Beauty Quest

Sun Herald

Sunday November 2, 2003

By Michaela Southby

Pamper yourself with the latest summer beauty products to hit the shelves.

Colour

1. Mac Holidazzle This is an array of glam make-up for faces, bodies and nails. Have fun with shocks of pink and orange neon against a palette of softly lit hues. Lipstick $33, Nail polish $20, Glitter cream $38. Phone 9381 1200.

2. YSL Variation Couleur Variation Couleurs goes straight to the essentials for beautiful eyes, complexion and lips. $99. From Yves Saint Laurent counters in selected department stores. Phone 9965 9700 for stockists.

Skin care

3. Aesop's oil-free facial hydrating serum

A potent anti-oxidant moisturiser, this fabulous aloe vera-based, vitamin-boosted serum provides greaseless, shine-free hydration for oily, combination and sensitive skins. $44.50. From David Jones. Phone (03) 93473422.

4. Ella Bache new generation eye gel With Ella Bache's Radical eye lift gel, "eyes regain their youthful appearance, wrinkles feel smoother and tighter and skin feels firm, silky and smooth". Gotta love that. $75. From Ella Bache salons and David Jones. Phone 1800 789 234.

5. Ultra milk cleanser with soy extract Perfect for summer, Ultraceuticals has harnessed the powerful anti-oxidant and cell regeneration qualities of the soya bean to create this lovely, light cleanser. $59. Phone 1800 355 890 for stockists.

6. Jojoba Oil skin care This gorgeous new Crabtree & Evelyn range leaves skin supple,

reducing the appearance of fine lines. It includes mineral bath grains $29.95, conditioning bath and massage oil $29.95 and talc-free Body Powder $17.95. Phone (03) 9580 4999.

7. Dior Bikini Top This new potion works on the skin to help tighten and tone the breasts. Just spray on and rub in for a smoother bust line on the beach. $79. From Grace Bros, David Jones and selected pharmacies. Phone 9695 4800.

Scent

8. Clinique Simply

A "modern Oriental", Clinique's new fragrance distils the Oriental down to its purest and most enticing elements: brightness, creamy warmth and intimacy. Simple. Prices start at $60. From department stores and pharmacies. Phone 1800 061 326.

Danielle SMITH, scope features.