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22nd May, 2013
Cannes 2013: Read Cheryl Cole's Beauty Secrets!
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Cheryl Cole wowed us at Cannes Film Festival this week, proving she's still the UK's most glamourous star. But behind every flawless red-carpet look is a dedicated team of stylists and make-up artists. Lisa Laudat, celebrity make-up artist at L'Oréal Paris, has made Cheryl look picture-perfect at her last four Cannes appearances, and knows exactly what the singer likes...
“We work together on the look, thinking about the type of dress and what colours will suit her”, reveals Lisa. “We like something with a twist, and not too classic – like pink lips with a coral hint. We love to set a trend!” As for Cheryl's trademark glossy hair, Lisa enlists a whole host of L'Oréal products to ensure it stays in place while allowing it to move naturally. “First I use L'Oréal Paris Silk & Gloss Mousse, £3.69, on wet hair – it doesn’t go crunchy or crispy, and gives a glossy shine. Then, I smooth Elvive Extraordinary Oil, £9.99, through the ends. I blow-dry and pin as I go, finally setting it with Elnett Hairspray, £3.79.”
And for that all important glow? Lisa says: “My secret is that lipgloss isn't just for lips! It's great for highlighting under brows and on cheekbones too.” Watch out, Cheryl, we'll be beauty rivals in no time!
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By Poppy Lara, 22 May 2013
22nd May, 2013
Cannes Film Festival: Celeb Hair Secrets From The Pros
If, like us, you haven't been able to take your eyes off the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival, you’ll be wanting to know what the celebs have been using to look so glam. Well, you’re in luck! We grabbed five minutes with Stephane Lancien, L’Oréal Paris's international hair artist, who’s been tonging, backcombing and blow-drying the A-list for the last week, to get all the insider info.
How do you plan a final hair look?
Stephane: I always attend the first dress fitting with the stylist – that’s where the magic begins. We look at the dress, then go from there to decide what vision we want to create as a team. I always bring reference pictures with me to portray ideas I’ve got, but it’s down to the celeb at the end of the day – I’m just there for inspiration.
What’s your hero product in your styling kit?
Stephane: L’Oréal Studio Line Silk And Gloss Fixing Mousse, £3.65 – it’s amazing! I need to be able to work quickly and be flexible if there are hair changes, and this product gives amazing volume and body without making hair stiff and glue-like, like most mousses.
Do you have any hair rituals you like to do before a big event like Cannes?
Stephane: If my client’s hair is seriously damaged by heat or travelling, I like to use L’Oréal’s Elvive Extrodinary Oil, £9.99, as a pre-treatment. It nourishes, softens and gives hair amazing shine!
What products will hold the style all night long?
Stephane: Elnett Hairspray, £6.49. It’s the last thing I apply before they get in the car. It gives hair amazing hold without it looking stiff. After that, if any bits fall out, then they fall out – it’ll just add to the beauty of the look.
L’Oréal Paris is the official make-up artist of the Cannes Film Festival. For more information, visit www.loreal-paris.co.uk.
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By Samantha Freedman, 22 May 2013
22nd May, 2013
Cannes Film Festival: Meet The Man Behind The Manicures!
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Cannes Film Festival 2013: All The Pictures!
Cannes Film Festival has had us lusting after the A-list's flawless manicures, so we grabbed time in-between nail polish coats with Tom Bachik, L’Oréal Paris Celebrity Hair & Make-up Stylist, and the man behind the celebs' perfect talons, to find out what and how he's been treating the celeb's nails...
LOOK: So Tom, what’s the process for organising something as big as the Cannes Film Festival?
Tom: We start with a schedule, which is manic as we can have between two and six different celebrities at a time, it’s a real team effort though. Between hair, make-up, stylists and the L’Oreal team we always make it work!
LOOK: Who have you worked with at this year’s festival?
Tom: Everyone! Eva Longoria, Julianne Moore, Cheryl Cole and Freida Pinto are just some of the faces.
LOOK: What looks and big trends do you predict to come out of Cannes?
Tom: Nails are definitely more chic, focusing on a more classy look with nudes and reds. We’re currently launching Color Riche Collection Privee, it's made up of six nude shades that people have loved. Watch this space, but it’ll inspire people to try different nudes and be excited by something so classic.
LOOK: Do you predict anything else new for nails?
Tom: The season is certainly less about nail art and more about nail finishes. Nail polish is so glossy now thanks to new technology. I think we’ll be seeing polishes so shiny they look like crushed gemstones. How amazing does that sound?
LOOK: Are you always on hand for last-minute nail emergencies?
Tom: Oh yes, always! Anything from beads to hairpins can ruin a manicure in seconds. I’ve painted nails as women are walking down the corridor of their hotel, literally about to step onto the red carpet. Sometimes the nails are wet but you’d never know!
LOOK: What products do you recommend for getting that perfect red carpet look?
Tom: The red carpet look isn’t just about colour, it’s about perfect skin, cuticles and shine. I use L’Oreal Paris Color Riche, £4.99, to get the glossiest nails and then I also plump skin with L’Oreal Youth Code Moisturizer, £14.99. It’s meant for the face but is ideal for the hands – plumping lines, evening out skintone and increasing cell renewal.
L’Oréal Paris is the official make-up artist of the Cannes Film Festival. For more information visit www.loreal-paris.co.uk
By Poppy Lara, 22nd May 2013
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21st May, 2013
Easy Summer Nail Art – Sorted!
With the sun failing to rear its head, we're getting our feel-good fix from these Elegant Touch Envy nail wraps instead.
Easy to apply and creating instant dramatic talons, choose from an array of colours and designs at £5 each.
These tie-dye and kaleidoscope patterns are set to be our new festival 'It' accessories too, ticking off the grungy and retro looks in a flash. Just add slashed denim shorts or a floaty vintage dress.
With everything from 1920s Gatsby feathers to deckchair stripes to choose from, check out eleganttouch.co.uk now.
By Lucy Wood, 21st May 2013
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21st May, 2013
CC Cream: The Next Big Thing In Beauty!
CC creams are set to hit the beauty industry as hard BB creams did, so get ready to see them everywhere! They have all the benefits of a BB cream (a multi-purpose tinted moisturiser and a make-up primer with anti-ageing technology), plus the added bonus of colour correcting (hence the 'CC'). Where BB creams give you a semi-sheer coverage, CC creams give you the coverage of a foundation, but still feel super light on your skin!
These super-powered creams tick every box – moisturisation, SPF, wrinkle reduction, a radiance boost, amazing coverage and an even skintone. For flawless coverage, try Max Factor CC Cream, £9.99. Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream, £28, is another one of our faves – it boasts an impressive SPF30 and is great for giving dry skin a little TLC. Looking for one to suit your specific skin type? Try L'Oréal Nude Magique CC Cream, £9.99, which comes in three different shades. The apricot-coloured one is perfect for giving tired-looking skin an overhaul, the green one neutralises red skin, and the lilac shade will give dull skin a radiance shot. Although they initally appear coloured, as you blend them in, the colour adjusts to your skintone. Genius! So if you fancy getting a model-worthy complexion, you’d better jump on the CC cream bandwagon now!
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By Victoria Jowett, 21 May 2013
