Spotlight on Clarins Super Restorative Hand Cream

Hands can often be a great giveaway when it comes down to holding back the years. So many of us forget to apply sun protection on a daily basis but you really should as it will help to prevent the signs of aging. Also keeping them well moisturised will also improve the appearance of them.

For more mature ladies, the recently-launched Clarins Super Restorative Hand Cream (£37.50) is well worth trying. This cocktail of goodies includes extract of organic harunga “the healing tree” and Montpellier rock-rose extracts which improves the appearance of those dark spots associated with advancing years.

This rich moisturising cream softens hands leaving them feeling lovely and velvety and not at all greasy.

This maybe pricy, but a little goes a long way.

By Daralyn Danns

Scents of seduction

It is no secret that scent is a powerful weapon in the art of seduction. Here are a few that I think have that certain something to entice that special somebody to come closer.

For her

Atelier Des Ors Rose Omeyyade, £225 for 100ml EDP, Harrods
A velvety wrap of Damask rose and raspberry tempered with patchouli, sandalwood and a hint of amber. A unique fragrance that is sensual and sophisticated.

Ormonde Jayne Tolu, £110 for 50ml EDP, ormondejayne.com
A member of the oriental family, this chic perfume is brimming with notes of orange blossom laced with pure Tolu resin and spiced up with notes of wood and musk. The dry down is soft and powdery. So elegant.

For him

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Vitae forte, £165 for 70ml EDP, Harvey Nichols
One to be shared as it can be worn on both men and women. Fresh and citrusy packed with a spicy punch. This is a sensual perfume.

Odin10 Roam, £120 for 100ml EDP, Liberty London
Roam maybe be unisex but this opulent, sultry, woody scent with a hint of sweetness, is outstanding on a man. He will not be able to keep you off him.

By Daralyn Danns

 

Pink fizz for Valentine’s Day

Whether it is for a romantic occasion or you simply want to spoil yourself, there is nothing like a glass of pink fizz to spice up the occasion.

While there are lots to choose from, there is something decadent about a good glass of pink champagne. 

Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé, £60, Berry Bros. & Rudd (bbr.com)
Stunningly sophisticated, this strawberry-soaked champagne oozes class and elegance. My all-time favourite non-vintage rosé champagne. This is seduction in a bottle.

San Leo Rosato NV, £10.49 (until February 16, £6.99) Waitrose
A zesty wine with bags of fruity flavour. This Italian vino spumante, low in alcohol (11%), is wickedly enticing. 

Good Ordinary Claret, £54, case of six, Berry Bros. & Rudd (bbr.com)
If you are looking for a good claret, wine merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd has teamed up with the renowned British fashion designer Paul Smith to create two limited-edition labels. There is also the 2014 Good Ordinary White (£53.10 for a case of six). You will want to buy this for the bottle alone. 

By Daralyn Danns