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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Stress, diet, hormones and over exposure to the elements can wreak havoc with your skin causing irritation, dryness or breakouts. Here are our skin saving products that will dramatically improve the quality and appearance of specific skin complaints.

This light moisturiser is ideal for oily skins as the natural active ingredients reduce the formation of blemishes and prevent pores from clogging.

£16 from Korres

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Korres at Buchanan Galleries

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Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask

This mask is the prefect thirst quencher for very dry skin. Applied before bed, this overnight creamy mask repairs the moisture barriers. You'll feel the benefits immediately but use twice a week for best results.

£20 from Origins

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John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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No7 Colour Calming Primer

If you suffer from rosacea, facial redness and flushing, then the green shade of this colour corrector will help. Apply a small amount over the skin before foundation is applied to neutralise the redness and balance an uneven skin tone. It's so effective you only need a small amount so don't over do it!

£10.78 from No7

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Boots at Buchanan Galleries

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Estee Lauder Perfectionist

This new wonder product instantly reduces the appearance of wrinkles, frown lines, laughter lines and crows feet by filling and smoothing any creases. With a precision tip applicator, fine lines can be specifically targeted, giving the skin a plumper, more youthful finish.

£32 from Estee Lauder

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Boots at Buchanan Galleries

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Bobbi Brown Extra SPF 25 Tinted Moisturizing Balm

This is a lightweight alternative to foundation for very dry, dehydrated skin. The ultra rich luxurious formula with shea butter and chamomile gives intensive moisture leaving skin dewy and glowing with a light coverage.

£31.50 from Bobbi Brown

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John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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Clinique Anti Blemish Solutions Foundation

If you suffer from breakouts then this new foundation from Clinique is best for you. It's specifically formulated for blemish prone skin as it not only camouflages but it also treats spots. It controls oil without drying plus it gives excellent long-lasting natural coverage.

£20 from Clinique

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Boots at Buchanan Galleries

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Origins Multi Grain Make Up SPF 14

A great choice for very sensitive skins prone to irritation, this oil free, talc free and fragrance free powder foundation is fortified with goodness from oats, vitamins and minerals. The brush-on formula can be built up as desired and blends easily, allowing skin to breathe.

£20 from Origins

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John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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Papier Matifiant de Chanel

If you're prone to an oily t-zone then these oil control tissues from Chanel will remove all traces of shine from your face. Just one sheet will eliminate excess sebum leaving your skin perfectly matt. It comes with an integral mirror and a refillable pad with 150 sheets.

£20.50 from Chanel

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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