Winter brights

26 Jul 2010 04:59 AM | Posted by Editor

It may seem like it’s been cold and dreary forever (I think I’ve actually forgotten what it’s like to feel hot), but the sad fact is that we’re only just half way through winter.
But rather than wallowing in our winter weariness, we thought we’d bring you a few of our fave bright beauty buys – they may not set the outside temperature soaring, but the lively colour injection will sure help to warm your heart!

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.) China Glaze Poolside Collection Polishes

What’s the one thing you do when summer comes around? You whip out your most vibrant-hued nail polishes and get painting, that’s what! And when the collection in question is made up of cute brights and out-there neons, you’d be mad to keep them locked away all winter long. So lacquer up and let your fingers dazzle the dreary days away!

 

2.) Pure Fiji Dilo Rescue Body Butter

This nutrient-rich body cream is the answer to all your dry skin dilemmas. Packed with dilo nut extract (known to enhance the skin’s natural repair process and stimulate collagen production), it will combat scaly skin, soothe irritation, and leave your body feeling utterly hydrated. What more could a girl want from a winter-worthy body butter?

 

3.) Bloom Lipstick

There’s nothing like a burst of colour on your lips to get you feeling bright and breezy – hey, it may even work to lighten up those around you too! Give your pout a good exfoliation, before following with a slick of this ultra-nourishing lipstick in your favourite ‘cheer-me-up’ hue.

 

4.) MAC Pigment in Violet

You tend to experiment with make-up shades in summer, so why not do the same throughout winter? Step out with an extra sparkle in your peepers by simply incorporating a hint of colour into your look. Try adding this vibrant violet hue to your next smoky eye look, or use it sparingly over your entire lid for a subtle wash of colour. It’ll make brown and green eyes pop, and will complement blue peepers perfectly.

 

5.) Garnier Body Tonic Sugar Scrub

If the sunshine-yellow colour of this product isn’t enough to brighten the darkest of mornings, then the effects of the scrub within will surely bring a smile to your dial. Simply step into a warm shower, massage it over your body and let the sugar granules and fruit essences (we’re talking fresh-smelling grapefruit, apple and kiwi – yum!) get to work removing dead skin cells and impurities.

 

6.) Estée Lauder Pure Color Gloss in Sugar Rush and Wet Cranberry (available from 8th August, 2010)

Say goodbye to winter chapped lips and hello to a super seductive pout with the brand new glosses from Estée Lauder. Containing vitamins C and E to moisturise and help protect lips, and exclusive True VisionTM Technology to provide intense, brilliant color and shine, these handbag must-haves will no doubt fly off counter.