Beauty charts

Beauty & health director Rose Beer reports on her picks of the week…

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BRILLIANT BASE Those with dry skin can find that their foundation settles in fine lines as the day goes on. If this is you, try Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer, £30, which guarantees 24-hour hydration and a 127% increase in moisture so your base can sit pretty on top. smashbox. co. uk

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GENDER BENDER I like Emporio Armani mani ‘Because It’s You For Her,’ £47, a lot, but I LOVE ‘Stronger With You For Him,’ £43, even more. Violet leaves, ‘smoky vanilla jungle essence’ (their words not mine), and chestnut is a startlingly sexy mix. armanibeauty.co.uk

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BIT OF A LATHER I only colour my hair two or three times a year, but it still gets dry and crispy if I’m not careful. The brilliantly affordable Garnier Ultimate Blends Coconut Water & Aloe Vera Shampoo, £4.49, is nutrient-rich and leaves it feeling soft and nourished after only a few washes. boots. com

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NIGHT WATCH Bad skin days/weeks/months happen. When they do, use Lancôme Advanced Génifique Sensitive Dual Concentrate, £59, for a month. The serum is packed with antioxidants, ferulic acid and probiotics designed to help skin bounce back from tough times. And it does. lancome. co. uk

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POSH WASH I’m very partial to expensive shower gels (there I said it), and they are always on my birthday lists. This week I (and I suspect my flatmate) have been washing with Diptyque Do Son Shower Oil, £40. It leaves skin silky soft and deliciously scented all day. diptyqueparis.co.uk

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LOOK SHARP Post-work dinners that come at the end of long office days require a quick and easy spruce up. Clinique + Jonathan Adler Lid Pop in Willow Pop, £ 15.50, might be just what you need. Dust it across eyelids with a soft brush to upgrade a weary face and any outfit. c l inique . c o . uk