What's your secret to staying beautiful?

Calling all ladies out there...

As Beauty Day is hot on our tails, QGossip would like to find out your secrets to staying beautiful. Do you spend hours in the bathroom pampering before leaving home or apply just a touch of lipstick and mascara then you're out the door?

Whatever category you fall into, let us know by answering the questions below, and posting your answers in the comments box.

1. How often do you spring clean/replace your make-up?
 
a. Once a month
b. Once every 6 months
c. Once a year

2. How important is it to know what your make-up contains?

a. Very important
b. Important
c. Not important

3. On average, how long do you spend applying your make-up in the morning?

a) 0 - 5mins
b) 6 - 20mins
c) 21 - 45mins
d) 46mins +

4. Does your partner spend longer on grooming than you?

a. Yes
b. No

5. Do you wish your partner spent more time looking after themselves?

a. Yes
b. No

6. Do you wish your partner was more in touch with their feminine side?

a. Yes
b. No

Tune in on Sunday 19th April for Beauty Day.

 

Liz Earle reveals her beauty secrets in her new book

When we heard Liz Earle was launching her first beauty book 'Skin Secrets', we just had to find out more. So we caught up with the beauty-expert-come-author to ask what it was all about.

So Liz, tell us more about your new book...

My book brings together 25 years of research and knowledge about how to create radiant-looking skin. I think that great-looking skin should be within everyone's grasp and with the right tools and information, it needn't be hard to achieve.
 
Who is the book aimed at?

I wrote it as a guide for every woman; for my teenage daughter, a pregnant colleague, my menopausal friend and my more mature mother - with a good deal of information for my husband and sons too. It’s also for anyone who has ever written to me or watched me over the years and wants to find out more, whatever their age.

Linda Papadopoulos on achieving great-looking skin

Meet Linda Papadopoulos, beauty expert and celebrity psychologist. She's fascinated by the idea that the way we feel can affect the look and health of our skin, and her beauty range Psy Derma stems from this idea.

She took a few minutes to chat to us about the Psy Derma philosophy and what we can do to make our skin look its best.

For more of Linda's advice, tune in to Rejuvenation and You with Alison Young on Friday 6th March at 9pm.

Can the mind really affect the skin?

I've become increasingly aware of the important impact of the mind on the skin. With our lives becoming ever more stressful, the demands we make of ourselves are becoming more and more apparent visually – on our skin.

Why did you become involved in psychodermatology?

I personally got into it after my cousin, to whom I was very close, developed a skin condition that had a huge negative impact on her confidence and self esteem.

After having worked with hundreds of patients, both clinically and through my research, it became clear to me that what was lacking was a range that addressed skin’s health, taking into account a person’s emotional state as well as their physical state - and that's why I'm so excited about Psy Derma.
 

BAFTA news: Slumdog Millionaire star's QVC beauty secret

With all eyes on her, Freida Pinto, star of nine-times BAFTA-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, ensured she looked her very best with a beauty secret from Cosmetics A La Carte.

On the night of the star-studded awards ceremony, she wore a blend of Cosmetics A La Carte Skin Tint Foundation for its natural look and even coverage.

Now all we need to find out is who does her hair!

Discover Philip Kingsley's expert haircare secrets

The cold winter days can really take their toll on our hair, so we decided to catch up with haircare expert Philip Kingsley to find out what we can do to make it look and feel its very best. Read on to find out what he had to say.

Plus you can tune in this Saturday 14th February at 7pm to pick up more top tips for healthier and shinier hair.

So, Philip, tell us more about the Philip Kingsley haircare philosophy

I first introduced the phrase "Bad Hair Days" nearly 50 years ago. What I aim for now is "Happy Hair Days" – the happier you are with your hair, the more contented you are generally.

The Philip Kingsley philosophy has gradually evolved and here are the essentials: 

1. The more frequently hair is shampooed, the better it is. Preferably it should be washed daily, just as you cleanse your face each day. 

2. Always use a conditioner after shampooing. 

3. You can’t have optimum healthy hair without a healthy scalp. So, we address scalp treatments with hair masks and make certain that the scalp is flake free, as well as feeling comfortable, with special Flaky/Itchy Scalp Shampoo and Scalp Toners.

