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Look Ahead to Spring Beauty 2010

london_fashion_week.jpgBy Lisa Haynes

Be inspired by the latest looks from London Fashion Week.

London Fashion Week fever may have died down but the shows are already setting trends for next spring/summer.

We might have to wait patiently for the designer-inspired clothes to land in stores but next season's beauty is accessible right now, giving us plenty of time to perfect our favourite fashion-led looks.

From to candy coloured eyes and glitterbomb lips in make-up, next season's catwalk looks have all the inspiration you need to brighten up your winter.

Get the London look with Fashion Week S/S10's hottest backstage beauty.

Catwalk make-up

Danielle Scutt

Make-up look: Fuchsia pink glitter lips resembling crushed glass were the standout feature on models' polished skin.

Inspiration: "The collection gives a nod to flamenco dancing, so the look was inspired by vintage Spanish postcards with layers of texture, embroidery and glitter," says Hannah Murray for MAC.

Key products: MAC Root Cream Colour Base, Beet Lip Pencil, and Pro Pink Glitter (www.maccosmetics.co.uk)

Todd Lynn

Make-up look: Sun bleached skin and brows with white clay around the eyes for an edgy minimalist look.

Inspiration: "A post-apocalyptic world of sand storms and deserts, we created a very earthy and matte feel with splashes of modern shiny and luminous textures smudged around the eyes to give depth and intensity," says Lisa Eldridge for No7.

Key products: No7 Amazing Eyes Pencil, Precision Brow Pencil, and Limited Edition Spring 2010 Highlighter (www.boots.com).

Twenty8Twelve

Make-up look: Models were transformed into label co-founder Sienna Miller clones with boho waves, sun-kissed limbs and highlighted skin.

Inspiration: "She's quite tanned. She's just returned from five days away at the beginning of summer and is really glowing. It's a little bit rock 'n' roll, Camden Town," says Lucia Pica for MAC.

Key products: MAC Face & Body Foundation, Gloss Texture, and Pro Lip Erase in Dim (www.maccosmetics.co.uk).

Basso & Brooke

Make-up look: Models' faces had a glossy post-facial sheen dominated by a deep plum lip.

Inspiration: "A sexy 1990s minimalist wet-look as though the models have just emerged from a pool," says James Kaliardos for L'Oreal Paris.

Key products: L'Oreal Paris Touche Magique, and Studio Secrets Professional Lipstick in Plum 840 (www.loreal-paris.co.uk).

William Tempest

Make-up look: Glossy and glamorous, models looked like screen sirens with a fresh summertime spin.

Inspiration: "The lady for this show is groomed, expensive and luxurious. Using golds, metallics and peaches we created a contoured, glamorous look," says Lan Nguyen for Benefit Cosmetics.

Key products: Benefit Sippin' n Dippin' Creaseless Cream Shadow, High Beam, and Big Daddy Lust Dust (www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk).

Ashish

Make-up look: Luxury mood make-up with uber-glossy skin and a look-at-me rich red lip.

Inspiration: "The whole sequin-tastic collection is based on luxury tourism and travels where you pick up souvenirs. Think cool girl in holiday mode but with a slight punk feeling throughout," says Georgina Graham for MAC.

Key products: MAC Mascara X, Lip Pencil in Cherry, and Lipstick in Ruby Woo (www.maccosmetics.co.uk).


Tried & tested

Erase tell-tale lines and bags with an eye cream. We test three new products for peepers.

Pond's RegenerActiv Eye Contour Cream, £6.99, Superdrug - A nice lightweight cream that absorbed quickly. The skin around my eyes felt tighter after a couple of weeks and my dark circles looked noticeably lighter. 4/5

Philosophy Eye Hope Advanced Anti-Ageing Cream, £40.80 (0870 990 8452) - Loved the pump action applicator and the cream is easily absorbed. It was a indulgent overnight treatment but when I applied it in the mornings it made little difference to my tired, puffy eyes. 3/5

Rodial Glamtox Eye Light, £90 (
www.rodial.co.uk) - A miracle worker in the mornings, this cream alleviates late-night bags and made me look refreshed but may not be the product for you if you're seeking an anti-ageing potion. 3/5
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