THE BEAUTY SPOT

FACE THE FUTURE

The cult €225 cream is here. Victoria Beckham, Alexa Chung and Chloë Sevigny rave about it. Augustinus Bader The Cream and The Rich Cream activate stem cells, thanks to Dr Bader’s formula that heals burns, resulting in brighter, healthier skin, less redness, textural issues, scars and age spots. Available in Brown Thomas from November.

LIP SERVICE

Packed with oils, Chanel’s new take on matte lipstick, Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Fusion, €36, begins as a sheer stain that becomes one with the lips, but can be built up in layers to an indelible matte. It lasts for hours and comes in 12 perfect shades of nudes, pinks and reds, for the perfect winter wardrobe of lipsticks.

Pump up the base

Since launching in 1996, Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturizer, €48, has been the leader in natural, sheer coverage. Newly reformulated, it’s even better than ever, with more shades, added vitamin C and E, a higher SPF (30, instead of 20), and added moisturising oils.

ARCH-RIVALS

Brow down to Benefit’s Brow Styler, €36, a dual-ended wonder with loose powder on one end and a wax pencil on the other. First, define your shape and add hyper-realistic brow hairs with the wax pencil, then add the buildable loose powder to fill in sparse areas, or wear the powder on its own for fluffy, natural brows.