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THE PERFECT ALL IN ONE CREAM FOR LESS THAN A TENNER!

Make way for the perfect all in one cream, an extremely versatile face and body cream that can help with lots skincare and beauty needs such as: Facial moisturiser; Night cream; Clear lip balm; Removes make up; Acts as a primer; Hand cream; part of a home manicure/pedicure, to prevent/relieve the discomfort of cracked heels; to help prevent rough skin on feet; to stop legs from drying out after shaving; to prolong a tan; as an After-sun Cream; to give your legs a shine for beach body confidence (often done by models on the catwalk); to give shine to elongate the length of a neck and much more!

Wondering what it is? Chances are you’ve seen this everyday on your mother’s/grandmother’s/aunt’s dressing table growing up. The wonder cream is Astral! Great for all ages and very hydrating, Astral is an amazing moisturiser, an iconic beauty product that really works – its unchanged in its formula since it was created in the 1950s.

It’s no wonder that Astral has created a natural celebrity following of genuine fans, including the Joanna Lumley, Patsy Kensit, Jesy Nelson from Little Mix, Nikki Sanderson from Hollyoaks, Emma Thompson, Kate Beckinsale, Shingai Shoniwa from the Noisettes, Sam Faiers from TOWIE to name a few! Quotes from some of them are below.

Research with leading dermatologist Dr Tabi Leslie indicates that 1 in 5 women are embarrassed by their dry skin, a complaint which can affect all ages. Astral is also very reasonably priced, the key stockist is Superdrug and it retails at the following prices:
· 50ml – ‘the handbag pot’, which is perfect for on-the-go indulgence (£1.52)
· 200ml – with all the different uses of Astral, many women get a few 200ml pots and keep one by the bed, one in the bathroom, one by the kitchen sink or any place where Astral might come in handy (£4.28)
· 500ml – Astral prides itself on being a premium quality product with a great value price (£8.16). With the 500ml pot, women get even more for their money. [I’ve seen the 500ml in my local black hair shop (Asian owned) for £5!]

After a couple of days using the cream, I received compliments left and right. My mom rushed out to buy it upon hearing it was the old favourite, Astral all over moisturiser!!!

Joanna Lumley says: “I’m thrilled to try all sorts of face firmers and wrinkle-reduction creams, but the one I always come back to is plain, simple Astral cream. I’ve used it for over 35 years and it just works for me. I also use lashings of Astral moisturiser to take off make-up. I travel everywhere with a little pot of Astral in my bag.”

Noisettes frontwoman Shingai Shoniwa says: “After the shower I’ll apply Astral cream to every crack and corner – it’s my ultimate bargain buy! The lotion is like a snack for my skin.”

Jesy Nelson from Little Mix says: “I use Astral All Over Moisturiser as it’s good for my face – I smother it on at night and let it sink in.”

Amanda Holden says: “I get sent all sorts of high-end lotions like Creme de la Mer but the best tip I’ve had is Astral cream. I still love the smell of Astral.”

Kate Beckinsale says: she “makes sure her skin stays smooth and lovely by slapping on lots of Astral Moisturiser.”

Patsy Kensit says: “I use Astral moisturiser because my mum did.”

Sam Faiers from The Only Way Is Essex says: “I use Astral Moisturiser. I apply it all over my face if I’ve had quite a heavy weekend and when I wake up in the morning my skin feels really hydrated.”

GET THE ULTIMATE BACHELOR PAD

Whether you’re young, free, single and looking to strike out on your own or a more mature bachelor wanting to create the perfect space for work, rest and play, having a cool and comfortable pad is the ultimate lifestyle accessory for any man about town. Whether you’re into urban living or country chic, our top tips will help you get the most out of your home.

Any bachelor pad worth its salt needs its gadgets, and they’re particularly helpful for those who don’t have much space but still want a home that exudes effortless style and sophistication. Splashing out on a few key items can transform a whole room: a swish food mixer and a Smeg refrigerator in the kitchen, for example, or a Bose speaker system in the lounge. In larger homes, you can dedicate whole rooms to showing off your technology, but remember to keep it cool – instead of creating a games room filled with your favourite consoles why not plan a home cinema with comfortable sofas and flat screen TV? You can still play all your favourite games, but the space will double up as a snug venue for entertaining your guests.

