The document discusses how heat therapy can benefit beauty treatments by helping products work more effectively and kickstarting the body's ability to detoxify. It provides examples of ancient Arabic treatments like ghassoul therapy and hammam that use heat from steam or hot mud wraps. These treatments are said to loosen skin and allow toxins to flow out and nutrients to penetrate deeper layers. The document also discusses how chemical peels work by creating a controlled burn to stimulate skin renewal, and how their availability has expanded from medical offices to home kits.

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DOES TURNING UP THE HEAT
MAKE YOU MORE BEAUTIFUL?
ELIZABETH WHISTON-DEW
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“The addition of heat, whether delivered
via raw thermal materials or the
application of steam, has a direct effect on
the body’s mechanism to act as a filter,”
says Dr Galadari, consulting advisor for
basharacare.com. “When we add heat into
the equation it can help topically applied
products work more effectively and can
also kick-start the bodies ability to detoxify
itself.” Meaning if you turn up the heat, you
will get results and fast.
Enter the ancient Arabic treatment
known as ghassoul therapy. This holistic
treat sees the entire body slathered from
head-to-toe with red clay. Sitting in a
thermal steam chamber, the body starts to
rid itself of impurities through perspiration.
It’s the heat that loosens the skin’s structure,
allowing for toxins to flow out of the
body and the nutrients from the clay to
infiltrate into the layers of the epidermis.
Ghassoul Therapy Dhs450 for 45 minutes,
The Address Spa, The Dubai Mall, (04)
4388888.
Going one step further, the ultimate
heat-dependent-treat is the hammam. A
beauty ritual that to this day has remained
at the centre of the Islamic beauty tradition.
n our desert climes, we’re
always trying to find new
ways to escape the heat and
its consequential results –
frizzy hair and oily skin.
However, a look at the history books tells
us that using extreme temperatures has
been an instrumental part of beauty.
For the ancient Greeks and Romans,
the public baths offered heat-induced
therapy. While the East saw the traditional
hammam as the master cleanse of choice.
Fast-forward to today, and the element of
heat remains firmly on the radar. Whether
you opt for treatments designed to purge
skin of impurities or scientific skincare to
resurface the skin, there’s seemingly no end
to the benefits that only heat can bring.
The chemical peel has come on leaps and
bounds. Long gone are the days where
those on their quest for a more youthful
appearance were left running (red-
faced) from the dermatologist’s office.
What is a chemical peel and how does it
work? “A chemical peel simply works by
applying chemicals to the skin in order
to create a controlled burn to stimulate
a wound healing response and remove
damaged skin,” says Rebecca Treston, who
administers tailor-made chemical peels
to clients from Dhs400 a pop at EuroMed
Clinic, (04) 3945422.
It’s here we must note that there are
varying degrees of the chemical peel, as
Dr Frederic Brandt discloses: “Superficial
peels only remove some superficial dead
layers of the skin. The medium depth
chemical peel helps remove the upper layer
of the skin. The deep chemical peel actually
penetrates the dermis to where the collagen
tissue lies.”
The chemical peel, once only available
at the discretion of your doctor or
dermatologist is now a readily available
commodity. With pioneering skincare
brands having their low percentage
at-home chemical peel kits available to
purchase over the counter, they are tapping
into the growing awareness the consumer
has about the science of skincare.
However, it wasn’t always this way.
Cristina Carlino (the founder of skincare
brand Philosophy) changed the face of
the chemical peel pioneering the ‘lunch
hour’ peel. In doing so she bridged the
gap between the doctor’s office and DIY
dermatology. The result is a slew of clever
chemical peels to be used once a week in
the comfort of your own home, minus any
anti-social down time.
1. Fast Track, Deep Cleansing,
Refreshing Mask Power Packed With
Essential Oil Face Mask Dhs182
Refinery at basharacare.com 2. Steep
Clean Pore Purifying Mask Dhs253
Bliss at basharacare.com 3. Frangipani
Monoi Moisture Melt Dhs264 Elemis
at elemis.ae 4. Mythic Oil Dhs125
L’Oréal Professionnel at all good salons
5. Rescue Mask from Dhs396 Eve Lom
at basharacare.com
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1. The Microdelivery Triple-Acid
Brightening Peel Dhs350 Philosophy at
Sephora 2. Glycolic Peel GlycoLine Glyco
Peeling fromDhs1,325 Natura Bissé at
Bloomingdale’s, The Dubai Mall 3. Renewal
Bio-resurfacing Facial Peel Dhs234 Suki
at Make Up Etc Boutique, Palm Strip Mall
4. Extra Strength Alpha Beta Face Peel
Dhs455 Dr. Dennis Gross at basharacare.
com 5. Cellular 3-Minute Peel Dhs980 La
Prairie at Bloomingdale’s, The Dubai Mall
Lying in a 40-degree chamber, on a heated
marble slab, your body is thoroughly
cleansed with black soap (sourced in
Morocco) ready for the exfoliation to
begin. Once the fresh layer of skin has
been revealed it is then encased in ghassoul
mud, acting like a thermal wrap to help
flush toxins out of the body. The final step
sees hot oil slicked over the entire body
and through the hair. This is a new level of
clean. The Complete Oriental Hammam
Dhs670 for 100 minutes, The One & Only
Royal Mirage, (04) 3152130.
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othing tastes as good
as skinny feels,” Kate
Moss quipped once, and
these words resulted in a media
backlash. However, while her
comment may have been a social
blunder there’s no denying that
certain feel-good emotion when
you’re able to squeeze into a pair
of skinny jeans.
As such, this brings me to the
almost taboo topic of ‘diet talk’.
There are two different schools of
thought to consider in the battle
against the bulge. The first is the
old fashioned route, which was
recently brought to my attention
by a Swedish friend – who, may
I add, is all tanned limbs, glossy
mane and flawless skin. She
informed me that, for one week
before her birthday, she was
going on The Master Cleanse, a
weight-loss method favoured by
celebrities including Beyoncé.
