Your North East Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 38)

THAT ’ S HANDY ! Show off that engagement ring to full effect with the help of these hand and nail care heroes Mavala, Chill & Relax Collection, Beige Chill £5.20, www.nailpolishdirect.co.uk “The colour intensity is perfect, and after only two coats your nails are ready for anything. I have Beige Chill which is an ideal bridal shade, and it doesn’t chip as quickly as most of my other nail products do. If you’re in a rush, there’s no need to worry as this polish doesn’t take long to dry which is a big bonus.” – Olivia Gibson Ishga Hydrating Hand Cream £29.50, www.uk.ishga.com “Writing this during the coronavirus outbreak, my strict hand wash regime has left my skin extremely dry, so this hand cream was sorely needed. The cream smells absolutely divine – just like a spa – and the silky-smooth texture absorbs quickly into the skin leaving it feeling nourished. It’s packed full of organic ingredients, the hero of which is Ishga’s potent seaweed formula.” – Hannah Faulder L’Atelier Green, #NakedNailsCollection in True Innocence £15.99, www.lateliergreen.com “This nail paint went on smoothly with no brush marks, right from the first coat. The brush is nice and thick, with the usual strong smell of regular nail varnish minimal. After applying two coats, I can tell you the shade is stunning, and ideal for brides. A soft shade of grey with a shiny finish, even without a top coat it hasn’t chipped yet.” – Claire Ridley  Naio Nails, Gel Polish Starter Kit – Snow White £32.99, www.naio-nails.co.uk “This professional gel kit is incredible value for money. There are five – count ‘em – five full size bottles! I love the stone cuticle pusher, the most effective I’ve ever used, and these gels work with UV or LED, so will suit whichever lamp you have. My white nails look super-chic and neat. If you haven’t used UV gel before, I’d just advise researching application before you use.” – Kelly Andrews Jo Loves Eucalyptus & Cedar Woods A Hand Collection £78, www.joloves.com “I’ve seen handwash and moisturiser duos in hotels before, but I’ve never even used the moisturiser, let alone considered having both indoors! However, this Jo Malone duo is truly divine, providing a fragrant burst with each use, my hands are left soft and supple – effects which last for hours. This is certainly a new, must-have in my bathroom.” – Danielle Harvey  Leighton Denny Expert Nails, Rejuvenate Hand Mask £6.50, www.leightondennyexpertnails.com “Along with most of us, I’ve been scrubbing and anti-bac’ing my hands like crazy recently, so this intense hydrating treatment mask proved a real saviour. After 20 minutes encased in the special serum-infused gloves my parched mitts felt super soft and my ravaged nails and cuticles looked instantly revived. I kept my hands tucked under the duvet overnight for maximum absorption and was thrilled with the results.” – Sarah Reeve 70