Audrey’s Top Six Essentials!
Winter weather demands products with a rich formula, real staying power, spicy scent and gorgeous shades!
1. CLASSIC GIFT Esteé Lauder Youth-Dew Rich Luxuries Gift Set £40, beauty counters, would make a lovely gift for an older friend or relative. The full-size bottle of the distinctive spicy scent comes with a 100ml body lotion, so if worn together the fragrance will last and last. It’s good value; the scent alone is worth £40. 2. LASTING COVER Wow, a foundation which evens skin tone, stays on all day, doesn’t mark clothes! Fluid formula Esteé Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Make-up SPF10 £33.50, beauty counters nationwide feels light and effortlessly covers imperfections. Dot down the centre of your face and blend outwards. In 61 shades. 3. PARTY PREP Skin needs extra TLC over winter to keep it smooth; we all want to look our best in our party dresses after all. Pampering takes no time with Neutrogena® Norwegian Formula Deep Moisture Express Body Mist £6.99 Boots, Tesco. Spray over slightly damp skin after bathing and smooth on to soften and smooth. 4. GLAM NAILS Give nails a festive makeover with natural beauty specialist Mavala Cyber Collection Polish £5.20, John Lewis/Look Fantastic. The metallic polishes give the effect of foils without the fiddly application, with colours ranging from warm pink, blush and gold to cool silver, violet and ice blue. 5. KEEP CALM If Christmas leaves you stressed, unwind in a bath with Tisserand Aromatherapy Lavender & Chamomile Bath Oil, £8.95 TISSERAND.COM. The fragrant floral mixture also includes geranium and patchouli to soothe the senses and nourish skin. Carry the Roller Ball £5.95 in your bag for emergencies. 6. YYOU BBEAUTY T If you’ve ever tried Australian beauty hero Lanolips, you’ll know how easily it fixes dryness. Only a tiny amount is needed for supersmooth lips. Even better, now there are two shimmery tints, nude Desert Glow and soft pink Beach Pop. Gorgeous. Lanolips Hydrating Lip Luminiser £13, CULTBEAUTY.CO.UK