Tricks of the Trade
Nougat London Luscious Lip Collection - £20
 Pamper your lips with this lip balm, lip polish and lip treatment trio. It's made in England; it's not tested on animals and is very luxurious. The Lip Balm is made using a blend of Carnauba and Candelilla waxes, known to soothe, heal and protect the delicate skin of the lips. The Lip Polish has gentle exfoliating particles in the Shea butter. And finally the Lip Treatment is an overnight intensive hydrating treatment.
Available in Sweet Rose or Sugared Fig.
www.nougatbodytohome.com
Green People - Body Bliss (200ml) - £15.99
 With a fistful of awards, certification by the Soil Association and the promise that none of their products are tested on animals - Green People are a true organic treat.
This body lotion works to pamper the skin with Jojoba and Green Tea, offering instant hydration for a super soft feeling. Shea Butter adds nourishment whilst the lotion remains non-greasy and light on the skin. The deliciously romantic scent of Rose Oil also promotes a naturally radiant complexion by helping to soothe and soften the skin and enhance its natural elasticity. All this in an eco-friendly pump action bottle.
www.greenpeople.co.uk
DHC - Deep Cleansing Oil - £16
This new cult classic comes direct from Japan. DHC are the number one online skincare company in Japan and their Deep Cleansing Oil certainly lives up to its reputation.
Fragrance and colour free, the rich blend of olive oil and Vitamin E is perfect for sensitive skin. It will effectively dissolve dirt, make-up and excess oils. The cleanser mixes with the natural sebum in your skin, working to combat excess oil by penetrating deep to clear the impurities and to de-clog pores.
www.dhcuk.co.uk
Palmers Cocoa Butter - £3.59
 This classic product is a great all-over body moisturiser. If your skin is feeling in need of a moisture injection, you really don't need to splash out on designer brands. Using 100% pure cocoa butter and enriched with vitamin E, Palmer's Cocoa Butter nourishes and moisturises skin effectively - smoothing and softening even the roughest and driest areas at great value for money.
Pai - Avocado and Jojoba Normal Skin Cream £22
Pai's products are preservative free and so natural they come with a sell-by date. Meaning 'goodness' in Mauri, Pai is what skincare should be about - pure, plant-derived ingredients. The h andmade Avocado and Jojoba normal skin cream smells delicious enough to eat - it goes on easily and melts away to leave a silky smooth complexion.
The Avocado is rich in vitamins A, D and E as well as containing deep-penetrating oils, which hydrate the skin. The Jojoba is extracted from the seeds of a desert shrub - the oil keeping the skin supple. With its exquisite packaging it's easy to see why this Soil Association-certified brand is fast gathering a cult following.
www.paiskincare.com
Juicy Tubes - £13.50
This lip-gloss is a classic hero product. Every make-up artist worth their salt will have one of these in their make-up bag. In a range of colours, melon being the best for a nude, natural look, this lip-gloss glides on, it lasts and it looks fab.
There is no need for a long review as it's one of those products that delivers exactly what it promises.
www.lancome.co.uk
Susan Posnick ColourFlo - mineral foundation
- SPF 26
 The ColourFlo line comes from celebrity make-up artist Susan Posnick and has long been a cult brand among those in the know. Mineral makeup is kind and gentle on the skin and was developed by Posnick after she had skin cancer and wanted to develop a product that offered substantial skin protection. Sienna Miller swears by it.
The fat brush is attached to a tube containing the minerals - a pump on the end controls the flow. This feels a bit clumsy at first but it doesn't take long to develop the knack. The refillable brush delivers a light covering containing sun protection that also lasts in the water.
www.susanposnick.com
Balaton Spa - Face mask - £25
 Gok Wan and Trinny and Susannah love the Balaton Spa facemask. Three minutes is all it takes for this little miracle-worker to do its job.
Balatan Spa have been making their natural products for over 25 years and they cite their revitalising and purifying moorland water from Hungary as the secret of their success.
The facemask will deep-cleanse, purify and refine dull and tired-looking skin. It has no scent and looks like a pot of mud - but it does exactly what it says on the tin.
www.balaton-spa.co.uk
Ruby and Millie - Black Eye Colour £10
This black eye colour is perfect for a dark, smouldering evening look. This year Ruby and Millie celebrate their tenth anniversary and it's not difficult to see why they are so popular. Sold in branches of Boots, the brand produces boutique products at affordable prices.
In great packaging, this eye colour goes on smoothly and gives a really deep, even coverage that lasts.
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