Fruity foundation from Korres
The Korres Colour Collection features a range of foundations, blush, bronzers, eyeshadows, mascara and lip glosses which are inspired... read more
Perfect slimming with Yves Rocher
As soon as spring arrives, I find myself reaching for my running shoes in a bid to get into better shape in time for the warm weather... read more
Repaired hair with Goldwell
Hair can take a real battering. From bleach to toner, straightening to curling, even the most well-kept hair can fall victim to overstyling... read more
The perfect pedicure with Micro Pedi
No matter how many pairs of strappy sandals and summer-friendly wedges I buy, I can’t bear to wear them... read more
Tattoo Aftercare Kit from Forever Ink
I’m afraid to admit that I have very boring skin – it’s pale and pasty and as unadorned as the day that... read more
Save Our Skin Snow in April, scorching days in May, hormonal changes, life stress, environmental nasties; the list of challenges your skin encounters... read more
Pamper Dad this Father’s Day with a VitaMan Skin Pod
While the natural beauty market for women seems to be a growing phenomenon, it is still relatively... read more
Moisturised hair, moisturised skin with Ojon and Origins
My hair is often left dry and brittle after straightening, curling and colouring. To combat the signs of damage... read more
The Male Body Beautiful
At The Detour we have written many, many words discussing the varied ways in which women can fight off the advances of time... read more
Spring make-over
It’s taken it’s time, but spring is finally here and we’re all over-due for a make-over – a new you for the new season. From dewy skin.. read more
Korres Black Pine Serum
I’ve yet to come across a product by Korres that I don’t like, so when a new one is launched I’m in like a shot to try it out. It’s partly because the... read more
Colour Restore Iced Platinum from Scott Cornwall
There’s nothing better than a head of highlights for the spring season to wake up your winter colour... read more
Murad Age Reform Time Release Retinol Concentrate
Before we begin, I must first declare myself as partisan – I love Murad. I can’t help it; it’s an expensive... read more
Caring for ombre hair with Kérastase
Dip-dyed, ombre hair has been a huge trend this season, seen on the likes of Khloe Kardashian... read more
What Are You Hiding?
Tired eyes, broken capillaries, spots and other blemishes; there's nothing like a mark on the face to lower confidence and increase... read more
1932 by Chanel
Like its founder, Chanel is the effortlessly elegant brand of truly exquisite fashion, accessories, cosmetics and fragrances... read more
Clean up your act with Clinique
Problematic skin was never a concern of mine during my teenage years. Now in my mid twenties, for one reason or another, my skin is oily... read more
Smoothly does it
Once March arrives we can finally start to think about… dare I say it… Summer! After the long winter months and probably after letting... read more
Chanel’s Spring 2013 Make Up Collection
Despite the cold weather still lurking across the UK, spring is only a little over a month away... read more
Origins Plantscription
It doesn’t seem that long ago that Origins won me over with their Mega—Mushroom products – perfect for calming redness... read more
Putting the goodness back in
January skin is nothing to write home about…the excesses of festivities and the drying effects of central heating are hardly a recipe for... read more
Beauty Winter Skin Saviours
When I started to research this review, the threat of winter-ravaged skin looked like it was going to be a rather over-stated issue... read more
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
February 14th throws up a whole host of issues and there’s myriad ways of looking at it – but when it comes to beauty and Valentine’s Day... read more
Universal Contour Wrap Apres Care System
There has been a buzz about the Universal Contour Wrap in recent months, with glowing... read more
January Detox
January. Depressing weather, long cold nights, nothing to look forward to with all the celebrations behind us, and in all honesty you’re feeling... read more
Face Matters
After trying out a selection of beauty oils recently I’m now on a bit of a roll and have become rather addicted to this form of beauty product... read more
Ginvera Green Tea Exfoliating Marvel Gel
Not so very long ago, on one of my regular trawls through the realm of beauty media, I came across... read more
Balance Me Anti-Ageing Serum
If you haven’t already got into facial serums, now would be a good time to start. It looks as though we might be in for another harsh winter... read more
Giorgio Armani Fusion Make Up
Maestro is a brand new complexion perfector from Giorgio Armani, a product which seems to sit somewhere in between... read more
Playing it Straight
Tousled, wavy hair is perfectly chic and an ideal way to avoid excess damage from heat styling. Though, the news just in - straight... read more
Dark Fairy Tales – How to Get the Look
With the dark fairytale filling our cinema screens there has been an ushering in of the urge for one and... read more
Pull Your Socks Up!
