How to hide signs of a cold with make-up and skincare
Red nose, chapped lips, puffy face, a pale complexion – these are just a few of the beauty woes that come with a cold. Make-up may not be your top priority when you’re seriously under the weather, but once you’re over the worst it’s time to breathe some life back into your complexion. Here are a few clever tips and products to help you look better than you feel.
Make sure you’re using a rich cream
A rich, nourishing cream will soothe parched skin and restore your natural glow. If your skin is dry and irritated, add a few drops of facial oil to your everyday face cream and pat it into your skin for an extra moisture boost.
Placecol Illuminé Reviving Oil 15ml 450; Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Cream 50ml 295 SHOP NOW; Clarins Hydra-Essentiel 640 SHOP NOW
Grab a soothing balm
The sensitive skin around your lips and nose is hit hard by a cold, and may appear red, inflamed and chapped. Protect and repair it with an intensely nourishing balm that seals in moisture and helps your skin bounce back quickly.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant 50ml 315 SHOP NOW; Nuxe Reve de Miel Super Baume 475; Bobbi Brown Extra Soothing Balm 1050 SHOP NOW
Boost radiance with hydrating foundations
Consider hydrating foundations and tinted moisturisers your skin’s new best friends. These hardworking products revive a dull, uneven complexion, giving your skin a healthy colour boost while erasing signs of fatigue.
Inglot Beautifier Tinted Cream 399 (Exclusive to Edgars); MAC Lightful C + Coral Grass Tinted Cream SPF 30 With Radiance Booster 560 SHOP NOW; Clarins Skin Illusion SPF 15 515 SHOP NOW
Colour correct with concealer
A concealer is essential when trying to disguise the aftermath of a cold. While hydrating foundations and tinted moisturisers go a long way to conceal shadows and red blotches, colour correctors target specific skin problems. A yellow-based concealer diminishes purple or blue under-eye circles; green-based concealers neutralise redness around the nose; and an apricot-hued concealer brightens the skin for a fresh, healthy look.
Clarins SOS Primer Diminish Redness 425 SHOP NOW; Sisley Instant Correct in Just Rosy 1110 (Exclusive to Edgars) SHOP NOW; Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer 495 SHOP NOW
Use a waterproof mascara
Sneezes and sniffles mean watery eyes, so keep eye make-up simple with soft, brightening eyeshadow instead of eyeliner, which might smudge during the day. Use a light coat of waterproof mascara to help revive and ‘open’ your eyes.
Kelso Beauty Waterproof Mascara 159.95 (Exclusive to Edgars) SHOP NOW; Lancôme Monsieur Big Waterproof Mascara 360 SHOP NOW; Givenchy Noir Couture Volume Waterproof Mascara 610 SHOP NOW
Add a pop of colour to cheeks and lips
Nothing lifts a dull complexion more than a pop of colour. Blush is a must to give cheeks a healthy flush and bring your complexion back to life. Creamy, hydrating formulas will blend easily into your skin and give it a dewy finish, as opposed to powder blushes that may accentuate dryness. As for colour, go for peachy shades. These hues instantly perk up sallow-looking skin. Avoid red tones as these may emphasise blotchiness. Use a tinted balm or nourishing lipstick on lips for a healthy, protective glow.
Chanel Coco Rouge Flash in Furtive 645; Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sheer Tint SPF15 in Blush 255 SHOP NOW; Dolce & Gabbana The Creamy Blush In Rosa Aurora 930 (Exclusive to Edgars)
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Everything you need to know about fragrance cocktailing
Fragrance cocktailing, also known as scent mixing or fragrance layering, involves combining two (or more) scents to create a unique custom-blend aroma. However it’s not as easy as randomly spritzing on perfumes; you need to know which notes and fragrance families complement each other before you dive right in.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FRAGRANCE FAMILIES
Knowledge of the fragrance categories (floral, woody, citrus, oriental and gourmand) is essential for layering. While there is no hard and fast rule, the general guideline is to mix scents that are either in the same family or in complementary ones. For example, if you are choosing to mix floral fragrances, start by layering light and fresh florals over the darker, deeper ones.
FOCUS ON SIMPLE SCENTS
The less complicated the perfume composition the easier it is to mix. Look for subtle, minimalist fragrances that feature one or two notes only for a seamless blend. Try keep within the same family for better control of the combined fragrance.
THE ORDER MATTERS
Always spray the stronger fragrance first, so that it’s present but not overwhelming. When you’re layering an EDT or EDP with a body lotion (read further for more on this), or mixing two EDTs, always apply the heavier-smelling scent, wait for it to dry or soak in, and then apply the next.
NOT JUST FOR PERFUMES
Layering scents isn’t exclusive to perfumes; you can also use body care products such as creams and butters to create an intense, long-lasting, top-to-toe scent. Applying scented body oils, lotions and creams together underneath your fragrance will uplift it.
THE PERFECT COCKTAIL
These complementary blends are worth taking note of:
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The Drop: April’s new beauty products
SENSAI
TOTAL LIP GLOSS
850
Fans of Sensai’s Cellular Performance Total Lip Treatment will love the fact that the brand has transformed its popular lip product into a gloss. Leaving a healthy flush of pink with a hint of shimmer, this gloss glides on smoothly and continuously hydrates and conditions lips with its Koishimaru Silk and Lip Care Complex.
