
Advertising Standards Authority(ASA) in UK has announced a ban on the magazine advertisement for L’Oreal’s Revitalift Repair 10 in which Rachel Weisz appeared with perfectly smooth skin. In fact, the image of the 41-year-old Oscar winning actress, who married Daniel Craig last year, had been digitally enhanced or airbrushed to even out her complexion. ASA ruled the image “misleadingly exaggerated…

…lawyer, today’s ruling was “contrary to good sense” and there would be an appeal. Liliane Bettencourt is the daughter of Eugene Schueller, the founder of L’Oreal. Bettencourt family owns a 31% stake in the company, worth over $20 billion. Francoise Bettencourt-Meyers reassured investors that the decision to put Liliane Bettencourt under guardianship would not affect the company in any…

…t believe their anti-grey pill will work on people like George Clooney, whose hair has already begun the greying process Hair cells are at their best between puberty and the age of 25. Once people hit 30, the hair cells slump into an “oxidative stress” process and their defense against toxins breaks down summoning the appearance of grey hairs. The new anti-grey pill is designed to protect the hair…

…$39.99, and Precision Eye Cream, $31.99, for two weeks, the effects could be seen almost immediately. The fine lines at the side of the eyes were instantly softened thanks to the eye cream. After just 24 hours, the serum and moisturizer appeared to have worked together to create smoother skin. L’Oreal Paris launched Revitalift Laser X3, a new anti-ageing range with prices starting from just $31.9…

…s – namely cadmium and chromium. These are linked to problems such as dermatitis (skin inflammation) and possible kidney damage in the long term. “Their extraction from the human body takes over 40 years,” the study warned. Similar studies have found lipsticks containing methacrylate, a form of adhesive, which can irritate the skin. Some research even links lipstick use with the development…

…r treatment in its hair laboratory in Paris, claims that it is clinically proven to be effective for both men and women. In a study, 101 people who used the product once a day for three months found a 4% increase in the number of hairs they had, which represent an average of 1,700 new hairs. Patricia Pineau, head of scientific affairs at L’Oréal, said: “We’ve known for 100 years that hair grows an…
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for Liliane Bettencourt gave 150,000 euros in cash to Nicolas Sarkozy’s aides during his successful 2007 campaign to become president. Individual campaign contributions in France are limited to 4,600 euros. Liliane Bettencourt’s former accountant, Claire Thibout, has alleged Nicolas Sarkozy’s campaign treasurer at the time – Eric Woerth, who later became budget minister …

t. Nicolas Sarkozy is suspected of accepting thousands of euros from L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, France’s richest woman Individual campaign contributions in France are limited to 4,600 euros. Liliane Bettencourt’s former accountant, Claire Thibout, alleges Nicolas Sarkozy’s campaign treasurer at the time – Eric Woerth, who later became budget minister –…

Julia Roberts glows and looks youthful in the latest Lancôme fragrance advert for La Vie Est Belle. Directed by Mirror Mirror director Tarsem Singh, Julia Roberts, 44, glides through a crowded party as a bottle of Lancôme’s latest fragrance, La Vie Est Belle, glimmers under the chandelier lights. Julia Roberts has been an ambassador for Lancôme since 2010 but this is her first fragrance cam…
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A promotional picture of Beyoncé looking much paler than her usual colour has emerged. The controversial photo, taken before Beyoncé fell pregnant with her newborn daughter, is being used to re-advertise her fourth album, 4, which was released last year. In the seductive pose, Beyoncé dons a blonde wig and lies on a leopard-print couch, wearing a skimpy black crochet monokini. The singer also wea…

…ing it was misleading and exaggerated the effects of the mascara. This is not the first ad to be barred by the ASA, who act as the UK’s independent regulator of all media. ASA banned two Channel 4 ads for My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding earlier this month for being offensive, and have previously banned ads by Virgin media, Homebase and Lancome skin care. Christian Dior mascara ad starring Natalie…
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The 69th Venice International Film Festival, organized by La Biennale di Venezia, has run at Venice Lido August 29th through September 8th, 2012, directed by Alberto Barbera. The aim of the Festival is to raise awareness and promote all the various aspects of international cinema in all its forms: as art, entertainment and as an industry, in a spirit of freedom and tolerance. The Festival include…

