Beauty from around the world

International beauty buys

If you\'re looking for something to breathe new life into your beauty regime, why not look further afield with our selection of beauty buys from around the world - all available to buy in the UK.

Carnival time!

Famed for their international collaborations, L\'Occitane have joined forces with the people of Brazil and the country\'s abundant ingrediants, to produce the sun care and self tan range, L\'Occitane do Brasil. Using the Buriti fruit and mineral sunscreens for the sun protection, the ultra hydrating Cupuacu bean for after-sun care, the giant chestnut Castanha do Para produces the gentle self tanners.

 
L\'Occitane do Brasil, from £13
L\'Occitane
   

French chic

Created in 1928, La Roche Posay utilises the thermal spa water from the French town of the same name, and fortunately for us this French staple launched in London this summer. Recommended by 25,000 dermatologists worldwide for the daily treatment of all skin concerns, from the Effaclar range for oily skin and the Toleriane range for sensitive skin (both pictured).

 
La Roche Posay, from £8.50
La Roche Posay
 

Spanish diamond

Thank goodness for Space NK which has added the luxury Barcelona beauty brand Natura Bisse to its comprehensive collection, making the capital\'s cult secret available to us all. Created in 1979 by Ricardo Fisas these innovative products use natural ingredients, and the range includes the hugely successful, groundbreaking Diamond Cream and Diamond Extreme Eye Cream, which promote hydration and brighten the skin.

 
Diamond range, from £125
Natura Bisse 

Cherry on top

This Hungarian skincare company is a family run business, which prides itself on the natural goodness of its ingredients and was recently voted into the international Superbrand\'s club as a mark of its success. The antioxidant properties in the sour cherry mask promote anti-ageing while nourishing, toning and hydrating the skin. It\'s also excellent at reducing puffy eyes.

Sour cherry mask, £25, Ilisci
www.cultbeauty.co.uk 

Pure Iceland

Iceland\'s pure water, mineral rich soil and unique climate are renowned for  producing a range of holistic and indulgent properties. Taer Icelandic\'s range of products harness these properties and their Eye Contour Cream combats puffiness, dark circles and fine lines. Celebrity devotees include Jade Jagger apparently.

 
Eye contour cream, £39, Taer Icelandic
www.cultbeauty.co.uk
 

A gift from down under

As with a lot international brands, luxury skincare range Korner is beloved of those in the know. The Australian family brand has over 100 years of dermalogical experience and their Look Famous Purifying Mask, a favourite of Sienna Miller, has a gorgeous mousse-texture, complete with detoxifying white clay and vitamins E and C to protect against free radicals.

Look famous purifying mask, £38, Korner
www.cultbeauty.co.uk
   

Swedish style

Mother and daughter Karen and Kristin Petrovich founded Swedish skincare range Sjal to create a holistic, fast, simple yet effective beauty regime, combining Western science with Eastern medicinal principles. The infusions of precious minerals, such as the pearl extract found in the Balon\'s Deep Pore Cleanser, increase cell productivity and brightens and minimises pores.

 
Balans deep pore cleanser, £42, Sjal
www.cultbeauty.co.uk
 

Greek goddess

Korres is a Greek company with roots in the first Homeopathic Pharmacy of Athens and since its founding in 1996 has expanded to include a complete skin and hair care range, sun care products and herbal preparations. Sweet smelling and soft to touch, the range really is worth a look.

From £8,
Korres 

Rose in the mist

Perfect for the hot days of summer, carry this bottle of rehydrating mist around in your handbag and brighten your complexion instantly. Using Australian blush flowers and vitamins B5 to soothe the skin, A\'kin pride themselves on producing 100% natural products that are great for those who have sensitive skin.

Pure Rose Hydrating Mist, £11.99
A\'kin 

New York, New York!

Paul Labrecque is one of New York\'s finest hairdressers and was voted cult favourite \'best colourist,\' before introducing his luxurious hair care range for all hair types - Daily, Curly, Color, Repair, Straight, and Volume. Within each range there is a four step plan to creating salon results at home - perfect for time-stretched glamour queens.

 
Hair care range, from £12, Paul Labrecque
www.beautyexpert.co.uk
   

Anti-ageing oil

Amanda Wakeley says she can’t live without it and used to ship it in by the crate. Now the Australian Golden Emu Oil is available in the UK, and hugely popular for its regenerative anti-ageing properties which many celebrities swear by. It’s a great moisturiser and also believed to be a natural anti-oxidant. Not only that – it’s a registered anti-inflammatory in Australia, as well as a muscle, joint and skin rub. Totally natural, it’s been used traditionally by the country’s indigenous people – an oil that truly does it all!

Available to buy online at www.pion-tc.co.uk

French secrets

How do French women always look so good? Innate style or grooming products? Whatever about the former, you can now get your hands on a key product in Madame\'s beauty armoury. Founded in 1975, Lierac has become one of the most advanced botanical research labs in the world. Its Diopticreme eye cream contains ivy, horsetail and alchemilla to boost collagen production, together with anti-ageing ingredients to prevent and reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

£12.95; available from pharmacies nationwide or call 020 7620 1771