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DEREK LAM
WHAT THE
EXPERTS RATE
THE YEAR’S
BEST LAUNCHES
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All rise ...
... for the winners of the seventh annual
IMAGE Beauty Awards.
Welcome to the 2010 IMAGE Beauty Awards, our
essential round-up of the ultimate product launches of the
last twelve months. This year, we’ve smudged, spritzed
and smoothed our hearts out and have revamped the
judging format to deliver the most credible and honest
beauty awards on the Irish market.
Of the record-breaking 500 products entered this
year, each was rigorously tested by our panel of specialist
judges, whose fields of expertise spanned dermatology,
beauty therapy, make-up artistry and session styling.
After weeks of product vetting, the judges then gathered
in the gracious surrounds of Dublin’s Merrion Hotel to debate and deliberate over
the pros and cons of each entry.
The fate of each product, however, ultimately rested upon the average scores
awarded by each judging panel. Within these pages you will find the highest-scoring
products – from wrinkle-busting face creams to miracle-working mascaras, hair
heroes to thigh-slimmers – which we believe live up to their claims and are worthy
of the IMAGE seal of approval, and moreover, a place on your bathroom shelf.
Best of all, one lucky reader will win every product featured in this special
Beauty Awards supplement, worth more than €3,000. See page 116 for details. Even
if you don’t win, this guide will be a handy beauty advisor, helping you make swift,
informed and foolproof purchases. Stay gorgeous.
2010
SKIN-SAVERS
THE CATEGORIES
SKIN-SAVERS........................................ 97
• Moisturisers............................................98
• Night creams & serums.....................99
• Sun care.................................................100
• Eye creams ........................................ 100
MAKE-UP............................................... 101
• Face bases............................................ 102
• Tools........................................................ 103
• Bronzers & blushers .........................104
• Lips .......................................................... 105
• Eye make-up .......................................106
Liz Dwyer
Beauty Editor
BODY CARE..........................................107
• Body care .............................................108
HOW THE PRODUCTS WERE JUDGED
• Hands & nails........................................ 110
ALL BEAUTY PRODUCTS entered this year were divided into four
ca
categories:
skincare, make-up, body care and hair care. An independent
ex
expert
judging panel was allocated to each category and the judges
had over a month to road test each product entered. They filled out a
de
detailed form per entry and scored each product based on criteria that
in
included
value for money, product performance, texture, packaging,
sc
scent,
durability and colour pay-off. From these forms, we calculated
f
an average score from
100 per cent. So you can rest assured that the IMAGE Beauty Awards
are 100 per cent independently scored, that no one could lobby a slot and that each product
won based entirely on its own merits.
• Self-tanning ............................................111
100%
• Cleansers & toners..............................112
HAIR CARE ............................................113
• Hair styling ............................................ 114
• Hair products ....................................... 115
COMPETITION...................................... 116
EDITOR Melanie Morris
BEAUTY EDITOR Liz Dwyer
ASSISTED BY
GUCCI
STOCKISTS ........................................... 116
Ines O’Gorman and Sandra Morris
ART DIRECTOR Bill O’Sullivan
COVER AND BACKSTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS
Jason Lloyd-Evans
JUDGES’ PHOTOGRAPHS Anthony Woods
Judging at
The Merrion Hotel
96 May 2010
ADDITIONAL STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHS
Halo Photography
MEET THE SKINCARE PANEL
TOP ROW, FROM LEFT One-half of the glamorous sibling dermatology duo from
Beacon Dermatology, Dr Jane Mulrooney; holistic skincare specialist Anne McDevitt;
Dr Katherine Mulrooney BOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT Consultant dermatologist
extraordinaire, Dr Rosemary Coleman; Ireland’s original beauty queen, Bronwyn Conroy.
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BEAUTY AWARDS
BEST FOR MATURE SKIN
BEST FOR
YOUNG SKIN
Lancôme Rénergie Lift Volumetry, ¤83
“A winner on scent and texture alone, it
gives an instant smoothing effect and is
a great all-round day cream.”