It’s that time of year when bare legs really aren’t an option and long boots and tights really come into their own. The main problem with that... read more
Seasonal Scents
So the world turns, a new season is presented and out come the winter woollies. It’s not all bad though; the weather may be miserable... read more
Winter Hair Care
Keeping your hair looking and feeling soft and shiny throughout the winter months is a perennial problem for us girls. After every shower... read more
Body Care Essentials from Clarins
When it comes to stretch marks, cellulite and problem areas of skin there is an abundance of products that seem to throw around... read more
Scents Of Fall
Just as this time of year makes me think about buying a new casserole dish and Christmas pudding bowl and replacing T-shirts with... read more
Origins Make A Difference Plus+ Rejuvenating Treatment
Unveiled in October 2012, the Origins Make A Difference Plus+ range is designed to address the... read more
A Stroke of Genius
My make up bag is always bursting with products, though there are a select few that, like any girl, I can’t do without. Foundation... read more
Skin Blossom Reviving Eye Cream
We’re all big fans of the natural and organic here at The Detour, but it’s hard to deny that being good to both your skin and the environment... read more
Moisturiser – not just for sissies
With winter creeping back upon us, it is time to turn your thoughts to protecting your skin from the elements. Although this is... read more
Firm Yourself
This year the British summer wasn’t much to write about, but that probably came as something of a relief to an alarming number... read more
Origins Plantscription™ Anti-ageing Concealer and Anti-Ageing Foundation SPF
Don’t you just love a multi-tasking beauty product? I don’t ... read more
Chanel autumn make up collection 2012
This season Chanel has played with its recognisable style essentials; the LBD, quilted handbag... read more
Hot Summer Colours from Bobbi Brown
I have just returned from a hot beachside holiday, and despite dutifully packing... read more
JooMo Honey & Orange Face Wash
It’s not that often that you find an affordable face wash aimed at the young and acne prone... read more
Bright On
Sadly for most, myself included, those holidays when you opted to go low on the SPF to guarantee that all-important tan often leave... read more
Bella Luce hotel, spa review
When faced with the ultimate choice – massage or facial – I’m always torn. I’m pleased then, when reading Bella Luce’s spa menu... read more
Ahava’s Natural Approach To Suncare
I’m pretty sure that you don’t need me to tell you that it’s important to protect your skin while... read more
[Comfort Zone] Sun Soul Tan Maximizer
With no British summer time to speak of this year, if you’re not a fan of faking it, or using solariums... read more
Skin Care - Five Ways to Survive the Summer
We've all seen the recent photos of celebrities with stunning sunburn (I'm looking at you Kim Kardashian... read more
Beach Beauty
With months of preparation – and often starvation – looking your best on the beach can be hard work. Being ever such helpful... read more
The Cream de la Cream
Age, diet and dehydration are all contributors to tired and worn skin. If eating your five a day and drinking your bodyweight in H20... read more
Fabulous Floral Fragrances
It’s time to ditch the heavy scents and freshen up with these fabulous floral fragrances, perfect for summer spritzing... read more
Ahava Men
First it was the women's line and now Ahava, they of the Dead Sea mineral skincare collection, have turned their attention to... read more
Paul Mitchell Festival Kit
We’ve had far from ideal weather for this year’s festival season to date; when it’s not been raining it’s been blowing a gale, making... read more
The Deep Clean
Great skin starts with good cleansing. Well it really starts with lucky genes, a balanced diet and multiple other factors... read more
Lulu’s Time Bomb Rescue Mission Mineral Bath
It is always exciting when a favourite brand releases a new product, so all Lulu fans out there... read more
Summer Make-Up
When it comes to summer make-up – by which I mean the colours that you apply to your face, as opposed to foundation – I tend to think... read more
Nailing the Trends
Obviously nail varnish has always been an important element of the beauty bag of tricks, but it seems to me that today there is just... read more
Father’s Day
So, we’ve celebrated Mother’s Day and now it’s time to remember dear old Dad. Who was it who taught you how to ride a bike?.. read more
Sleek & Chic – The Best Hair Serums
I have hair that can’t decide if it’s straight or curly. It behaves itself when the weather is fine... read more
Ren - Bio Retinoid AntiAgeing Concentrate and Photoactive Sun Veil SPF15
I'm a bit of wuss when it comes to extreme beauty... read more
Super Serums
Long gone are the days when a wipe of toner and dab of moisturiser would suffice as a beauty regime. Now we are encouraged... read more
Lovin’ Summer Legs
With summer just around the corner it’s time to turn your mind to getting your lovely legs beach ready. I don’t know about you, but... read more
Feel Able to Face the World with Living Nature Vitalising Exfoliant
Those of you who visit the site regularly will know that we have already looked at a number... read more
Get Ready To ImPRESS...
Every woman has some kind of problem with their nails; if you’re not a biter you’re a picker, or your nails are weak and flaky, or you... read more
Skincare Fit for a Queen...
Inspired by the ancient skincare secrets of the most iconic royals and nobles of the distant past, the Kings & Queens collection has... read more
Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger
Paul Mitchell is one of those names that seem to have been around forever, but unlike most... read more
Botanical White
Attaining that all-American whiter than white smile has become something of a preoccupation for us Brits during the last... read more
Kalis - Smelling Of Roses
I don't necessarily prescribe to the view that just because something – in the world of aesthetics that is – is Italian then it must be in... read more
Organic Surge
Akin to many people, I really like the idea of using natural cosmetics and toiletries, but often find that the price of putting theory into... read more
Derma-Re-Work DreamWeave Mascara
Ever found yourself wishing that your mascara could last three days without smudging, or need... read more
Givenchy announces new men's fragrance May 1 sees the launch of Givenchy Play Sport, the new fragrance for men from the luxury label... read more
KORRES Magnolia Bark Skincare Collection
If, like me, you favour a more natural approach to skincare and cosmetics, then you’re probably... read more
Spiezia Organic Handbag for Hands That Deserve a Little TLC
The more I look into cosmetics and skincare products, the more inclined am I to go natural... read more
No More White Bits Tan As the sun starts to come out, birds chirp in the trees and the air is filled with the sweet smell of blossom, for me that means one thing... read more
Jennifer Connelly announced as face of Shiseido In honour of Shiseido's 140th anniversary, the brand has appointed Academy... read more
Simple – Not Perfumed, Not Coloured, Just Brightening?
Did you know that Simple is more than 50 years old? No, me neither. It all started out with a simple... read more
Show her how much you care...