This diet is not for the faint-
hearted, as you can’t actually
eat anything. All meals are
substituted for a lemon juice,
maple syrup and cayenne
pepper concoction. As her
beauty mentor I endured twice-
daily status updates along with
weigh-in reports. Admittedly, I
didn’t mind the regular feed of
information, and was intrigued
to find out that after seven days
she had lost 8lbs. Result!
Across the pond our
impossibly thin Manhattanites
are taking dieting in a new,
modern direction – enter the
Manhattan Diet. This diet
differs from the extreme Master
Cleanse, as it focuses less on
what you eat and rather more
on how much you are eating.
Author Eileen Daspin explains
all about the new fad in her book
The Manhattan Diet, in which
she reveals all the stay-skinny
secrets from svelte Upper East
Siders. Marvellous!
Some of the weight-
conscious tips include removing
any temptation by banning
calorie-laden foods like peanut
butter from your home. They
also substitute cutlery with
chopsticks (to take smaller bites)
and measure portion sizes with
a teaspoon.
So, while there’s no cutting
out major food groups – which
can make you as grumpy as Joan
Rivers on a good day – there is a
Drill Sergeant-esque discipline
when it comes to portion control.
“I taste everything but eat almost
nothing,” says Daspin, who
also advocates “walking like a
maniac” (it helps burn the extra
calories apparently). Well, you
don’t hear of anyone putting on
the NYC stone.
I admire both women’s
fighting spirit and dedication
to the cause. On the one hand,
The Master Cleanse is a brilliant
detox designed to drop weight
fast and The Manhattan Diet is
a re-education on our attitude
towards food.
Yet, regardless of what
method you choose, nothing
rings more true then this: once
you’ve dieted to reach your
desired weight, in a bid to keep
the pounds at bay, the battle has
really just begun…
I ’ L L H AV E
W H A T S H E ’ S
H AV I N G !
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ON YOUR QUEST FOR THE BODY BEAUTIFUL, CHOOSING
WHICH DIET TO FOLLOW IS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG,
SAYS ELIZABETH WHISTON-DEW
BALMAIN

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6. It took four different shades to create the dark lips that were seen on
the Olympia Le-Tan Fall 2015 runway. Backstage, M.A.C Cosmetics
makeup artist Karim Rahman kept us all guessing about the color
palette; accents of berry, gray, blue, and taupe were all blended to
create this statement pout and applied using the fingertips to avoid the
look of a perfect contour.
The dark berry shade was created using a new breed of M.A.C liquid
lipsticks (which haven’t yet been released to the public), which
deliver a shot of color in just one slick on the lips.
This look, inspired from British musician Kate Bush in the ‘70s
“mixed with a little British and Bourgeois decadence,” was one part
naughty schoolgirl with a certain irreverent playfulness, and one part
angelic, thanks to the luminous sheen on the skin. The dewy effect
came from a new M.A.C Cosmetics foundation and serum hybrid.
Applied to the foundation brush using the pipette dispenser, then

7. buffed lightly over the skin, it provides sheer coverage to reveal a
gleaming and even complexion.
“Nothing too girly, no eyebrows, no mascara—nothing—and no
eyeshadow on the eyelids; the focus here was all on the pout and the
satin skin,” said Rahman.
Crimped locks were also on display; the models’ hair was sectioned
into a series of little plaits that were then sealed by a sweep of the
straightening iron. After the plaits were removed, they were brushed
out to reveal big hair with plenty of added bounce. The top section
was then secured with a black elastic band to give a Catherine
Deneuve twist to the look.

8. JULY 2011 EMIRATES WOMAN 41
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PACK IT INTheessentialbeautytoolkittostartyourvacationinstyle
1 Blu Mediterraneo Arancia Di Capri Dhs410 Acqua Di Parma 2 Cha Cha Tint Dhs146 Benefit 3 Sun Wrinkle Control Cream Dhs150 Clarins
4 Nivea Crème Dhs6 Nivea at Boots 5 Perfect Finish Concealer Dhs190 Dolce&Gabbana 6 Volume Million Lashes mascara Dhs83 L’Oréal Paris
7 The Eyeshadow Duo Stromboli Dhs184 Dolce&Gabbana 8a Le Vernis Morning Rose Dhs118 Chanel 8b Le Vernis Mimosa Dhs118 Chanel
9 Elixir Ultime Dhs170 Kerastase 10 Terracotta Spray Dhs252 Guerlain 11 Huile Prodigieuse Dhs209 Nuxe 12 The Mist Dhs290 La Mer
13 Soleil Tan de Chanel Bronze Rosé Dhs275 Chanel 14a Colour Quench 04 Dhs76 Clarins 14b Colour Quench 06 Dhs76 Clarins
15 Dhs255 La Mer 16 Tan Deepener Dry Oil Spray SPF10 Dhs135 Lancaster 17 Bronzing Mousse Dhs260 St Tropez
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beauty/shootTHE
YOU CAN NOW ACHIEVE A LUXURIOUS
TAN THAT WOULDN’T LOOK OUT
OF PLACE IN ACAPULCO BAY IN THE
COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME, SAYS
ELIZABETH WHISTON-DEW
WITH THE NEW-AGE RANGE OF SELF-TANNERS YOU CAN REPLACE HOURS OF SUN
LOUNGING IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. WHETHER YOUR PREFERENCE IS FOR GELS, LOTIONS,
MOUSSE OR TAN-IN-A-CAN SPRAY, FOR FLAWLESS CARAMEL-COLOURED LIMBS THE KEY LIES IN
THE PREPARATION. TO START, EXFOLIATION IS A MUST. A GENEROUS DOLLOP OF LUSH’S RUB
RUB RUB SHOWER SCRUB (DHS46), PACKED WITH COURSE SEA SALT AND ORGANIC LEMON,
DOES THE TRICK. BANISH THE ‘PATCHY EFFECT’ FROM YOUR TANNING VOCABULARY BY
MOISTURISING ELBOWS, KNEES AND FEET WITH AN APPLICATION OF NIVEA’S NOURISHING
BODY LOTION FOR DRY SKIN (DHS21). A GOOD TRICK IS TO RUB A LITTLE OLIVE OIL INTO
YOUR PALMS FIRST TO PREVENT THOSE TELL TALE SELF-TANNING SIGNS (THE DREADED ORANGE
PALM SYNDROME). ANOTHER SECRET AMONG THE BEAUTY CIRCLES IS LAYERING. SLICK ON A
LAYER OF ST TROPEZ SELF TAN DARK BRONZING LOTION (DHS195) AND FOLLOW IT UP TWO
DAYS LATER WITH L’ORÉAL PARIS SUBLIME BRONZE EXPRESS PRO SPRAY (DHS95) FOR A STREAK-
FREE BRONZED GLOW.