Bronwy Conroy
Bronwyn
78%
ALBERTA FERRETTI
80%
BEST INEXPENSIVE MOISTURISER
Eucerin Wrinkle Filling Day Cream, ¤19.99
“Fantastic anti-ageing ingredients for the price
point, it’s ideal for dry and sensitive skin and full
of hyaluronic acid – nature’s own water magnet
– so it plumps out lines and hydrates on impact.”
Dr Rosemary Coleman
85%
Moisturisers
Clarins Multiactive
Night, ¤61.50
“In my line of work,
people are always
looking at my skin, so
it needs to look good.
When I put this light
cream on at night, my
face looks more rested in
the morning.” Liz Dwyer
Add one of these skin-savers to
your anti-ageing artillery.
85%
BEST FOR SMOKERS
BALMAIN
BEST FOR
TIRED SKIN
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo, ¤16.50
“A great option for acne sufferers as it helps refine
pores and control oil production while respecting
skin’s natural balance.” Dr Jane Mulrooney
Nuxe Sérum Crème
Fraîche, ¤31.50
“Excellent texture and
impressive ingredients,
skin definitely looks
fresher and more radiant
afterwards, and it’s light
enough to use on the eye
and neck area too.”
Dr Jane Mulrooney
80%
80%
98 May 2010
Sisley Supremÿa, ¤490
“A definite splurge product but the results are amazing. It has a powerful
synergy of plant and active ingredients that repairs damage fast and will
make future skin cells more resilient.” Dr Katherine Mulrooney
Night creams
& serums
BEST FOR PROBLEM SKIN
Dermalogica Pure Light, ¤72
“The unique blend of
peptides, minerals, botanicals
and SPF helps treat cellular
discolouration and gives skin
unparalleled brightness. This
was a pleasure to use and I’d
recommend it to my rosaceaprone or sensitive skin clients
too.” Dr Katherine Mulrooney
BEST LUXURY BUY
Trilogy CoQ10 Serum, ¤29.95
“The idebenone and coenzyme Q10 in this are great for smokers’
malnourished skin, whilst the tamanu oil is deeply nourishing.
The dropper applicator is also very hygienic and helps make the
product last much longer.” Dr Katherine Mulrooney
Supercharge your skincare routine
with these hydrating heroes.
BEST FOR
SENSITIVE SKIN
80%
BEST LUXURY BUY
83%
Guerlain Orchidée Impériale
Complete Care Cream, ¤348.50
“Ridiculously expensive but it feels so beautiful
and the quality of ingredients is so high that it
replaces the need for a serum, eye cream and
neck cream, so the price per wear comes down.
The results justify the cost.” Anne McDevitt
Deeply cleansed skin will
be more receptive to the active ingredients in a
serum and treatment cream.
ANNE McDEVITT
80%
80%
BEST FOR DRY SKIN
Chanel Ultra Correction
Night Cream, ¤101.50
“A lovely, thick, luxurious
bedtime treat, which also
claims to stop glycation –
the chemical reaction that
causes skin to sag.”
Dr Rosemary Coleman
BEST FOR LINES
83%
L’Oréal Youth Code Concentrate Serum, ¤24.99
“This is a two-in-one product that acts like a
make-up primer as well as addressing underlying
skin problems, and you can see it instantly
brighten and tighten the complexion.”
Anne McDevitt
85%
BEST FOR
MATURE SKIN
Estée Lauder
Advanced Night Repair
Recovery Complex,
¤50
“Great for repairing
DNA and sun-damaged
skin. You can definitely
see the difference in
the morning.”
Bronwyn Conroy
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81%
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BEST FOR FACE
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL, ¤21.50
“U
“Unlike a lot of SPF 50 creams, this is lightweight, easy
to apply, won’t cause irritation or breakouts,
and provides great protection.” Bronwyn Conroy
Sun care
Keep harmful rays at bay with
these powerful protectors.
