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TOP BEAUTY TIPS FOR 2012

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It’s a new year and, whatever your goals make sure you resolve to change at least one thing in your beauty regime — even if it’s only the way you do your eye make-up. To help you, here’s our guide to the products that will make a splash in 2012.

FOUNDATION
Spring 2012 make-up will be fresh-looking. Skin will be glowing again, thanks to the sheer formulations and lighter textures of foundations. Try Avon’s Ideal Natural Shade Liquid Foundation or Maybelline New York Dream Nude Airfoam Foundation, a lighter-than-air sheer foundation.

BLUSHER
Cheeks will be soft and pretty, flushed in warm pinks or apricot tones. The best texture for blush is a cream or gel, as it won’t sit heavily on the skin.
Bronzer is also big for the season, but instead of dusting across your cheek bones, sweep it around the edges of the face to create a halo effect.

EYES
Eyeliner is big news for 2012, especially feline flicks with big, full-on lashes.
DKNY and D&G have sent models down catwalks with neutral eye make-up and drawn on cat-like eyes, but if this seems too much for you, start by extending your eyeliner past the corner of your eye and flicking up the end.
Wear your eyeliner with earthy or soft metallic eye shadow.
There is also a big trend for false-effect lashes — look out for make-up range Art Deco. The Eye Designer Applicator Art Design has a double-sided applicator pencil with two refillable power eye shadows that are long-lasting and crease-resistant.

LIPS
We are used to false lashes and false nails, but how do you feel about fake lips?
The innovative beauty brand Violent Lips has created temporary lip tattoos, available in dozens of designs, including animal prints and the Union flag.
Each tattoo lasts for eight hours and celebrities such as Kelly Rowland, who has already been seen with leopard-print lips, are falling over themselves to follow the trend.

SKINCARE
2012 will be the year of facial oil. Plant oils have a very fine molecular structure, so they are rapidly absorbed by the skin, which means they give quick results. Use oil every night for three weeks for the best results, but as they’re so readily absorbed, you should actually notice a difference within days.’
Also, facial volumising and sculpting is a major trend for this year. This anti-ageing technique is going to be the must-have in high-tech skincare and is a great alternative to surgery.Taking inspiration from popular filler Restylane, the liquid facelift is set to be the new Botox.’

HAIR
Ponytails will be a key look this season, whether you wear them high or low. They are best when worn polished and simple, teamed with a low-side-parting.
Hair trends will come from the year’s big new films, so expect bespoke tailored hair with a nostalgic feel.

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