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THE DELICATE SKIN ON OUR FACE CALLS FOR A DIFFERENT SET
OF TANNING RULES. JAMES READ, AKA THE TANTALIST (WWW.
THETANTALIST.COM) – THE UK'S LEADING SELF TANNING EXPERT
AND THE MAN RESPONSIBLE FOR ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY’S
GLOWING LIMBS – TELLS US TO “RUN AN ICE CUBE OVER THE
SKIN BEFORE APPLYING TAN” INSISTING IT “SEALS THE PORES AND
MAKES FOR A SEAMLESS FINISH.” FOR SHINY OR ACNE PRONE
SKIN IT’S IMPORTANT TO LOOK FOR NON-COMEDOGENIC FACE
TANNERS; THESE ARE DESIGNED NOT TO CLOG THE PORES.
THE LIGHTWEIGHT XEN-TAN FACE TANNER (DHS145) IS PACKED
WITH ANTIOXIDANTS AND CAN BE USED DAILY TO GIVE PALE
SKIN A BOOST. FOR AN INSTANT PICK-ME-UP THE SELF TANNING
HYDRATING FACIAL SKINCARE BY SISLEY (DHS465) IS A TINTED
FORMULA THAT ABSORBS IN SECONDS AND GIVES THE SHEEREST
VEIL OF GOLDEN COLOUR.
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RULE
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FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO FAKE A GLOW FOR
ONE NIGHT ONLY, THERE IS A MULTITUDE OF CLEVER
WASH-OFF FACE AND BODY MAKE-UP. SUBSTITUTE
FOUNDATION FOR LANCÔME’S NEW TINTED
MOISTURISER, RÉNERGIE ÉCLAT MULTI-LIFT TINTED
SKINCARE (DHS375). THIS SUPER SCI-FI PRODUCT
USES MULTI-TENSION TECHNOLOGY TO SMOOTH
AND TIGHTEN THE SKIN’S SURFACE WHILE LEAVING
IT WITH A DEWY GLOW. FOR AN EARTHY TAN, DUST
YOUR CHEEKS, TEMPLES AND CHIN (WHERE THE
SUNLIGHT WOULD NATURALLY HIT THE FACE) WITH A
POWDER BRONZER MARBELLED WITH GOLDEN TONES.
THE TOM FORD BRONZER IN GOLD DUST (DHS420)
IS ONE OF THE BEST. SCULPT YOURSELF A SET OF
ENVIABLY BRONZED LIMBS WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM
RIMMEL’S SUNSHIMMER INSTANT TAN BRONZING
SPRAY (DHS49). IT MAKES FOR A FLAWLESS FINISH THAT
LASTS FOR UP TO 16 HOURS, SO YOU CAN DANCE
THE NIGHT AWAY WITHOUT A STREAK IN SIGHT.
THE DEMAND FOR WASH OFF PRODUCTS SEES FAKE
TANNING HEAVYWEIGHT ST TROPEZ LAUNCH A NEW
LINE OF FORMULAS. OUR PICK OF THE BUNCH IS THE
WASH OFF SHIMMER STICK (DHS83). SMALL ENOUGH
TO FIT IN YOUR ENVELOPE CLUTCH, IT GLIDES OVER
YOUR LEGS, DÉCOLLETAGE AND CHEEKBONES FOR
AN UNRIVALLED GLOW IN SECONDS.
DUSK
‘TIL
DAWN

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1. Body Sculpting Lipo-Refining Serum (part of Body Sculpting Firming System) Dhs514 Elemis Spa@Home at elemis.ae 2. Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion
Dhs170 philosophy at Sephora at The Dubai Mall 3. Phyto-Svelt Global Intensive Slimming Body Care Dhs740 Sisley at Bloomingdale’s at The Dubai Mall 4. Spa
Fitness Gel Dhs250 Natura Bissé at Harvey Nichols at Mall Of The Emirates 5. The Love Handler Waist Firming Gel Dhs166.50 Bliss at Debenhams at Mall Of
The Emirates 6. Body Sculpting Firming Cream (part of Body Sculpting Firming System) Dhs514 Elemis Spa@Home at elemis.ae 7. Spa Body Slim Brown Seaweed
micro-complex gel Dhs575 Natura Bissé at Harvey Nichols at Mall Of The Emirates
WARNING: THESE POTENT POTIONS PROMISE A
SLIMMER SILHOUETTE AND SOME SERIOUS INCH LOSS
CINCH IT
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LIVING WITH THE SUN, SEA AND
SAND MAY BE IDYLLIC, BUT WHEN IT
COMES TO OUR QUEST FOR ETERNAL
YOUTH, SPF IS PARAMOUNT
W R I T T E N B Y E L I Z A B E T H W H I S T O N - D E W
There’s a real fear that the daily use of sunscreen will bring
on an unsightly bout of adult acne, however this is a myth,
especially with the new lightweight formulas on the market.