CLARINS
EXTRA-FIRMING PHYTO-SERUM
1280
Clarins has added an incredible serum to its Extra Firming range. The product contains powerful plant extracts such as lupine, agave and quinoa to tighten and lift the skin’s surface for a smooth, youthful complexion. It also contains hyaluronic acid to help maintain the skin’s hydration, which is key for a gorgeous, all-day glow.
CLINIQUE
CLINIQUE iD
570
One of the biggest trends in skincare at the moment is bespoke beauty, and we just can’t get enough! Clinique’s latest launch takes personalised skincare to the next level with a revolutionary system that addresses your specific needs. First pick your base from one of three options – Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly, Moisturizing Lotion, or Oil-Control Gel – then mix in one of five different active concentrate cartridges, each of which is formulated to treat your main skin concern. Clever and affordable, this skincare solution is what your face has been waiting for.
EXCLUSIVE TO EDGARS
We love retinol for its wrinkle-busting superpowers, but it can sometimes be too harsh for sensitive skins. Enter a retinol serum by Estée Lauder, which blends pure retinol into a stabilised, slow-release delivery system. The result is an effective retinol treatment that’s less harsh – and more comfortable – than traditional retinol formulas. Suitable for all skin types.
This April, we’re giving away 3 days’ car hire to 20 lucky Edgars Club members with Tempest Car Hire
Planning a road trip? Tempest Car Hire’s latest competition for Edgars Club members means you stand the chance to save significantly on road travel for your next trip.
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What are your travel goals for 2019? Chances are you’d love to experience more adventures, visit family in other parts of the country, or simply enjoy a change of scenery. We’re giving away three days’ car hire to 20 lucky Edgars Club members, compliments of Tempest Car Hire, so you can do, see and experience more, for less. This incredible prize includes free rental for three days, super damage and loss waiver, unlimited mileage, document administration fee, airport surcharge and tourism levy. Competition runs from 1 – 30 April. Ts and Cs apply. Click here for more info.
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Non-stop gaming with Nu Metro Gaming for Edgars Club members
Nu Metro Gaming and Edgars Club are offering members incredible savings on all the gaming your heart desires. Nu Metro Gaming is an exciting new-generation gaming organisation, providing a unique offering to fans of gaming, including elegant gaming lounges, a range of tournament and event structures, as well as relevant gaming content and e-commerce solutions. Its flagship gaming lounge is conveniently located at Emperors Palace, next to O.R. Tambo International Airport. The good news is that joining this unique world of gaming just got a whole lot more affordable for Edgars Club members; entry is from as little as R45, usually R60, meaning you save of 25% on Game Time and/or your monthly subscription cost. What’s more, Edgars Club members and a guest of their choice will get three hours free Game Time on their birthday, or the weekend closest to it. Whether it’s your kids, your sister, brother, uncle, or even granddad who is a fan of gaming, this new benefit is too good to be missed. For more information click here. Ts and Cs apply.
Make awesome food memories this Easter with Edgars Club and Piatto
What would Easter be without all the trimmings that make this holiday extra special? Find out how to take your Easter festivities to the next level with mouthwatering recipes and special offers from Piatto Restaurants.
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Imagine a table laden with chicken-parmesan-stuffed garlic bread for starters, elegant braised lamb shank with gravy for mains, and mini-egg rocky road for a knockout dessert with a distinctly Easter feel. Sound good? See how to make these delicious dishes and more here. Don’t feel like cooking for Easter? Go out instead! Edgars Club members get 10% off meals at Piatto Restaurant from Mondays to Thursdays, so you can treat the family to authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a lively environment, and experience the pleasure of coming home to a clean kitchen afterwards. Not only that, but Edgars Club members also stand a chance to win one of two R400 vouchers from Piatto Restaurants. Winning is easy, click here to find out more. Competition closes 30 April. Ts & Cs apply.
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What’s happening in your city this April?
CAPE TOWN
JOBURG
DURBAN
PORT ELIZABETH
BLOEMFONTEIN
Benefit from incredible savings on movie tickets with Ster-Kinekor and Edgars Club
Edgars Club members enjoy great savings on Ster-Kinekor movie tickets. Check out some of the exciting movie releases this month.
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Edgars Club VIP and Club Life members save up to 50% on two Ster-Kinekor movie tickets daily. What better excuse to take the family to watch The Queen’s Corgi, which follows the adventure of Rex, the Queen’s most beloved corgi, who loses track of his mistress. Not to mention fan-favourite Avengers: Endgame and thriller/horror Pet Sematary. No matter your mood, you’ll save on action movies at IMAX paying only R93; rom-coms in 2D, paying from only R29; the latest animations in 3D from only R31; arthouse movies at Cinema Nouveau from just R48 or the best in cinematic luxury at Cine Prestige for only R96. Trust us, it doesn’t get any better than this. To see the full list of movies releasing this month and for more information on this benefit, click here. Ts and Cs apply.
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