80%
80%
MAKE-UP
BEST BODY
PRODUCT
BEST FOR
LONGEVITY
RoC Minesol, ¤16.02
“A heavyweight formulation
that absorbs quickly
and stays put even after
sweating.” Dr Jane Mulrooney
Garnier Ambre Solaire
Light Mist, ¤23.39
“Application is swift
thanks to the aerosol
function, it absorbs
rapidly and leaves no
greasy or white residue.
One bottle saw me
through a full week in
the sun.” Liz Dwyer
DE RE K LAM
If you’re going to be exposed to the
sun all day, your sun cream needs
to be reapplied every two hours to
achieve the SPF stated on the pack.
DR JANE MULROONEY
BEST FOR
LINES
Perricone MD High
Potency Eye Lift, ¤95
“Here’s a product
where you’re paying
for the potent,
scientificallyproven ingredients,
not packaging or
perfume. You can
see this working
immediately –
I’d definitely buy
this again.”
Dr Rosemary
Coleman
100 May 2010
82%
Christian Breton Liftox, ¤42
“The roller ball has a blissful cooling effect on puffy
eyes, especially if you keep it in the fridge, and it
helps with lymphatic drainage too.” Anne McDevitt
Eye creams
Banish crow’s feet and bags
with these eye enhancers.
BEST ALL-ROUNDER
La Roche-Posay
Substiane Eyes, ¤26
“This was my star product
– the Pro-Xylane compound
delivers prolonged hydration
and helps reduce lines, and it’s
hygienically packaged, which
so many people overlook.”
Dr Katherine Mulrooney
82%
DIOR
BEST FOR PUFFY EYES
TALBOT RUN HO F
75%
MEET THE MAKE-UP PANEL
Our celebrity make-up artist dream team FROM LEFT Award-winning make-up artist and bridal
maestro, Aisling Eyre; editorial and film darling, Natalie Kinsella; one of London’s most soughtafter celebrity make-up artists, Daniel Sandler, who also has his own self-titled make-up line; and
Dublin’s most in-demand go-to girl, Colette Cassidy, proprietor of Glow, Merrion Centre, Dublin 4.
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DIO R
BEAUTY AWARDS
77%
BEST PRODU
PRODUCT FOR REDNESS
Clinique Redness Solutions
Mineral Powder, ¤38
“This does what it says on the tin and takes
down redness instantly, and the fact that it’s
made from minerals means it won’t irritate
the problem further.” Daniel Sandler
RALPH LAUREN
87%
BEST CONCEALER
80%
Make Up Store Cover All Mix, ¤28.50
“Use the yellow shade to neutralise red patches, the peach
to counter grey and purplish areas, and the beige to cover
blemishes. Make-up artists have been doing this for years,
but consumers are only just starting to cotton on to this pro
trick now.” Natalie Kinsella
BEST PRIMER
BEST FOR A NATURAL FIN
FINISH
Face bases
Create flawless skin with
our expert essentials.
BEST FOR MATURE SKIN
Perricone MD No Foundation
Foundation, ¤50
“This mimics the texture of natural skin
beautifully and gives a sheer, stunning finish.
It’s also packed with anti-ageing benefits, and
a non-chemical SPF 30 as an added bonus.
For anyone who prefers light coverage, I can’t
recommend this enough.” Aisling Eyre
80%
Guerlain Pure Gold Radiance Foundation, ¤67
“I used this on my older clients as it’s quite heavy, but it has a
nice warm shade and gold particles in it that brighten up the skin
and make it appear more rested and glowy.” Natalie Kinsella
Nars Sheer Glow
Foundation, ¤34
“These bases give beautiful
coverage but also impart a
lovely light glow and don’t
feel at all heavy on the skin.
The yellow undertones
in the formula are great
for neutralising red
complexions or blemishes,
and one or two dots of
product will do the entire
face.” Daniel Sandler
102 May 2010
90%
DANIEL SANDLER
80%
BEST POWDER
Kohl Face Powder, ¤34
“A great all-rounder with a nice soft
texture that gives skin a silky finish,
without making it look or feel dry, and it
lasts and lasts.” Colette Cassidy
82%
BEST MAKE-UP
BRUSH RANGE
MAR NI
BEST BASE RANGE
Always slightly dampen a
foundation brush with water
before base application to
speed up blending.
