Beauty Tips and Advice

New to Beauty Boxes  - Makeup Brushes

Make up brushes provide the essential ingredient in achieving a professional polished look to a flawless make-up finish and investing in a good quality set of make-up brushes is always worthwhile.

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Eat the beauty way

You may have heard the old adage 'beauty comes from within', but by eating superfoods it really can. There are plenty of foods with beauty benefits if you feel that your body needs a boost.

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Style and beauty winter 2010 into Spring 2011

New Year is the perfect excuse to reinvent yourself by trying out new fashion, hair and beauty looks. If you want to know about the trends that matter in 2011, the BB team are here to give you a few pointers.

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Xmas party diva alert

Right then, it's December and Christmas is up and running. We know that you beauty types are well-versed in partying, but here are a few tips from the BB girls to make sure this year goes off with a fabulous bang.

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Gift ideas for a beauty Christmas

Every year, do you promise (usually during a frantic last-minute shopping dash or midnight present wrapping) that next Christmas, you'll be super-organised and plan ahead? Well, don't worry, this year you can. Here’s our early bird xmas pressie shopping tips for a brilliant beauty Christmas.

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Beauty tips in history

We're always seeing retro style on the catwalks, and, just as in fashion, beauty trends come and go. So Beauty Boxes have taken a quick delve into beauty history to find out about some enduring (and sometimes plain bizarre) beauty treatments from the past.

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Our autumn beauty choice

As the stores get their new season fashion drops, you may have made serious plans to sort your autumn/winter wardrobe by spotting your must-have buys. But don't neglect the latest beauty looks. Read our favourite autumn beauty trends to give you some inspiration.

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Be a beach babe

Love it or dread it - bikini season is here and can’t be avoided. Don't hide away, everyone can look great on the beach. All it takes is a bit of confidence and some Beauty Boxes' top tips.

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Hot Hollywood

The BB team love to check out Hollywood celebs and glean inspiration from their sleek fashion and beauty looks. Here are some top tips to help you evoke a bit of modern glamour.

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Get festival fabulous

Whether you're off to Sonar, T in the Park, The Big Chill or Glastonbury - festival season is well and truly here. You might not be able to crash the VIP enclosure and powder room, but if Kate Moss always looks festival foxy - you can too.

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Up close and personal with Lubna Rafiq

MAC pro and esteemed celebrity make up artist Lubna Rafiq is a Beauty Boxes fan. We catch up with Lubna to find out more about her work, and why the St Tropez beauty case is her ideal beauty choice.

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Hot Summer Hair

It's always a trial, deciding how best to keep your hair looking gorgeous when you're hopping from beach to bar. So we've tracked down some key trends to help you plan ahead and stay stylish in the sun.

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The Hot Paris Beauty Trends

Now that we've hung up our Louboutins and stuffed our beauty bags with as many freebie mini bottles of champers as poss, we're back in Blighty for some serious fashion and beauty reportage.

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So spa, so good

Whether you're a mum, stressed at work, or just plain busy – we all need to be pampered occasionally. But it's often difficult to find the time, or the spare pennies. So why not take a night off from the washing, ironing or admin? Get the kids tucked up in bed, and create your own in-house spa therapy.

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The ultimate Valentine's pout

Inspired by the likes of Dita von Teese, Burlesque make-up looks are très hip. You can recreate this saucy style by using lipstick and liner to create the perfect cupid bow lips.

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Brilliant beauty packing

When you're planning a short break away, it's easy to want to pack the whole kit and caboodle in your make-up bag. Don't get weighed down with lotions and potions. Save yourself time and energy and pack smart instead.

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