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MÁDARA is an award winning Latvian luxury beauty brand with a string of industry awards under it’s belt and now they’ve launched a set of products to help women combat cellulite.

All MÁDARA products are derived from nature so you won’t find any harmful chemicals or preservatives in their ingredient lists. Plus you can keep a clear conscience because they’re environmentally friendly and not tested on animals.

The Flower Attack range, available from Selfridges and online, comprises of 3 products; MÁDARA Toning Shower Soap, Anti-Cellulite Cream and a Firming Oil.

• The Toning Shower Soap cleanses the skin and helps prepare it for deeper absorption of the Anti-Cellulite Cream. It also activates the skin’s metabolism.

• The MÁDARA Anti-Cellulite Cream eliminates toxins and attacks cellulite directly by reducing the look of ‘orange peel’. Skin has been proven to appear smoother in 4 weeks, with 84% of women saying they noticed a change in their skin.

• The final stage of the Flower Attack program is the Firming Oil which fights both cellulite and stretch marks as well as aiding skins natural elasticity.

MÁDARA recommend completing the full Flower Attack program for 4-6 weeks, 3 times a year.

The MÁDARA Flower Attack set is priced £48 and is definitely a  natural luxury beauty brand well worth investing in, offering the best of both worlds. They’re products are natural, eco friendly and completely effective!

Visit Selfridges for the full MÁDARA range or visit www.madara.co.uk for a full list of stockists.

It is often said that once you go black, you don’t go back.  The truth is no different when it comes to Amex’s black card made entirely out of aluminum and the status symbol of the few.  InsideLux has been receiving numerous requests to investigate what it takes to get a black American Express card, so we decided to publish a short guide on how to get a black Amex card.

1. You have to be an Amex customer for at least one year.
2. Charge at least $250,000 to your account.  If your limit doesn’t permit, prepay Amex the difference at the beginning of the month.  Spending $250,000 in a year sounds like a lot of money, but if you have a business you will soon realise that Amex might just be the right solution to pay your staff, cover business expenses and surprise your PR firm with a swanky black card instead of a boring cheque.
3. Pay the $5,000 sign up fee
4. Pay the annual renewal fee of $2,500
5. Additional cards cost $1,500

So what are the perks of going black?  Well to start you get personalised concierge service that will  doanything from help you buy your next yacht to booking a table at your local restaurant.  The second perk is an automatic upgrade from economy to business or first on several participating airlines.  This is certainly a fast track upgrade system and beats any airline frequent flyer program.  Discounts on cruises and private yachts of up to $500 come standard.