GlóMinerals GlóFace
Primer, ¤28.75
“I couldn’t stop feeling
how silky my skin was
after using this primer.
It really helps hold
make-up in place for
longer and I love that
it’s not in a big, clumpy
bottle like most primers.”
Colette Cassidy
Tools
Lancôme Brush
Collection, ¤20-¤34
“I’m obsessed with finding mini
tools and products to fit into my
travelling kit, so I love the fact
that these have small handles,
and considering the quality of
the hairs, the ergonomic design
and sleek finish, Lancôme’s
first foray into brushes is a hit.”
Daniel Sandler
76%
Blend and buff
with these brilliant
brushes.
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BEAUTY AWARDS
BEST LONG-LASTING LIPSTICK
CK
Estée Lauder Double Wear
Lipstick, ¤23
“An amazing texture that goes on smooth,
gives great colour pay-off, and lip definition
was perfect – the packaging is stunning too.””
Daniel Sandler
95%
Lips
76%
BEST
LIP BALM
Uriage Bariéderm
Lips, ¤10.67
“No frills, fragrance or
fuss – just a brilliant,
hygienic balm that
soothes and hydrates.”
Liz Dwyer
Bronzers
& blushers
Glow for it with these cheekperfecting numbers.
BEST BLUSHERS
Pout like a pro with
these lush lip finds.
If you fall in love with
the perfect shade of lipstick, buy two.
Often they are discontinued, never
to make the stands again.
AISLING EYRE
87%
Clarins Joli Rouge, ¤20
“L
“Lips felt hydrated straightaway, the colour lasted
a good three hours before it started to fade, and there’s a great selection
of wearable colours in this range too – five stars from me.” Aisling Eyre
90%
Urban Decay GlideOn Lip Pencil, ¤15
“The waxy texture
helps these pencils
glide on and stay put,
and the spectrum of
natural colour shades
is really impressive.”
Colette Cassidy
90%
82%
BEST
LIPGLOSS
104 May 2010
SONIA RYKI EL
BEST FOR ROSY
CHEEKS
88%
BEST MOISTURISING LIPSTICK
BEST LIP
PENCIL
Illamasqua Cream Blushers, ¤20
“Every model and actress I tried this on wanted to buy it off me. Take
care when applying, as the colours are very strong, but they blend out
beautifully. They double up great as stunning lip shades too, last for
about five hours and give a fab dewy finish.” Colette Cassidy
Bobbi Brown sheer colour
cheek tint, ¤26
“Dab these on the apple of
your cheeks for a sheer, dewy
glow, and they can double up
as a gentle lip tint too. Again,
I love the compact size of
these – very handbag- and
kit-friendly.” Daniel Sandler
DIOR
ZAC POSEN
BEST BRONZING
POWDER
Kohl Bronzing Powder, ¤36
“I used this backstage to cover
up models’ tan lines and was
amazed at the results – it
delivers a nice golden veil
with one sweep of the brush,
distributes evenly and looks
great on Irish skin tones.”
Aisling Eyre
87%
Illamasqua
Lipgloss, ¤15
“Unreal
colours – this
is like a stain
and gloss in
one. It’s not
too sticky, has
a fantastic,
precise
applicator,
and it lasts on
lips forever.
I’m addicted.”
Natalie Kinsella
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BEAUTY AWARDS
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DIOR
EMPORIO ARMANI
BODY CARE
82%
BEST EYE
SHADOWS
Shiseido Eye Colours, ¤25
“Excellent colours that are
true to the shade in the pan
– they lasted eight hours
without creasing, smudging,
bleeding or fading –
remarkable.” Aisling Eyre
Eye
make-up
Bat, line, shade and define
with these eye essentials.
BEST INNOVATION
BEST FOR B
BROWS
Bobbi Brown Brow Pencil, ¤22
“A brow pencil with a powdery texture – genius!
