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Beach Beauty Buys and Summer Skin Must-Haves

Beauty blog checks out summer and beach beauty buys

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.

Pure Colour Orange Crush by Estee Lauder

Beauty blog feature Pure Colour Orange Crush by Estee Lauder

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

Beauty blog investigates Estee Lauder Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator

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.

Topshop Gel Liner

Beauty blog investigates Topshop Gel Liner

Topshop's new Gel Liner

Do you love bold, black eyeliner? We're talkng Amy Winehouse and then some. Well, you need to be checking out this new eye liner product from Topshop, the Gel Liner.

NARS Summer 2011 collection

Beauty blog investigates NARS Summer makeup

NARS Summer makeup

NARS new makeup collection cleverly combines bright summer shades with sophistication. Paint your eyes glorious sea silver-greens and frozen turquoise shade. Lips are mandarin orange gloss and hot pink matte color. The look is finished with nails in bold sunflower yellow or matte opaque white.

Max Factor False Lash Effect Fusion mascara

Beauty blog tries out Max Factor False Lash Effect Fusion mascara

Max Factor's new mascara

Looking for lovely lashes? Both long and with added va-va-volume? Check out the new mascara from makeup giants Max Factor.

False Lash Effect Fusion is the sister product to the brand's award-winning False Lash Effect. It pairs Max Factor's biggest and award winning brush with the fibre lengthening formula found in Lash Extension Effect, which contains nylon fibres found in real lash extensions.

Revlon Custom Eyes Mascara

Beauty blog investigates Revlon Mascara Custom Eyes

Revlon's CustomEyes Mascara

Check out this intriguing new mascara from beauty giants Revlon. CustomEyes features one brush but offeres two different looks thanks to adjustable bristles. Choose from long and defined or long and dramatic, all with one brush so perfect for taking you from day to night. £9.99, available now from Revlon counters nationwide.

Lancome Hypnose Noirs Perles

Beauty products - Lancome Hypnose Noirs Perles
What does it promise to do?: 

It reinforces and densifies lashes with astounding volume, whilst separating them. Hypnôse Precious Cells is the first visibly regenerating mascara from Lancôme in two captivating glints: intense green and deep purple. Thanks to its Carbon Black pigments, Hypnôse Precious Cells is ideal for women coveting that perfect lash-by-lash result.   

Do we like?: 

Quite simply, this is one of the best mascaras ever. Lashes are lift and separated for full-on definition. The added colour is super subtle so if you're worried about looking like an eighties throw-back, don't be. It doesn't clump when applying, the final look is long, volumious lashes. And it lasts the day without flaking or smearing. If you haven't already, try this today, you won't regret it.

Where can I buy it?: 

Lancome counters nationwide.

How much is it?: 

£20.50

Editors rating: 
5

Avon superSHOCK mascara

Avon superSHOCK mascara
What does it promise to do?: 

With a thickening base coat and plumping colour in one, you can achieve the ultimate volumised lashes with Luxe Lace Supershock Mascara.  This best-selling mascara can be built layer upon layer for the ultimate show-stopping lashes.

Do we like?: 

Wand is easy to use and give eash lash good coating. Look is natural yet defined.

Where can I buy it?: 

The Avon range is not available in shops. To contact your nearest Representative call 0845 601 4040 or buy online at avonshop.co.uk. All purchases are supported by a 100% money back guarantee. Customers in Republic of Ireland should call 00 353 1870 6540.

How much is it?: 

£8

Editors rating: 
3

Estee Lauder Pure Color Extravagant five colour eyeshadow palette in Extravagant Gold

Estee Lauder Pure Color Extravagant five colour eyeshadow palette in Extravagant
What does it promise to do?: 

This versatile 5-color palette allows you to play with intensities, mix and blend shades and finishes. Holds five varying color intensities and four finishes: matte, satin, shimmer or metallic. The highlighter is the magic touch. Use it to brighten the look and widen eyes instantly. The deepest shade structures and defines the eyes.

Do we like?: 

This is the makeup must-have of the fall winter 10 season. It's a great palette with five gorgeous shades, all totally wearable. Plus there's different finishes including matte and metallic so will easily take you from day to night. The eyeshadows last day-long, don't crease or smudge. And the colours are totally on trend for this season - see here.

Where can I buy it?: 

It's Limited Edition so hurry to your nearest Estee Lauder counter now.

How much is it?: 

£34/ €45

Editors rating: 
5

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