Beauty Tips

A Clean-Shaven Robert Pattinson Suits Up For Dior Homme Fragrance Campaign

Posted on March 1, 2014 at 12:18 pm

Today is a good day. Dior took to Twitter this afternoon to share another picture of their new Dior Homme, Robert Pattinson. The press team at Dior certainly know how to keep us interested, as they have been slowly leaking more and more of the campaign on their Twitter feed. This time they have gone all artsy with R Patz sat on a rooftop in a suit n’ shades. Oh how we swoon.

Forget the plaid shirts and ribbed black sweaters, this time Mr Pattinson is looking mighty dapper in classic tailoring and a crisp white shirt. It also looks like Rob has had (shock horror) a shave for his campaign, getting rid of his trademark fuzz. It’s a different look for the Dior boy, as in the previous sneak peek image he sports an ‘I’m no teen star’ beard and sultry stare.

Dior captioned the latest campaign image “Live free, fast and strong. Robert Pattinson for Dior Homme Fragrance. Stay tuned… #DiorRob.’ Stay tuned we will.

You’ll remember we got all giddy back in October when rumours reached Grazia HQ that Robert Pattinson was shooting a top notch campaign in London. It’s for Dior! our sources told us, but RPattz remained coy. Then in June it was made official as Dior confirmed that the actor is indeed the new face of the French fashion house.

When it comes to Robert Pattinson we are greedy. So darlings over at Dior, we want more please. Keep your fingers crossed that the full campaign will land soon, but while we wait let’s drool trawl through Rob’s best beauty moments in the gallery below. It would be rude not to…

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Debbie Thomas Shows Us What’s Inside Her Make-Up Bag

Posted on February 27, 2014 at 10:27 am

Debbie Thomas

You might have heard us singing Debbie Thomas’ praises before. She’s a skin expert extraordinaire and has over 15 years’ experience in the luxury facial industry. So, as you might have guessed… we are huge fans! Debbie’s tailormade facials really are some of the best around and focus on providing visible, long-lasting results. Debbie really is pretty skincare savvy and definitely knows a trick or two when it comes to beauty. Read on for Debbie’s must-have products… Enjoy!  

SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense, £75- This is my daily serum to keep blemishes at bay while keeping my skin looking bright. 

SkinCeuticals Brightening UV Defence SPF30, £34- I love this as my daily SPF as it is very light in texture, very hydrating and oil free.

Comme des Garçons Cologne Series 4, £32 – I love the fresh zesty scent, it always makes me feel happy!

He-shi Tanning Gel, £17.50- This is so easy to use and gives great colour without any odd smells!

Yardley London English Rose Hand & Nail cream, £3.99- I have grown up with Yardley and this non greasy hand cream reminds me of home and is a really great hand cream.

Susan Posnick Colorflo Mineral Foundation, £41- This gives great coverage and doesn’t block pores or irritate skin. 

Benefit they’re real, £19.50- Mascara always makes my eyes pop, love the dramatic but clump free finish

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted SPF 50, £15– I never leave the house without an SPF on my face. This is one of my faves for the face, neck and chest. I alternate between SkinCeuticals and this.

Maybelline Super Stay 14hr Lipstick In Stay With Me Coral, £6.99- I get a compliment every time I wear this pretty coral lip stick and it really does stay on all day, just buff lips before applying for the best finish

Valmont Expression Line Reducer Eye, £139- This is the best eye gel for 30-40 year olds. It’s light, hydrating and brightening and it sits perfectly under make-up.

L’Oreal Professional Mythic Oil, £16.40- I have long, thick, wavy hair so I’m always looking for treatments that leave it looking healthy and conditioned. This smells divine too.  

Alterna Caviar Polishing Serum, £22- I love a hair serum as much as I love a skin serum and this is great for the ends of my hair where it need a bit more attention to keep it looking smooth

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New Hair Alert! Beyonce Gets The Chop And Shows Off A Super-Sexy Blonde Crop

Posted on February 25, 2014 at 8:38 pm

Your eyes do not decieve you! Beyoncé Knowles has ditched her trademark honey curls and gone for a brand-spanking new look in the form of an edgy, blonde pixie crop. Woweee. The superstar unveiled her drastic new look via her Instagram account on Wednesday evening and we have to say, whilst it’s a huge change from Bey’s voluminous ‘dos, the Grazia beauty desk give this look a 10-out-of-10. Don’t you

The 31-year-old songstress can be seen admiring her new look in a series of selfies and from the look on Bey’s face, she’s clearly happy with her decision to go for the big chop and who can blame her With her hair blonder than ever, slightly combed back, parted to the side and complete with dark roots, this is one heck of a hipster ‘do. Might this be a whole new direction for Mrs Carter

Beyoncé has been sporting a long weave for years now (dating back to the days of Destiny’s Child), so the decision to go for the chop can’t have been an easy one. One thing’s for sure, it’s certainly a fuss-free approach that’s perfect for the busy mother of one and we can’t help but wonder whether she took some hairspiration from fellow songstress Rihanna who also unveiled a short, more natural ‘do earlier this month. Yep, it’s all about returning to your roots, ladies.

