Estée Lauder Sumptuous Two Tone Eye-Opening Mascara

Occasionally there's a product that comes along that moves seamlessly from the runaway to makeup bags, cupboards, boxes and drawers around the world. The new Estée Lauder Two Tone Eye-Opening Mascara is one of them.

New Summer Perfumes 2012

It may only be heading into May but I think, Nifty readers, you ought to be prepared. In fact, I feel it is my duty to give you the low-down on the latest in summer scents. That way when you hit the high street or airport shops ready to treat yourself, you are completely and wholly armed for your summer perfume shopping experience. Me? I tend to enter these shops a little over excited, spray about a dozen then have no idea which one is which so just go for whichever bottle appeals to me the most.

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess 2012 Capri makeup collection

Looking at the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess 2012 collection is, for me, the perfect tonic to this dank, rainy, miserable day here in Edinburgh. I'm not sure if it's the beautiful shot of model Hilary Rhoda, lounging in the sand, all sun-kissed and bronzed, or the  rich brown shades and glittering golds that make up this collection. Perhaps a bit of both because at the heart of this new Estee Lauder makeup collection, is the Isle of Capri one of my favourites of the Med.

Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair

Time to celebrate Nifty fans because it's the 30th Birthday of truly brilliant beauty product. 2012 marks the thirtieth anniversary of  Estée Lauder's Advanced Night Repair. That's right, this bestseller has been with us for three decades, helping us to look better and taking care of our skin for the past 30 years. What an incredible achievement.

Face serums - how to use and new ones to try

Why should you use a serum? Well, because your skin will thank you for it by looking and feeling amazing. Want to get your glow on? Use a serum. Want to replenish dehydrated skin? Use a serum. And want to firm up skin? Then, yes, use a serum. It can make a big improvement to your skin, it’s just about finding the right product for you.

Estee Lauder's Autumn 2011 makeup collection

For mainstream makeup brands, seasonal collections can usually be split into summer brights and winter berry shades. But Estee Lauder's recent collections have been fresh, exciting and different. And the new autumn 2011 is no different. Called Pure Color Modern Mercury, the brand's Creative Director Tom Pecheux is the man behind it and cites modern architecture as his inspiration.

Beach Beauty tips and must-dos

Stock up for Summer holidays and hit the beach looking your best with these beauty, skin and hair products:

Avoid the panda eye look by ditching your mascara. Instead go smudge-free by getting your lashes tinted before you hit the beach. Shavata Brow Studios offer a semi-permanent service. Eye lash tinting appointments take approx 20 minutes and the results last up to six weeks. £19, go to www.shavata.co.uk to find your nearest studio.

Orange Crush by Estee Lauder

The strong orange eye look created by Estee Lauder's Tom Pecheux for Derek Lam's Spring Summer 2011 collection was a showstopper. The vibrancy and boldness of the colour was beautiful and most definitely in the want-it-now category of summer makeup trends. So phew we said, when we heard Estee Lauder is bringing out Pure Colour Orange Crush, the perfect shades to recreate this awesome look.

Estee Lauder Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator

Ditch dark circles and wave goodbye to puffiness with Estee Lauder's new Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator. Helps reduce appearance of dark circles thanks to vitamin C and botanical extracts. Leaves skin hydrated and ultra-smooth.

£40, available from Estee Lauder counters from June 7.

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess collection

Look like a goddess with Estee Lauder's new makeup collection. It's called Bronze Goddess and is inspired be all things splendidly summery - sun, sea and surf. There's a gorgoues six shade eyeshadow palette including shadoes of shell pink and turquoise. And there's stunning new shades of lipstick including our favourite - Sunburst Sparkle. Bronze Goddess Soleil collection is available at Estée Lauder counters nationwide and online at www.esteelauder.co.uk now.