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Valentine’s Day Beauty Inspiration

8 February 2018
3 Ways to Wear: The Sarong

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, you either love it or you hate it! Whether you’re dreaming of receiving the perfect gift, or thinking about treating yourself, there’s no better time to refresh your beauty & make-up collection. Today we’re talking through a few of our beauty must-haves, as worn by our favourite celebrity beauty icons...

Beauty icon: Nigella Lawson

My skincare routine
‘For 30 years, I’ve washed my face every night with a muslin cloth. I can’t go to bed without a clean face.’ Try Superdrug Naturally Radiant Hot Cloth Cleanser, £5.99

In my make-up bag
‘I have been wearing eyeliner and pale lips since I was a teenager. When I put my foundation on, I rub it over my lips and then put lip balm on top. I have been wearing eyeliner and pale lips since I was a teenager. I remember when my daughter was about 14, my sister said to me: “I see she’s inherited the eyeliner gene.” We all do a lot of eyeliner.’ We love Barry M Waterproof Gel Eyeliner, £5.49

Desert island essential
‘Mascara. I long to learn to put false eyelashes on myself but, until that time, I brush on coat upon coat of mascara.’ Try Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara, £4.99

Beauty icon: Nigella Lawson
Beauty icon: Kate Winslet

Beauty icon: Kate Winslet

Try this: Matte lipstick
If you’re yet to try a matte lip colour, it’s time to get acquainted. The trend, loved by celebs such as Kate Winslet, offers rich colour with a plush, velvety finish. NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Cherry Skies, £7, has a long-lasting, waterproof blend for a polished pout.

Kate Loves…
If there’s one thing Kate loves it’s a heavy mascara look. To stay looking refreshed throughout the day, make sure your eyes are looking bold and enlarged. Do this by choosing a mascara that coats every lash, such as L'Oreal Paris Telescopic Mascara Black, £10.99. The bristles on this burhs will be sure to open up the eye area, whilst the dark colour will really make your eyes pop.

Beauty Icon: Holly Willoughby

On Fail-Safe Glamour
‘I’m quite low key, but when I need to look a little more glamorous, I’ll usually add a brighter lipstick – maybe a red.’ We love: Bourjois Rouge Velvet Lipstick in Rubi’s Cute 08, £8.99.

On Being Sun-Safe
‘As I’ve got older, I have come to appreciate SPF more. Even on a cloudy day in winter, there’s still enough UV to damage your skin. So I wear SPF every single day.’ We love: No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Facial Sun Protection SPF50+, £15.

On Her Bathing Ritual
‘I got told quite a weird trick by Liz Earle once. She came on This Morning and she made a milk bath with that old-school dried milk powder and dried rose petals covered in rose and lavender essential oils. It’s so soft!’

Beauty Icon: Holly Willoughby