The 3LAB Hydra Day SPF 20 (Dhs315) is a water-based formula
with non-comedogenic properties (meaning it won’t clog your
pores but will save you from photo-ageing). More sensitive skins
should try Dr Brandt’s UV SPF 30 High Protection Face (Dhs130).
This hypoallergenic and fragrance-free lotion turns to a silk-like
powder on contact. To give sundrenched skin a new lease of life,
Dr Maurizio Viel recommends his Dermamelan Mask (Dhs3,500
with a 10 per cent discount for our readers who present an
issue of EW). This intensive eight-hour mask uses a trio of acids
(kojic acid, phytic acid and ascorbic acid) to fight signs of
pigmentation. Not one to try before a night out, as your face will
be a little red after treatment. Contact London Centre for Cosmetic
Surgery, Dubai (04) 3752393.

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It’s now totally acceptable to wear make-up
to the pool (hoorah!). Dr Doris J. Day from
the Skin Cancer Foundation tells us to “look
for mineral make-up, powder sunscreen or
gel sunscreens to help minimise breakouts.
The mineral make-up sits on top of the skin
so it doesn’t get absorbed or block pores.”
Enter the star powder product: Bare Minerals
SPF 15 Foundation (Dhs96). If you haven’t
yet heard of BB creams (blemish balms), then
you’re officially stuck in your own beauty
bubble. These multipurpose miracle workers
act as an all-in-one moisturiser, primer,
concealer and foundation. The latest offering
from Dior, Hydra Life BB Crème SPF 30
(Dhs233), is no exception.
Our compact of choice for poolside
touch-ups is the Vitalumière Aqua SPF 15
(Dhs337) by Chanel. This cream foundation
has real staying power, and when paired
with a dusting of Lancôme’s Star Bronzer
Intense SPF 10 (Dhs230) you’re bronzed
and set for the sunshine.
Word from our Australian counterparts
has it that cult beauty product SunSense Daily
Face SPF 30+ can now be delivered direct
to your door by Amazon.com for just Dhs87
– we’re buying it in bulk here at EW HQ.
It seems that our affinity with lip gloss
is putting our precious pouts in jeopardy.
Manhattan-based dermatologist Dr Bruce
Robinson is of the school of thought that
sporting layers of gloss in the sun is like
putting “a magnifying glass over your lips.”
Our antidote of choice? The Bobbi Brown
Lip Balm SPF 15 (Dhs105). Now, there’s
nothing more upsetting than newly manicured
nails going dull, or worse, changing colour
poolside. A slick of Essie’s intelligent Non-
Yellowing Top Coat Sun Block (Dhs80) is just
what the nail doctor ordered.

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Having buffed, waxed and bronzed prior
to slipping into your itsy one-piece, the
last step is to protect. Coat your limbs in
the award-winning Elemis Body Glow
Super Protection SPF25 (Dhs165); with
jojoba and camelia extracts, it leaves
skin gleaming. For easy application, the
Sunscreen Care Milk-Lotion Spray SPF 50+
(Dhs150) by Clarins is a water-resistant
spray perfect for difficult-to-reach areas.
When browsing the beauty hall for
SPFs, keep in mind the words of David
Leffell, chief of Yale’s Dermatologic Surgery.
“At SPF 30, you get 96 per cent blockage;
at SPF 45, about 97 per cent; at SPF 60,
it’s 97.5 to 98 per cent. The higher you
go, the lesser the increment. I call it SPF
inflation.” His findings on the efficacy of
SPF render the numbers on the bottles less
important than the number of times you
reapply. Happy spritzing! n
A combination of sun, salt water and chlorine can play havoc on your locks, leaving it matted and straw-like. “Always protect your hair, like you do your
skin,” advises hair pro Zoe Irwin. Don’t be afraid to slick on moisture-infusing products, masks and protector sprays. “Rinse hair after a dip, add more
conditioner and pull hair back into a topknot,” she advises. As every faux blonde knows, it takes several trips to the hairdressers to achieve perfect beach
blonde, surfer chic tresses. So don’t let the sun fade your colour in a matter of hours. Spritz Redken’s Colour Extend Sun Solar Screen SPF 12 (Dhs95)
liberally at regular intervals. For after-sun damage control, lather on the Kerastase Masque UV Defense Active (Dhs140). It will restore hair to its former glory.
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Living in a sunshine capital means having to be beach-ready at a moment’s notice, making perennial grooming a
necessity. From tanning to tweezing, war paint to nail paint, we’ve scoured the beauty halls for the latest high-tech
formulas dedicated to turn any un-groomed gal into a speedboat belle in record time. These six beauty breakthroughs
surpassed all of our expectations, earning a well-deserved place in our Kate Spade beach basket.
Introducing the latest revolutionary products
that will have you breezing through beach
days without so much as breaking a sweat
W R I T T E N B Y E L I Z A B E T H W H I S T O N - D E W
1. The nail files
A combination of saltwater, sand
and sunshine can dull perfectly
polished nails faster than you can
say “pass the sunscreen“. Move over
Shellac and Gelish, there’s a new
long-lasting polish on the beauty
block that doesn’t require a posse
of nail technicians to apply. Vinylux
Weekly Polish (Dhs50) by CND uses
patent-pending ProLight technology,
meaning the unique top coat (that
dries in eight minutes) toughens when
exposed to natural light, leaving you
with chip-free fingertips and toes for
one whole week. Enough said.