L version. Brush on, then use your finger to gently pat it into place. If you use it on blemishes, be sure to add a dab of face powder on top or the highlighting concealer will draw attention to them. 4. Metallic eyeliner Light-reflecting pigments in eyeliner sound unnecessary, but make-up innovator Terry de Gunzburg, creator of Touche Eclat, has come up with a lower-lash liner that will make your…

…r an anti-ageing solution don’t have to take their word for it, a new study conducted in Brazil has revealed that daily use of the supplements can help slow down the ageing process by as much as 48%. The study, undertaken by Brazilian cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Adilson Costa – head of the Dermatology Department, Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas in São Paolo – followed…
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Revitalift Laser Renew is not a laser treatment but it will give you intense action and target wrinkles, skin firmness and skin texture leaving your skin feeling smoother, plumper and looking more even. Revitalift Laser Renew is an advanced anti-ageing care product with visible results in just 4 weeks. Advanced science: • Independently tested Hyaluronic Acid • 3% Pro-Xylane: our highest concentra…

…t surgery According to a survey conducted by OnePoll, 25% of men now have beauty treatments such as facials, massages and manicures more than once a fortnight, while the average man now spends between 40 and 60 minutes getting ready to go out. The phenomenon has also led to a rise in waxing, with a third of men admitting to “manscaping” – removing hair from their groin area. Escentual founde…
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that they are referred to as “Merkozy”. The latest opinion poll published this weekend suggested Francois Hollande would take 56% of votes in the second round of the election, with Nicolas Sarkozy on 44%. Nicolas Sarkozy, who turned 57 on Saturday, has been involved in numerous scandals since coming to power in 2007. Magistrates are currently looking at allegations that Nicolas Sarkozy and other…

they relaxed at their hotel before catching an evening flight back to the U.S. As they watched the sunset over Rio’s coastline, dancer Casper Smart, 24, planted a tender kiss on Jennifer Lopez, 42, as she relaxed on a chair. A few hours earlier, Casper Smart was spotted working on his tan at the rooftop bar of the exclusive Fasano Hotel in Ipanema, while J.Lo enjoyed the privacy of her suit…

…her more attractive. Meanwhile, research is underway for a pill that will provide SPF, negating the need for suncream, and tablets to counteract grey hair are slated to be launched by L’Oreal in 2015. Swallowable Parfum tablets are still very much on the drawing board, with no product launch date yet planned….

A Photoshop alteration raised alarms over a pretty model in a burnt orange dress, who appeared to have had a run-in with a very heavy airbrush. The devilishly bad piece of retouching at Simply Be left the brunette with an apparently freakishly clawed left hand, complete with six fingers and right-angled gashes. Alongside the sharp digits, the unwitting model’s right hand was given a stumped…

though I might use a bit of Boots. I hate anything you can’t take the top off and dig around for what’s left in the bottom. “I did dye my hair at home for a while when I started to go grey in my early 40s. Occasionally, I would go into L’Oreal as a guinea pig, but it became too much of a bother. “My hair is long now because it’s cheaper, I don’t have to do anything, but put it in a topknot or a Fr…
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ohn’s stake in Walmart after he died in a plane crash in 2005, has a worth valued at $28.2 billion, according to the Wealth X list. In 2007 the Walmart family’s worth was the same amount as the bottom 30% of Americans, according to economist Sylvia Allegretto from the University of California-Berkeley. Walmart heiress Alice Walton has topped the list of female billionaires with a net worth of $29…
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…O2. Revitalift Laser X3 is claimed to induce collagen synthesis with the effect of increasing the density, firmness and tonicity of the skin. L’Oréal undertook its study on 50 women aged between 45 and 55 and intends to make report the results in a scientific publication. After 8 weeks of Revitalift Laser X3 treatment applied twice daily, the product reduced cutaneous micro-relief by 18 per…