This summer (whenever it decides to arrive!) give LicketySip ice lollies a try...

They're made by the producers of Sip water (the flavoured water with beauty benefits) - 100% natural and with no preservatives, artificial flavours, sweeteners or colours in them they make a great alternative to other ice creams and lollies available. Flavoured and sweetened only with fruit extracts, LicketySips come in three flavours: Mango, Lemon and Blackcurrant.

In keeping with the sip brand’s holistic beauty ethos, LicketySip iced lollies also contain skin-friendly ingredients soothing rose petal extract – sourced via an organic farm in Herefordshire – and antioxidants vitamin C and selenium.

We've yet to try them, but they're on the shopping list!

Available from Harvey Nichols and EAT from May 2008.

Find out more at www.sipdrink.com

Henry Tianus picked up four awards in the Natural Health Beauty Awards 2008:

Best Moisturiser for Dry Skin - Antioxidant Hydrating Cream
Best Wrinkle Zapper - Antioxidant Youthful Essence
Best Eye Cream - Flower Essence Eye Gel
and Best All Natural Range

Henry Tianus
Natural Health Magazine

I'm always on the look-out for new beauty products that actually work and aren't overpriced. I'm a student with awful combination skin that you can't just use a face wipe here and there on so basically I've tried everything on the high street. In desperation I've turned to a brand a friend recommended to me who have recently launched in this country from Japan - DHC. Apparently women from Japan and surrounding areas are shocked when they see how poorly Western women treat their skin and follow a strict 4 step routine (deep cleanse, wash, tone and moisturise). For someone who's really only washed and moisturised this sounded like a lot of work but once trying it I can really recommend it.
They have loads of products to mix and match (current favourite of mine is the Acerola range to wake my skin up and get it glowing) and it's not expensive woohoo! The only downside is that you have to order online but I've found thats ok too as you get 4 free samples of your choice every time you do place an order.

www.dhcuk.co.uk

Let me know what you think! xxx

Marks & Spencer have some great palettes at very reasonable prices...

We particularly like this large face palette from the Autograph range which contains a versatile blush/bronzer and very wearable eyeshadows. The palette is just £12!

Also in the Autograph range is a fabulous lip palette. From Per Una there are some lovely eyeshadow palettes and palettes offering everything for lips, eyes and face.

Often overlooked for cosmetics, M&S are well worth a browse as they offer good value and choice.

Visit the Marks & Spencer website
 
 
 

Nails Inc have launched their bright yellow 'Carnaby Street' through their online shop.

We're not convinced, but yellow will be a big fashion colour this Spring/Summer, so if you dare....?

Nails Inc Online Shop
 
 
 
 

CONTENT BEAUTY/ WELLBEING believes mothers deserve the best on March the 2nd.

Supplying everything from organic cosmetics and skincare to luxury organic treatment candles and happiness tea, CONTENT BEAUTY/WELLBEING has the perfect gift for the woman that loves you unconditionally.

Mothering Sunday was sometimes known as Rose Sunday. This title refers to the tradition of giving posies of flowers to mothers. If you want to continue this tradition, try the ILA Body Scrub for energising and detoxing. Made from Organic Rose Geranium and Wild Poppy Essence, this scrub is an alternative to a flower bouquet and lasts longer than a week! Or try the Natural Magic, Complete Bliss, organic treatment candle, scented with Moroccan Rose for happiness.

Along with 30 eco-luxe brands CONTENT BEAUTY/WELLBEING also offers gift vouchers and gift sets. Buying thoughtful gifts for those we love has never been easier.

www.beingcontent.com

CONTENT BEAUTY/WELLBEING, the UK’s first luxury "beauty boutique with a conscience" opened at 14 Bulstrode Street, Marylebone, London on 14th February 2008.

CONTENT BEAUTY/WELLBEING, is a unique, specialist, beauty boutique, bringing together the world's best organic and natural brands under one eco-elegant roof.

Founder, Imelda Burke explains, "we have sourced brands from the world's best natural beauty innovators and specialists. Each has been chosen for their commitment to truth, quality and holistic skin health. All the brands we offer, share our passion for natural skincare and organic ingredients."

CONTENT BEAUTY/WELLBEING believes using natural products can help minimise our exposure to unnecessary synthetic chemicals and is committed to supplying a complete range of alternatives to conventional everyday beauty products.

Imelda continues, "…. you can now buy natural and organic alternatives for all your personal care and beauty needs. From certified organic make-up to perfume and men’s grooming products, we've found it all."

"The CONTENT BEAUTY/WELLBEING shop has been created using recycled, certified and 2nd life objects, without compromising the luxury shopping experience. Our desire to engage in more conscientious shoppingexperiences, has inspired us to create an environment which matches the ethos of the brands we stock."

Brands at CONTENT BEAUTY/WELLBEING include Henry Tianus, Tsi-La, Suzanne aux Bains, Stem Organics, Balm Balm, Barefoot Botanicals, Dr Hauschka, Jane Iredale, Laidbare, Sensitive Skincare Company and Postlethwaite's to name a few.

For more info contact CONTENT BEAUTY/WELLBEING on 020 3075 1006, or visit them at 14 Bulstrode St, London W1U
2JG.

www.beingcontent.com

New for 2008 is Liz Earle's Energising Body Wash which contains contains an invigorating and purifying combination of sweet orange oil and other pure essential oils - including eucalyptus, peppermint and rosemary to stimulate and geranium and patchouli to help tone and balance the skin.

Similar to their Orange Blossom Body Wash they use naturally derived foaming agents instead of harsh surfactants, so even the most sensitive skins can use it.

We're sure this will prove a popular addition to the Liz Earle range.

See www.lizearle.com for further details.

All Liz Earle reviews

e.l.f. cosmetics are launched this week through the website www.eyeslipsface.co.uk

Each product costs just £1.50 - although they're cheap as chips, they are good quality - we remember the products a couple of years ago when all were £1 each... so this is more of a re-launch than a launch to us - great that they're back though :-)

If you're a make-up junkie this is definitely a brand to try because you can buy loads and loads!!!!

So I have been using the Bliss fatgirlslim and The Love Handler for exactly 8 weeks now.

I used the fatgirlslim on my stomach, hips, thighs and upper arms. I used The Love Handler under the fatgirlslim on just my stomach. I used both most days - twice a day for fatgirlslim and once a day for The Love Handler.

I changed nothing regarding exercise or my diet - so pretty much no exercise and eating whatever!!

Even from week 1 I was seeing improvements in skintone and after week 2 dimples on my thighs started to smooth out. After 8 weeks I've been very impressed, especially on my thighs which are so much smoother now. My upper arms are also much firmer-looking and again much smoother. This alone is good enoughfor me! But I was also testing whether I could lose inches too.

So to my measurements...

My measurements after 8 weeks:
Waist: 30" (loss of 2 inches)
Widest part of stomach (eek!): 37.75" (loss of 0.25")
Hips: 38.5" (loss of 0.25")
Left thigh: 21" (loss of 0.5")
Right thigh: 19.75" (loss of 1.25")
Left upper arm: 10.75" (no loss)
Right upper arm: 11" (loss of 0.75")

Well, I think that's what we'd call success!!