VitaBella DIY Face Mask Treatment

DIY facials have come a long way from those slightly despicable-smelling pharmacy-bought sachets of our youth (go on, admit it - remember that uber-drying, cracking effect? There you go..)

VitaBella Face Mask Treatment is the very latest - an all-natural, soft fabric mask. It’s super hydrating, delivering active ingredients direct into the dermis thanks to pure Aloe Vera gel (which contains 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins, FYI). 

In user trials, skin hydration and moisture content was increased by more than 20% within the first hour, and we can vouch for the terrific skin-softening restults. 

The mask contains all the usual suspects – Hyaluronic Acid (doesn’t everything, nowa-days?), potent antioxidants and a host of vitamins and minerals; but it also adds a skin-softening proteins and repairing Argan Oil.

It's the perfect antidote for sun-sensitised skin – this one’ll be making the cut onto our ever-growing holiday packing list. 

Merder Beauty launches Jamaican Voyage Spa Ritual

To hell with this topsy-turvey weather, darlings! Lady C has found a way to stay looking hot and feeling divine – and all with a little culture thrown in. The best part, though? Unlike other warmth and relaxation options, this one is - quite wonderfully - 100% jet-lag free.

Meder Beauty at Harrods’ Urban Retreat has just launched its Jamaican Voyage Spa Ritual, celebrating all the best that the sun-seekers’ destination au choix has to offer And no, it’s not just the rum, darlings (although we wouldn’t turn down a Mojito right now..) – we’re talking coffee, sugar cane and precious spices..

Meder’s signature Jamaican Voyage Body Potion begins the process with a double-pronged attack: it physically exfoliates, stimulates and energises the skin, whilst the powderful ingredients (remember: not rum) deeply penetrate the skin, creating an intense warming sensation. The result is boosted circulation and metabolism, which instantly revive dull, lifeless skin – and that’s before you’ve even got started.

The ritual proper then commences with cellulite-busting massage using Jamaican Voyage Massage Honey (sans sucrose, you’ll be pleased to hear – no-one likes a sticky masseuse) and classic ayurvedic teachings, renowned for their ability to stimulate weight loss. You’re then cocooned in an Aqua Capsule wrap, which is basically a heated glycerine gel containing skin-saturating micro-capsules bursting with active ingredients (such as extract of coffee beans, would you believe?!).

The full spa ritual is £155 for 1hr20mins, and can even be re-lived from the comfort of your own bath tub should you choose to DIY it (Body Potion, £69) – just maybe enlist the assistance of your own Mr C, first…

St Tropez launch Spraycation tour of UK

P.s. if achieving a faux glow yourself is a little too much to handle, head to London's Westfield this weekend, where luxe bronzing brand St Tropez are launching their Spraycation tour of the UK's hottest cities.

The month-long tour will shower our sun-starved skin in pop-up booths from London to Glasgow, as part of a campaign to paint the nation bronzed. It's fronted by MIC's perma-tanned Millie Mackintosh, who is super excited about spreading the tan-love: "Having a golden tan is one of my favourite things about the summer so I'm thrilled to be the ambassador for St. Tropez's Spraycation campaign". Bless her. 

Lady C  will be visiting on Friday - see you there, darlings?

For more information, visit the website.