Great shades for blondes and the sharpener in
the box is a nice touch.” Colette Cassidy
90%
L’Oréal Double Extension Renewal
Serum, ¤16.92
“Lengthens, strengthens and bigs-up
lashes. After three to four weeks, you
can definitely see the difference in
lash volume and condition.” Liz Dwyer
BEST FOR SMOKY EYES
Bourjois Smoky Eyes Trio, ¤10.99
“Great palettes with simple
instructions and premier pigments
that look even nicer when wet.”
Daniel Sandler
BEST
EY
EYELINER
Fuschia Indelible
Fus
Gel Eyeliner, ¤18.75
“Amazing silky texture –
brilliant colour spectrum
and the angled brush
makes application a
doddle.” Natalie Kinsella
82%
85%
106 May 2010
82%
87%
BEST MASCARA
Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill
Gio
Mascara, ¤29
“The lengthening fibres in this
mascara and the thick but precise
brush mean long-lasting drama is
guaranteed.” Natalie Kinsella
MEET THE BODY CARE PANEL
FROM LEFT Michelle Casey, facial guru and proprietor of Aqua, Stillorgan, Co
Dublin; tanning and nail queen Vaunnie McDermott, proprietor of Pinkie hand
and foot spa, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin; beauty entrepreneur, Karen Brown,
MD of Chic Commodities; and Jennie Hingston, co-owner of southside beauty
hot spot Elysian Therapy, Leopardstown, Dublin 18.
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BEAUTY AWARDS
BEST CELLULITE
PRODUCT
BEST
SHOWER GEL
Lavera Body Spa
Creamy Body
Wash, ¤7.40
“This has a slight
exfoliating action,
smells divine
and leaves skin
feeling buffed
and hydrated
afterwards.”
Vaunnie McDermott
77%
Bliss Fat Girl Scrub, ¤34
“If you’re having a fat day,
this will be your new best
friend. It’s invigorating,
tingling and definitely makes
you feel slimmer, plus it’s
a really good exfoliator to
boot.” Michelle Casey
84%
83%
BEST LUXURY
Y BUY
92%
STELLA McCARTNEY
BEST BODY SCRUB
RUB
Body care
Mama Mio, ¤27-¤42
“Our judges were in raptures over the Body Oil, the Cellulite Cream and Body
Shaper in this range and couldn’t choose a favourite – all of the moisturising
has been the secret preserve of pregnant ladies for so long. The cellulite and
shaping creams also caused a stir among our panel and definitely tingled and
tightened in all the right places.” Liz Dwyer
108 May 2010
An oily scrub
means you
can skip the
moisturiser
afterwards, but
take care in
the shower as
they can leave
a slippery film
behind.
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Baume,
¤24.90
“I used this on my little
girl, who was suffering
from chicken pox.
It gave instant relief
and great hydration.”
Karen Brown
80%
80%
BEST BODY CREAM
Voya Softly Does It Body Cream, ¤26
“A great natural product enriched with
organic seaweed and essential oils, which
sinks in rapidly and keeps moisture locked in
all day. And I love that it’s 100 per cent Irish
too Jennie Hingston
too.”
80%
MATTHEW WILLIAMSON
BEST BODY CARE RANGE
absorbed swiftly, and our judges were shocked that this body care range
BEST FOR
SENSITIVE
SKIN
VAUNNIE McDERMOTT
Whether you need a cellulite-buster or
waist-cincher, we’ve got every inch covered.
products were awarded top marks on hydration delivery, they smelt divine,
Rituals Hammam Hot Scrub, ¤14.90
“Leaves you tingly all over thanks to the
eucalyptus, and the warming ginger heats
up the body and increases circulation. You
almost feel like you’ve done a workout
afterwards.” Karen Brown
Decléor Aroma Confort, ¤39.40
“This would win on its fresh citrus scent alone – it’s also
paraben-free and is a great dry skin quencher. It feels like a real
indulgence when you slather it on.” Vaunnie McDermott
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NeoStrata Hand & Nail Cream, ¤19
“Age spots on the backs of hands
rank very high on our clients’
list of concerns, and this cream
is really effective at diminishing
dark pigment clusters if used
consistently.” Vaunnie McDermott
80%
BEST HAND
AND
CREAM
M
ISSA
Crabtree & Evelyn Citron
Hand Therapy, ¤17
“Most women apply
hand cream in a hurry
and therefore quick
absorbency and a
light but moisturising
consistency is a priority.
