Beauty flash!

Natural beauty
Minnisha Lamba takes her brand ambassador duties for Neutrogena quite seriously. At the Evolve Med Spa in Mumbai, Minissha offered tips on an effective skin care regime, especially during the monsoons. Not a problem we Dubai girls have to deal with but it's good to know, considering that most of us are going to be visiting India during the next couple of months.

Minnisha says, "Monsoons can create havoc with one's skin and it is of utmost importance to maintain a regular skin care regime. I simply love the current range of Neutrogena products which offers the right mix of cleansers, toners and moisturisers that I can trust to keep my skin clean, healthy and naturally beautiful in this season."

L'Occitane citrus verbena fizzy bath salts
Put some fizz into bath time with these lemon-scented salts.

Dhs160, L'Occitane

We try, you buy... self tanning products

Guerlain terracotta bronzing powder mist SPF10
A fine mist that provides even coverage.

Dhs185, Paris Gallery

Clinique self-sun touch of bronze moisturising body lotion
Say good-bye to streaks with this brilliant lotion.

Dhs150, Harvey Nichols

Estée lauder sun performance self tan spray
Ideal for that perfect, even tan all over.

Dhs165, Paris Gallery

Ask Basra

Q How can I get my lipstick to look even and creamy on my lips?
A To begin with, define the edges of your lips with a lip-liner. Choose a creamy lipstick and apply it to your lips. Blot your lips with a tissue paper and re-apply the lipstick. You should now have smooth even creamy lips! If you are still not happy with your application, you can repeat the blot-and-apply step until you achieve the look and feel you want.