Beyoncé’s wig collection was once estimated to be worth over $1 million, and rumours surfacing say that the songstress is set to donate her worn pieces to a charity that provides wigs for chemotherapy patients. So it looks like the crop is here to stay. But how do you think it compares to her many, MANY previous hair looks Check out her greatest styles in the gallery below and have your say…

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Beauty Bites: Prepare for Harrods’ Fragrance Festival PLUS Haris Launch Hairomatherapy Treatment

Posted on February 23, 2014 at 4:14 pm

Is it just us, or has this week literally sped by at a rate of knots If you’re feeling a little frazzled by everything right now, which, we kinda are, then it’s high time to step back, take a deep breath, and sort out your stress levels, ladies. We take it you haven’t had a moment to swot up on the latest beauty news, right Fear not- it’s all here for you. You can thank us later…

Harrods’ Fragrance Explosion

When it comes to luxury cosmetics, Harrods’ beauty hall always comes up trumps in our little black beauty book, so we were thrilled to hear that London’s favourite department store will be dedicating an entire month to the world of perfume, with a series of in-store events from some of its most prominent fragrance brands. Whether you’re after tutorials, expert advice or scent workshops, there really is something for everyone. Our top tip Pop 16th September in your diary, when you can sip champagne and munch Chanel No 5-inspired macaroons with Chanel’s fragrance expert Joanna Norman. We’ve also got our eye on the Jo Malone Masterclass on 3rd September, complete with afternoon tea…

Opening 22 August. For more information and to book tickets email concierge@harrods.com

Decléor’s Prolagene Lift Is A Sell-out!

When a beauty product sells out in 8 minutes it must be good, which is why we suggest you hurry up and get yourself signed up to the waiting list for Decleor’s new Prolagene Lift… before it’s too late! Launching exclusively on QVC last week, this clever youth-boosting serum sold out within 8 minutes, live on air. The secret lies in the super-duper formula, which contains the highest concentration of Decléor’s new miracle molecule L-Proline, guaranteed to lift, smooth and firm skin to dizzy heights. We want!

Decléor Prolagene Lift Intensive Youth Concentrate, £60, available exclusively at QVC throughout August nationwide from September    

WATCH: Behind The D&G Scenes With Mario Testino And Laetitia Casta

There’s nothing we like more than a little beauty video to cheer up our day and we just couldn’t wait to share this rather steamy video with our fellow Graziettes. Shot by the legendary Mario Testino, this backstage sneak-peak for the new D&G Intense fragrance stars the gorgeous Laetitia Casta and her ‘Intense’ lover, aka Noah Mills. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana reckon Miss Casta looks pretty damn gorgeous, too: “(She) is the perfect embodiment of the quintessential Dolce & Gabbana woman, in all her incarnations: all of them Intense.” Enough said, we think. Just watch and enjoy ladies, watch and enjoy…

Dolce & Gabbana Intense is available exclusively from Harrods and nationwide from 21 August

Haris Launch The Hairomatherapy Treatment

When stress levels run high on the Grazia beauty desk, Aromatherapy Associates’ stress-busting oils never fail to make us feel all normal again, so we were beyond thrilled to hear that our favourite botanical brand has teamed up with hair gurus extraordinaire HARIS to create The Hairomatherapy Treatment. With 4 different treatments to choose from- Revive, Nourish, Re-build and Post-Holiday repair, there really is something for every stressed-out scalp. The best bit comes after the oil has been worked into the hair- a 20-minute back, neck and shoulder massage guarantees serious relaxation, and the treatment finishes with one of HARI’s famously glossy blow-dries, while you enjoy a fresh kiwi, apple and mint smoothie. Sold We are.

Treatments cost £125. Visit www.harissalon.com for more information  

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Beauty SOS: How To Care For Oily Skin

Posted on February 21, 2014 at 2:31 pm

Melanie Montier, International Trainer

‘This Sampar Nocturnal Rescue Mask is the perfect product for SOS moments due to breakouts, unusual shininess or painful spots. Not only does this overnight mask mattify but it also soothes the redness and accelerates the healing around the spot/affected area.  It’s an effective and quick solution for those unwanted moments of problematic skin and simply requires application at night as with a normal night care regime.  There’s no discomfort or thick layers involved.

It creates a protective repairing film, essential for balancing oil production while keeping skin hydrated. Containing lentil extract, omega oils, horse chestnut extract and soy protein, it will nourish the skin without clogging pores. It works through the night to reduce redness, tighten pores and mattify the complexion. Upon waking, the skin is clearer and brighter. It can be used every night whenever your skin needs rescuing.’

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