Beauty

Bamboozled by all the beauty products available?

Yup, us too. Which is why we've roped in professional make up artist and beauty guru Mailin Haddow to give us the lowdown on what's hot, what beauty products really work, and how to use your products to get the very best out of them.

So, whether you're looking for make up for a certain occasion, a recommendation for a new lippie, or some expert make-over advice, here's our guide to all things beautiful...

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The darker days and colder weather can wreak havoc with our skin.

If it's not the blustery cold outside, then it's the drying effect of central heating. And that's before you add in the odd glass of wine and maybe possibly accidentally forgetting to take off your make up before you go to bed. Oops.

So, if your skin's in need of a bit of TLC, read on as professional make up artist Mailin Haddow lets us into into the secret of the best skin saviours on the high street.

There is hope...

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Ren Mayday Mayday Balm

Ren Mayday Mayday Balm is a super soother for chapped dry skin. Use it anywhere on your body - lips, noses, hands, anywhere! I tend to keep it handy in my bag, ready to quickly soothe and relieve weather-worn skin. And, as with all Ren products, it's full of fabulous bio-active ingredients and no nasties.

£20 from John Lewis.

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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Korres Materia Herba Organic Cleanser

Korres' Materia Herba organic range is made from almost 100% natural ingredients, and is power-packed to really nourish the skin. My favourite from the range is the 3-in-1 cleansing emulsion, perfect to wash away the grime of the day whilst also giving your skin an injection of nature's goodness.

£20 from Korres.

Get it from:
Korres at Buchanan Galleries

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Dr Nick Lowe Redness Relief Correcting cream

Going from the cold outside into central heated homes and offices can be a nightmare for sensitive skins. If you're struggling with blotchiness and irritation, help is at hand with Dr Nick Lowe's Redness Relief Correcting Cream. It contains a colour correcting tint and naturally soothing and cooling ingredients to comfort angry skin and leave it feeling calm and refreshed.

£14.95 from Boots.

Get it from:
Boots at Buchanan Galleries

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Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream

This Origins eye cream has been likened to a shot of espresso for tired eyes - which is a pretty good description of its near miraculous effects. It tackles dark circles and bags, instantly depuffs and brightens, and as a result the beauty press are loving it - which means it's flying off the shelves. Grab it while you still can!

£20 from John Lewis.

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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Boots No 7 Heavenly Hydration Moisture Mask

Give your skin an extra moisture boost with a re-hydrating treat. This deliciously soft creamy mask revitalizes dull and dry winter skin. I use it once a week or when my skin is feeling tight, to soothe, soften and brighten.

£13.50 from Boots.

Get it from:
Boots at Buchanan Galleries

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Philosophy When Hope is Not Enough

Philosophy When Hope is not Enough Replenishing Oil boosts Omega 3,6 and 9 - essential fatty acids which help to slow down the aging process by giving skin that extra nourishment to renew itself. Apply a few drops to cleansed skin at night to boost regeneration.

£36 from John Lewis.

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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Korres Kumquat Body Butter

It's not just the skin on our faces that need extra TLC during the winter months - moisturise all over to keep dry skin at bay, and make the prospect of shedding layers in the spring less of a shock! Get all-over hydration with this extra moisturising body butter which has amazing conditioning and astringent qualities - and a fabulously zingy bittersweet kumquat scent.

£11.50 from Korres.

Get it from:
Korres at Buchanan Galleries

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Philosophy Divine Illumination Moisturiser

Has your skin lost its sparkle? Put it back with this rich multi-tasking anti-aging moisturiser, designed to help improve skin tone and texture while providing superb hydration and firming benefits. And it's got a hint of illumination for a radiant, glowing complexion. Perfect for mature or dry skin.

£68 from John Lewis.

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair

Estée Lauder's award-winning Advance Night repair just got better! The secret of many a beauty editor, this Recovery Complex helps repair damage to the skin caused by smoke, pollution, UV rays - even stress. Apply a few drops of the serum to cleansed skin every night under night cream both as a treatement to help repair damage and as a preventative to build up your skin's defences against future damage.

£36 from John Lewis.

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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