Valentine’s Chocolate Beauty
This Valentine’s Day indulge in some sweet beauty treats for you to pamper yourself with and enjoy - without a single POINTS® value in sight!
Valentine’s is upon us once again, and - as always - ready to awaken the chocoholic in you! But don't despair, there's no need to fall off your weight loss wagon. Read the article below
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Legend has it that cocoa seeds were brought from paradise and became a sacred source of wisdom, passion, happiness and stamina. Luckily there are endless ways to enjoy the delicious product of these seeds that won't cost you a single calorie. Here are some sweet beauty treats for you to pamper yourself with...
It's A Body Wrap!
If you've ever wondered what it feels like to be a Kit Kat, here is your chance. At Champney's, a fabulous treatment known as 'The Chocolate Wrapper' is the ultimate in chocolate therapy. This mouth-watering experience begins with a complete body exfoliation, which is then followed by a warm chocolate mask (you will be covered in a Nutella-like paste and wrapped in a foil blanket!). After the wrap works its magic, you shower and finally body butter is massaged all over you to ensure your skin is intensely moisturised. You can also indulge at home with the brand's own products, available at their salons nationwide.
At Your Fingertips
Dark nails are a chic alternative to the classic red, so why not go for a deep-brown varnish this Valentine’s? Remember to keep nails short and straight when using dark colours. Leighton Denny's Chocoholic Nail Varnish is the perfect shade for the job – just make sure you don’t mistake it for the real thing! If you like dark chocolate, Elf’s Chocolate shade is the one for you, and if you more of a “milky bar kid” L’Oreal’s Paris’ new titanium resist and shine range have some great lighter colours that can be worn day and night.
A Minute On The Lips But Never On The Hips
Lip balm is another great product to enjoy as an alternative to the real thing. Want a reason to smile? Try Jane Iredale’s Chocoholicks lip gloss, which comes in four divine shades including Truffle, Caramel, Strawberry Cream and Chocolate Orange. Or if you’re feeling indulgent, Jelly Pong Pong’s Gourmet Lip Therapy is the perfect handbag companion. It contains real coca and smells and tastes divine.
Facing the Facts
The antioxidant concentration in cocoa is very high, giving it anti-ageing properties, so if you want to treat yourself to a chocolate infused range of products for your face (cleanser, comfort cream and treatment cream) Karin Herzog has the answer.
The hit from the heavenly aroma of pure chocolate works instantly on the brain to release those feel-good hormones, lifting the spirits at the end of even the longest and most challenging of days. Ingredients include
real Swiss chocolate and a patented Oxygen formula full of potent vitamins and minerals plus sesame and avocado oil to give your skin luminosity and radiance.
Kiss and Make Up
Chocolate coloured make-up is always a good option as browns and taupes blend in easily with every complexion. We looked at the latest lipsticks, blushers, and eye shadows to bring you the season’s must-haves.
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Lily Lolo Chocolate Fudge Cake eye shadow – a shimmery organic eye shadow made from natural crushed minerals |
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Yes to Carrots C Me shine lip-gloss – a sweet-smelling smooth and glossy lip gloss called Cocoa Loco– very Willy Wonka! |
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L’Oreal Chocolate Nudes limited edition lipstick – smooth and understated, grab these while you can… |
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Cocoa Blush Colour Quilt from Miners – mix the colours together or use them individually to create the perfect glow |
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Elf’s Candy Shop lip gloss – ideal to throw in your handbag |
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