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The news on ... Repak Recycling Week AS “green” beauty companies hit the mainstream, opting for cosmetics made with recycled packaging doesn’t have to mean compromising on quality, but if you’re not willing to give up your luxury brand products then one thing you should be doing is recycling them. According to recent research undertaken by Repax, 30% of people don’t recycle plastic shampoo or conditioner bottles; 36% don’t recycle shower gel or other toiletries; and 37% don’t recycle the outer cardboard packaging of make-up boxes and other toiletries. If you’re concerned about whether what your buying is recyclable or not then look for a symbol with three green arrows chasing each other. Buying in bulk is one of the best ways to go green. Big bottles with minimal external packaging help cut waste. Repak Recycling Week is from October 12 to 16, so roll up your sleeves, clean out your empty bottles and get recycling.
Emily O’Sullivan
Keep it real this season as fake tans fade from the scene and grown-up chic takes centre stage
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URING the summer I occasionally doused myself in fake tan, but now I have committed to a more pale, porcelain look demanded by the autumn/winter collections. This season it’s going to be all about grown-up chic. I’m a grown-up after all, so what’s not to love. But the only thing currently lurking in my make-up bag is a bronzey-toned tinted moisturiser — porcelain and erudite it is not. Like it or not, for most of us, the autumn requires an updating of cosmetics — it might just be a new foundation or a new lipstick but adjusting your look even slightly keeps you bang on trend, and with online stores such as eyeslipsface.co.uk offering 3-in-1 products from only F1.70, it doesn’t have to be an exercise in needless expense. All the top beauty brands have brought out new collections for the autumn/winter season, whether it’s violet at Lancôme, nude at Bobbi Brown or grey at Giorgio Armani. If you’re on a tight budget, seek out looks like Rimmel and 17, or mid-range trend-driven brands such as Bourjois. Starting with the base, it’s essential to go for a paler, more matte aesthetic if you want to look “on trend” this season. Our skin tone changes from the summer to autumn and whatever you’ve been wearing through the warmer months is not going to cut it once November hits. Skin also generally needs a slightly heavier coverage through the winter, to hide redness and slight blemishes. A lavish option is Giorgio Armani’s Lasting Silk UV Foundation, F42. It has an incredible texture, weightless yet high-resistance and is one of the best ways of giving coverage to your skin without looking like you’re wearing make-up. If your budget doesn’t stretch that
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Colour change for the autumn
Radiance Boosters Mac Strobe Lotion, F30.50. This is our out-and-out radiance winner. It’s a great little product and it lasts an absolute age, especially if you reserve it for big nights out. Every time we have worn it, someone has commented on how great our skin looks. It has a light texture that sinks in well. Designed to be worn under foundation. Score: 10 Stila All Over Shimmer Liquid Luminiser, F21.94 at hqhair.com. It’s called All Over Shimmer because you can use it on your lids and cheeks, as well as adding it to your foundation for an all-over glow. It definitely gives the skin radiance and luminosity, but it’s not quite as effective as MAC’s product. Score: 8
far, try Rimmel’s long-standing Stay Matte Foundation, from F5.68. It has a good texture that doesn’t sit too heavily on the skin and stays well through the day. If you find the formulation a little thick, mix it with some moisturiser before applying. Those who suffer from hyperpigmentation and need to even out skin tone, should check out Clinique’s Even Better Makeup SPF 15, F28. It includes treatment benefits to prevent further pigmentation damage and smoothes over the skin, blending in beautifully. While nude looks and delicate romantic shades are popular among many of the top beauty houses, autumn is surging forward with a more tough-edged aesthetic defined by fashion’s emphasis on leather, shoulder pads, dark shades and a return to decadent velvets. A black eyeliner should be one of your top buys this season, and it’s best to go for a pencil with a creamy effect so that you can blend for a grungey, mussed-up look. Try
Urban Decay’s Ink for Eyes eyeliners, F20, which can be used for a rock-chic look and also for a more feline 60s-style sweep, or else opt for the now classic Clinique Cream Shaper for Eyes, F15. I’m also addicted to Bobbi Brown’s new Creamy Eye Pencil, which comes in a great range of shades, including a bold autumnal olive called Hunter, and a trend-spotting navy called Midnight. If you’ve a liquid eyeliner left over from last autumn, then don’t be afraid to use it. Lots of designers went for a bold beauty direction with strong sweeps of eyeliner worn in an almost cartoon-like way. Finally, if you want one colour with which to update your look, opt for a touch of plum. Plum shades were strong on cheeks and lips and can create a strong directional look blended with shades of grey on the eyes. Purple in all paler shades is a seriously big look for spring 2010 so big it up with mauve tones if you want to be ahead of the game.
Estée Lauder Hydra Lustre Lipstick in Simply Red, F23. Red eyeshadows were a big look on the catwalks and Giorgio Armani and Chanel both included them in their autumn make-up collections. We can’t quite stretch as far as putting red on our eyes, but a red lipstick is one of this season’s essentials. Perfect for a polished look. Nars Brumes Duo Eyeshadow, F34. A navy eyeshadow is a hot look for this autumn and this great duo from Nars combines a matte charcoal with a blue slate shade. Great for wear-
ing either alone or combining. Bourjois’s Little Round Pot Eyeshadow in Bleu Magnetique, F8.99, is a more cost-effective navy shade to go for. Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Shine in Candy Plum, F26.50. We love the texture of YSL’s Rouge Pur Shine Lipstick with its shiny look and the candy plum shade is perfect for a dose of plum fabulousness this autumn. Lancôme Palette Liberté in Or Liberté, F45.This gorgeous pretty little palette contains gorgeous eyeshadow shades in black, charcoal grey and sparkling gold. If you’re after a look that will bring you through to Christmas, this is a good one to go for as the Christmas collections are shot through with a lot of metallic golds and sexy sparkles.
Benefit High Beam, F23. We like this one a lot. It has a very slight, pinkish tone, which offsets the complexion really well and leaves the skin looking light, radiant and healthy. Good for mixing with foundations for gently-shimmering nights out. Score: 8
STUFF WE LIKE Mac Nail Lacquer in Dry Martini, F12.50. Competing with Yves Saint Laurent’s fabulous stone-coloured nail colour Stormy Grey, this is a gorgeous muddy puddle-type brown shade, which looks a lot nicer than it sounds. A perfect match for the autumnal weather. For cheaper, trend-driven nail shades, try looks from Essie and Barry M, available from nailsbymail.co.uk and asos.com respectively. Prices start at F3.99. Giorgio Armani Lasting Silk UV Foundation, F42. Our favourite new foundation bar none. This gives us the coverage we need in autumn without giving a heavy look to the skin. Go for the palest shade you can and reveal in your sophistication.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2009