Love Inspired Beauty
Monday 11th February 2008 by Elizabeth Richards
February is officially the month of love so if ever there was a week that demands good grooming, this is it. Time to ditch the boring old basics and upgrade to a sensual new look that’s bound to catch his eye.
Whether he’s a long term love, a recent addition to your life or you simply want to look good for yourself, get the prepping, priming and preening - exfoliating, waxing, toning, tanning – out of the way early and dedicate your beauty regime to the art of pampering. Think luxurious bath oils, rich body butters, nourishing serums, moisturising hand creams, intoxicating fragrances: all designed to give an instant lift to mind and body.
If makeup is your vice, choose sheer lipsticks or gloss in pinks, peaches and nudes or nail colour in burgundies, vivid scarlets, pastel pinks or shimmery whites. Throw in a few scented candles, a bottle of fragrant massage oil and your favourite perfume and you’re ready to go. After all, you never know who might be looking.
Elemis Twilight Trio Candle Companions, £35
Give bath time intimate appeal with this set of three candles, each with a different scent: fruity Exotic Spice, uplifting Woodland Wild or relaxing Black Tea. Held in silver jars within a smart travel case, they have a burning time of around 12 hours and make the perfect Valentines gift.
Available at www.TimeToSpa.co.uk 
Willow Relaxation Box, £25
Treat yourself to a little pre-date pampering with this ultra-indulgent set of goodies blended with fragrant jasmine and geranium. With bath oil, moisturising natural soap and a des-stressing candle, it has all the essentials for a sweetly-scented body and a blissed-out mind.
Available at www.WillowBeautyProducts.co.uk
Paul & Joe Lip Gloss in Barbe a Pape, £14
A sweep of this lightweight non-sticky gloss in our favourite pink for this season gives lips lustrous shine and can be worn alone or on top of lipstick. Perfect for dinner dates, it doesn’t cake or clag and its neat little brush guarantees quick touch-ups without the need for a mirror.
Available at www.UrbanApothecary.co.uk
Chantecaille Eau De Parfum Tiare, £49
Notes of cyclamen, lily of the valley, sensual ylang ylang and tiare – the small rare ‘flower of beauty and love’ from Tahiti – combine to give an unusual but beautiful fragrance that lifts the spirits and evokes a happy vibe. Perfect for going out or staying in: apply to neck, wrists and behind the knees.
Available at www.SpaceNK.co.uk
Penhaligons Ellenisia Bath Oil, £35
A superb investment from a quintessentially English brand, this divine oil is heavily scented with gardenia and rose plus creamy musk and vanilla for a luxurious bath and soft smooth skin. We’ve especially fallen for the glass bottle with its pretty pink ribbon.
Available at www.Penhaligons.co.uk
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