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Skin specialists Biotherm have brought their ground-breaking technology to Birmingham's House of Fraser store. The free Bioscan skin testing tool reveals the condition of your skin including levels of hydration, oil and elasticity. Experts are then on hand to prescribe a personalised system of skin care from the Biotherm range which uses pure extract of thermal plankton from thermal spring water. Read

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New at Harvey Nichols is the Gentlemen's Tonic range which uses the moisturising properties of Amazonian babassu nut and bergamot. The range includes facial products such as Classic Shave Cream (£13.50) and Moisturising Hand Balm (£12). Read

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Tommy Hilfiger combines his new fragrance Dreaming with a lipgloss to ensure a girl has all she needs to look and smell her best on a night out. Exclusive to House of Fraser from May 1 and then at other department stores from May 30, the limited edition Dreaming Rollerball/Lipgloss Duo costs £15. Read

It's great to help people get fitter

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Marina helped me drop 2 dress sizes

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Shed the pounds without losing £££s

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Ekta Sabharwal, aged 32, is a manager of Karen Millen at the Bullring. Read

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French Connection in Birmingham's Bullring holds a Mad Hatter's Tea Party offering customers a 20 per cent discount, beauty advice, music, drinks and goody bag. To take advantage of the promotion, on May 6 between 5.30-9pm, customers need to register for tickets at www.frenchconnection.com Read

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Looking for smart choices for bigger sizes? Ann Harvey's new spring range for sizes 16-28 includes this red beaded dress for £99 with matching stole for £29.99. Find the collection in the store at The Pavillions or in House of Fraser. www.ann harveyfashion. co.uk Read

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Guys suffer all the same skin problems as the girls and can now use their own tailor-made products to combat them thanks to the Jean Paul Gaultier Monsieur make-up for men range. For a starter, fend off the dark circles with concealer in a range of shades for £17 each. Read

I'm dreading the day fixed-rate deal ends

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Let nature flood into your home

WHILE you're probably pretty savvy by now about 'the birds and the bees' you may not have thought about letting winged creatures fly free in your home. Read

Making your way through mortgage market minefield

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Out with the new - and in with the old...

SAVE your pennies and save the planet by joining the trend for recycled clothing. Vintage design is not only a way of making your own style statement it also means you can pick up good quality tailoring for a fraction of the high street price. Read

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Martyn Shipley, aged 20, from Nuneaton, works for UPS tracking service. Read

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Chanel's new moisturising range Hydramax + Active uses enzymes and carob to lock in the hydration. Included in the range are fluid and cream with prices ranging between £25 and £38. Read

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Darphin's new Intral range aims to combat redness and skin irritation. Featuring creams, balms and serums, prices for the collection range between £35 and £45. Read

Budget v Blow It

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