LEADING THE PACK

Half the fun of beauty products is the packaging – it’s all part of the feel-good benefit they impart. The newest shelfadorning favourites? Lancôme’s latest collection, which looks great imbued with designer Olympia Le-tan’s quirkiness and femininity – I’m especially coveting the heart-covered Monsieur Big Mascara (£21; and the kiss-shaped lipsticks (L’absolu Rouge Le Bisou, £25.50 each;

Meanwhile, designer Mary Katrantzou has lent her signature boldness to Cowshed lotions and creams with this chic floral pattern (from £20;

PRO TIP 3 “I’ve known Decléor Aromessence Neroli Hydrating Night Balm [£36] since I was 19. I use it for dryness and for spots, which I think should be healed, not dried out.” Wendy Rowe, make-up artist

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