Eyes open to shades of summer

A REAL treat for Bobbi Brown lovers in the form of another must-have, lust-over, limited edition, slide-out, handbag hero product, this time the Sand Tortoiseshell Eye Palette featuring some simply gorgeous shades (see right) most of them new – try Gold Bar Sparkle, or Antique Rose, or Sandy Rose. These shades are perfect for all skin tones, especially blondes and redheads, and there is another one to suit darker skins, the Bronze Tortoiseshell Eye Palette, with shades including Banana, Amber Shimmer and Olive Sparkle.

Each costs £48. To go with, try Rich Lip Color SPF 12 in Soft Nude or Twig.

On Bobbi counters at House of Fraser and on www.bobbibrown.co.uk.

STAY-TRUE colour with sticking power is the beauty of Estée Lauder’s new Double Wear Stay-in-Place Shadow Crèmes in nine new shades (try Pink Pearl or Smokey Plum) that can be worn alone for a creamy wash of buildable colour or with Pure Color EyeShadows for the perfect eye look. Ideal for mature skin, each costs £15.50. Check out also the Gel Eyeliner in Stay Bronze and Stay Violet, also £15.50 each.

On the Estée Lauder counters now.

HERE’S something new – a condensed eyeshadow formula in the shape of Bourjois Intense Eyeshadow, which has twice the density of its conventional eyeshadow, with up to 87 per cent mineral pigments and a silky texture, which allows a long-lasting, even coverage.

The hypoallergenic formula is paraben-free and so suitable for sensitive eyes, and there are 10 shades, including petrol blue. Each costs £6.99, launching today at Boots, Asos.com, Superdrug and stockists on 0800 269 836.

LAUNCHING next month, Lancome’s Hypnôse Doll Eyes mascara takes its inspiration from – wait for it – dolly’s eyes, with those separated, thick, long, “nylon shine” lashes, which it can now recreate thanks to a new style of wand and an all-new formula, delivering the ultimate lash fringe and beautifully wide-opened eyes.

The conical brush tip captures every lash, sculpting and lengthening, while the new formula is enriched with nylon powders to adorn lashes with a subtle sheen, with waxes to build volume and fix lash curve. It costs £20.50 on the Lancome counter next month at Harvey Nichols Leeds.

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THIS week Debenhams has announced that it is knocking the VAT off the prices of products by more than 300 top-name cosmetics, skincare and fragrance brands, including Benefit, Estée Lauder, Yves Saint Laurent, St Tropez, Elemis, Clinique, Lancome and Guerlain.

The offer runs in store, online and via phone apps until July 31.