So, Valentine’s Day has been and gone for another year, but I always think it’s a little strange that we need to have one day set.. read more
Li’tya Macadamia Facial Hydrating Cream
I’m all for natural skincare these days, so when the chance to review an organic face cream ... read more
Looking Natural with Living Nature
My New Year’s resolution for 2012 was to remove as many synthetic, nasty-filled products... read more
Clarins Colour Breeze Face & Blush Powder
Feeling the winter blues a little? Take your first step into spring with this classic Clarins Face... read more
Cor Silver Soap
Never let it be said that us folks at The Detour office aren’t bandwagon-jumpers; just show us a product that the world’s celebs are... read more
Clinique Almost Spring
The only way that I manage to scrape through the gloom of January and February is the thought that spring is almost here, and... read more
Clarins unveils Colour Breeze for spring
February sees the launch of the spring make-up collection from beauty brand Clarins... read more
Briny Beauty
There's nothing new about the idea of harnessing the ocean – and specifically seaweed from it – for its healing and skin-nourishing... read more
Bulldog Natural Skincare for Boys
Bulldog Natural Skincare products have been around for a while, but with a spanking new look, an extended range and an... read more
Diet, Detox and Emotional Eating
Christmas is over and New Year past, you’ve eaten too much, the alcohol has flowed freely, your favourite dress is now... read more
Winter Tanning
It’s the time of the year when sun-kissed skin isn’t a must-have beauty accessory, and a rosy-cheeked glow and English rose... read more
Perfect hair with BaByliss
Everyone has their own preferred hair routine: a favourable way to dry, iron and style hair. For me, I’ve always had to blow dry my... read more
Winter Lip Care for the Perfect Pout
Winter is the worst time for lips, they get cold and cracked and sore so easily that it’s almost... read more
Dr Nick Lowe's Secret Of Neck Care
Have you ever looked at your skin under one of those machines that reveals sun damage?.. read more
DIY Nail Art
Be it shattered ice effects at McQueen, pearl encrusted creations at Chanel, or the opening of the uber fashionable Wah nails in... read more
The Best Colour Enhancing Shampoos
A summer of Turkish beaches and hanging out in the local park as soon as the sun puts its hat on... read more
Vidal Sassoon’s Hair SOS
From shampoos to stylers to salons, for more than 50 years Vidal Sassoon has been bringing hair products to the masses... read more
Eye Eye Cap’n
Everyone knows that the area around the eyes is far more prone to wrinkles and lines than any other part of the face or body... read more
Molton Brown Hand Wash And Lotion
Hand wash can be drying and harsh on delicate hands, and can leave skin feeling rough and thirsty... read more
Beauty Trend: Autumnal Blush
We are getting to that time of year again. The longest day has come and gone, a minty freshness has crept into the air and the... read more
Ahava Reborn
I've long been a fan of Ahava, which utilises the minerals from the Dead Sea for therapeutic effect. I've found them to be a 'do-what-they... read more
Oleo Body Care - Body Oils
The ethos of Oleo Body Care is "affordable indulgence" and it’s a preaching that this small, Dorset-based company has... read more
Soothed summer skin with Oleo
Summer can wreak havoc on even the best-conditioned skin. Sunburn, heat rash, chlorine and humidity can cause unwanted dryness... read more
Bare Necessities If you've ever gazed wistfully at the jars, bottles and tubes of magic potions in a branch of SpaceNK (for instance) and then walked... read more
Clarins TriActive Facial – The Energy Recharger Having used the Clarins Daily Energizer range I was excited to be having a facial using ... read more
All About Eyes
Eyes are supposed to be the windows to your soul. Sadly they are also the first place to show signs of tiredness... read more
Fresh skin with Clarins
Clarins has launched a beautifully clean range of skincare, aimed at the 18 to late 20s age group. With an ingredient list across... read more
Boots No7
I'm not the world's best experimenter when it comes to make-up (do as I say, not as I do...). I love to see all the new shades on the... read more
Wrinkles? What wrinkles?
The sun is shining, there are birds in the sky, the summer is perfect and you’re at one with the world... Until you take off your sunglasses... read more
Radiance Enhancing Face Care
Late nights, fast food, a lack of H2O and stress in its various guises all contribute to the skin looking dull and feeling coarse... read more
Senspa at Careys Manor Hotel, New Forest, Hampshire
It’s all about the spa at four-star Careys Manor Hotel. In the depths of the New Forest, concealed... read more
Browhaus – Lashes in an Instant
No matter how long my friends tell me my lashes are, every time I go out in the evenings I apply false eyelashes. It makes for a... read more
Making up naturally
I've been a fan of organic and natural skincare for a few years now, but it's taken a little longer for me to really discover and get... read more
A Girls Guide to Faking It
Now, I don’t want to knock the superb weather we’ve been having just lately, but the unseasonably warm start to spring this year... read more
Super Scrubs
The sun has put its hat on so peeling off the concealing winter layers of cashmere and wool to expose the skin is imminent... read more
Nip & Fab
I wouldn't really describe myself as a jumping on the bandwagon type of person, but every now and again a beauty product comes along... read more
Tanning Know-How
False tan: for some, the two most dreaded words in the beauty world that conjure up nothing more than thoughts of orange streaks... read more
Good Enough To Eat – Food Inspired Beauty Products
Some of the most scrumptious scents come from the foods we eat. It’s therefore no surprise to... read more
Self Tanning with Clarins
Building upon the ever-popular Instant Smooth, Clarins has launched a new self tanner and skin perfector in one clever little jar... read more
Fit Flops for Him
For almost two years now my partner has been watching me (and more specifically my legs and bottom!) benefit from wearing... read more
Rouge Coco Shine
Chanel’s latest release in the make-up world is a glamorous range of lip shines inspired by Coco Chanel’s life and success... read more
The Hoste Arms - Spa
Having a spa treatment is nothing new for urbanites and if you live in any city you're spoilt for choice. But how about REALLY treating... read more
Right Royal Skincare - Queen
Having fallen by chance on a couple of skincare ranges that address the needs of sensitive skin, I now find myself on a bit of a mission... read more
Fragrances to put some zing into spring!
