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BEST DRESSED CELEBRITIES 18th January 2016

January 24, 2016Neon Fix

21 January Lily James wore a delicate floral Alexander McQueen dress to the premiere of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.

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21 January Matt Smith chose a Thom Sweeney navy checked suit for the premiere.

21 January Bella Heathcote walked the red carpet in a black lace strapless dress and strappy sandals.

21 January Ellie Bamber turned heads in her couture ensemble: a textured puff-ball skirt combined with a PVC top.

21 January Joanne Froggatt kept it simple in a cut-out black dress.

21 January Douglas Booth looked sharp in a slim-fitting suit with a paisley silk scarf.

21 January Yamsin Le Bon opted for a sheer black dress with polka-dot details for a private dinner hosted by Crème de la Mer.

20 January Kirsten Dunst arrived at Elle's Women in TV dinner wearing a Marc Jacobs dress with Olgana Paris heels and Fred Leighton jewellery.

20 January Nina Dobrev wore an elegant monochrome Antonio Berardi dress for the occasion.

19 January The British actress wore a figure-hugging cream dress and nude courts to film an appearance on US television show *Despierta América*.

18 January Kate Hudson wore a lilac-grey strapless jumpsuit with thigh-high splits to walk the red carpet at the Kung Fu Panda 3 premiere in Shanghai with co-star Jack Black.

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18 January Kate Hudson wore a lilac-grey strapless jumpsuit with thigh-high splits to walk the red carpet at the Kung Fu Panda 3 premiere in Shanghai with co-star Jack Black.

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16 January Kate Hudson wore a long-sleeved floral dress to walk the red carpet.
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16 January Kate Moss stepped out in London wearing a shimmering suit with a mint-green shirt and platform shoes.

7 MISTAKES YOU MAKE WHILE WASHING YOUR FACE

January 17, 2016Neon Fix

Take a look at your skin, a really close look. Are your pores thoroughly cleaned out? Have you truly removed every speck of makeup? Probably not – because most people don’t wash their face correctly. Here are seven pitfalls to avoid when you wash with your favorite cleanser:

1.YOU HAVE DIRTY HANDS.

You’re cleaning your face but your hands are covered in bacteria? No-no number one is germ-laden hands – make sure you wash them thoroughly with soap before touching your face.

2. YOU’RE SCRUBBING TOO HARD.

We know you want your face clean but scrubbing vigorously is the wrong way to do it. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, scrubbing irritates the skin. To clean your face gently and naturally, just massage cleanser into your face with fingertips in a circular motion.

3. YOU DON’T RINSE WELL ENOUGH.

After you’ve thoroughly applied the cleanser, you want to make sure that you rinse fully and remove all traces from your skin. After all, without a good rinse, residue of cleanser and impurities will build up on the skin surface. Don’t neglect your neck, hairline, jawline and nose – these are the areas most often overlooked.

Although hot water feels good, heat dries out the skin and affects your skin’s natural, protective oils

4. YOU USE THE WRONG WATER TEMPERATURE.

Turn down the heat on your rinse. Although hot water feels good, heat dries out the skin and affects your skin’s natural, protective oils (Women’s Health). Stick to lukewarm water to cleanse your face effectively.

5. YOU RUB YOUR FACE DRY WITH A TOWEL.

Just as scrubbing irritates the face, rubbing with a towel is also harsh on the skin. Treat your complexion gently and use your towel to dab skin dry rather than using tugging or pulling motions.

6. YOU DON’T USE A TONIQUE OR TONER.

Why do you need to use a toner? A thorough swipe with a cotton-soaked toner is a great way to remove the last traces of grime and makeup from your face. Plus the toner returns your skin to its natural pH balance so it’s thoroughly prepared for the next steps in your skin care routine (Allure).

7. YOU DON’T MOISTURIZE RIGHT AWAY.

Your washing routine should always end with a hydrating dose from your moisturizer. Don’t wait – apply your moisturizer right away for easy blending with damp skin and also to seal the moisture in.

