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Dear Beauty Elite... |
How much do you spend on your beauty products? Like to splurge on premium products? Or prefer to find budget brands that offer more for your money? To be honest, I’m a bit of both – I’m quite happy to part with my cash for luxury items like fragrance, spa treatments, and anti-ageing face creams, but I would find it painful to hand over my credit card for bottles of shower gel, bubble bath, or shampoo that cost more than £10. I was at a press event recently with a group of beauty bloggers and asked them how much they spent every month on their beauty obsession – and when I heard that they spent well over £100 each and every month, I was genuinely surprised. I’m lucky that I rarely need to splurge on products, as they land on my desk in quick succession – but I can’t imagine I’d part with so much of my hard-earnt cash if I wasn’t in such a fortunate position (I certainly didn’t when I worked in fashion in a previous life). If you frequently splurge on beauty, I recommend reading our feature this week ‘Anti-Ageing on a Budget’ by clicking here – you may discover that efficiency comes at a much cheaper price… |
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THIS WEEK'S TOP FIVE
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1. Yves Saint LaurentWhilst I adore fragrance, I’m quite fussy – and it’s rare that a bottle landing on my desk makes it way to my own dressing table. Last week, however, I discovered a gem - Yves Saint Laurent’s stylish new scent Parisienne (from £52). The first sniff transported me to Paris on a bright spring morning, with notes of dew-soaked roses, crisp green accords, and a sensual, chic woody base. It’s pretty, fashionable, and very wearable – I personally think it works better for daywear, so I will be spritzing it generously over my hair, scarf, and cashmere knits as autumn approaches for an instant pick-me-up. Department Stores Nationwide. |
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2. Imperial LeatherIf you’re on a budget, but still like a bit of luxury in your life, I highly recommend treating yourself to Imperial Leather’s delicious new Limited Edition products. Available in Bath Cream and Shower Cream (both £1.48), ‘Precious’ is fragranced with notes of Blooming Jasmine and Cotton Milk, whilst Tempting boasts notes of Passion Flower and Rice Milk (my personal favourite). There are few better ways to pamper – and they make little dent in the weekly budget. Available in Asda Stores Nationwide now – and following at other major retailers from October/November onwards. |
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3. ElemisWith October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, we will see more and more pink products hitting shelves over the coming weeks. The launch that has caught my eye is Elemis’ Sparkling Beauty Collection (£50), which contains five irresistible products – Pro Collagen Lifting Treatment Neck and Bust (15ml), Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (30ml), Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules (x14), Visible Brilliance (10ml) and Elemis Eau de Parfum (4ml). The combined worth is £143, which makes a saving of £93 – and the brand have pledged £10,000 to Breast Cancer Care. From 6th September at www.timetospa.co.uk
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4. Boots SoltanI rarely dare to apply fake tan – and on the occasions that I do, I’m terrified that I’ll end up orange and streaky… However, with a holiday to prepare for, I thought it was better to spare those on the Cypriot beaches my bright white skin, so prepared to apply my usual brand of fake tan (Palmers Cocoa Butter Gradual Tanner). Just before I pumped the bottle, I remembered that I’d been send Soltan’s Beautiful Bronze Self Tan Mitt (£1.74) and rushed to my beauty cupboard to grab it. I’ve used these mitts before (which you wear over your hand to apply the product to skin) and I’d forgotten what a huge difference it made to the overall result. It was a pleasure to not have to worry about washing hands, so makes the job much quicker too. Spending your pennies on the mitt really is the best way to an even-toned, streak-free tan. www.boots.com |
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5. Literary Gift Co.It’s not often that I notice adverts on Facebook, but my attention was grabbed by a link to buy this quirky mug (£9.95), which reads GO AWAY, I’M WRITING. It’s a trait of mine to shut out the world when I’m trying to write – it drives my other half crazy, as I’m often unable to even register that he’s speaking – so in future, I can place the mug on a table between us to remind him to leave me to it… The situation is reversed when he’s reading – so for him, I will be buying the apt GO AWAY, I’M READING. They will make great stocking fillers if you know geeky types like us. www.theliterarygiftcompany.com |
See you again next week!
Louise x