It’s been a long old winter, but here we are, finally Marching our way into Spring. The days are... read more
Winter Hand & Lip Care
It's so tempting to concentrate on just the obvious concerns when it comes to skincare – breakouts, wrinkles, redness, whatever... read more
Jane Scrivner Detox Range
Detox: that little word that can mean so many things. For me, detoxing is cutting out things that you love to gain something beneficial... read more
The Best Foundations Of The Season
Foundation: It’s one of those necessities that I’d choose over any other cosmetic. What would I... read more
Jane Iredale – The Skin Care Makeup Range
It’s been over a year since the craze of mineral makeup hit the world with its loose powders and compacts... read more
Elemis Eau de Parfum – Exotic
Earlier this year I reviewed the first ever 'active' fragrance to emerge from the spa and skincare company Elemis. It perfectly captured... read more
Luscious Lashes from Dior
Short of applying fake lashes, it can be difficult to create a dramatic evening look for your eyes.False eyelashes, and indeed false... read more
Ahava’s Mineral Botanic Trio Gift Pack
During the winter, skin can become dry and in need of moisture. Ahava’s trio of Velvet Cream Washes... read more
Unlocking the secret to great skin with YSL’s Top Secrets Range
For me, unnecessarydry skin is annoying and . When it comes to foundation, I often find... read more
The best fragrances for men this season
I trialled some of the newest men’s fragrances from some of the best-known brands all over the world... read more
Carolina Herrera 212 Perfume Range
New York’s Carolina Herrera, the Venezuelan-born fashion designer who famously styled... read more
John Masters Organic
The name might not be familiar to you (yet) but there are celebrities in the US who would trust their tresses to no other hairdresser... read more
A Rose By Any Other Name - Ta’if by Ormonde Jayne Bright, sparkling and juicy, Ormonde Jayne’s rose inspired offering is a treat for the senses... read more
Angela Langford – naturally beautiful
Skincare is something everyone has a personal choice with: some prefer thick creams, some use... read more
The Power of Flowers
Given that she has been an internationally-renowned florist for many years – arguably one of the first celebrity florists, if such... read more
Ahava Mineral Makeup Care
Dead sea minerals and seaweed aren’t exactly what I expected from a foundation, but I was pleasantly surprised with Ahava’s new... read more
Fabulous feet with Scholl
With a whopping 52% of the nation being unhappy with the state of their feet, it seemed the right time to test some of the best treatments... read more
Acqua di Gioia, Giorgio Armani
New for 2010, and with a translation of water of joy, the latest women’s fragrance from Giorgio Armani is a real joy to wear... read more
Post-Holiday Hair And Skin - Keep the Glow Going
Recent research has found that instances of depression are pretty high among those who return... read more
Becoming a bronzed goddess with Eco Tan by Su-do
There are so many fake tans on the market, and I must say, I’ve probably tried the vast majority... read more
Nivea Goodbye Cellulite 10-day Serum
Cellulite is the bain of many women’s lives. It’s as irritating as that piece of hair that just won’t... read more
Get Bikini Ready!
Beach bums listen up for the best ways to scrub, moisturize, tan and tone your body ready for summer. The sun is reaching for his hat... read more
High factor fun in the sun with Ahava's SPF 50 Mineral Suncare range
As Billie Holiday once sang, "Summertime and the living is... read more
Jo Malone Unveils Cologne Intense Jo Malone unveils four new fragrances for July 2010. Inspired by centuries old Middle Eastern... read more
Brighten up this season’s make up with Chanel
Sometimes pastels can draw out the colour in your skin, and make you look washed out... read more
Revive Tinted Moisturiser
A brand new and first cosmetic tinted moisturiser from high-end skincare line Revive with SPF15.
RéVive is a skincare range... read more
Grandma Vine’s Instant Comfort Foot Balm- Peppermint Fresh
Central heating, hot baths and no exposure to fresh air during the seemingly perpetual... read more
MUJI Pure and Effective Skincare
If you’re an admirer of the pared-down, functional, urban chic that is Muji, you will be interested to learn that the Japanese lifestyle... read more
Let those eyelashes flutter this spring - Clinique’s new High Lengths mascara
Spring is the season for pastel shades, light make-up... read more
Going back to nature - Organic beauty
More and more skincare companies are becoming environmentally aware so you can be beautiful... read more
Seasonal skincare
The temperature outside may change but the need for a regular skincare regime remains constant... read more
Tempted by Clinique’s Black Tie Violets
We may be well past the January 1st, but this is still the time of year for a bit of soul searching... read more
Jergens Naturals Body Moisturisers
International Makeup artist Rubie Hammer, of Rubie and Millie Cosmetics, is raving about... read more
Boots No 7 for Men Energising Facial Scrub
Gents, Scrub up for your Valentine this month and get irresistibly kissable skin with this... read more
Pink Cow Bathing Products – Almost Good Enough To Eat
Want that sweet treat over the festive season without the guilt? Then look no further... read more
Beauty Classics - Old and New
The cosmetics business is a buzzing hive of industry - seemingly everyday a new, innovative product is launched to make us... read more
Julia Roberts is the new face of Lancôme Julia Roberts is the latest in a slew of actresses to sign on as an ambassador for luxury... read more
Absolutely Flawless
It’s time to get the flawless, sheer complexion of the catwalks at a fraction of the price. Get gorgeous skin on a budget with these... read more
Message in a Bottle - new winter scents
What aromas do you associate with winter? Bonfires? Cinnamon? Figgy pudding? Pine needles?... read more
5 Of The Best Hand Treatments
I used to have soft hands and felt naked if the nails weren’t painted. But for the past 18 months I have been renovating my home... read more
Ahava’s Source Mineral Eye Cream
If like me you worry about fine lines and wrinkles especially those crows’ feet around the eye area... read more
Putting the Glow Back
I know we like to moan about the weather in this country, but, on the whole, wasn't it a good summer? Not the best ever, but good... read more
5 Of The Best Skin Brightening Products Autumn is upon us. Sunglasses and skimpy vests have been swapped for woolly jumpers and... read more
Konjac sponges
Made from 100% Konjac plant root and having been used for over 1500 years by the Japanese for its health giving properties, I was keen to try... read more
Faith in Nature
There is something about a really fruity fragrance that I just can’t resist when it comes to cosmetics. It all started with my very first lemon lip... read more
Lanolips Lip Ointment
Lip gloss is my must-have beauty product, but some can leave my lips overly sticky and uncomfortable. Gone are my teen days when... read more
Perfect summer skin
I am naturally very pale and freckly, which leaves me with two problems. Firstly, using fake tans can often make my skin colour look fake... read more
Terre d’Oc BB Cream Radiant Foundation
Terre d’Oc’s BB Cream Radiant Foundation is one of those products that usually make me nervous... read more
Aubrey Organics Natural Sun SPF 30+ Green Tea
While the trend for natural beauty products is gaining speed, there are still a few fairly significant... read more
Are there such things as miracles?