This ticks all the boxes,
plus has a gorgeous
natural, citrusy scent
too.” Michelle Casey
BEST NAIL POLISH RANGE
Chanel Le Vernis, ¤21
“Chanel has trailblazed hot nail trends
for the past decade now and they don’t
disappoint this season with their chalky
new pastel collection. Particulière (top
left) was the unanimous favourite among
our judges, and when they brought the
teste into their respective salons, their
tester
cli
clients
went bananas over the greige
finish.” Liz Dwyer
86%
90%
86%
86%
BEST NAIL POLISH
BE
REMOVER
BEST MANICURE
URE
E
PRODUCT
110 May 2010
BEST BASE COAT
77%
Selftanning
Bronze up with these high-flying fakes.
BEST SELF-TAN
Vita Liberata 24ct Silken Shimmer, ¤25
“This tan gets top marks for being
organic and paraben-free, and then some
for being genuinely odourless. It also
dries really quickly, feels moisturising on
the skin, and the tint makes application
foolproof.” Karen Brown
77%
BEST INSTANT TAN
LUISA BECCARIA
Rituals Hand Therapy, ¤10.75
“A gorgeous gritty scrub with
ginseng and ginkgo biloba to help
with anti-ageing and circulation.
After a 60-second scrub, skin
feels like velvet.” Michelle Casey
JENNIE HINGSTON
Essie Fill the Gap Base Coat, ¤11
“I wa
was amazed at the difference
this makes to ridged nails, and
once you have a smooth
base, the colour coat glides
on, making for a really glossy
finish.” Vaunnie McDermott
L’Onglex Nail Polish
Remover, ¤3.69
“T
“This is one of the original,
and still the best, nail
polish removers. It quickly
dissolves product and is
amazing value.”
Jennie Hingston
BEST GRADUAL TAN
He-Shi Day to Day Gradual Tan, ¤20
“This builds up to a lovely light tan over
ia few days, sinks in swiftly without stickiness, smells like peaches, and the bottle
seems to last forever.” Vaunnie McDermott
Soak your
hands in some
heated almond
or olive oil while
you’re watching TV,
it promotes healthy
nail growth
and is really
nourishing for
dry hands too.
Soften skin and paint nails to perfection
with the winners of our talon contest.
EMPORIO ARMANI
83%
BEST FOR AGE SPOTS
Hands & nails
BEAUTY AWARDS
St Tropez Wash Off Tanning Lotion, ¤17.50
“Most instant tans fail the clothes and sheets
litmus test, but this did not come off at all and
it goes on easily and dries quickly for maximum
effect. It’s the perfect quick fix.” Jennie Hingston
77%
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BEAUTY AWARDS
BEST MASKS
82%
72%
IMAGE BEAUTY AWARDS
HAIR CARE
BLUMARINE
Clarins Gentle
Peeling Smooth Away
Cream, ¤30
“Peels sound scary, but this
is a really light, plant-based
formulation that feels
comfortable to wear for the
few required minutes. And
once you wash it off, much
smoother, more polishedlooking skin looks back at
you.” Karen Brown
Vichy Eye Make-Up
Remover, ¤10.50
“Whipped make-up
off in a flash without
stinging or drying out
eyes, and this is a very
generous size bottle
for the price.”
Jennie Hingston
GUCCI
BEST EYE MAKEUP REMOVER
Cleansers
& toners
Supercharge your daily regime
with these star picks.
BEST TONER
Renu Soft Touch Toner, ¤24.50
“A very gentle toner that leaves skin feeling
squeaky clean without making it feel dry.””
