This offer is available when you purchase specially marked promotional packs of Tampax and Always, including the new Always Collection, Tampax Pearl and Tampax Compak.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Purchase a special pack of Always or Tampax featuring the ‘Free Manicure’ sticker before 31st December 2011
2. Visit www.alwaysmanicure.com or www.tampaxmanicure.com to find their nearest participating salon
3. Book a nail treatment with the salon before 31st March 2012 quoting ‘Always and Tampax Manicures’
4. Print the voucher and take it, along with the on-pack sticker, to their appointment
5. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

Don’t mind if I do…

Full details and T&Cs can be found at www.alwaysmanicure.com or www.tampaxmanicure.com.

Here’s how it works.

Step 1, cut the top off.

Step 2, dip into the remaining product!

Sometimes you have to trim one or two more times to get to the bit at the very bottom.

Side note: This is GoodSkin Labs Exten-10 Youth Boosting Moisturizer SPF 15. I got a free tube at BlogHer last year and I am NOT kidding it made me look 10 years younger. Seriously. I think so anyway! Now it’s come to the UK and you can buy it at Boots (at least I have bought it at Boots but I don’t see it on the website. And I’m out again, so go figure).

The checker has been developed using technology from HealthUnlocked, a UK company founded by clinicians that provides tools to help patients and clinicians support, track and manage health problems online. The software in the tool will be preloaded with a set of descriptors for each symptom identified in a 400 ovarian cancer patient survey, the biggest ever, undertaken by Ovacome in 2006.

At any point, the patient can print the summary list of symptoms which record which symptoms were experienced; when; and for how long; and how severe they were. The patient can then print off the summary and show her doctor.

I’m helping Ovacome by posting this widget on my blog. If you’re a blogger and you want to help Ovacome help women diagnose ovarian cancer early, you can download the widget here: http://www.beatonline.info/share#widget

To claim a free LoveFilm download, visit the official Lemsip Facebook page, choose from one of 15 films and download, watch it yourself or send it to a friend. Get cozy, watch a film, and make yourself feel better with a cup of steaming Lemsip (and maybe some cake). This offer is good until 31 December.

If you must leave the house when you’re feeling poorly, Lemsip Max Lemon Flavour Tablets can be taken on the go, helping to relieve headache, sore throat, a fever, body aches and pains and a blocked nose whilst you’re out and about. Then when you finally get the time to stop and give yourself a break, the tablets can also be added to hot water, dissolving to make a comforting drink, helping to relieve your aches and pains and providing Max strength relief from the symptoms of cold and flu. Just swallow or dissolve!

Sales on skincare at CheapSmells.com at the mo include:

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Advanced, Ceramide Plump Perfect Targeted Line Concentrate 15ml RRP £48.00 Cheapsmells.com £15.90 Saving £32.10 (67%)

Olay Anti-Wrinkle Nature Fusion Eye Cream 15ml RRP £11.99 Cheapsmells.com £7.90 Saving £4.09 (34%)

L’Oreal Paris Youth Code Rejuvenating Anti-wrinkle Concentrate 30ml RRP £15.99 Cheapsmells.com £9.00 Saving £6.99 (44%)

Clarins Face – Extra Firming Range Extra Firming Tightening Lift Botanical Serum 30ml RRP £41.50 Cheapsmells.com £35.90 Saving £5.60 (13%)

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch RRP £24.00 Cheapsmells.com £17.50 Saving £6.50 (27%)

Olay Regenerist Thermal Skin Polisher 125ml RRP £7.49 Cheapsmells.com £6.44 Saving £1.05 (14%)

Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum 50ml RRP £24.99 Cheapsmells.com £16.90 Saving £8.09 (32%)

Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Anti-Ageing Day Moisturiser SPF15 50ml RRP £16.99 Cheapsmells.com   £13.90 Saving £3.09 (18%)

Decleor Body – Firming Baume Sculpt Firming Balm 50ml RRP £38.00 Cheapsmells.com £28.95 Saving £9.05 (24%)

Take in your old mascara (any brand) between 29 October and 16 November and you’ll get your choice of deluxe mascara samples free!

You can choose from High Impact Mascara and High Lengths Masacra. One per customer while supplies last.

Here are the details:

The bag

Betty Jackson’s eye for colour and pattern has resulted in a visually stunning flower print bonus time bag for Clinique’s autumn offering, perfect for holding all your cosmetic essentials.

The goods

Exclusive Learn by Numbers Eye Compact in Neutral contains the perfect trio of wearable shades to create a beautifully natural look.  An easy to follow, numbered guide indicates the ideal application areas for the three eyeshadow shades.  These crease-free, long wearing and  creamy formulas couldn’t be easier to use or wear.

Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser, 50ml goes from cream to lather quickly. It gently and effectively removes long-wearing makeup.  Skin feels clean and fresh, whilst Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerine help retain moisture in the skin leaving it hydrated and comfortable.

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion, 30ml is formulated to have the same balance of oil and water as the skin’s own natural balance.  It is the perfect drink for thirsty skin.  Absorbed quickly into the skin, it leaves no residue on the surface.  Skin looks fresher and healthier whilst  feeling comfortable and smooth.

High Impact Curling Mascara in Black, 4g introduces thermal technology to a curling mascara. This long-wearing, innovative formula lasts 24 hours without running or smudging, but can be removed easily with warm water. Perfect for all lash types, it won’t flake, clump or smudge.  Ophthalmologist tested and appropriate for contact lens wearers.

Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Kissy Fit, 2.3ml is formulated to deliver long-lasting, high shine with the added benefit of SPF 15.  Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 stays put for 8 hours.  A special moisturising formula shields lips and helps protect against dryness and chapping.  Lips look and feel beautifully moist for hours.

This gift comes in a really pretty large flower print cosmetics bag and includes:

*Take the Day Off Makeup Remover 50ml
*Liquid Facial Soap Mild 75ml
*Blushing Blush Powder Blush in Iced Lotus
*Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Beach Plum
*High Impact Mascara in Black
*Long Last Lipstick in Soft Bloom
*2-Piece Brush Set for Eyes and Blush

The gift is free with the purchase of any two or more Clinique products, one from the skincare range (tip: skincare includes powder, or at least did the last time I got a gift!).

Gift contains promotional size products. One gift per client, while stocks last.

Versace – Versace Woman 30ml EDP – Only £12.55 (RRP £27.00) Save £14.45 (54%)

Hugo Boss – Boss Intense 30ml EDP – Only £15.75 (RRP £24.00) Save £8.25 (34%)

Paul Smith – Man 100ml EDT – Only £20.95 (RRP £49.00) Save £28.05 (57%)

Calvin Klein – Man 50ml EDT – Only £14.55 (RRP £36.00) Save £21.45 (60%)

Elizabeth Arden – Pure Finish Foundation #8 – only £5.95 (RRP £23.00) save £17.05 (74%)

Decleor – Aromessence De Bain Precious Energising Bath Concentrate 100ml – Only £17.99 (RRP £44.50) Save £26.51 (60%)

This post is brought to you by the folks behind the Tooth Fairy, now out on DVD and Blu-ray, who have teamed up with UltraSmile to give you some top tips for helping your kids look after their teeth!

1. Think “Clean not Green.” Teeth should be clean so there is no leftover food on them for the bacteria (bugs) that live in your mouth to eat. Bacteria cause decay by eating sugary leftovers and turning them into acid. The acid rots the teeth and makes holes (cavities). Clean teeth have no sugar leftovers on them and therefore don’t decay. Clean teeth = no cavities.

2. Good dental health to avoid gum disease should begin at birth. After each feeding, gently wipe the baby’s gums with a soft, damp washcloth or gauze pad to control the accumulation of plaque and to establish this ritual as part of the daily routine

3. A good way to encourage your child’s dental hygiene is by using a flavoured fluoride toothpaste. The taste and appearance of toothpaste can make brushing a more enjoyable experience, so children are more likely to brush twice each day and brush for longer periods of time. Appropriate brushing can help prevent cavities, gum disease and other dental health issues.

4. Children age six or less should brush twice a day for at least two minutes each time using no more than a pea-sized dab of toothpaste and a soft-bristle brush to remove plaque and provide fluoride protection.

5. Children should not brush their teeth straight after food as the acid in the food has softened the enamel. It is best to wait as long as possible after eating to brush their teeth or brush prior to eating. If it is not possible to brush children’s teeth while out and about then try giving them raw baby carrots, these help to clean the teeth. Apple like all fruit is not ideal as they contain acid and sugars which are bad for the enamel of the teeth.

6. Parents should take their young child with them to their next routine dentist appointment to reduce some of the child’s potential anxiety in the dental chair. The child will have a chance to get used to the sounds, smells and staff in the dental office, prior to his/her own dental visit. The first trip should be as early as age 1. Most dentists prefer to wait until age 2 or 3 unless there are any problems or possible problems. Plan on a check-up about twice a year for most kids. These routine checkups give your dentist the best chance to diagnose any problems early, and make specific recommendations for each child. Remember — prevention and early treatment are the best medicine.

7. If a child (or an adult) has a permanent tooth knocked out of his/her mouth, follow these procedures: gently rinse (not scrub) the tooth off and place it in a cup of warm milk (salt water is the second best choice; plain water, the third best), call the dentist and bring the child and the soaking tooth in immediately for re-implantation and stabilisation.

