Elsa McAlonan's Beauty Upgrades: The next generation of concealers that protect against and disguise wrinkles
- Elsa McAlonan reveals a selection of the best new anti-aging concealers
- She also shares the secret to Jennifer Lopez's perfectly sculpted cheeks
- British beauty expert rounds up the best cleansing balms to use at each age
WHAT'S NOW & HOW TO DO IT - ANTI-AGING CONCEALERS
Remember when all concealers could do was hide spots and dark circles? The new generation can do so much more, even containing ingredients to help protect against and disguise wrinkles.
British beauty expert Elsa McAlonan has pulled together a list of the top three concealers which double up as an anti-aging treatment - hiding dark circles and spots but also disguising wrinkles. Picture: Stock
With 0.5 per cent hyaluronic acid is super-hydrating — always good for dark circles.
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Also contains hyaluronic acid, plus vitamin C and caffeine to brighten and energise skin
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Uses super-gel technology to fill lines
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WILL HYALURONIC ACID THICKEN MY HAIR?
Hyaluronic acid is loved for its ability to plump up skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines. But can it also thicken hair? One expert thinks so.
‘It helps to support healthy growth,’ says award-winning stylist Michael Gray. ‘When our body ages, we tend to not produce enough hyaluronic acid, causing a decline in the quality and quantity of our hair.
' In products it helps to maintain the scalp’s moisture to prevent dryness and premature hair loss . . . it thickens strands and increases volume.’
Contains rice protein and hyaluronic acid to improve volume and re-energise the scalp. Use on towel-dried hair.
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We can always make space in our make-up bags for a new mascara, especially if it’s as affordable as these in the new Collection range.
If your lashes need a little TLC, this has a nourishing basecoat
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To add length and contains pro-vitamin B5
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JLO'S SCULPTED CHEEK SECRET
Just when we thought Jennifer Lopez’s skin had reached peak radiance, she’s raised the bar again, glowing in her latest video.
Make-up artist Mary Phillips has revealed one of the products used to create the 51-year-old singer’s flawless look: Iconic London’s Sheer Blush in Fresh Faced, a warm fawn pink (£18, iconiclondon inc.com).
Make-up artist Mary Phillips has revealed one of the products used to create the 51-year-old singer’s flawless look: Iconic London’s Sheer Blush in Fresh Faced, a warm fawn pink (£18, iconiclondon inc.com)
The lightweight gel can be used on cheeks and lips to add a hint of colour and a gorgeous glow.
THIS WORKS
As the clocks go back this weekend, make good use of the extra hour by devoting the time to your nightly skincare routine.
Pampers and prepares you for a good night’s sleep, with lemon verbena and valerian root to quiet the mind and soothe skin
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3 OF THE BEST CLEANSING BALMS
Fragrance-free and contains buriti oil, which leaves skin feeling soft
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A Hebridean seaweed extract that repairs skin. Added shea butter helps to restore elasticity
Luxurious and ideal for those with sensitive skin, this balm removes all make-up
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Luxurious and ideal for those with sensitive skin, Chantecaille Rose de Mai Cleansing Balm (£84, chantecaille.co.uk) removes all make-up.
SHAMELESS INDULGENCE
Nobody does dazzle better than Charlotte Tilbury. And if this year’s festive parties are to be strictly Zoom affairs, we’ll want some extra sparkle to stay positive.
Comes in a limited-edition silver starburst case featuring 12 shades inspired by brilliant jewels, ranging from topaz and ruby to amethyst and smoky quartz.
The eyeshadows can be used wet or dry and are easy to blend to build up intensity of colour.
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