Leaf & Rusher Night Formula,
£125 (spacenk.com)
An ultra-rich luxury moisturiser that deeply nourishes, rehydrates and repairs skin overnight.

Sisley All Day All Year,
£165 (020-7591 6380)
An easily absorbed hydrating cream designed for those who want to protect their skin from premature ageing.

Murad oil-free sunblock SPF 30,
£19.50 (0800 0352682)
Delivers high SPF protection and intense hydration with an oil-free matte finish.

Dr Brandt Poreless Purifying Mask,
£30 (spacenk.com)
A deep-cleansing mask that draws hidden impurities from the skin to promote a refined complexion.

Olay Everyday Sunshine Fluid,
£7.99 available nationwide
The facial tanning cream gives a perfect colour, creating a natural and healthy-looking glow that is ideal for the summer months.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream,
£75 (01278 727830)
A very lightweight, nourishing antiageing cream. The skin takes on a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Dermalogica Special Clearing Booster,
£31.80 (0800 591818)
Speeds the clearance of blemishes, while simultaneously calming irritated skin.

Estée Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Eye Crème,
£32 (esteelauder.co.uk)
Combats diminishing skin suppleness and sagging.

Alex Soveral spot cream,
£18 (020-7266 3577)
Tackles pimples and spots with its active ingredient, lemongrass, which has a powerful effect on skin eruptions.

Natura Bissé Sensitive Toner,
£25 (020-7629 9161)
Gently removes surface debris and impurities, while soothing herbal extracts of chamomile, elderflower and green tea extracts refresh and hydrate.

No 7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum,
£16.75 (0845 0708090)
A nationwide sell-out, this serum is scientifically proven to repair skin aged by sunlight, in just four weeks.

Neal’s Yard Honey and Orange Scrub,
£9 (0845 2623145)
An enriching organic scrub infused with orange and neroli oils. Ground rice and kaolin clay provide the exfoliating action.

Jurlique Herbal Recovery Gel,
£42.50 (08707 700980)
A lightweight botanical gel for day and night that firms, tone and brightens all types of skin.

Skin Ceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel,
£55 (020-8997 8541)
A lightweight, oil-free moisture-enhancing gel that works in tandem with any moisturiser to maximise hydration.

Lancôme eye make-up remover,
£17, available nationwide
Gently and thoroughly removes all types of eye make-up, even waterproof products.

Ren Omega 3 Overnight lipid renewal serum,
£32 (0845 2255600)
Provides the necessary nutrients to stimulate the skin’s natural renewal process and protect against moisture loss.

The Organic Pharmacy Rose Plus Antiageing Face Cream,
£105 (theorganicpharmacy.com , 020-7351 2232)
Protects the skin’s elastin and collagen fibres and promotes cellular regeneration for a youthful effect.

ESPA skin brightener,
£38 (01252 352230)
This rejuvenating cream refreshes dull and tired-looking skin.

Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate,
£35 (01983 813913)
An oil that helps to nourish and balance skin. It is perfect for tired conplexions or for balancing combination skin.

By Terry Color Skin Enhancer,
£48 (spacenk.com)
This rich cream reflects the light to create a healthy glow.

Bharti Vyas face and neck polisher,
£21.99 (020-7935 5312)
This exfoliator brings out shine and radiance as well as protecting your skin.

ROC 3 in 1 Cleanser,
£6.95 (0845 6004477)
Cleanses, tones and moisturises to leave skin supple, soft and hydrated.

Simple purifying cleansing lotion,
£2.47 (0121 7126523)
Great for drier skin, this creamy lotion gives a gentle, thorough cleanse and can be used around the delicate eye area.

Spiezia Organic Facial Cleanser,
£24 (0870 8508851)
This handmade, organic cleanser contains a blend of herbs and oils that moisturise and soothe the skin.

Guinot Age Logic Cellulaire,
£113.75 (0800 590094)
Formulated specifically for women with mature skin, this day cream ‘boosts’ cell activity.

THE PANEL OF EXPERTS

LEIGHTON DENNY is a leading nail technician. He started his professional life as a fork-lift driver, but now has his own salon at Urban Retreat in Harrods as well as a range of manicure and pedicure products.

NICOLA CLARKE is the UK Creative Colour Director at John Frieda. One of the world’s top hair colourists she counts Madonna, Cate Blanchett, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss among her clients.

NICKY KINNAIRD has revolutionised the beauty retail market since setting up the first Space NK shop in London in 1993. There will soon be 50 stores nationwide, sourcing products from around the world, and the first Space NK apothecary is due to open in Manhattan.

BOBBI BROWN started a make-up revolution in 1991 with just ten lipsticks. Today her cosmetics sell worldwide; she works backstage during the New York fashion shows, and she is an accomplished author on beauty and cosmetics.

SUSAN HARMSWORTH, the founder and chief executive of ESPA International, is the world’s leading spa expert. Promoting innovative treatments and a natural product range, ESPA has set the standard for international spas of distinction.

BHARTI VYAS, an holistic therapist, has spent 27 years combining Eastern and Western beauty methods. She is also a highly regarded aromatherapist, acupuncturist and Ayurvedic practitioner.

MARGO MARRONE is the founder of the Organic Pharmacy, a range of organic products free of parabens, toxins and carcinogens. Since it was set up in 2002, it has become one of the most trusted names in the health and beauty industry.

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