***Updated Monday April 30, 11.59am: *** British athletics star Hannah England has been announced as the face of Garnier Ambre Solaire's official Team GB suncare products. SEE OLYMPIC HOPEFULS IN FASHION AND BEAUTY CAMPAIGNS "Garnier Ambre Solaire suncare products give me reassurance and peace of mind that my skin is protected against UVA and UVB rays, allowing me to focus on my intensive training, almost all of which is outdoors," England said. "As my training really intensifies, the Team GB Clear Protect +SPF 30 and Team GB Moisturising SPF 30 will be in my kit bag at all times. Here's to our great British summer." SEE THE LATEST OLYMPICS NEWS The two limited-edition products - both in patriotic packaging - are available now.
***Updated Friday April 27, 10.02am: *** Clinique has teamed up with women's GB beach volleyball hopefuls, Denise Johns and Lucy Boulton, ahead of the Olympics. SEE FASHION'S ASPIRING SPORTS STARS The beauty brand will be providing the duo's skincare, make-up and sun protection, promising a very well-groomed volleyball team indeed. "Clinique is delighted to be teaming up with GB beach volleyball hopefuls Denise and Lucy. With our dermatological developed and custom-fit approach, we can provide the talented duo with the skincare they need to help protect their skin while playing, along with the make-up they need to ensure a healthy, natural look that lasts throughout their matches," said Clinique UK general manager Janet Saunders. "We wish them all the best and are proud to be supporting them." SEE THE TEAM GB KIT, DESIGNED BY STELLA MCCARTNEY ***Updated Monday April 2, 12.55pm: *** Braun has unveiled synchronised swimmer and London 2012 Olympic Games talent Jenna Randall as the face of its Silk-épil Xpressive Pro Epilator, adding her to the growing roster of sports stars fronting beauty campaigns. Olympic hopefuls Jessica Ennis, Victoria Pendleton and swimmer Kerri-Anne Payne have already been announced as the faces of Olay, Pantene Pro-V and Max Factor False Lash Effect Gold Mascara respectively, setting Team GB up to be a very well-groomed team indeed. SEE FASHION'S ASPIRING SPORTS STARS Captain of the British synchronised swimming team, Randall has won three Silver Commonwealth Games medals and competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. The partnership is part of P&G's Worldwide Sponsor status with the London 2012 Olympic Games, which will see the conglomerate and its brands supporting approximately 150 athletes. SEE THE OLYMPICS HOPEFULS IN SUMMER'S CAMPAIGNS
***Updated Tuesday January 3, 10.50am: *** Olympics fever has well and truly taken hold now that 2012 is upon us - and it seems the hair and beauty industries are no exception. British Olympic and World Champion track cyclist Victoria Pendleton was today announced as the new ambassador for Pantene Pro-V's Smooth & Sleek range, whilst heptathlete Jessica Ennis will represent Olay Essentials and swimmer Kerri-Anne Payne will be the face of Max Factor False Lash Effect Gold Mascara. SEE FASHION'S ASPIRING SPORTS STARS Ennis - who was selected as one of the People To Celebrate in Vogue's December 2012 issue - revealed that her new role was based upon her own love of Olay products. "For me, Olay is a tried and tested brand. It's versatile, simple but effective regimen works perfectly for me whether I'm training outside or just out with my girlfriends. Olay is definitely a part of my team." SEE BEHIND THE SCENES OF ENNIS' VOGUE SHOOT Victoria Pendleton also referred to a need for training-friendly beauty and hair products. "Training outside everyday means the elements can play havoc with my hair, however the Smooth & Sleek range helps fight frizz and keeps my hair looking and feeling the healthiest it's been," she explained. "I have used Pantene Pro-V products for years." The 2012 Olympics look set to be a very stylish affair indeed.