2. Lash
confidential
Ask any woman about her must-
have desert island beauty products
and mascara will always be near
the top of the list. Ask the same
woman what the biggest bugbear
of her beauty regime is and battling
smudging, flaking mascara will top
the poll. Thankfully, Max Factor have
done the unthinkable by formulating
a three-day mascara to the delight
of women globally. The Lashfinity 3
Day Mascara (Dhs107) gives 72
hours of shower, chlorine and sleep-
proof lashes. It’s all thanks to the
PermaHold technology that binds the
tint to the lashes for superior staying
power. This is one magic wand
that’s broken beauty boundaries,
with waiting lists as long as an
airport runway. Keep your elbows
sharpened for its arrival on our
shores at Boots.
ULTIMATE
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3. Sunscreen
SOS
We’re all too aware of the harmful
effects the sun’s UVA/UVB rays can
have on our skin – hyperpigmentation,
wrinkles and, in serious cases, the
Big C. Avoiding the sun completely
is impractical in our summery region,
so SPF is a common answer – but it
can send our pores into a panic. Take
control of your face and minimise the
chance of a breakout with Chanel’s UV
Essential Daily UV Care Multi Protection
Anti-Pollution SPF50 (Dhs242). Although
lightweight in texture, this clever lotion is
a powerhouse in protection. The unique
shielding complex creates a barrier,
protecting the skin’s surface from heat
damage. Better still, this grease-free
lotion is non-comedogenic, meaning it
won’t clog your pores or lead to a post-
beach breakout.
6. Fight the fuzz
Any beauty maven worth her clout
will have her favourite waxing pro on
speed dial. But those in the inner circle
have stepped it up a notch, turning to
The Kaya Painless Laser (from Dhs250
kayaskinclinic.me). The laser uses
In-Motion Technology targeting hair right
at the follicle and weakening it. After
just six sessions your limbs are left spike
free. With an inbuilt cooling system, this
laser is in a league of its own, making
depilatory dates a delight rather than
a dread.
5. Gleam team
If you’ve ever wondered how Victoria’s
Secret models look über flawless when
shooting campaigns on the beach, it’s
all down to high-definition skin, courtesy
of all-over body make-up. Fashion
house Givenchy have conjured up
the Givenchy Croisèire Reflet Précieux
Satiny Body Enhancer (Dhs200). Its
densely concentrated pearlescent
particles play tricks with the light,
creating a flawless ‘wet look’ gleam.
Keep this product close at hand for the
‘I just came back from St Barts’ glow.’
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2 3 4 5
4. Eyes on the
prize
The delicate skin around our eye
area calls for some additional
attention when it comes to defying
the sun’s rays and deterring the
ticking clock. With this in mind,
Dermalogica have developed their
Total Eye Care cream with SPF15
(Dhs209). This clever product uses
lactic acid for resurfacing, bisabolol,
hydrocotyl and spirea extracts to
target fine lines and reduce puffiness,
while the non-chemical sunscreen
defends the area from sun damage.
We suggest keeping it in the fridge
for a wake-me-up shot of hydration
every morning.
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W R I T T E N B Y E L I Z A B E T H W H I S T O N - D E W
EW GOES BACKSTAGE WITH
THE ARTISTS RESPONSIBLE FOR
CREATING THE WORLD’S MOST
BEAUTIFUL FACES
THE MAKE-UP
B I O : Peter Philips became fascinated
with beauty while working as a model
dresser backstage at Paris Fashion Week.
After graduating in 1993 he decided to
focus on building his portfolio of work,
admitting:“I was a huge fashion victim
in those days, and I saw something in
make-up that was intricately linked to
fashion but didn’t require having to make
a collection.“ Philips became renowned
in the industry for his avant-garde take on
beauty. It was while working on a Fendi
shoot that he met Karl Lagerfeld, and
in 2008 he was asked to join Chanel,
where his creative flair has flourished.
From pearl-adorned backbones to body
art and green nail varnish, he gives
make-up its cool factor.
THE EYES: “First, I
applied black StyloYeux
Waterproof 10 Ébène eye-
liner, on and under the eye,
and layers of Inimitable
Waterproof black mascara.
I did a metallic shine on
the eyes, by using a layer
of Illusion D’Ombre 84
Épatant all over the eyelid
up until the eyebrow, and
under the eye from the
inner corner all the way
under the eye.”
THE LIPS:“I did a 'glossy'
shine on the lips by using
Lèvres Scintillantes 164
Plaisir on top of a dash of
Rouge Allure 89 Gracile.”
M A K E - U P
M A S T E R C L A S S
Peter Philips takes us through the
look backstage at Chanel S/S13
RTW show
THE BRIEF FROM KARL:“Shine,
silver and focus on the eyes.”
THE MODELS: Sigrid Agren and
Cara Delevingne.
THE SKIN:“I tried to put different
types of shine in the look, starting
with luminous, shiny skin, by using
Vitalumière fluid foundation.”
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B I O : In 1984, Tom Pecheux, then 18, headed
for Paris on a mission to become a pastry chef.
While out at Le Palace (a Parisian nightclub) he met
a make-up artist who opened his eyes to a career
in beauty:“There was a little bell in my head and
it went, ding, ding, ding. I didn’t know make-up
artistry could be a job.”Having worked tirelessly
on his portfolio he started working backstage dur-
ing fashion week. He explains:“It’s my favourite
part of my job, when you do shows, it’s amazing.
You get four hours of preparation, then 10 magical
minutes of the show, and then you move on to the
next one." His list of famous faces includes Princess
Diana, CharlizeTheron and Julia Roberts. In
2007 he had a stint working for cosmetics brand
Shiseido, then in 2009 friend, MarioTestino,
helped him form a relationship with Estée Lauder
where he has since remained at the helm.
M A K E - U P
M A S T E R
C L A S S
Tom Pecheux takes us
backstage at the Spring
Estée Lauder Pretty
Naughty ad campaign
THIS SEASON:“It’s a
playful trend, using a very
pastel, aqua palette.”
THE MODEL: Constance
Jablonski.