It’s been a while since I tried out any products by the American skincare brand Philosophy, but three new products caught my eye... read more
Pukka Ayurveda Organic Skincare Collection
This recent bout of weirdly warm weather (well, at time of writing anyway, anything might... read more
Flawless foundation from Clinique
When it comes to foundation, it’s never a case of ‘oh that’s my colour, I’ll take that’. From watery products, to thick palettes providing full coverage... read more
Lush massage bars
Eco-friendly beauty brand Lush has released a range of massage bars packed with 100% natural goodness, without preservatives... read more
Seascape Island Apothecary
If winter is the time for long indulgent baths, in spring and summer it’s all about the short, stimulating shower. When it comes to enlivening... read more
Heaven Scent?
Elvis Jesus is a brand synonymous with rebellion. Created to be a form of two-fingered salute to the established fashion world of the late 90s... read more
OTT with O.P.I
If there’s one product I couldn’t – or wouldn’t – live without, it would be nail varnish. I have dozens of bottles of both brightly-coloured and... read more
Area H20 Hair Care
It’s an interesting concept, isn’t it; buying shampoo based on your water type. Taking hair type into consideration is second nature... read more
M2 BEAUTÉ Oil-Free Eye Make-Up Remover For some time now, M2 BEATUÉ have been the go-to people for gentle, restorative eye cosmetics... read more
Queen of the Hive Lip Balm
With the never-ending winter us put-upon Brits have been suffering through, skin, lip and bodycare products have been playing... read more
Face Off
Many women overlook the importance of makeup removal as part of their daily beauty regime, but removing your makeup is as important as... read more
Translating the trends
The Spring/Summer 2013 shows were a melange of romance, colour and ladylike chic. Femininity was embraced whilst monochrome made... read more
Silver Serum from Skin Shop It feels like it’s been a very long winter this year; it began around July and has been dragging its heels ever since, so the prospect of a... read more
Also Known As..?
The problem with cosmetics, good cosmetics, the last-all-day-without-flaking-or-smudging-and-don’t-suck-every-drop-of-moisture-from... read more
Peel and reveal
Celebs swear by them and beauty gurus won’t go a week without them…no, we’re not talking juice cleanses, we are talking... read more
All Things Bright and Beautiful
There are few women not familiar with the sinking feeling of the grey-day, when you look in the mirror to discover your youthful glow has blown... read more
Herbalife NouriFusion
We are all aware that a good intake of vitamins and minerals is important for the wellbeing of our body, but with the exception of Vitamin E... read more
Detox
I hate to come across as all bah-humbuggish and boring about the festive season, but the over-indulgence thing that I have... read more
Rejuvenation & Hydration
Winter can be a horrible time for the skin, being battered by both the elements and modern technology, with televisions, computers... read more
Alison Claire – Natural Beauty Range
Unsurprisingly, some of the best ideas are born as the result of necessity. In the case of Alison Claire... read more
Aubrey Organics NuStyle Organic Smoothing Serum
As any regular readers will know, we’re rather partial to a bit of Organic goodness, here at The Detour... read more
No beating the Rush
It can’t be easy competing in an industry as competitive as hairdressing and maintaining an arbiter of style, but Rush hair is... read more
Beauty Oils
For those of a nervous disposition, the idea of a ‘beauty oil’ might seem like a contradiction in terms – especially if we’re talking about oils... read more
Winter-proofing your skin
I first tested a product by French skincare brand Yon-Ka (yes, I know, it doesn’t sound very French – but it is) a few years ago... read more
Nailing the autumn trends
Just how far do you take things when it comes down to keeping up with fashion trends? It can be an expensive (and sometimes scary) business... read more
Banishing Dark Circles and Dull Skin with Clinique
Dark circles under my eyes are the one thing I can never seem to get rid of. No matter how many... read more
Want the Look? Get the Book.
