In-a-rush solutions, must-have party make-up and presents you'll want to keep. Stephanie Smith gets festive at the beauty counters.
These are the new and favourite skincare and make-up launches arriving on High Street counters and online sites. From face savers and body boosters to relaxing and pampering treats, plus gifts for all, here’s what we love this week…
Soap & Glory It's In The Calendar:
Filled with 24 days of soaprises (see what they did there?) featuring classic pampering favourites including Scrub of your Life, Hand Food, lip plumps, glosses, mascara, bath treats, balms and tweezers. All in handy sizes for out and about over the festive season. Add it all up and it would cost £54 but it's £40 at Boots.
Sophie Allport Bath & Body Collection:
Known for her gently evocative designs and prints, Sophie Allport has launched a skincare toiletries collection created to smell heavenly, work beautifully and look gorgeous in your bathroom. There is a hand wash, £6, hand lotion, £6, and soap bar, £5, each available in three lovely fragrances: Hedgerow Berries, Neroli Lakes and Honey Spiced Lavender. Available at sophieallport.com or on 01778 560256.
Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil:
With the festive season in mind, one of the brand's most loved shades, Red Berry, gets an injection of seasonal sparkle with fine pearls and golden reflections. Hazelnut oil and organic jojoba oil soothe and comfort lips with a lightweight, non-sticky formula. In a delicious berry flavour, annatto oil gives nourishing botanical benefits. It's £19 on the Clarins counters.