THE SKIN:“For the face,
the Pure Color Illumination
Powder Gelée Blush in
Tease is a mix between a
blush and a highlighter. It
is fresh and sweet, giving
you a glow and a touch
of colour.”
THE EYES:“I think fashion
loves colour [and with the
help of Pure Color Five
Color EyeShadow Palette]
you can use the dark char-
coal shade to frame the
eyes, the light pink under the
eyebrow to highlight, and
the taupe or violet to create
a crease. The aqua blue
will eventually go on the
eyelid as the main focus.”
THE LIPS:“Our Pure Color
Sheer Matte Lipstick is the
perfect combination of a
lipstick and a pencil. The
coverage and stability are
like a pencil so you can use
as a base, line your lips or
hideanimperfection,butthe
colour and the texture is like
a lipstick. It’s a two-in-one.
You can use it alone or you
can also layer it with gloss
or another lipstick.”
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B I O : In the 1970s, Olivier
Echaudemaison started his career as
an apprentice for Alexandre, a famous
hair stylist. He reminisces:“At the time
there were no make-up artists for photo
shoots. The cover girls of the 1970s did
their own make-up. I learned so much
just by watching them.”Destined for
big things, Olivier’s skills were quickly
recognised and he was snapped up
by prestigious clients, including Princess
Anne and Princess Grace. He also
worked with Hollywood’s most gorgeous
legends including Audrey Hepburn and
Sophia Loren. After creating the cosmetics
line for Givenchy, it was in 2000 that
Olivier joined Guerlain.“It was such a
thrill to become the Creative Director
for a house with products that had truly
revolutionised make-up.”
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M A K E - U P
M A S T E R C L A S S
On set with Olivier
Echaudemaison
THE MUSE: Natalia
Vodianova.
OLIVIER ON NATALIA: “She
is charming, with her square
face and her unique look. She
never looks overdone and has
an extremely classic beauty. She
has a softness about her and
could easily be a beauty of the
past, present or future.”
THE SKIN:“If you pick the
right foundation you can have
wonderfulskin.Inthepast,foun-
dation was heavy and cakey;
it looked like a mask. The new
textureoffoundationmeansyou
can have a really translucent
looking finish and achieve skin
perfection.”Finish skin with a
dusting of Météorites Perles Du
Paradis –“The make-up world
would not be the same after
Météorites.”
THE EYES: The Ecrin 4 Couleurs in
Attrape-Coeur is the perfect palette.
Olivier says:“This spring purple is the
new black. [For eyeshadow] if you
don’t want to wear it with an eyeliner,
use the darkest tone in the palette and
brush it along the lash line.”What
you must always remember is a coat
of mascara on lashes. Olivier adds:“If
there is a woman alive who dares to
show her face in public without mas-
cara, raise your hand now!”
THE LIPS:“Lipstick is number one for
me… at night it is a must. For longev-
ity the trick is to shade your lips with
a lip pencil and after you apply the
lipstick it will stay put.You can always
add a little gloss to revive the colour.”
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Now’s the time to adhere to the new make-up rules,
which are super-luxe, a touch risqué and engineered
to ensure all eyes are on you
W R I T T E N B Y E L I Z A B E T H W H I S T O N - D E W
BEHAVIOUR
T H E G R E E N L I G H T
Whether your eye is drawn towards tourmaline, emerald or
jade, green is undoubtedly the beauty world’s latest colour
crush. As globally renowned make-up guru Pat McGrath
confides: "I actually find that green is the most universally
flattering shade to all colours of skin and eyes. It makes the
whites of the eyes look whiter and contrasts (or harmonises)
with all colours of irises beautifully." And who are we to argue?
Light up your eyes with M.A.C’s Crayon Kohl (Dhs88) in
Rosemary&Thyme a beautiful golden-flecked green, and follow
with a wash of shadow for an unrivalled high-shine finish.
Pat also advises“vibrant shadows look great with black,”so
add a little extra smoulder by blending M.A.C’s Eyeshadow
(Dhs84) in Carbon Matte into the eyelid creases. A trademark
beauty secret is to place a lick of gold shadow on the inner
most corners of the eye for a little added sparkle.
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T H E B I G S M O K E
A charcoal-rimmed eye is a tried and tested beauty tool in the art of
seduction. Picture Tom Fords' archetypal runway Gucci Girl of the
1990s, all sooty-eyes and flawless skin. No one loves a cat-like eye
more than British make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury, a firm favourite of
Kate Moss, who recommends for a feline eye to“use a light colour
eyeshadow in the inner corner of the eye,”and“always apply mascara
by dragging the lashes outwards, rather than up, to exaggerate the
shape of the eye.”
For a foolproof application, the Dolce&Gabbana Femme Fatale
palette (Dhs322) should be shortlisted for a beauty award. With its
four contrasting shadows, incased in a ruby inspired compact, it’s a
powder room treasure. To give the illusion of pore-perfect skin, a dusting
of Make Up Forever’s HD Microfinish Powder (Dhs140) should be your
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L O U D M O U T H
With red being the obvious choice to vamp up your failsafe LBD, why not stand out from the sea of identikit crimson pouts by opting for a more blue-toned
raspberry lip. Kanebo Sensai’s The Lipstick in No 19, Sawarabi (Dhs245) is a perfect colour match and when layered with Lancôme’s Juicy Tube No11in
Vigorous Fruit (Dhs100), your lips will become seriously high-voltage.
Lancôme’s make-up artistic director, Aaron De Mey, gives us a lipstick application masterclass:“Depending on the intensity you’re looking for apply with
fingertips for a tattooed lip effect, or with a brush for lacquered lips with a perfectly defined contour." He also advocates the use of lipstick to highlight the
cheekbones.“A great way to choose the right shade is to match the natural colour of the inside of your lower lip. Dab a small amount onto the apples of your
cheeks, and use your fingers to blend it high on the cheekbones.”With the mere mention of a multi-tasking lipstick, count us in!

