Living with cancer is tough at any time, but lockdown is adding even more challenges for women fighting the illness and going through treatment.
Research from Macmillan has found a fifth of UK women affected by cancer feel less feminine and a sixth have sore or itchy skin. However, being on the shielding list makes it far harder to access beauty products and advice that might help boost confidence — until now.
Boots No7 has now partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support to launch a free virtual beauty service to give cancer patients a much-needed lift, without any need to step outside and risk their health.
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Each virtual appointment is run by a specially trained No7 Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisor, who can provide personalised expert skincare and make-up advice to help manage the visible side effects of cancer.
Women will be offered everything from tailored product recommendations, to make-up application tips and tutorials, all from the comfort of their own home.
No7 believes beauty has a big role to play in combating both the physical and psychological effects of cancer treatment.
Its research found 43% of women working from home wear make-up in their “office” because it helps to boost their mental health. 54% feel more positive when they get ready for a day working from home by doing things like a skincare routine.
Women can book an appointments with the new service here and slots are running between 10am and 8pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am to 4pm on Sunday. The advice can be given either via video or telephone call, and each appointment lasts 15-20 minutes.
It’s the latest addition to a host of other free virtual services now on offer for all customers from Boots, which includes sessions on make-up, skin care, eye defining cosmetics and brow shaping.
Sounds like a brilliant initiative to us.
In the meantime, if you’re looking for a boost, or want to treat someone special in your life, we’ve picked out five confidence-boosting products by No7 that are bound to brighten up your life and your skin.
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No7 Summer Edit Limited Edition Nourishing Tinted Lip Oil, buy it here for £10
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If lipstick just isn’t your thing, a tinted lip oil is a great alternative. This super-hydrating formula will give your pout a pop of colour whilst also keeping your lips moisturised – we just love the Coral Dream shade for summer!
No7 Protect & Perfect Advanced All in One Foundation, buy it here for £17
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The perfect addition to anyone’s make-up bag. This multi-purpose product not only creates a flawless finish on the skin but it also contains SPF 50 for maximum protection from the sun’s harmful rays and combatting signs of ageing.
No7 Match Made Bronzer, buy it here for £12.50
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Summer is here, and while most of us won’t be jetting off abroad this year, this doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a faux holiday glow – this product is perfect for creating beautifully bronzed skin.
No7 Custom Blend Highlighting Drops, buy it here for £13.50
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Get your glow on with these blendable highlighting drops. Opting for a liquid highlighter allows for a strobing effect while keeping your looking nourished and hydrated.
No7 Summer Edit Limited Edition Face Palette, buy it here for £18
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This versatile make-up saviour has everything you need to create a sun-kissed summer look in seconds. We love the perfectly pink blush for youthful glow.