This product comes with some rather ambitious claims, such as: ‘instantly revives radiance around the eyes and disguises signs of fatigue’. This sounded like music to my ears after the pro-longed partying which accompanied Christmas and New Year had taken its toll! I’d heard good things about Darphin, so was expecting a lot (perhaps a little too much) from this...

This product comes with some rather ambitious claims, such as: ‘instantly revives radiance around the eyes and disguises signs of fatigue’. This sounded like music to my ears after the pro-longed partying which accompanied Christmas and New Year had taken its toll! I’d heard good things about Darphin, so was expecting a lot (perhaps a little too much) from this...

Having not been blessed with naturally long eyelashes I loved the sound of this mascara by Bobbi Brown which lengthens, curls and defines to ‘provide the ultimate false-eyelash look.’ As a fan of uber-dramatic eye make-up this was music to my ears and I was hoping for some noticeable results.

After umpteen seasonal soirees my eyes are tired, my feet hurt, and my belly aches.  I’ve been burning the candle at both ends and it ain’t a pretty sight! Luckily for me, and you, I’ve discovered

I’ve never really been a huge fan of make up from The Body Shop, predominantly because I haven’t actually ever tried much of it, but seeing this special edition set of eye shadows got me a little excited. The pretty, sparkly box got me first, and then I saw the shimmering, autumnal hues of the palette.

Blowout - Benefit, Lust Duster, Shimmering loose powder, Big Daddy: Dust this shimmering powder over eyelids, gradually build up layers for maximum effect or use as an accent colour. £13.50, available at

Blowout - Bobbi Brown Long Lasting Eye Gel: True to its name this no budging intense colour formula will last through the night and beyond. Without need for re-application, this is a true hero product and if you haven’t already coveted – do so pronto! £13.50, available at

With a summer in London that’s more like a winter in LA, you need some eye-catching make-up to brighten up those dreary days. The latest collection from

With a summer in London that’s more like a winter in LA, you need some eye-catching make-up to brighten up those dreary days. The latest collection from

What with all of the air-brushed, picture perfect models gazing at you from the pages of every fashion glossy, looking good isn’t an option these days, it’s simply a necessity. We know deep down that these models don’t really have such perfect skin, but we still strive to recreate that flawless look. I don’t know about you, but with all the stresses and strains...