We all know the feeling; you’ve a party to go to, you really should make an effort, but you’re late leaving work, you’re tired, the weather... read more
Women’s Winter Skin Care
Cold wind, damp air and central heating, the perfect recipe for dry skin, cracked lips and a generally miserable winter. Short of emigrating... read more
Dr Organic – Organic Moroccan Argan Oil
I’ve been a fan of Holland & Barrett’s Dr Organic skincare range ever since it was launched a few years ago... read more
Manhattan discovered
The search for the perfect Autumnal scent ends with Bond no. 9 as it launches Manhattan-a tribute to New York’s vibrant centrepiece... read more
Prepare your Pins to Party with Outback Organics
It’s always in the summer months that us girls turn our thoughts to leg care; the exercise, the shaving... read more
TRI-Peptox Skincare
£35 for a good cleanser, £87 for a well-known body firmer, £120 for a deluxe moisturiser... Now, I’m all for these age-defying products... read more
Bobbi Brown Uber Basics
There’s nothing more exciting and inspiring – in my view – than a display of eye make-up shades. I mean the full range and then some... read more
Pure Health Shea Butter
Crisp, bright mornings and invigorating walks aside, I really hate winter. I hate the dehydrating effect of central heating. I hate the size... read more
Preparing skin for autumn
When it comes to skincare, everyone has their preferences. Whether you’re looking for an intense moisturiser for dry... read more
Living Nature
Will organic/natural skincare companies ever run of of botanical wonder ingredients in their quest to bring us beauty without... read more
Elemis Pro-Intense Lift Effect
If I stand in front of the mirror (none of that mirror fasting nonsense for me) and place two fingers on either side of my jaw(near my ears)... read more
Zaggora Viva Hot Pants
Like most women, I know in my heart that the only real path to weight loss is exercise and sensible eating. However, when a new... read more
Fitflop - The Next Generation
Now into its fifth year, Fitflop is the brainchild of beauty entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore. What started as a range of open-toe... read more
Kokoro Haramaki
With no summer to speak of, it seems somewhat depressing to be turning our thoughts to winter again, but that inexorable turning... read more
The Eyes Have It
Laughter lines, expression lines, happiness lines, however you phrase it, they are still lines! However there is a... read more
Manuka Doctor Apinourish Repairing Skin Cream
The Manuka Doctor range first came to our attention earlier this year with their wonderfully... read more
Heliocare Advanced SPF 50 Gel
A long hot summer seems like an improbability as I write this, but just in case the unrelenting rain gives way to blue skies and sunshine... read more
Origins GinZing™ Brightening Mascara to Lengthen & Lift
I suspect that I am not alone in associating natural cosmetics with a sensible look. And there’s... read more
On The Lash
If I were forced to choose only one item of make up to use forever more it would be mascara. I’d suffer chapped lips and a shiny... read more
Steve Whatley’s Zhuzh! Collection
Now, being something of a snob, when a minor celebrity launches an all-new amazing product... read more
Elemis Pro-Collagen Advanced Eye Treatment
Generally-speaking, if you're looking out for the first signs of ageing in your skin, you're going... read more
Korres Black Pine
Looking after skin – particularly skin that isn't in the first flush of youth – can be a tricky business. Not if you have perfect skin and... read more
Salcura Antiac Acne Clearing Spray
Now here’s a statistic that I find particularly nauseating – ‘one in ten girls set their alarm early... read more
Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant+
Rosehip oil has been one of the beauty industries less-well kept secrets for a good few years. Packed with essential fatty... read more
Lee Stafford Argan Oil from Morocco Nourishing Miracle Oil
If you’re striving for beautiful hair, but don’t have the biggest of budgets then there are few people... read more
Love System Intensive Eye Serum
It’s always in the summer months that I most often find myself reaching out for eye care treatments; all that squinting in all that sun... read more
Summer Scents
Ok, it's May now and as I write this I'm wearing sheepskin Fit flops and a cashmere sweater. I'm watching the rain belting down and... read more
Beyond Organic Travel Pack
Regular readers will already be aware of Beyond Organic. Harvesting a wealth of beneficial natural ingredients... read more
Green People Hydrating Firming Serum
For fifteen years now, the good folk at Green People have been working to make natural skincare... read more
Metallic Madness
Every girl likes a bit of bling and our love for precious metals is ever expanding. Luxuries such as gold and silver are not just... read more
Ahava - Extreme Firming Eye Cream
From time to time my mother, God bless her, feels compelled to tell me how lovely my skin is... read more
The Face Of The Future – BB Creams
BB creams, the BB standing for Blemish Balm, are currently the beauty product de jour... read more
My Face: My Choice
Like many women, as I’ve aged I’ve come to associate a high price tag with a high quality when it comes to my cosmetics. This is... read more
On the Lash
Dressing up for a night on the town used to mean reaching for a garishly bright lipstick and adding a sweep of neon blue eye shadow to... read more
Lily Cole is the first ever face of The Body Shop
Lily Cole has been announced as the first Global Brand Advocate for The Body Shop. The ethical... read more
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial
Guerlain’s original Shalimar was created in 1925 as a sort of ode de parfum encapsulating the great love story of Emperor Shahjahan... read more
Clinique Happy in Bloom 2012
My goodness me, it must be spring – the latest incarnation of Clinique’s Happy in Bloom has found its way on to my dressing table... read more
Hair Wear
Dehydration, split ends, and frizz are just a few of the tell tale signs of winter weathered hair. The harsh conditions can wreak havoc... read more
Lush Ro's Argan Body Conditioner
Argan Oil seems to be the big ingredient of the moment, appearing in everything from hair... read more
Chic Cheeks
There’s nothing quite like winter to sap the colour from your cheeks and leave you looking dull and pasty. So as spring starts blooming... read more
Lulu’s War Against Ageing
A few short years ago when the original pop pixie, Lulu, experienced the universal horror of discovering her first wrinkle at around... read more
Thank You Mum...
I don’t know about you, but there’s not much that I don’t owe my Mum. She did all the obvious things – such as birth me and raise me... read more
Essential Care Ocean Eye Shadow Palette
If you’re interested in natural health and beauty, then you’re probably already familiar with... read more
Green People Eye Shadow Trio
If you’re thinking about ushering in the spring with a fresh new look, why not try some natural cosmetics? Green People launched... read more
YSL introduces new lip collection February 14 saw the launch of the new Rouge Pur Couture Vernis à Lèvres from Yves Saint... read more
Intelligent Foundations
Time was when all a girl ever required of a foundation was that it made a decent job of covering up blotches and blemishes... read more
Manuka Doctor Apiclear – Anti-ageing & Blemish-Calming for Sensitive Skin
There are more than seven million women in the UK who... read more
Clarisonic Mia
Contemplating my purchase since their launch in 2009, I’ve finally nabbed myself a Clarisonic. I went for the Mia instead of... read more
VO5 is Back, With Added Va-va-voom!