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Why Not To Wear Make-Up Whilst Exercising

January 17, 2016Neon Fix

We all know that wearing make-up whilst exercising is bad for our skin, so why do we still see gyms full of women wearing full faces of carefully-applied cosmetics? Mascara is one thing - though beware, you may find it running down your cheeks by the end of the session - but with foundation and powder you risk blocking pores and congesting skin that really needs to be able to sweat, sweat, sweat.

"When we get hot, several things happen to our skin. The first is sweating and the second is a slight relaxing and enlarging of the pores. Add a layer of even the best make-up on this and firstly you'll end up with streaky make-up, but you're also increasing the likelihood of a breakout," super-facialist Debbie Thomas tells us. "Your skin needs to breathe - during a good workout even more so. Mix in sweat, heat and open pores and over time the skin will become blocked. Not everyone will get spots, but most will get blackheads coupled with dulling and possible uneven skin texture."

Thomas recommends preparing for a workout by cleansing the skin, then either leaving it bare or applying a light serum suitable for your skin type which will penetrates quickly - a heavier product will just sweat off.

"I love the SkinCeuticals serums - Hydrating B5 hydrates dehydrated and tired skin and Phloretin CF is full of antioxidants. Because we create free radicals when we exercise, it is important to make sure there are enough antioxidants in the skin to counteract them," she explains.

A post-workout cleanse is just as important. With your pores enlarged, sweat and grime have even more opportunity to settle onto the skin and become trapped. "I would recommend a very light cleanse so as not to strip the skin, then you can apply your normal creams depending on time of day," Thomas says.

But what if forgoing make-up simply isn't a step you're prepared to take? The fear of bumping into someone you know whilst out on a jog is a very real one.

"If you must wear make-up during your workout try to use a light, oil-free, tinted moisturiser so that it's not as heavy. Then cleanse your skin as soon as possible - preferably before your skin cools down and your pores tighten again, trapping the make-up and grime in the opening of the pore which can lead to breakouts."

It's enough to deter even the most ardent of make-up lovers.

BEST DRESSED CELEBRITIES THIS WEEK : 11 JANUARY 2016

January 13, 2016Neon Fix

**12 February** Nicole Kidman walked the red carpet at the Unicef Ball in Los Angeles wearing a sparkling deep blue sequin gown

**12 February** Miranda Kerr wore a mini dress by the evening's partner, Louis Vuitton

**12 January** David Beckham wore a classic black tux and bow-tie to pick up the Humanitarian Award during the evening

**12 January** New face of Louis Vuitton Lea Seydoux was also in attendance, wearing a sheer black gown

**12 February** Selena Gomez opted for a striking red leather Louis Vuitton dress

**12 January** Jennifer Connelly's scarlet sequin dress featured cut-out shoulders and a thigh-high split

**12 January** Heidi Klum kept her styling simple in a floor-length black dress

**12 January** Michelle Rodriguez channelled old Hollywood glamour in a plunging red gown

GOLDEN GLOBES 2016:WINNERS LIST

January 11, 2016Neon Fix

Awards for Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Brie Larson and Jennifer Lawrence

By Sarah Karmali 11 January 2016

Picture: Getty Images

The Revenant was the big success story of the 2016 Golden Globes, winning the awards for Best Motion Picture (Drama), Best Director for Alejandro Iñárritu and Best Actor for Leonardo DiCaprio – the strongest indicator yet that this could finally be the year he lands that long-awaited Oscar.

Thanks to the Golden Globes splitting the major film categories up into either drama and musical or comedy (unlike the Oscars, which doesn't), the cast and crew of The Martian also had cause for celebration after being named Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy), with Best Actor for Matt Damon.

Jennifer Lawrence, Brie Larson and Kate Winslet. Getty Images

Film awards also went to Brie Larson (Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama – The Room); Jennifer Lawrence (Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy – Joy); and Kate Winslet (Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Steve Jobs); while Lady Gaga picked up her first ever acting award for Best Actress in a Limited TV Series thanks to her role in American Horror Story: Hotel.