8. Parents should not give an unattended or sleeping child a bottle with milk or juice; instead, children should drink water to prevent baby bottle tooth decay.

9. Avoid giving children fizzy drinks, as they can cause enamel erosion, and always dilute their juices. Encourage children to drink through a straw if they are drinking juices, milk or fizzy drinks as it by passes the teeth. (Fizzy drinks are doing severe damage to our children’s teeth, with nearly half of five-year-olds examined suffering tooth decay, a study has shown. Some 45% of five-year-olds surveyed suffered from tooth decay due to the consumption of acidic foods, soft drinks, fruit juices and pickles)

10. Dental sealants are an excellent way to prevent tooth decay in children. The dental sealant procedure takes only minutes, is painless, is less than half the cost of a filling and is virtually 100 percent effective at stopping decay. Children should receive sealants on permanent molars as soon as they erupt (about ages six and 12 years). Dental sealants may last up to 10 years, two to four years is a more reasonable estimate. Sealants can be highly effective in protection against cavities provided the sealant is continuously monitored by a dentist. Sealants should be checked by a dentist during regular check-ups and if needed they can be re-applied. Sealants are only applied to the back teeth – the molars and premolars. These are the teeth that have pits and fissures on their biting surfaces. Dental sealants maybe available on the NHS but in many cases they are only available privately.

11. Orthodontic treatment (braces) should be started early if possible. It is recommended that all children get a check-up with an orthodontist no later than age 7. While your child’s teeth may appear straight to you, there could be a problem that only an orthodontist can detect. Of course, the check-up may reveal that your child’s bite is fine, and that is comforting news. By starting early, it is less likley that permanent teeth will have to be removed. Let your regular dentist take x-rays to check for missing permanent teeth (preferably by age six). If baby teeth must be removed early due to decay, make sure to have a space maintainer put in to help keep the teeth from drifting.

12. Milk teeth should be cared for in the same way as adult teeth and consideration must be given to the developing permanent teeth when milk teeth are knocked out prematurely. The primary function of milk teeth is to aid food digestion. Without them, a child’s growth and development would be affected. Secondly, milk teeth serve to maintain space for the proper alignment of the adult teeth. The loss of these teeth prematurely would have a direct impact on the order in which the permanent teeth erupt and the position they occupy in the mouth. This could lead to crooked teeth later in life. Hence, when milk teeth are lost prematurely a space maintainer is often recommended. Thirdly, having crooked teeth will impact upon dental hygiene as it is often harder to clean them. This would put the child at more risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Fourthly, a child learns to speak during the milk teeth phase. Without these teeth, a speech impediment may develop. Having a speech impediment and crooked teeth may affect the developing psychology of your child.

13. Try and get your child to use an electric toothbrush as they have been shown to be at least 25% more effective at removing plaque than manual toothbrushes and many children enjoy the fun sound and feeling of the electric toothbrush. They can be helpful for children who are not yet coordinated enough to brush thoroughly with a manual toothbrush (usually children under four years).Children under 10 should be supervised when using an electric toothbrush. The right toothbrush should always be chosen for the child’s age group

14. Flossing is effective in removing food debris and plaque from between teeth that bushing misses. Children can begin flossing from the age of four years and parents should be flossing their child’s teeth as soon as any two teeth touch. This could be as early as 2 years if the front teeth are in contact.

15. Foods rich in calcium, fluoride, phosphorous and vitamins, especially Vitamin C, can help to strengthen a child’s teeth. Starchy or sugary foods encourage plaque acid and tooth decay, and should be limited to mealtimes when the extra saliva produced helps to rinse food from the mouth. Calcium from dairy foods, canned fish, dark leafy greens helps to preserve the density of a child’s jaw bone making it better able to withstand erosion by bacteria. Phosphorous from meat and nuts aids bone and tooth formation. Fluoride from canned salmon and tea helps teeth to become more resistant to acid erosion. Vitamin C from citrus fruits helps to maintain the health of the child’s gums.

16. Fluoride is one of the best ways to prevent tooth decay. It works by strengthening the tooth’s enamel and making it more resistant to acid attack. Fluoride is therefore necessary to keep teeth strong, but only at appropriate levels. Fluoridated toothpaste can be introduced when a child is capable of spitting, usually at two to three years of age. Below the age of six, children should use only a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste and care must be taken that they do not swallow the paste. Excessive ingestion of fluoride during tooth development may lead to a condition known as dental fluorosis. This problem presents itself later in life as areas of permanent staining, yellowing and mottling of the permanent teeth. This risk is lowered after the age of five since the front teeth are nearly formed.