There was a time, not so long ago, back when I was growing up, that VO5 was THE word in hair... read more
Christian Dior Cosmetics unveils new eye range This month sees the launch of the Diorshow New Look Mascara from the Christian Dior Cosmetics line... read more
Clinique launches Almost Spring line
February sees the launch of the new Almost Spring range from Clinique. The collection includes Almos... read more
Love your hands
Our hands have a hard time of it really; they're more used, abused and exposed than any other part of our bodies. Sure, our feet... read more
Gently Does It
Every few years it happens – my eyes, or, to be more precise my eyelids, decide to take objection to my skincare routine, my... read more
New Year, Natural You
Each and every year we plague ourselves with the guilt of broken New Years resolutions, covering everything from learning... read more
The Clearing Spa
Spas are places of tranquillity, relaxation and escape, and that’s definitely what I received when I opted for a full body massage... read more
Sink in for a Soak with Sanex
On these cold winter nights, there is nothing more relaxing than sinking into a hot bubbly bath... But what’s not quite so relaxing is the... read more
All About Eyes
Lack of sleep, water retention, genetics, too much sugar and salt, ageing, allergies, all these factors and more unfortunately... read more
Celeb craze: Coconut oil
It’s quite often I flick through the pages of glossy magazines and see the latest celebrity craze hypnotising readers into buying the... read more
Fabulous Foundations
The Party season is fast approaching, so it’s time to put your best face forward, and we’ve got just the thing to help you do it.. read more
Bronze Age
Fed up with looking slightly anaemic and no longer satisfied with just a flush of peach or pink on the cheeks I decided to investigate a... read more
Give Us A Lift
While grey hairs have been encroaching on my otherwise lustrous locks since I was in my 20s, I've been pretty fortunate... read more
A Question of Balance
I first came across Balance Me about two years ago. I was researching the British organic beauty business for an... read more
Hair Repair
Summertime can be hard on hair; UVA’s, UVB’s, chlorine, sea salt, sand, dry air, it all takes its toll, so as the sun packs itself off... read more
Super Moisturising Body Emollients
Why oh why would you be worrying about how slick and smooth your limbs are now that Autum... read more
The New Black - Clinique Black Honey
One or two moons ago I was working for a women's magazine, responding to readers' letters... read more
Armani Code Sport
Armani’s newest addition to its already-booming fragrance portfolio is Armani Code Sport, a woody, strong and citrusy fragrance... read more
My Beauty Essential: Molton Brown’s Celestial Maracuja Sugar Polish
I can’t live without body scrub. Whether preparing my... read more
Diesel Only the Brave Captain America Limited Edition
Building on the ever-popular fragrance Only The Brave released earlier this year, Diesel... read more
Peachykeen Organics
Based in rural Cheshire, Peachykeen Organics is the type of company that I really enjoy writing about – a small family-run... read more
Byzance de Chanel Collection
Chanel has launched a limited edition range of eyeshadow, blush and lip colour influenced by the Byzantine art era. Goddess-like... read more
Beach Bag Essentials
Yay! It’s summer time! It’s properly, properly sunblock, shades, sand between your toes and flies in your ice-cream, summer time!.. read more
Lush Happy Feet
Looking for fabulous feet for summer? Lush have come to the rescue, stepping in with their zingy new limited edition Happy... read more
Beautiful Body Lotions
So here we are again, back at the time of year when we’ve got it all on show... Our skin, that is, and it’s so hard to find the perfect... read more
Riviera Radiance
This summer the place to be is the South of France. Think glamour à la Brigitte Bardot frolicking in Cannes, the elegance of Marion... read more
My Summer Beauty Beach Bag Essentials
The sun is shining, the sky is blue, summer holidays are on the horizon, so here are my essential... read more
Fight that Cellulite
With summer just around the corner one’s mind can’t help but turn to the ever-dispiriting question of “What can I do about my wobbly bits??”... read more
Senzimi Skincare for sensitive skins
Plenty of people reckon that they have sensitive skin, even if they don't. Who knows why... read more
Brown Eyed Girl
We know that brown eyeshadows were big this autumn. Julien Macdonald, Erdem and Roberto Cavalli each sent their models... read more
Just What He Always Wanted...
Father's Day is just around the corner and you're panicking. No, don't cave in and buy him socks or or one of those "best dad in... read more
Summer Fragrances
By the time you read this things may have changed and we will have been plunged back into a mini ice-age – but as I write there... read more
The way to.... relax
Award-winning Aromatherapy Associates has partnered with the Montpellier Chapter to create sheer tranquillity and relaxation... read more
Cheaters guide: Beat The Bulge
Summer is amongst us, we all yearn to be in some exotic location swaying side to side on a handmade hammock, head rested on... read more
Ahava's Special Edition Source Smoothing Moisturiser
While I have been a fan of Ahava's body products – particularly the exfoliating body wash... read more
Spa @ Barnsdale Lodge Hotel
I have a suggestion for you. Instead of spending a weekend pounding the pavements at home/jogging on a treadmill at the gym/indulging... read more
Elemis Tri Enzyme Resurfacing system I have a confession to make – I am an addict – a beauty junkie. To be precise, I am an Elemis addict... read more
New Zealand naturals
I've been aware for some time that New Zealand is the home to some very interesting organic skin care brands – it must have... read more
Accessorize... the perfect accessory this spring
High Street favourite Accessorize has launched a make-up range complete with glitzy nail... read more
Deep Down, Yet Gentle Cleansers
Sometimes there's nothing nicer, more refreshing, more squeaky clean-inducing than a foaming... read more
Striking lashes for evening glamour
I never attend an evening event without a set of false lashes on. Despite having long lashes... read more
Look Younger For Longer Easy Ways to Drop a Decade
In 2007 skin and anti-ageing experts Dr Aamer Khan and his wife Lesley Reynolds Khan launched... read more
Discount Voucher Codes for Gucci, Guerlain and Yves Saint Laurent fragrances The Perfume Superstore has announced that they have... read more
