Turn back the clock gracefully

WHO wants to look like a dried prune any takers? Quite obviously, no one does. However, ageing is an inadvertent process that we all have to go through. But that doesn’t mean you can’t put up a fight.

Elizabeth Arden has decided to go ‘ultra’ with their plump-perfect phenomenon, which is good news all round as it means advanced anti-ageing moisturisers which will lift ‘plumping’ to a whole new level.

The new and improved ultra formula works to smoothen and relax the appearance of surface lines as it targets wrinkles. Basically, it firms and lifts the skin.

The Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Moisture Cream and Lotion SPF 30 provides hydration with moisture-boosting ceramides and of course, sun protection.

The products from this line range from RM108 onwards and are available at all Elizabeth Arden counters.

Nailing the right colour

 

Match your nails to your wardrobe. Elianto has 20 hot glittery shades for you to choose from and only at RM10 each!

From sweet pastels to florescent electrifying colours, let your inner diva shine through, with the right nail colour, of course.

Be a femme fatale or a girl next door. Let your nails do the talking as sometimes it just takes a little to make a big difference!

● MM Tip: Wipe your nails with nail polish remover to get rid of oils on surface of nails before putting on polish.
Natural oils on nails will cause the polish to chip more easily. Also, four thin layers of polish will ensure a longer lifespan for your pretty nails instead of two thick layers.

A rejuvenating hand remedy

 

Wrinkles on one’s face may be an age giveaway but more often than not, it is the hands that are a tell-tale sign of ‘maturity’.

Applying layer after layer of anti-ageing products might fight wrinkles, but honestly, how many of us actually put in the same amount of effort in taking care of our hands?

Our hands are in contact with dust, dish-washing liquids and the like. Is it rocket science that our hands age really fast?

After all, we wash dishes and toilets with our hands, not our face! Mmm...that’s a thought. Crabtree and Evelyn will save us all from pre-maturely aged hands, keeping them soft, supple and smooth with its new rejuvenating hand remedy.

It contains botanical and marine extracts, from coriander and cucumber to spirulina, to condition and calm the skin.

Naturally-derived sugar and pea extract also helps even out skin tone while the Peptide blend helps visually plump and firm skin. And best part is, it smells absolutely delicious!

● MM Tip: For smooth hands, apply hand lotion, then gloves and sleep with those on every night.

How to look naturally beautiful

This is going to sound odd, but the secret to using make-up is to look like you don’t use make-up at all!

Some people overuse it, especially during weddings, making them look like a street-walker or a tree-climber.

If you are blessed with good looks and great skin, then yes, you are already a natural beauty. If you don’t, that is what make-up is for. Clarins’ Autumn Winter Collection is just what the doctor ordered.

Soft and subtle shades, the complexion is veiled in translucent beiges. The lips are a delicate pink and eyes are enhanced just a bit to match the look.

Look out for the Eyebrow Kit “pro” Palette (RM135) too. It is everything you need for picture perfect brows without looking like you belong to some opera group.