3 posts tagged “angelina jolie”

Chubby cheeks are the secret to a youthful appearance and attracting the opposite sex, according to new research.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons claims that fatty deposits underneath the face help to keep people looking young and beautiful.

Scientists hope that the findings, which explain why sudden weight loss can make people look older, will help them develop techniques to halt the signs of aging.

One suggestion is that fatty deposits are injected beneath the skin to plump up cheeks.

"From the irresistible urge to pinch the cheeks of infants to our admiration of Hollywood stars like Audrey Hepburn and Angelina Jolie, we've known for a long time that cheeks are vital to what we consider beautiful," said Joel Pessa, a surgeon and co-author of the study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the society.

They can take their pick from the world's smartest beauty counters and shop at the most exclusive boutiques, but what do celebrities really have in their make-up bags and bathroom cabinets? From the sheerest tinted moisturiser and the best red lipstick, the beautiful people - actresses, supermodels, musicians and designers - reveal their 21 make-up must-haves, skincare savers and body buffers.

Mario Badescu Almond & Honey Face Scrub, is adored by Helena Christensen, the supermodel and photographer, as much for its gorgeous smell as for its face-freshening effect. 'It smells like marzipan,' says Christensen. 'And gives my skin a clean, velvety feeling.'

Unless you want to look like a 1980s throwback, steer clear of a lipliner that is darker than your natural lip colour. Get it spot-on by following Keira Knightley's lead. Revered for her smoky eyes and pale lips combo, the actress found her perfect pencil. 'No7 Lip Liner in Nude, is the perfect colour,' says Knightley.
 

Along with her platinum-blond hair, Gwen Stefani's trademark is her glossy lips. Her gloss of choice? Urban Decay XXX Shine Lip Gloss, an über-shiny syrup that comes in a myriad of lip-plumping shades. Go for Betsey, a toffee-apple red, as worn on the catwalk at Betsey Johnson, Naked, a gorgeous pinky nude, or Stefani's favourite, Ozone, the perfect crystal-clear top coat.

It's also a firm favourite with the model Daisy Lowe: 'Blinc Mascara s my newest beauty discovery. You can literally sleep in it and it won't smudge.'

 

Originally created to make racehorses' legs look glossy and allegedly used by the SAS to protect their skin, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, is the stuff of beauty legends. Hardly surprising that everyone from Kate Moss and Penélope Cruz to Rachel Bilson cites it as a beauty staple. 'It gives my skin a dewy look,' says Bilson, who daubs it on to highlight cheekbones, temples and lips.
 

One of the first to offer biodynamic and organic products, Jurlique is a favourite with the eco-aware.

Alicia Silverstone cites it as one of her favourites, while Scheherazade Goldsmith loves the Jurlique Lavender Hand Cream. 'It's velvety-rich and leaves your hands feeling supple and hydrated,' she says.

'When I moved to LA the best thing was meeting Ole, my facialist, and David Bowie, my husband,' says the model Iman.

to be continued ;)