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P U R P L E H A Z E
There has been a 1970s revival of late with the colour purple topping the bill as the headlining act. Not an altogether obvious choice
for the eyes, yet, creative make-up director for Estée Lauder, Tom Pecheux swears by it:“Violet makes brown eyes richer, greens
greener, and blues more intense.”On that premise alone, women everywhere should be stocking up on the powerful pastel hue. The
key here is to use two contrasting shades. Slick a deep purple liner like The Eyeliner Crayon Intense in Imperial Topaz (Dhs100) by
Dolce&Gabbana across the bottom lashes to give an added richness. Finishing the look with a sweep of one of four exquisite plum to
lilac shades from Guerlain’s The Écrin 4 Coleurs Eyeshadow in Les Violettes (Dhs271) across the lids. Why not treat yourself, as not only
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THE BEAUTY
GIRL’S GUIDE TO
WHAT’S HOT
SPRING
Fever
W R I T T E N B Y E L I Z A B E T H W H I S T O N - D E W
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Protip“Whenyougooutatnight,be
braveandplaywithcolour:
doaclassicsmokeyeyeand
addalittleblueatthe
centreofthelid.Oropt
forjustaflashofcolour
bydoingawetbluedoton
theinnercorneroftheeye.”
PatMcGrath,CreativeDesign
DirectorforProcter&Gamble
RODARTE
1
MOODY BLUES
ALSO SEEN AT: Roberto Cavalli,
Emanuel Ungaro,
MAKE-UP ARTIST: James Kaliardos
INSPIRATION: Starry Night
2
3
GET THE LOOK
1 Trio Smoky Eyes in Blue Jeans
Dhs73 Bourjois 2 Intense Kohl
Eye Crayon in Peacock Dhs100
Dolce&Gabbana 3 Intense Nail Colour
in Peacock Dhs112 Dolce&Gabbana
GET THE LOOK
1 Daphne Guinness
Cremesheen Glass
in Borealis Dhs110
M.A.C 2 Dior
Minaudière Garden
Party Dhs366
Dior 3 Five Colour
Eyeshadow Palette
in Film Noir Dhs252
Estée Lauder
PEDAL TO
THE METAL
ALSO SEEN AT: Giorgio
Armani, Gianfranco Ferre
MAKE-UP ARTIST: Peter Phillips
INSPIRATION: La Dolce Vita
Protip“Imixloosesilverpowderwithgreaseontheback
ofmyhandfirst–justalittlebit,tofixitto
theeyelid.Thenontopofthemetallicshadow,add
lipglossforaddedshine.”TomPecheux,Creative
Make-UpDirectorofEstéeLauder
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34. Protip“Ifyouwanttomakeyourfaceappearnarrower,
concentratethecolouronjusttheapplesofyour
cheeks.Ifyouwanttomakeitlookwider,blend
theedgesupandoutfromtheapplesofyourcheeks
towardyourtemples."GordonEspinet,Vice-President
ofMake-UpArtistryforM.A.C
Protip"Thesecretto
long-lastingvolume
forlipswouldbe
toerasethelip
withTouchééclat,
powderverylightly,
thenapplyyour
lipstick.Thelip
willappearmore
luminousbecause
ofthelight-
enhancededge."
LloydSimmonds,
InternationalMake-
UpartistforYves
SaintLaurent
Protip“Beforeapplyingshadow,
primeyourlidsbypressing
onfacepowder.This
createsabaseforthe
shadowtostickto.”Bobbi
Brown,FounderandCEOof
BobbiBrownCosmetics
Protip“First,tracetheupperlashes
withaneyepencilgetting
asclosetothelashesas
possible.Onceyou'vegot
theperfectline,traceover
itwithaliquidformula.”
PatMcGrath,CreativeDesign
DirectorforProcter&Gamble
ISSA
PEACH POSSE
ALSO SEEN AT: Preen, Blumarine
MAKE-UP ARTIST: Charlotte Tilbury
INSPIRATION: Young supermodels
RETRO DOLLY
ALSO SEEN AT: Jasper Conran, Dior
MAKE UP ARTIST: Diane Kendal
INSPIRATION: Pop art
NO SHRINKING
VIOLET
ALSO SEEN AT: Luca Luca, Peter Som
MAKE UP ARTIST: Lloyd Simmonds
INSPIRATION: Violets
1
GET THE LOOK
1 Le Vernis Nail Colour June Dhs118 Chanel 2 Lipgloss
Dhs105 Youngblood 3 Neon and Nudes Peach Blush
Dhs140 Bobbi Brown
GET THE LOOK
1 Touche Eclat
Dhs179 YSL 2 Brow
Setting Gel Dhs99
Estée Lauder 3 Dior
Addict lipstick 465
Dhs160 Dior
GET THE LOOK
1 Dior Vernis in Forget Me Not
Dhs116 Dior 2 Pigment Pot in
Plum Dhs112 M.A.C by Daphne
Guinness 3 Dior 5 Color Couture
Eyeshadow Palette Dhs274
2
3
JASONWU
JASONWU
1
2
3
CACHAREL
1
2
3
3
1
2
3
LINE UP
ALSO SEEN AT: Richard Nicoll,
Versus Versace
MAKE-UP ARTIST: Pat McGrath
INSPIRATION: Valley of the Dolls
GET THE
LOOK
1 Ink Liner
Dhs120 Bobbi
Brown 2
Stylo Yeux
Waterproof in
Grenat Dhs
118 Chanel
3 Eyeliner
Effet Faux
Cils Shocking
Dhs169 YSL
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Protip“Massagemousseinto
wethair,blowdry
thehairbackfrom
thefaceliftingthe
hairatthecrown
foraddedvolume.
Blasthairwith
coldairtosetit.
Accentuatevolume
withbackcombing
rightattheroots.”
