Lynne on Lorraine

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Funny Women founder Lynne Parker was on her way to a meeting with our fabulous new Awards sponsor, Benefit Cosmetics, when she got stopped by a woman with a camera!  She was conducting vox pops in the street for ITV1’s ‘Lorraine’ show – asking women in the street (little did they know!) for skincare questions to put to a ‘top dermatologist’ who will be appearing on the programme Easter Monday!

Resisting the urge to run round the corner and get a few glam products from the glorious Covent Garden Benefit Cosmetics shop, Lynne posed a question about caring for menopausal skin!  In particular ‘cat bum’ lines around the mouth (she doesn’t really have any, but good for a laugh!) and fine 'laughter lines' around the eyes.  Will the mystery skin doctor be able to offer a remedy?  Botox and facelifts not allowed!

See what Benefit Cosmetics recommend HERE. 

 

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