Toning And Lifting From Payot
Payot Paris has a wide collection of body treatments available to hide a multitude of sins. I tried the Slim Performance moisturiser... read more
Macademia Natural Oil
At the best of times my hair is less of a crowning glory and more of an unruly mop. There's an awful lot of it and being naturally curly... read more
Reflexology at Sen Spa, Harvey Nichols
An avid fan of health regimes, treatments and new crazes, I was extremely excited to be... read more
BookaSpa: satisfaction guaranteed Good spas have no need for chairs shaped like shells. Or a ‘relaxation area’ as grey and bare as... read more
Expert tanning and skincare from Rodial
Night time is the best time to treat your face. Not only does applying product at night mean you... read more
Chanel Sublimage
With the cold nights drawing-in, keeping skin moisturised and glowing is top of every woman’s agenda at this time of the year... read more
Celebrity Secrets Spray Tan
Fake tan: like marmite, you either love it or hate it. I fall into the earlier category, but unfortunately sometimes the marmite idea... read more
Brand in focus: Revlon
For years, Revlon has been a well-known brand on the shelves of makeup stands all over the world. I took a look at the most... read more
La Tweez: the perfect Christmas Stocking Filler
Everyone has their own beauty regimes. Some wax, some moisturise, some exfoliate... read more
Aramis for the Posh Do
There are now so, so many fragrances on the market – every designer, footballer and flower-arranger worth his or her... read more
Hi-Voltage Skin Care
If you're the kind of girl – sorry, I mean person, mustn't discriminate – who likes a bit of innovations with her skin care routine, then... read more
Kate Logan Beauty - All Natural Skincare Range
Natural, organic, simple, pure…all words used to convince consumers that their products are the... read more
Nicole by O.P.I
Fabulous varnish brand O.P.I has launched a range of new varnishes exclusive to Boots.com. Featuring an impressive variety of 24 colours... read more
True Volume from Shan Rahimkhan Shan Rahimkhan is a multi-dimensional brand that comprises a hair salon, café and shop all... read more
Bleu de Chanel
Chanel has collaborated with legendary film director Martin Scorsese to release the television advert for the new fragrance... read more
A Trio Of Skin Treats From Weleda Having a long, relaxing bath is my idea of a quiet night in after a long week at work. There’s nothing... read more
Deep-down skin care from A'kin
There are so many high performance, all singing and dancing skincare products out there today, that choosing the one that... read more
Nudity In A Bottle - Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist
Before I say anything at all about Donna Karan's new, limited edition, fragrance, Cashmere Mist... read more
Chanel’s Moisturising Collection
During the summer months, keeping skin moisturised can be difficult. With harsh sun rays, summer cocktails and late nights all... read more
Bloom-ing Brilliant
Where is the ideal place to test make up? A hen do by the coast was my answer. Bloom’s Lip Tint comes in a range of bright and... read more
The Most Beautiful Balm?
These days, the name of Jo Malone is synonymous in particular with gorgeous, natural fragrances – alongside beautiful, classic... read more
Beauty Product of the month - Diva Veloce 3800 Pro Hairdryer
Diva Veloce 3800 Pro Hairdryer has just won the silver prize for best new beauty appliance... read more
Mascara, A Girl's Best Friend?
You know those beauty orientated interviews with a famous woman? There's always one question put to the celebrity in the spotlight... read more
New Spring 2010 Collection from Nailgirls Nail Polishes
Spring has sprung! In the fashion world this means floral dresses, open toe footwear and... read more
Soothe Me! Post Wax Balm from Kate Logan Beauty
There are many ways to relax, unwind and have a nice pamper. Waxing is not one of them... read more
The Spirit of Elemis
Fans of the luxury spa and skincare brand Elemis will be thrilled to learn that to celebrate its 20th anniversary the company has launched... read more
A Fresh New Brightening Star - Supernova Radiance by Fresh
There are certain items in the arsenal of beauty aids that have now reached iconic, superstar... read more
OP Therapy Body Hydrator with Emu Oil
For most women, an all-over body moisturiser is a beauty box essential. I’ve always religiously... read more
The Aboriginal Feel-Good Factor
Another week and another organic skincare beauty range comes to my attention. And it’s yet one more from Australia, a country that... read more
Kerstin Florian
It may be winter outside, but in my heart its the height of summer (or May at least) and I’m lying on a beach gazing down... read more
Ahava’s Pure Energizing Body Mud Mask
New Year for me always equals a new wardrobe. Despite the weather still giving us sporadic... read more
The Best Winter Hair Care Products
Not only can the winter season damage our skin, it can play havoc with our hair. Extremes... read more
Eva Longoria Parker to launch fragrance As if there weren't enough stars with fragrances, 2010 looks set to be filled with celebrity scent... read more
Delashous! A Cracking Collection Of Mascaras
Mascara is a must-have for any beauty savvy female (unless of course you are one of the... read more
The Best Winter Skin Protectors
It’s always assumed that summertime, with it’s harmful UV rays, is the most damaging season for our skin, but winter can be... read more
Repairing The Damage With Elemis New Visible Brilliance
As I write this I’m nursing the mother of all head colds, which is pretty much par for the course at... read more
Vanessa Paradis returns to Chanel Chanel has once again chosen French singer and actress Vanessa Paradis to be the face of... read more
‘Hands Up!’ this season with M&S’ new Autumn/Winter Nail Colours
In recent years the ‘in’ nail colour of the season seems to... read more
5 Of The Best Cleansing Balms & Oils
Every morning and evening since I mutated into a greasy skinned teenager prone to weekly... read more
On-Line Caring & Sharing - New from Beauty Naturals
Going green, beauty-wise, is getting easier and easier. The number of new brands that are as... read more
How To Achieve A Natural Looking Made Up Face
It may seem a contradiction in terms to suggest applying a face full of make up when discussing... read more
A Regal Indulgence - Champneys Thai Royale
Is it still too early to use the 'C' word? Perhaps it is, but if you're looking for some inspiration on what... read more
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