Mention super skincare creams and Crème de la Mer is one of the first names that spring to mind. Ushering in the age of the £100+ moisturiser, its international legions of fans swear by the effect of the “miracle broth” for fragile skin in need of TLC, solemnly referring to the products as a skincare investment. Exploiting this fanbase, the range has now expanded to a full skincare line including their new Soft Cream as a great option for those who found the original too rich in texture. To celebrate the range, the Crème de la Mer counter at the new beauty hall in John Lewis on Oxford Street is exclusively offering a one-hour facial treatments to try out the products within the range.  Starting with a cleanse and exfoliation, the treatment goes on to bathe your skin in copious amounts of the brand’s elixirs. The highlight is an eye massage using Crème de la Mer’s unique silver-tipped applicator, which soothes and de-puffs the delicate eye area. If your skin is suffering in the cold outdoor air and dry central heating, it’ll be an hour well spent.

One hour facial, £50 redeemable against purchase on the day from John Lewis, Oxford Street, call 0203 073 0646 for bookings.

Liberty, the queen of pretty prints, and Andrea Garland, known for her whimsical packaging, have teamed up for a limited edition collection of printed pill boxes. Using classic Liberty prints with Art Nouveau bird designs and ditsy floral patterns, these covetable boxes contain 100% natural lip balm.

Trained as an Aromatherapist, Andrea Garland ensures that her beauty range is handmade from only organic and natural components. Designed to bring a holistic approach to skincare her products are rich in vitamins and hydrating ingredients. These lip balms are no exception and are made from a host of natural products including soft Shea butter, red raspberry seed oil, sweet almond oil, grapefruit oil, organic beeswax and Vitamin E, to ensure that your lips are left feeling soft and nourished.

Andrea Garland and Liberty’s vintage pillboxes,  £18, available at Liberty’s and andreagarland.co.uk

Text by Albany Bell

Illamasqua believe make up should be about drama, accentuation and self-expression: if you want the bold and the beautiful they are the brand for you. This season they have brought us Rubber Brights nail polish, the limited edition collection that leaves your nails with a matte rubber effect. As well as the soft shine finish this range benefits from easy buildable coverage, durability and chip resistance.

Finding inspiration from 1920s Berlin and the cultural liberation that was born after the First World War, Illamasqua referenced the dominatrix rubber booted showgirls of the period. Designed in a series of bright colours from candy apple green to bright turquoise and scarlet red, the six-piece collection is ideal for those who want strong pigmentation and a variation on the traditional notion of nail polish.

Illamasqua Rubber Brights nail polish, £13.50, illamasqua.com

Text by Albany Bell