Off on a hot date this Valentine’s Day? From finding the perfect lipstick shade to suit you, to adding a touch of romance to your nails we’ve got all the latest beauty tips, tricks and inspiration you’ll need to unleash your inner beauty bombshell and wow your partner this Valentine’s Day.
Find your perfect lipstick shade
A red lipstick is sure to get your partner’s heart racing. Find out the perfect shade to suit you here!
What your Valentine’s nails say about you
Do you swear by a classic French manicure or are you a fan of bright tips? Find out what your Valentine’s Day nails say about you and discover the best shade to suit you here.
Step-by-step glam smoky eye make-up
Follow our step-by-step guide on getting sultry, sexy, smoky-eye make-up spot on.
We all have a different perfume personality, so could your astrological alignment have an influence on what fragrance you’re drawn to? We think it’s written in the stars! Now all you have to do is find your perfect star sign scent!
Fire
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
The most confident element, fire signs are strong, passionate and full of energy. Not afraid to stand out in a crowd, you will be drawn to scents that evoke a frisson of excitement.
Jimmy Choo Flash, £36, will turn heads with its exotic florals and punchy pink pepper notes. Sexy and powerful, the use of white woods over traditional darker varieties gives it a look-at-me contemporary twist.
Buy it at Debenhams now
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Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
The most confident element, fire signs are strong, passionate and full of energy. Not afraid to stand out in a crowd, you will be drawn to scents that evoke a frisson of excitement.
Jimmy Choo Flash, £36, will turn heads with its exotic florals and punchy pink pepper notes. Sexy and powerful, the use of white woods over traditional darker varieties gives it a look-at-me contemporary twist. src=http://www.womanmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/star-sign-scents/jimmy-choo-flash.jpg>
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Still stuck in a winter beauty rut? We’ve pulled together all the Spring/Summer 2013 beauty trends that you need to know so getting beautiful this summer will be as easy as ABC!
A is for…Acidic nails.
The easiest way to wear neon colours is on your nails. A fluorescent yellow or lime green is perfect for finishing off a sports luxe look this summer.
Barry M nail polish in neon yellow, £2.99. Buy it now at barrym.com
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A is for…Acidic nails.
The easiest way to wear neon colours is on your nails. A fluorescent yellow or lime green is perfect for finishing off a sports luxe look this summer.
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Selling more than your average lotions and potions you can now pick up an affordable beauty treat with your weekly shop! Check out these 12 luxury supermarket beauty buys under £10…
This Neal’s Yard Remedies Rosemary and Elderflower Shower Gel from Waitrose is a blend of organic aromatherapy oils that makes shower-time a real treat!
Buy it now, £9.33, waitrose.com
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The weather might not say spring has sprung but that doesn’t mean your make-up can’t and nails are the perfect place to start. Tried and tested by the Woman beauty team, try a bright colour or some fun nail art – it doesn’t have to be complicated to look good. Here are 10 new nail trends to get you started…
L’Oreal’s new black and white Confetti Color Riche Confetti Top Coat, £4.99, looks great over a nude polish and will work with every outfit.
But it at boots.com
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They might have good genes on their side but everyone needs a beauty back up now and again! We uncover the supermodels beauty secrets to keep their skin glowing and their body beautiful…
Jetting around the world from shoot to shoot is great but different water types and aeroplane air con makes skin dry and dehydrated. To combat it, Claudia Schiffer uses Weleda’s Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion, £15.95, a shea butter based cream that stops scaliness and leaves limbs luminous.
Buy it at weleda.co.uk
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<img alt=Jetting around the world from shoot to shoot is great but different water types and aeroplane air con makes skin dry and dehydrated. To combat it, Claudia Schiffer uses Weleda’s Sea Buckthorn Body Lotion, £15.95, a shea butter based cream that stops scaliness and leaves limbs luminous. src=http://www.womanmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/supermodel-secrets/claudia-schiffer-beauty-secret.jpg>
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Whether you’re buying for mum or you need some ideas to pass on to the offspring’s, be inspired by our Mother’s Day gifts that include everything from Mother’s Day restaurant offers and experiences to fab fashion and beauty buys and the traditional flowers and chocolates. You’ll be brimming with ideas by the end of it!
What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than with a traditional afternoon tea. £35, choose from over 80 venues in England, Scotland and Wales.
Available from
buyagift.co.uk
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Check out our tried and tested reviews of the latest new mascaras! From curling to lengthening wands, these really are the best new lash-boosting mascaras out there that make a difference.
The lash-lengthening wand: Elizabeth Arden’s Beautiful Color Lash Enhancing Mascara, £21, has a lash strengthening formula and thin wand, with fine bristles, to coat lashes in one sweep. Plus they appear longer after a week!
Buy it now houseoffraser.co.uk
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<img alt=The lash-lengthening wand: Elizabeth Arden’s Beautiful Color Lash Enhancing Mascara, £21, has a lash strengthening formula and thin wand, with fine bristles, to coat lashes in one sweep. Plus they appear longer after a week! src=http://www.womanmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/the-best-new-lash-boosting-mascaras/beautiful-color-lash-enhancing-mascara.jpg>
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If you’re prone to neglecting your skin over the winter months (and let’s face it, who isn’t) you need to move fast to get your skin looking soft and smooth in time for t-shirt season. Luckily these moisturising body products under £10 will stop dry skin ruining your new spring wardrobe!
The Body Shop Chocomania Beautifying Oil, £9, smells amazing and gets rid of dryness fast with its easily absorbed formula. Massage it in before you leave the house and it’ll give your skin a gorgeous non-greasy glow too!
Buy it at The Body Shop and thebodyshop.co.uk
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<img alt=The Body Shop Chocomania Beautifying Oil, £9, smells amazing and gets rid of dryness fast with its easily absorbed formula. Massage it in before you leave the house and it’ll give your skin a gorgeous non-greasy glow too! src=http://www.womanmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/10-dry-skin-products-under-10/body-shop-chocomania-body-oil.jpg>
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Our love affair with nail varnish just keeps getting stronger and we think these new spring nail trends will get your heart racing too! Nude nail varnish, textured topcoats, special effect nail polish and gorgeous greens, we urge you to try them on fingers and toes!
The new nude
Forget bog standard beige, this season it’s all about bespoke shades. Nicknamed mannequin nails, the key is to get your nails looking like an extension of your skin so look for rose, sand, taupe and toffee tones so you can colour match your skin to your polish. They’ll make your fingers look longer too.
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