Michelle Casey
85%
BEST CLEANSER
Dermalogica Clean Start, ¤19.50
“Great easy-to-use packaging, the formula works wonders on
regulating oily skin, and we have a surprising number of boys
coming into the salon looking for this product.” Michelle Casey
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75%
MEET THE HAIR CARE PANEL
BEST DAILY SCRUB
La Roche-Posay Physiological Facial Scrub, ¤14
“A great lightweight daily scrub that gently polishes skin
without damaging the surface.” Vaunnie McDermott
75%
FROM LEFT Cathal Keaveney, the man behind Style Club and director of professional
development at Peter Mark; business and creative dynamo, Mark O’Keeffe, co-proprietor
of Brown Sugar; Zara Cox, editorial stylist and co-proprietor of Queen Beauty Emporium;
celebrity stylist and hair care range developer, James Brown; and Mark McCauley, styling
icon and proprietor of Kazumi Hair Salon.
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66%
78%
ETRO
Kérastase Age Premium
Bain Substantif, ¤19.95
“This makes grey and
ageing hair feel and
look amazing. It’s lightreflective, so it bounces
shine off each strand,
and this trick of light also
makes fine hair appear
thicker too.” Mark O’Keeffe
Hair
styling
75%
Be guaranteed a good hair day
with these stellar stylers.
TLC Hot Curl Brush, ¤11.99
“A great budget brush that makes for a
sleeker and more voluminous blowdry.”
James Brown
The 1940s film noir wave
is a big hit in the salons
right now. Keep the waves
firm by using serum first
and then sealing with a
spray once styled.
MARK O’KEEFFE
Hair
products
Lather up with these hair heroes.
ANNA SUI
BEST RANGE FOR
MATURE HAIR
BEST STYLING BRUSH
BEST NATURAL RANGE
78%
Frédéric Fekkai Au Naturel, ¤25
“All my clients wanted to buy this range off me. Infused
with beneficial essential oils and organic ingredients,
and minus synthetic fragrance, dyes and additives
like sulfates and parabens, it gently cleanses and
conditions hair without weighing it down.” Zara Cox
70%
86%
BEST GEL
BE
Sebastian Professional Microweb
Fiber, ¤25.90
“Rub this product into your hands first
and then clap them to break the fibres
up before smoothing onto hair. It gives
amazing texture on shorter hair and if
you apply it to dry hair, then curl it and
brush it out – you get amazing candy
floss, bouncy hair. My only criticism is
there are no instructions with this, so be
sure to ask your stylist for application
advice.” Mark McCauley
BEST MOUSSE
Frédéric Fekkai Mousse, ¤25
“This gives strong hold and a nice burst of
volume without any stickiness, and also leaves
hair smelling divine once it dries in.” Zara Cox
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Bumble and bumble Thickening Gel, ¤25
“Great for creating this season’s wet roots/dry
ends, beachy look – it gives a moist hold without
making hair look greasy. It’s also great for men
who are thinning on top.” Cathal Keaveney
Spray hairspray
onto your hands first and
rub together before applying
to hair. This gives hold
without hardness.
68%
JAMES BROWN
BEST HAIRSPRAY
GUCCI
BEST STYLING PRODUCT
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L’Oréal Elnett Satin, ¤10.49
“The reason this hairspray wipes the boards every time is
because of the patented nozzle – it manages to diffuse the
product into tiny particles so it disperses all over the hair
and isn’t just directed to a small area.” Mark O’Keeffe
BEST SHAMPOO
Head & Shoulders Shampoo, ¤3.59
“I hate to admit it, but this shampoo
really delivers. It improves scalp
health, lathers up nicely, is very
hydrating and makes hair really soft
and shiny.” James Brown
BEST MASK
88%
Wella System Professional Hair Alchemy Masks, ¤16.99
“Like the way you add shots of wheatgrass and ginseng
to smoothies – you add little infusions to these basic
masks to supercharge their powers. For example, you
add a shine infusion to a volumising mask or a hydrating
infusion to a clarifying one. It means one mask can
address a multitude of hair concerns, which until now
has never been a viable option.” Mark McCauley
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BEAUTY AWARDS 2010 ADDRESS BOOK
Arnotts, 01 874 7775.
