SMART STEALS

Innovations and new tools

Vichy Liftactiv Micro Hyalu Patches, £20

When I’m tired (and I regularly am), no cream puts the bounce back into the papery-looking skin around my eyes. But these stick-on patches bring overnight restoration via tiny points of solid hyaluronic acid that sink right into the skin and dissolve, plumping and smoothing out lines by morning. High tech at a high street price. AF

Face Halo The Modern Makeup Remover, £7 for 3

Just add water and wipe – no cleanser required. Quite how the fibres reach right into pores to remove all make-up (eye make-up too) I’m not sure, but it works. Brilliantly. And you can machine wash it around 200 times. EC

Real Techniques Mini Expert Multitask Brush, £5.99 & L.A.B.2 Lash Out Loud Mascara Wands, £5.50 for 12

Don’t let its size fool you – this round brush makes applying blusher, bronzer or highlighter a doddle and is perfectly scaled down to make it more portable. While for lashes, the clever pack of different-shaped wand heads means you can create a bespoke mascara look to match your mood. GD

Revolution Skincare CBD Oil, £10

This non-sticky oil from Revolution Beauty’s potent, low-cost skincare range is laced with one of the hottest ingredients around: cannabidiol. It’s popped up already in premium skincare, so this is the perfect way to test out its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, soothing powers at a very democratic price. Expect skin to feel softer and more hydrated in days. CB

L’oréal Elvive Dream Lengths Long Hair Heat Mask, £5.99

If I’m going to make time for a hair mask, I want it to boost condition, add shine and care for colour simultaneously. This one is ingenious. It’s simple to use and the payoff is smoother, more lustrous locks after 10 minutes. Its self-heating formula makes it a pampering treat, too. RH