SamMcknight,
PanteneGlobal
Ambassador
Protip"Evenwithshort
hair,youwant
longerlayers–
that’swhatgives
hairbounce."Mark
Townsend,Celebrity
HairStylist
Protip“Nomatterwhatplaitstyleyou’regoingfor,
theinitialstagesarethesameforeach:wash
yourhairand,whiledrying,loadthehair
withstylingproductsdesignedtoboostvolume
and‘stickiness’suchassea-saltspray:
makeyourownwithsaltandwater,mixed
anddecantedintoaspritzbottle.”Stevie
Tungate,stylistatJohnFrieda
PRABALGURUNG
PINK LADIES
ALSO SEEN AT: Milly, Luca Luca
MAKE-UP ARTIST: Charlotte Tilbury
INSPIRATION: Orchids
HIGH BARNET
ALSO SEEN AT: Louis Vuitton,
John Rochas
GET THE LOOK
1 Brilliant à Lèvres Cosmic Pink 1 Dhs125 Bobbi
Brown 2 Hollywood Amber Collection Lipstick
Dhs160 Giorgio Armani 3 Daphne Guinness Blush
Ombre in Vintage Grape Dhs110 M.A.C
GET THE LOOK
1 Blow Out Spray
Dhs70 Label.m
2 Style Root Lift
Dhs90 Realhair at
Boutique1 3 Russian
Amber Imperial
Shampoo Dhs725
Philip B
DIANEVONFURSTENBERG
BRADY BUNCH
ALSO SEEN AT: Valentino, Hermes
GET THE LOOK
1 Comb Dhs20 Boots
Pharmacy 2 Bobby Pins at
selected pharmacies 3 Shine
Mist Dhs78 Label.m
THE
BIG
BLOW
OUT
ALSO SEEN AT:
D&G, Blugirl
1
1
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
3
GET THE LOOK
1 Resurrection Style Dust Dhs109
Label. 2 Elnett Satin Hairspray
Dhs42 L’Oréal 3 Super Thick
Volumizer Dhs125 Kiehls
MOSCHINO
1
2
3
VERSACE
Protip“Layerfuchsialipglossoverthe
lipsn,thenaddadeepermagenta
colourontotheinnerpart
ofthelowerlip.”Charlotte
Tilbury,Make-UpArtist
The
hairsTyles
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BEST FOR: Eyebrows
THERAPIST: Valley
SALON: Cut Above
Armed with her reel of string, Valley
will prune your brows to perfection.
Whether you prefer straight, arched
or curved, she has the skills to open
up your peepers – you’ll be amazed
at the difference.
TOP TIP: After a series of threading,
cleaning and trimming, your brows
can feel a little sensitive, so sweep
over a cotton pad soaked in rose
water for an instant calming effect.
LOCATION: Jumeirah Centre,
Jumeirah Beach Road
TEL: (04) 3446444
PRICE: From Dhs25
TIME: 15 minutes
BEST FOR: Waxing
THERAPIST: Lily
SALON: Sisters Beauty Lounge
Lily makes the monthly waxing pit
stop a far less painful experience.
Using Lycon wax – a hard wax that’s
better than the traditional strip wax
– she pulls out even short hair. Lily’s
thorought technique means it’s all
over faster than you can say “pass
the hair removal cream.”
TOP TIP: Don’t exfoliate before
or after waxing – you’ll make your
skin angry.
LOCATION: The Village Mall,
Jumeirah Beach Road
TEL: (04) 3420787
PRICE: Full leg Dhs130, bikini
from Dhs65, Brazilian Dhs160
TIME: 40 minutes for full leg
and bikini
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Written by Elizabeth Whiston-Dew
EW SEEKS OUT THE BEST THERAPISTS
TO HELP YOU FIGHT THE FUZZ
TOMORROW!
HAIR TODAY,
GONE
MICHAELKORS
BEST FOR: DIY
THERAPIST: You
For a little maintenance in between
salon visits, look no further than
no!no! Hair. This handheld gadget
uses Thermicon technology, which
crystalises and removes unwanted
hair in one sweep. Just run this
little miracle worker over areas
that need a little extra attention
and you will be groomed to
perfection.
TOP TIP: Off on holiday? Keep
space for no!no! Hair in your
vanity case and leave the wax
at home.
INFO: no!no! Hair (Dhs919),
my-no-no.com
Wax Lyrical
My Way
Light
Fantastic
1
2
3
4
BEST FOR: Laser
THERAPIST: Eirene
SALON: Rebecca Treston
Aesthetics/ EuroMed Clinic
For those who’ve grown
tired of the shaving, plucking
and waxing cycle, laser is
the answer. After a thorough
consultation and evaluation
of your skin and hair types,
therapist Eirene will choose
the correct laser for your
treatment. After applying
a layer of Emla numbing
cream, the laser is then
run over your limbs, gently
zapping hair follicles and
weakening them.
TOP TIP: Don’t expose
the treated areas to the sun,
ideally for two weeks, post
treatment.
LOCATION: Villa 611,
Jumeirah Beach Road
TEL: (04) 3945422
PRICE: Full leg Dhs2,200,
bikini Dhs800, underarms
Dhs600
TIME: From 60 minutes
BEST FOR: At-home service
THERAPIST: Joanna
SALON: Belle Femme
Beauty At Home
With our hectic schedules,
making that salon
appointment is often a
hard feat, so why not have
the therapist come to you?
Relax in your own home
while Joanna expertly gets to
work on making your limbs
super smooth. What could
be better?
TOP TIP: Treat unsightly
shaving bumps and ingrown
hairs with Tend Skin. Just
apply a little solution to the
affected area and voila!
From (Dhs74) tendskin.com
LOCATION: Your home
TEL: (04) 4548652
PRICE: Full leg Dhs90,
bikini from Dhs60, Brazilian
Dhs90
TIME: 1 hour for full leg
and bikini
5
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