..but keep these old favourites

THESE products might not be new but should still be on your list of must-haves thanks to their proven powers Embryolisse LaitCreme Concentre, £13, Boots This moisturiser, primer and mask is so versatile it has become a favourite for beauty editors and make-up artists. It’s been around since the 50s and is a beauty secret loved by dermatologists. This creamy lotion is packed with vitamins and fatty acids.

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, £14.50, Boots An award-winning buttery cleanser that melts away make-up, including stubborn mascara. It leaves your skin feeling fresh but not tight. Used alongside a muslin cloth, you’ll love the clean feeling you get after washing away the day with the hot cloth cleanser.

Boots No7 Lift and Luminate Triple Action Serum, £35, Boots It’s clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, firm skin and even skin tone. After two weeks of use, skin appears younger and after eight weeks more than 80 per cent of women agreed their skin hadn’t looked or felt as good in a long time. It is a little pricey but with those claim, worth a try?

Clarins UV Plus UV+ SPF50, £32, clarins.co.uk We all know the importance of wearing an SPF on your face and this one is both high in SPF and also lightweight and non-greasy. It also helps to counter the effects of pollution.