Find skincare advice in our new Elemis shows

To ensure you get the best results from your skincare routine, take a look at Elemis expert Keeley's top tips for basic skincare, the best products for mature skin and salon-style treatments you can replicate at home.

Plus, tune in on Wednesday 11th - Friday 13th February for three advice-packed Elemis shows: Back to Basics, Timeless Beauty and Treatments at Home.

Elemis: Back to Basics

Which skin type do you have? It's important to know your skin type - which can change slightly throughout your life - so that you can use the best products for your skin.

Combination skin
• You will have some oily areas such as the T-zone that runs across your forehead, down your nose and chin, but other areas of your face such as cheeks and neck are normal to dry
• Open pores may be visible

Sue Devitt's expert make-up tips

Always on the look out for beauty tips and advice, we caught up with Sue Devitt to find out more about her range of cosmetics.

Sue is an experienced make-up artist who looks to create make-up essentials with added skincare benefits. Her innovative products are well known to a host of red carpet starlets, including Eva Longoria, Sarah Jessica Parker and Elle Macpherson.

For more advice from Sue, tune in to Sue Devitt Studio on Friday 23rd January at 4pm.

Tell us more about your brand...

When I started out, it became clear to me that women were beginning to understand the need for beauty to be 'more than skin deep.' Having grown up in Australia with such incredible natural resources at my fingertips, it occurred to me to 'bottle' that experience as much as possible and deliver it to women all around the world.

How to use your SBC TSV from 22nd January

We have the perfect beauty set to keep your skin hydrated and looking great through the winter months. It's a five-piece Rejuvenation & Hydration Collection from SBC.

So that we can get the most from the collection, we asked SBC guest Lorraine Winslade for her expert advice.

SBC step-by-step skincare guide
 
This collection offers you a professional facial in one set. Here's how to achieve the best results for your skin.

1. Start by cleansing your skin thoroughly with the 3-in-1 Cleanser and Toner.
2. Follow with an application of Facial Exfoliator, which can be used every day to leave your skin feeling soft and looking bright and radiant.
3. If you have time, use a thick layer of Cucumber Gel on your eyes and Collagen Gel on the face, neck and decollete. This acts as a hydrating, cooling mask.
4. Finally, once your skin is cleansed, smoothed and hydrated, apply Collagen Serum which contains 10% collagen. Concentrate on any areas with fine lines and dryness and complete the process with a final layer of Collagen Gel. Enjoy!

For more skincare tips read the interview with SBC

Soothing skincare tips from SBC

Whatever the season we want to make sure our skin is looking its best so we caught up with SBC expert Lorraine Winslade to find out how.

SBC have been producing natural plant-based beauty in Britain for over 20 years and is renowned for the range, quality and value that they offer.

Don't miss our Today's Special Value tomorrow for a fantastic SBC collection. Plus, check back here for some more application tips from our SBC expert!

What are your top tips for looking after your skin at this time of year?

Hydration and protection!!!! You just cannot over do it at this time of year. Apply Collagen Gel, morning and night, with any blend of an appropriate gel to suit any other skin issues – and preferably an initial layer of the Collagen Serum.

Which three SBC gels would be your desert island essentials and why?

I'm assuming my desert island is very hot, I have many manual tasks to complete and lots of climbing and walking ahead of me!

So, if this is the case my obvious choices would be Aloe Vera Gel to cool and soothe my sunburn, Collagen Gel to hydrate and protect my skin against drying and ageing, and finally our most popular product Arnica Gel to ease all the muscular, skin and joint concerns I'm likely to encounter whilst trying to survive!

Learn how to apply top beauty products

We've picked out a few of our best-selling beauty products and got some top tips from the experts behind them.

Decleor Prolagene Gel

This Decleor gel can be used for slack skin and blemishes, as well as stretch marks and sunburn. You can use the gel on the face and neck area as well as the body.

 

For your face and neck
Apply a pea-size amount of these products to your face and neck. 

- For dehydration, slack skin and open pores apply Decleor gel with Hydra Floral Cream daily and use with the Hydra Floral Mask on a weekly basis.
- For ageing skin, loss of firmness and crepey skin, mix apply Decleor gel with Vitaroma, Expression De L'Age or Excellence De L'Age daily.