JOY SPARKERS

 Sometimes you simply need a treat, so here’s a suggestion: Jo Malone London Scarlet Poppy Cologne Intense, from £86. Envelop yourself in its powdery notes of iris, succulent figs and the hint of sweet tonka bean – it’s so pretty and spirit lifting.  Essie Treat Love & Color polishes,

£8.99 each, are a boon for dry, brittle nails, with four easy-to-wear shades infused with calcium and camellia extracts to fortify and nourish. No base coat is needed. Shown here are Final Stretch (top) and Take 10 (bottom).

 I’ve always loved its Hypnôse mascaras and am equally smitten with Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Lifting & Volumizing Mascara, £23.50. Its clever arched brush has 360 tiny bristles in varying sizes, to lengthen and define each lash without clumping, while the lightweight gel formula keeps lashes lifted and feathery.