Lady Gaga accepts her award. Getty Images

Read the full list of winners below:

FILM
Best Motion Picture, Drama
Carol
Mad Max: Fury Road
The Revenant
Room
Spotlight

Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
The Big Short
Joy
The Martian
Spy
Trainwreck

Best Director, Motion Picture
Todd Haynes, Carol
Alejandro Iñárritu, The Revenant
Tom McCarthy, Spotlight
George Miller, Mad Max
Ridley Scott, The Martian

Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Cate Blanchett, Carol
Brie Larson, Room
Rooney Mara, Carol
Saoirse Ronan, Brooklyn
Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
Bryan Cranston, Trumbo
Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant
Michael Fassbender, Steve Jobs
Eddie Redmayne, The Danish Girl
Will Smith, Concussion

Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy
Jennifer Lawrence, Joy
Melissa McCarthy, Spy
Amy Schumer, Trainwreck
Maggie Smith, Lady in the Van
Lily Tomlin, Grandma

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy
Christian Bale, The Big Short
Steve Carell, The Big Short
Matt Damon, The Martian
Al Pacino, Danny Collins
Mark Ruffalo, Infinitely Polar Bear

Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Jane Fonda, Youth
Jennifer Jason Leigh, The Hateful Eight
Helen Mirren, Trumbo
Alicia Vikander, Ex Machina
Kate Winslet, Steve Jobs

Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Paul Dano, Love & Mercy
Idris Elba, Beasts of No Nation
Mark Rylance, Bridge of Spies
Michael Shannon, 99 Homes
Sylvester Stallone, Creed

Best Screenplay, Motion Picture
Emma Donoghue, Room
Tom McCarthy, Josh Singer, Spotlight
Charles Randolph, Adam McKay, The Big Short
Aaron Sorkin, Steve Jobs
Quentin Tarantino, The Hateful Eight

Best Motion Picture, Foreign Language
The Brand New Testament
The Club
The Fencer
Mustang
Son of Saul

Best Animated Feature Film
Anomalisa
The Good Dinosaur
Inside Out
The Peanuts Movie
Shaun the Sheep Movie

Best Original Song, Motion Picture
"Love Me Like You Do," 50 Shades of Grey
"One Kind of Love," Love and Mercy
"See You Again," Furious 7
"Simple Song No 3," Youth
"Writing's on the Wall," Spectre

TELEVISION
Best TV Series, Drama
Empire
Game of Thrones
Mr. Robot
Narcos
Outlander

Best TV Movie or Limited-Series
American Crime
American Horror Story: Hotel
Fargo
Flesh and Bone
Wolf Hall

Best Actress in a TV Series, Drama
Caitriona Balfe, Outlander
Viola Davis, How to Get Away With Murder
Eva Green, Penny Dreadful
Taraji P Henson, Empire
Robin Wright, House of Cards

Best Actor in a TV Series, Drama
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Wagner Moura, Narcos
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan

Best Actress in a TV Series, Comedy
Rachel Bloom, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Jamie Lee Curtis, Scream Queens
Julia Louis Dreyfus, Veep
Gina Rodriguez, Jane the Virgin
Lilly Tomlin, Grace & Frankie

Best Actor in a TV Series, Comedy
Aziz Ansari, Master of None
Gael Garcia Bernal, Mozart in the Jungle
Rob Lowe, The Grinder
Patrick Stewart, Blunt Talk
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent

Best Actress in a Limited-Series or TV Movie
Kirsten Dunst, Fargo
Lady Gaga, American Horror Story: Hotel
Sarah Hay, Flesh & Bone
Felicity Huffman, American Crime
Queen Latifah, Bessie

Best Actor in a Limited-Series or TV Movie
Idris Elba, Luther
Oscar Isaac, Show Me a Hero
David Oyelowo, Nightingale
Mark Rylance, Wolf Hall
Patrick Wilson, Fargo

Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Limited-Series, or TV Movie
Uzo Aduba, Orange is the New Black
Joanne Froggatt, Downton Abbey
Regina King, American Crime
Judith Light, Transparent
Maura Tierney, The Affair

Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Limited-Series or TV Movie
Alan Cumming, The Good Wife
Damian Lewis, Wolf Hall
Ben Mendelson, Bloodline
Tobias Menzies, Outlander
Christian Slater, Mr. Robot

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