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SUMMER READY

Summer need no longer be a time to hide out at home, thanks to Tatha’s new and innovative summer range. The Sun Protecting Spray (R265 for 50 ml) with amino-rich actives helps repair DNA damage and also provides enzyme protection. It’s non-sticky, so step out into the sun without any fear! The Agedefying Cream (R720 for 25 gm) fights sagging skin, fine lines and age-related spots, making the skin firm and smooth. Can it get any better?

Available at Tatha stores across the country.

DOLLED UP
There’s nothing a good eye-shadow and liner cannot do to perk up your look on even the sleepiest of days. After all, the eyes are the adorning feature of the face. Paying homage to this feature, Revlon has launched Grow Luscious Lash Liner (R450) in shades of onyx, espresso, graphite and emerald. In one smooth stroke, it effortlessly coats the base of lashes, making them appear luscious and fuller. To add to this, the High Intensity Eye Shadow Palette (R825) consists of eight stay-true colours, which glide easily on the eyes and don’t flake. It is available in four shade-sets, namely Romantic Girl, Blissful Girl, Party Girl and Glamour Girl.

Available at all leading department and cosmetic stores.

THE POWER OF TWO
Nature and science are a powerful combination. To illustrate this power, Avon’s new Solutions range introduces two lines — Solutions Youth Minerals for anti-ageing and Solutions Refined White for whitening. For a youthful look and reduced fine lines, take your pick from the Energising Cream Cleanser (R289), Energising Toner (R289), Energising Day Cream with SPF 20/PA++ (R389) and Restorative Cream (R389). And, for smooth, refreshed and brighter skin, choose from the Foaming Cream Cleanser (R279), Brightening Toner (R279), Day and Night Cream (R469 each) and UV Block SPF 30++ (R379).

Available exclusively through a personal Avon Representative.

‘FACE’ IT
For all the people of Bengaluru, here’s some good news. One of the leading skincare and lifestyle brands from Canada, FACES Cosmetics, has launched its new concept store in Inorbit Mall, White Fields. The store has chic interiors, a wide range of merchandising and exciting shades to choose from. Whether it’s exciting promotions, free makeovers, trend spotting, beauty advice or the latest looks, it’s all here! Besides the White Fields outlet, FACES has six other stores in Bengaluru. New stores are also expected to open in Ludhiana, Pune and Mysore shortly.

Address: FACES store, Inorbit Mall, 32/1, Mezzanine Floor, Ranga Rao Road, Shankarpuram, Bengaluru 560 004

COLOURS GALORE
If there’s something that can light up a girl’s face, it is variety in her cosmetics. Colorbar has ensured that this is just the case, as it introduces a new range of lip pots, lipsticks, eye liners, eye-shadows, foundation and nail lacquer. Phew! While the Lip Pot (R495) offers perfect, diva-like lips, the Soft Touch Lipstick (R325) is sure to set you in a happy mood. For eyes that do the talking, Colorbar’s Trio Eye Shadow Palette (R550), combined with the Colorbar I-Glide (R350), is your best bet. The Perfect Match Foundation (R675 for 30 ml) will make your skin glow. Finish off the diva look with your favourite shade of the PRO Nail Lacquer (R350) and you are good to go!

Available at over 500 retail stores across India.

GRAPHIC EYES
Estée Lauder, in association with Creative Make-up Director Tom Pecheux, has launched a dazzling new collection of eye-shadows, eye pencils and mascaras called Pure Color Cyber Eyes. The new limited edition Pure Color Gelée Powder Eye-shadows (suggested retail price R2,188) use technology that combines liquid, powder and gel to create a smooth, long-lasting texture. The Pure Color Intense Kajal EyeLiner (suggested retail price R1,000) is available in six shades, and contains 70 per cent pure pigments to create an explosion of colour on the eyes. Finally, the three shades of limited edition Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara (suggested retail price R1,980) magnify lashes that scream avant-garde opulence.

Available for a limited period at Estée Lauder stores and counters across the country from April 2012.

RADIANT YOU
Exfoliation is a must, but who has time to do it ever so often? Fear not, because with Clinique’s Turnaround Overnight Radiance Moisturizer (R3,750 for 30ml), you can not only exfoliate, but also moisturise your skin. Skin looks aglow and feels more hydrated and radiant. The Clinique Turnaround Concentrate Radiance Renewer (R3,350) works at the cell level, enhancing the skin’s natural cell renewal and maturation process by promoting three crucial skin activities — differentiation or maturation, enzyme activity and desquamation (skin peeling). The end result — improved skin clarity by 71 per cent.

Available at Clinique stores across the country

THE HOME OF BEAUTY
Maharashtra’s cultural capital, Pune, now has its very first L’Occitane en Provence store. Located in the fashionable area of Koregaon Park, the store is spread over 4,316 sq. ft. Keeping in trend with L’Occitane stores across the globe, it is bathed in warm colours, complete with detailed wood finishing, which creates a welcoming atmosphere. This provides customers a chance to unwind and enjoy a truly multi-sensorial experience. The store houses various collections such as Angelica Collection, Shea Range, Almond Range and Cherry Blossom Range to name a few. The store is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., so head there for some retail therapy now!

Address: Unit No. GF 5, Koregaon Park Shopping Centre, Gorpadi Taluka, Pune – 411001. Tel: 020-3053 0106. Log onto www.loccitane.co.in for more details.