible comes alive with an exclusive anti-aging pop up, launching at Selfridges Hilary site in the London beauty hall from Thursday 17th – Monday 21st march 2011.For five days only, The Beauty Bible comes alive with an exclusive anti-aging pop up, launching at Selfridges Hilary site in the London beauty hall from Thursday 17th – Monday 21st march 2011.

The pop up will showcase many of the recommended products from the book – based on the opinions of 2,400 testers who put a wide selection of anti-ageing products through their paces, over a period of months, observing true age-defying benefits. You’ll find Beauty Bible-award-winning products from leading and niche brands ranging from Guerlain to Nude, which will be available to purchase. And – a real exclusive – customers can book exclusive one-to-one appointments with Jo and Sarah, for tell-it-like-it-is advice on every aspect of aging, and how to look great (and feel fantastic) at every stage in life.

The first of its kind, offering individual appointments with these truly independent beauty experts, this is the ultimate anti-aging one-stop shop for beauty enthusiasts. The new Anti-Aging Beauty Bible will also be available for purchase on site, alongside the beauty duo’s ultimate anti-aging product selection from beauty’s leading and niche brands. The event concludes with an exclusive book-signing between 6.30 – 7.30pm on Monday 21st March.

For good looks that last a lifetime, Anti-Aging Beauty The Bible is THE definitive beauty book. Jayne Demuro, Head of Beauty at Selfridges says, “Beauty Bible is the number one source for beauty advice and we are thrilled to be showcasing the latest in the series, the Anti-Aging Beauty Bible. The Beauty Bible Pop Up provides the Selfridges customer the very best expertise and product selection from in our view, the greatest beauty insiders, Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey”.

Jo and Sarah comment: ‘We’re all about helping women to take a short-cut through the beauty jungle to products that truly work – and we know, from our trials, that many anti-ageing products perform incredibly well. The chance to bring the best of these together, in what we feel is the most exciting department store in the world, is fantastic. Above all, we’re looking forward to meeting real women, to share the secrets from the book.’

The 15 minute appointments are available between 12.30 – 3pm and 5.30 and 7pm from Thursday 17th – Sunday 20th March. On Monday 21st March the appointments are available between 12.30pm – 3pm with a book-signing at 6.30pm. Customers can book in for a 15 minute appointment by emailing beautybible@selfridges.co.uk and quoting 'Perfectly Polished'

Let me know if you pop along :)

Artistic Colour Gloss

Artistic Colour Gloss is a new range of soak-off gel polish from Hollywood manicurist Tom Bachik. This new salon treatment, which lasts up to 21 days, has 38 colours available in the collection. Tom Bachik has a celebrity following including Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez, Cameron Diaz and Beyoncé and has been in the industry for 17 years. Artistic Colour Gloss is placed onto finger and toe nails, then is lamp cured to dry in 30 seconds, eliminating the risk of smudging or peeling. It is quick to soak off when a new colour wants to be applied and is available now in salons nationwide, priced from £25.00 for a full set. There will be seasonal colour collections launching throughout 2011. http://www.louellabelle.co.uk/

Bargain Alert: £20 to spend on ASOS for £9!

I have just snapped up this amazing deal on my lunchbreak and thought I would share with you all! Groupon are offering a £20 voucher to spend online at ASOS for just £9! The offer is only open until midnight tonight so hurry!! Simply click here to snap up this amazing deal!! :)

What will you be buying with your £20 voucher?

Simply Beautiful Collection Super Fruits Collection

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION has created a new range of bathing and body essentials - the Super Fruits collection - which comprises Bath & Shower Crème, Body Scrub, Skincare Gel, Body Butter and Hand Wash. Super Fruits include raspberries, cranberries and pomegranates, which together create an active nutrient rich trio. The Raspberry & Cranberry Bath & Shower Crème with added Pomegranate, pictured here, is enriched with antioxidants and vitamins to provide nourishing moisture for smooth and supple skin, while offering a calming effect for stressed areas. The new Super Fruits collection has just launched and is available at selected salons, spas and from http://www.sbcgels.co.uk/ priced between £9.00 and £20.00.

Bakel Oxyregen

BAKEL has just introduced Oxyregen - a regenerating cream that stimulates cellular oxygenation with ten active ingredients. Developed by Italian chemist Dr. Raffaella Gregoris, for daily and nightly application, the molecules used in the development of the cream absorb quickly and give a calming effect on the skin, making it ideal for sensitive skin types. Saccharomyces Lysate is the premium ingredient, an oxidizing yeast that stimulates cellular oxygenation and activates skin regeneration, leaving skin plumped. Extracts of olive, jojoba and avocado oil deliver nutrients to the skin and provide elasticity and an overall anti-ageing action. Bakel Oxyregen is available exclusively at SPACE NK and http://www.spacenk.com/ from March priced at £85.00 for 50ml.

YSL Pure Chromatics Wet & Dry Eyeshadows

YVES SAINT LAURENT introduces Pure Chromatics Wet & Dry Eyeshadows. A collection of six palettes, they can be mixed, superimposed, smudged, blended or used wet and dry and are formulated with water. Water becomes the color catalyst, intensifying the chromatic power of the pigments. This technology allows for a concentration of pearls and pigments. Priced at £37.00 they are available on counter from 17 March.