There are some things which make a girl go weak at the knees, and the sight of a Jo Malone carrier bag is one of them. What is it about the vanilla packaging with the black scented tissue paper and ribbon tied boxes that gets us all excited? Well now there is another reason to get very excited, the new Vanilla and Anise fragrance is due out this September, and I’ve...

Make-up brushes, precision eyebrow tweezers, pedicure kits and crystal nail files are among the products in Revlon’s new range of professional but affordable beauty tools. However at MFL we’re particularly excited about the Pedi Expert (£9.78), a hand-held file and buffer that removes hard, dead skin from feet and then smoothes and buffs. It’s perfect for summer...

Generally, I’m not a fan of long-wear lipsticks. I’ve tried many of them in the past, mainly during a misguided but fun period as a goth. Dark lipstick was essential and at the all-night rock clubs I used to frequent long wear was the only thing that would do. Getting back on topic, I think I can rank the things I most dislike about them in this order. - In at...

So, for the past week I’ve been trying out Clinique’s 3 step programme. Because, not all of us can afford a one to one consultation with a dermatologist, Clinique (with the help of dermatologists of course) has developed a skin care programme tailored to each individual skin type. All products are fragrance free but they vary in strength depending on your...

Sienna Miller doesn’t feel like a “beauty icon”. The ‘Edge of Love’ actress - who is regularly praised for her trend-setting fashion choices - doesn’t have much self-confidence and finds having her looks scrutinised tough. She is quoted as saying: “I don’t feel like a beauty icon. I don’t give it too much thought....

Sandra Bullock’s beauty regime only takes eight minutes. The ‘Proposal’ actress can get ready very quickly, adding it would take her even less time if her hair was more manageable. She said: “I use a face cloth and Artistry cream for my daily beauty regime. I put mascara on today because I wanted to make a bit of an effort. My entire routine takes...

Mischa Barton’s style is “rock ‘n’ roll natural”. The former ‘O.C.’ actress hates wearing too much make-up, but feels barefaced unless her eyes are outlined with liner. She explained: “I’d describe my look as natural with a rock ‘n’ roll edge. I’m low-maintenance, but with eye make-up! I use tons...

Linda Evangelista applies her make-up in 10 minutes. The Canadian supermodel - who fronted last year’s Prada Fall campaign and is the current face of L’Oreal Paris cosmetics - has learnt so many beauty tricks during her 30-year career she only takes a few minutes to perfect her appearance. She said: ‘I did my own make-up this morning and it takes 10...

Emma Thompson credits ‘rain’ with her youthful appearance. The ‘Last Chance Harvey’ actress - who turned 50 last May - says she finds the wet weather in Scotland has unexpected benefits for her skin. When asked her secret to looking young, Emma said: ‘I think Scotland’s got a lot to do with it, I spend a lot of time up there and it...

Illamasqua cosmetics make you feel rather smug. Smug because, although it launched last year, it still feels like a bit of a secret. The British brand’s range of professional quality make-up takes its inspiration from the hedonistic 1920s Berlin club scene and alternative cultures – goths, the fetish scene, punks, you name it. It has been developed by leading chemists,...