Body Talk: 04/10/2010

REVLON LAUNCHES LASH STRENGTHENING MASCARA: Not only do we want lashes which appear longer and thicker, Revlon have also cottoned on to the fact that we’d also like them to actually be longer and fuller without enhancements. Look out for their new mascara ‘Grow Luscious’ in Superdrug and Boots this week priced £9.99. It claims to ‘create instantly longer, fuller lashes whilst complimenting their natural growth cycle and preventing premature breaking.’

BOOB GEL BOOB JOB: Rodial has launched a gel which claims to increase a woman's bust size by half a cup. Dubbed the ‘boob job in a bottle’, Rodial say customers who rub the gel on their chest every day for less than two months will see a difference in firmness and size. On sale in John Lewis, the product contains natural chemicals which supposedly increase the number of fat cells in the breast. Some experts, including plastic surgeons, have warned against it and are calling for Rodial to give more information on tests carried out and ingredients used.

iBREAST CHECK APP: How often do you check your breasts for lumps and bumps? If you don’t carry out regular self examinations and you own an iPhone, it might be worth trying the new application which reminds you to check for signs of breast cancer. Along with alerts, the iBreastCheck includes information explaining what symptoms to look out for. Visit http://www.ibreastcheck.com/ for more information.

NEW RETAILERS OPENING IN MANCHESTER: A store called Hub is due to open in the Arndale on Thursday 21 October by Poundland co-founder Dave Dodd. A similar format to Clas Ohlsen and Woolworths (RIP), with what they describe as ‘the experience of TK Maxx’, Hub offers lifestyle products at affordable prices including hardware, homeware, stationary, gadgets, toys, fashion accessories and electricals. A make-up company called Face Stockholm are launching their first UK store on King Street this month, next to Midas. The brand offers more than 200 lip shades, over 150 eye shadows, blushes, foundations, powders, professional make-up tools, and a natural skin care line.