Latest Body News

Forget new year gym resolutions ladies and say goodbye to muffin tops fast! Mama Mio's brand new serious tummy toning cream has been such a hit since it launched 3 weeks ago into Debenhams, they can't get hold of enough of the stuff! Two pumps rubbed into your stomach once a day can make you loose inches from your waist, or the very least tighten your wobbly bits, its even been given the seal of approval from Weight Watchers magazine, well that’s all the proof we need.

 

Mama Mio Get Waisted Body Shaper, £35

• Bodycare
• Toner
• Body
• Mama Mio

OK, so coconuts may not be the most glamorous of things to be posting about, but with the likes of Madonna on the bandwagon, we can’t help but be intrigued.

Vita Coco is the latest buzz on the beauty and fashion circuit. Found backstage at Alexander Wang and in the gift bags at countless London Fashion Week 2010 shows (we even spied a carton in the hand of Dame Viv in the front row of her son’s fashion show, A Child Of The Jago), this pure coconut water drink is clearly something of a fashion obsession.The skin and health benefits are even endorsed by Madonna, who was so impressed she invested in the company. One of these a day for A-list skin? We’ll have a truckload please! SB

£1.49 from Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Waitrose, Whole Foods and Holland & Barrett

 

• Madonna
• Body
• Skin
• Vita Coco
• Vivienne Westwood

We never let  an amazing freebie pass our desks without telling you about it and this week we've found an absolute beauty! Check out this gorgeous metallic Versace clutch, free when you purchase the brand new 50ml Versace Versus fragrance, £39.99, from theperfumeshop.com. The latest perfume release from Versace is the perfect mix of girly and rock chic, making this the perfect day-to-night scent. Hurry and get yours now, this one will fly out!

theperfumeshop.com

• Fragrance
• Perfume
• Body
• The Perfume Shop
• Versace

We've been saying for a while now that the ultimate beauty look for 2010 is a perfect complexion, but there's nothing like the celeb social event of the season to make a point.

We've spent all day admiring the gowns, coveting the make-up and lusting after the hairdos from The Metropolitan Costume Institute Gala, but what's given us a serious case of the green-eyed monster is the dewy skin.

Blake Lively, Emma Watson, Gisele Bundchen and Jessica Szohr showed us just what a hint of highlighting and a dusting of body shimmer can do for a girl. Their shoulders looked flawless and we've never seen such gleaming cheekbones! So, for those of us who haven't been detoxing since the Millennium, we'll be reaching for the sparkle too – because skin is most definitely in.

• Blake Lively
• Emma Watson
• Gisele Bundchen
• Jessica Szohr
• Bodycare
• Body
• The Met Ball

These enticing oversized bottles contain Marc Jacobs' latest scent creations, all themed around edible delights. Need we say, we’re already totally hooked. Now all we need to do is decide if we'll go for the fruity fixes of Pomegranate and Apple or satisfy our sweet tooth with the more unusual Biscotti: savory and sweet with a citrus kick, it’s just like the comforting waft from a delicious patisserie. KS

• Marc Jacobs Splash Apple, Was £45, Now £40
• Marc Jacobs Splash Biscotti, Was £45, Now £40
• Marc Jacobs Splash Pomegranate, Was £45, Now £40

• Fragrance
• Body
• Marc Jacobs

Want to know what the best beauty products are before you buy? Look is here to help... This week our very own Beauty Editor Sophie Beresiner and Look reader Tisha Payne have put body butters to the test...

• Boots Extracts Fairtrade Avocado Body Butter £7.50

Beauty Editor: This smelt so natural, I was tempted to eat it! The colour was a bit off-putting but it sank into my skin quickly and my skintone looked much more even. Tisha: This smelt amazing and the scent stayed on my skin all evening. It was easy to rub in and it kept my skin moisturised for ages. Beauty Score 5/5    

• Marks & Spencer Ingredients Lemon Body Butter £6

Beauty Editor: This looked and smelt like lemon sherbet. A tangy skin treat that brightened my skin and gave it a lasting fresh scent. Tisha: I wasn’t so keen on this one because the smell was so strong. It was very thick in consistency and also took a long time to rub into my skin. Beauty Score 2/5  

• Beautifully Delicious Coconut & Shea Butterlicious Body Butter £4.98

Beauty Editor: Coconut always makes me think of holidays, so this lifted my mood. It didn't spread very far, so apply a little at a time. Tisha: This took a long time to rub in as it was so thick. A long-lasting product that's good for the skin. Beauty Score 3/5

• I Love… Mango & Papaya Nourishing Body Butter £4.50

Beauty Editor:  This tropical butter was easy to apply and sank in within minutes. It was particularly good for keeping my knees and elbows moisturised all day. Tisha: This one smelt lovely and was the freshest of the bunch. It left my skin feeling soft but also a little greasy, so you only need to use a bit.Beauty Score: 4/5

• Marks & Spencer Ingredients Lemon Body Butter £6
• Boots Extracts Fairtrade Avocado Body Butter £7.50
• Beautifully Delicious Coconut & Shea Butterlicious Body Butter £4.98
• Beauty

• Body
• Skin
• Beauty Tried And Tested
• Beautifully Delicious
• Boots
• I Love...
• Marks & Spencer

First a guest appearance on The X Factor, then whisperings of a movie and now her very own fragrance! Is there anything Katy Perry can’t do?

In a recent interview with Women’s Wear Daily, Katy spilled the beans on her debut scent, saying: “There are amazing fragrances backed by other celebrities, but what I'm bringing is not like any other. I really wanted to develop a scent that was completely unlike anything I'd smelled before.” Well, we’re certainly intrigued!

Of course, in true Katy Perry style, everything about the perfume is ultra-kitsch – from the cat-shaped bottle (yes, really!) to the totally girlie mix of fruit, roses and sweet vanilla. Due to hit the shelves in the US in November, annoyingly we’ll have to wait a little longer… watch this space. Oh, but if you do happen to be Christmas shopping in New York, pick us up a bottle! KS

 

• Katy Perry
• Fragrance
• Perfume
• Body

Sharpen those elbows, ladies, as the new Protect And Perfect Body Serums have just landed at No7 counters and after the frenzy the face cream caused back in February, we're expecting to fight for this one. Luckily the new creams are available online now, so avoid the queues and place your orders now. SD

• Protect And Perfect Body Serums, £25
• Protect And Perfect Collection
• Boots

• Body
• LOOK Loves
• Boots

Coleen Rooney sure seems to be one busy lady of late – not long after announcing she’s designed her first range of clothing for Littlewoods, this morning saw the launch of her new perfume, Butterflies. Dressed in a sophisticated monochrome dress and patent heels, the WAG chose the London Hilton to showcase her second sultry scent, sure to be a Christmas stocking winner. With a jewellery line, clothing collection and set of style books under her belt already, it looks as if the Rooney empire is set to soar. Wonder what she’ll put her dab hand to next? Our bet’s on a baby range! SR

• Coleen Rooney
• Fragrance
• Body