Bliss, at Harvey Nichols; Brown
Thomas; www.blissworld.co.uk.
Bobbi Brown, at Brown Thomas;
House of Fraser.
Boots, 1890 708091; www.boots.ie.
Bourjois, at pharmacies.
Brown Sugar, 50 South William
Street, Dublin 2, 01 616 9967;
www.brownsugar.ie.
Brown Thomas, Dublin, 01 605 6666;
Cork, 021 480 5555; Limerick,
061 417222; Galway, 091 565254.
BT2, Blanchardstown, 01 860 6540;
Dundrum Town Centre, 01 296
8400; Grafton Street, 01 605 6747.
Bumble and bumble, at Peter Mark.
Chanel cosmetics, at department
stores; 01 463 7379.
Christian Breton, at salons,
01 822 2711.
Clarins, at department stores
and pharmacies; 01 284 6477.
Clerys, 01 878 6000.
Clinique, at department stores
and pharmacies; 0044 870
034 2566.
Crabtree & Evelyn, at Clerys and
department stores; 01 678 7990.
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Debenhams, Henry Street, Dublin 1, 01
814 7200; and branches.
Decléor, at House of Fraser; Clerys;
01 822 2711.
Dermalogica, at salons; 1800 556785.
Essie, at salons; 01 461 0645.
Estée Lauder, at department stores and
pharmacies; 0044 870 034 6700.
Eucerin, at pharmacies; 01 833 2200.
Frédéric Fekkai, at Brown Thomas.
Fuschia, at salons; 041 908 1563.
Garnier, at supermarkets and
pharmacies.
Giorgio Armani, at Brown Thomas,
Dublin and Cork.
Givenchy cosmetics, at department
stores; 0044 193 223 3824.
Glo Minerals, at salons; 045 480820.
Guerlain, at department stores and
pharmacies; 0044 193 223 3887.
Harvey Nichols, at Dundrum Town
Centre, 01 291 0488.
Head & Shoulders, at supermarkets
and pharmacies.
He-Shi, at salons, 048 9044 9744.
House of Fraser, at Dundrum Town
Centre, 01 299 1400.
Illamasqua, at BT2.
Kérastase, at salons, 01 604 5935.
Kohl, at Brown Sugar, 01 616 9967.
L’Onglex, at pharmacies; 01 254 2451.
L’Oréal, at supermarkets and pharmacies.
La Roche-Posay, at pharmacies.
Lancôme, at department stores
and pharmacies.
Lavera, at pharmacies; 01 201 1201.
Make Up Store, at Arnotts.
Mama Mio, at pharmacies and
salons; 01 461 0645.
Nars, at Brown Thomas, Dublin.
NeoStrata, at pharmacies.
Nuxe, at pharmacies; 01 284 6477.
Perricone MD, at Harvey Nichols;
0044 207 704 2566.
Peter Mark, 01 661 4888;
www.petermark.ie.
Renu, at salons; 01 286 5976.
Rituals, at Arnotts.
RoC, at pharmacies; 01 451 0544.
Sebastian Professional, at salons;
1800 236303.
Shiseido, at department stores
and pharmacies, 01 408 1582.
Sisley, at Brown Thomas, Dublin
and Cork.
Smashbox, 01 286 4770; at
Arnotts; Clerys; selected
pharmacies.
Soap & Glory, at Harvey Nichols;
Boots.
St Tropez, at Brown Thomas,
department stores and
pharmacies; 022 865976.
TLC, at salon supply outlets;
01 671 3239.
Trilogy, at Arnotts and
department stores;
087 991 1893.
Urban Decay, at Debenhams.
Uriage, at pharmacies; 044
933 4602.
Vichy, at pharmacies nationwide.
Vita Liberata, at department
stores and salons; 0044 289
334 4411.
Voya, at department stores
and salons; 071 916 8956.
Wella, 1800 236303.