Friday 19 June 2015

Beauty News



The Body Shop has announced the launch of its Spa of the World collection. Aimed at creating a spa experience from home, the collection comprises: African Ximenia Scrub, which gently exfoliates skin to leave it feeling smooth; Himalayan Charcoal Body Clay, to purify skin across the whole body; Egyptian Milk & Honey Bath, a powder-to-milk bath formula of skin-softening milk and honey; French Lavender Massage Oil, offering relaxing properties; Japanese Camellia Cream, which leaves skin soft and subtly fragranced; Dead Sea Salt Scrub, an enlivening scrub with high mineral content and course crystals; Moroccan Rhassoul Body Clay, to firm and tighten skin; Thai Lemongrass Massage Oil, traditionally used in Thai massage to feel revitalised and uplifted; Polynesian Monoi Radiance Oil, a scented blend of coconut oil and tiare flowers and designed for both body and hair; Hawaiian Kukui Cream, a rich nurturing body cream to restore skin's suppleness; and Tahitian Orchid Massage Oil, offering notes of vanilla orchid blended with ylang ylang and patchouli. Two new accessories are also included in the range: Body Mask Brush, which allows ease of product application for clay masks; and The Thai Wooden Massager, ideal for use with oils and rich creams. Each set can be packaged as a specific ritual gift with the gift box.

Launch date: 11 August
Prices: £10-£23
Stockists: nationwide
Twitter: @TheBodyShopUK

Little Mix Fragrance




Girl band Little Mix have announced the launch of their debut fragrance, GOLD MAGIC Eau de Parfum. Opening with a burst of fruit, the heart comprises notes of powdery violet and watermelon, while the base is musky and warm. The bottle has been created to be both modern and classic in shape, while an initialled charm hangs around the neck of the bottle. Each of the girls appear on the four faces of the box, which is designed in subtle tones of gold and bronze.

Launch date: 24 June
Prices: £19.95 (30ml), £26.95 (50ml) & £36.95 (100ml)
Stockists: nationwide
Twitter: @LittleMix