Time to put on a brave new face

Start planning for summer with basic prepping. Stephanie Smith checks out what's new to help.

Rethink your make-up, says Revlon make-up artist Petros Petrohilos, who created this look for Sass & Bide's new season collection shown at London Fashion Week.

"Spring/summer 2010 sees make-up take a step away from the '80s' influences we have seen over the past few seasons, and the bright, statement colours that came with it, and instead take on a softer, fresher approach with more of a nod to the '60s."

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To recreate the look seen here, try Revlon's Double Twist Mascara (8.99); Revlon Matte Kohl Eyeliner in Pure White (6.99); Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Lilac Pastelle (6.49), and Nail Enamel in Lilac Pastelle (6.29). On the Revlon counters now.

Moisturise and plump up your lips with the Neutrogena Norwegian Formula lip range, which is designed to protect and help repair with glycerin.

Norwegian Formula Lipcare SPF20, 2.59, is a handbag handy moisturising stick, while the 6 Hour Protection Lip Balm, 2.99, seals moisture into lips, creating an invisible film to protect them.

The Immediate Repair Lip Balm, 3.49, helps repair dry and cracked lips from the first application, leaving no white residue or sticky feeling. Widely available.

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TV medic Dr Pixie McKenna, who is Vaseline's Sheer Infusion new brand ambassador, has tips on promoting healthy skin.

1 Get hydrated. Start drinking at least two pints of water per day to promote internal hydration.

2 Save the planet and your skin – start limiting showers to a five-minute quick fix. Remember, the hotter the shower water, the more skin moisture is lost.

3 Moisturise. Don't be tempted to apply layer upon layer of thick greasy moisturiser to the skin, as layering traps heat as well as moisture.

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Instead, apply a light, silky dose of super hydrating Vaseline Sheer Infusion, 4.99.

4 Don't forget your vitamins. Vaseline Sheer Infusion Vitamin Burst 4.99 is packed with Vitamins B and E to banish dull skin tone.

5 Get some sleep – seven to eight hours is highly beneficial for the skin.

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Launched today, DKNY Women's Summer eau de toilette is a light-hearted scent meant to evoke New York in spirit and attitude.

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It's an iridescent floral with the lush femininity of sun-kissed magnolia petals, the top note a splashy summer cocktail of tangerine juice, pink guava nectar, mango flowers and freesia. It costs 30 on the DKNY counters today and from stockists on 0870 034 2566.

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