While modern gadgets are important, everyone knows that the bachelors of the past really had style down to a tee. To create a comfortable yet sophisticated environment, look to combine elements of both modern and traditional design in your home. Having a library is a great way to channel an educated, eligible bachelor vibe, and you don’t need to dedicate a whole room to it either. Why not furnish a corner of your living room with bookcases and a few key antiques like a drinks cabinet or a leather wingback chair? Or, if that feels a bit too much, simply incorporate a few classic design pieces into your current décor. One good way to find some interesting antiques is to have a walk around an antiques fair. You can find listings for fairs on this site.

When it comes to paint and furnishings, light and minimal is best. Low maintenance flooring such as lino or wood looks great and is ideal for party houses – any spillages can be easily wiped clean while thick wool or sheepskin rugs can be kept to hand for when you want to create an altogether cosier environment. Leather furniture works great for the same reasons, while pale walls can be given a modern edge by large artworks. For a personal (and affordable) touch, why not look into getting some of your own photos blown up on a canvas to hang on your wall?

With these tips, there’s no excuse not to transform your home into the ultimate bachelor pad – no matter what your budget or the size of your space. You’ll need to consult your landlord if you’re living in a rented home, but don’t panic – many landlords are always looking for ways to improve their properties and are open to suggestions. If you’re renting through a company like www.rentify.com they will be able to advise you on any limitations your contract might impose.

NEW FOUNDATION STICK FROM BOBBI BROWN

Foundation authority, Bobbi Brown, reintroduces her iconic foundation stick for a fresh and modern take on nude skin. When it debuted in 1992, Bobbi’s Foundation Stick revolutionised the beauty industry as the first-ever skin tone correct foundation on the market with a creamy skin-like texture.

Twenty two years later, Bobbi’s done it again with her new Skin Foundation Stick–an update of her iconic formula and packaging, modernised for better performance, wear and finish on skin.

The new Skin Foundation Stick is now available in 24 shades and has been modernised for better performance, wear and finish to the skin.

The new Skin Foundation Stick launched this week and is available at all Bobbi Brown Studios nationwide and online at bobbibrown.co.uk.

i-D’S A-Z OF PRONUNCIATION

This sharp video was conceptualised by i-D, styled by Michelle Cameron, directed by Barnaby Roper and is i-D’s playful take on pronunciation that teaches you how to speak your international fashion alphabet.

Lindsey Wixson, Liu Wen, Sigrid Agren, Xiao Wen Ju, Grace Mahary, Tao Okamoto, Soo Joo and Grace Bol are some of the 26 names to guide you through the A-Z of fashion’s hottest property, with each model wearing the brand they represent in this short. Wixson’s iconic pout and robot voiceover gives the phonetic pronunciation from Azzedine Alaia (AH’ZE’DEEN AH’LAI’AH) all the way through to Zegna (ZEN’YA).

Hop over to i-D.com for credits and a chance to win £1000 worth of clothes!

TK MAXX ME. BY ME CAMPAIGN

The official TK Maxx Me. By Me. Spring Summer 14 Spring Summer 2014 campaign is here! The retailer has plucked eight British normal shoppers to star in their latest ad campaign, Me.By.Me, including 82 year old Martin from London and glamorous 62 year old Olga, who fabulously models a swimsuit.

For the first time, TK Maxx has gone into stores and featured its own shoppers from obscurity to represent the brand and inspire others to celebrate the wonderful things that make them unique. The campaign centres around the insight that people are at their happiest and most confident when they are their true selves. It aims to inspire shoppers to unlock their individuality and celebrate their own individual sense of style.

The models, who were scouted in TK Maxx stores across the UK include 25 year old, Pia Sarkar, a student from London, and 62 year old Olga Taylor, who beautifully models TK Maxx swimwear.

TK Maxx is also inviting people to share their individual style with the world by hash tagging their photos and videos, which will be collated online at mebyme.tkmaxx.com, an online destination full of inspirational images and videos from real shoppers who are celebrating their own style identity and encouraging others to do the same. #mebyme