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8 New Year beauty rules
The lowdown on the trends and products you should be looking out for in 2008
Rule 1: Buy some face powder
Goodbye sheen, hello matte. The catwalk's new affair with matt-look skin means the new make-up texture in town definitely comes in powder form. But don't worry. Wearing it won't leave you looking like a china doll.
Modern blends mop up oil with light-diffusing pigments for a soft and natural finish. For first-time powder users, opt for a foolproof formulation like Clinique's new Blended Face Powder and Brush in Invisible Blend, £17.50 (launched on Feb 1), that uses pigments so sheer that they suit all skin tones. Here's how to wear it:
- Apply over foundation or alone over moisturiser.
- Dip a brush into the powder and gently tap excess into the palm of your hand.
- Rub hands together and gently smooth powder into skin.
- Whisk away excess powder with a clean face brush.
Rule 2: Shop for science-free skincare
Skincare lines are turning their back on the laboratory and looking to the earth for effective results. Best for mature skins is Calmia Pure Skin; a natural holistic range that uses natural ingredients and feel-good textures to boost your skin and mind. The Ultimate Moisture Therapy, £39 (available from John Lewis, Fenwick, Liberty and www.calmia.com) blends honey, red clover and vitamin E to help reduce wrinkles and make skin feel radiant.
Best for ageing skins is Stella Care (www.stellamccartneycare.com); the first luxury skincare range to contain 100 per cent organic ingredients. The 5 Benefits Moisturising Cream, £46, uses Vitamin C and grape seed oil to help skin battle fine lines and dullness.
Amie's products are best for teenage skin as they are free from parabens, petrochemicals, sulphates, alcohol and animal extracts so great for reactive-prone pubescent skin. The Amie New Leaf Skin Exfoliating Polish, £4.95, is packed with Mango Seed and Cocoa Butter, making it feel and smell good enough to eat. Available from Boots and Superdrug nationwide.
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