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26/05/2012 : When we were little girls, we liked colouring books, and that's for a reason. Colouring is an extremely mood-lifting activity and a great way to focus. It sets your imagination free and it is therapeutic.
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25/05/2012 : Following the success of the inaugural Marie Claire Beauty Awards last year, the event is being organised again this year, but on an even bigger scale.

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IN THE MIRROR
Double chins don't have to be double trouble
24/05/2012 : Are you tired of posing for every photo with your neck held up like you are wearing an invisible brace, all in an effort to avoid photographic proof of your double chin or turkey neck? Once these unwanted features have made their appearance is there any hope of returning to the days of acceptable candid photos without resorting to invasive surgery? The answer is yes; many of the modern, non-invasive treatments can reduce or eliminate unwanted wattles and fat deposits.
Scenting a faraway journey
23/05/2012 : The sense of smell has the power to take you back in time as a scent can remind you of your childhood or a first date. Likewise, fragrances can take you on a faraway journey, ending up in the desert or by the sea.
SCENT
Fragrant foursome
23/05/2012 : When scent becomes an essential accessory, perfume is a part of the mix-and-match to express yourself. Today's multi-faceted women won't be wearing one signature scent and different perfumes are coordinated to mood and occasion.
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Pores and prejudice
12/05/2012 : One of the most asked questions about facial skin is "How do I close my pores?". Here's how - you can't.
FACIAL TREATMENT
Parisian pampering
09/05/2012 : It's hard to keep on counting when you're having a Darphin facial, which involves stimulating 81 acupressure points. And you shouldn't be as the relaxing treatment can send you off to sleep while the beauty therapist does her job.
SUMMERCOLLECTION
Luxuriating in a summer glow
09/05/2012 : Guerlain's luxurious summer make-up line-up comes with a wintery inspiration for its packaging. The second collaboration between the French cosmetics brand and Florentine fashion house, Emilio Pucci, features a motif on the iconic print, "Winter Capri", taken from a ready-to-wear range.
BEAUTY
The eyebrows have it
09/05/2012 : Normally, an average of 30 customers per day would come to Benefit Brow Bars in Hong Kong for professional brow grooming. On April 21, the number of customers quadrupled to 132 for a world record-breaking event that involved nine other eyebrow bars around the world. A total of 2,570 pairs of eyebrows were waxed in a 24-hour period, earning a Guinness World Record.
SPATREK
New name, new you
02/05/2012 : The title Clarins Institute may sound a little serious, so after renovation, the beauty institute has been reincarnated as Clarins Skin Spa to clearly express its purpose in delivering relaxation and results.
SKINCARE
Smooth and pleasurable results
02/05/2012 : Bikini babes can't look their best in a sexy two-piece without a slim silhouette and smooth skin. Likewise you can't glam in a strapless corset dress either.
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Lip service
28/04/2012 : The skin of the lips is very thin compared to skin in other areas. Actually, the "skin" on your lips is not really skin, but a thin mucous membrane with no oil glands. Therefore, it dries more easily. Notice how your lips are always the first to feel dry and get chapped when the temperature drops, or when your body is dehydrated.